Grass Fire Breaks Out In Livermore
LIVERMORE, CA — Several fires broke out in Livermore Friday afternoon, according to the Alameda County Fire Department Pulsepoint app. The largest is a grass fire on Concannon Boulevard and Wente Street, close to several homes and wineries. The fire started at 3:17 p.m. Friday, and there are 10 units on scene and one on…
Echoes of Evanston Podcast Explores History Of Black Healthcare Heroes At Local Hospital
EVANSTON, IL — A local theater has partnered with a podcast and African American history nonprofit to produce a series exploring the history of the Evanston Sanitarium, later known as Community Hospital. “Echoes of Evanston: The Soul of Community Hospital,” is a multi-part creative collaboration between Northlight Theatre, Evanston Rules and Shorefront Legacy Center. The…
Parents Make Impassioned Pleas To Improve Climate At Turn Of River Middle School
STAMFORD, CT — The Stamford Board of Education is seeking ways to improve school climate and safety at Turn of River Middle School after a year in which there were reports of bullying, fights and threats. On Tuesday, several TOR parents spoke at the Board of Education’s regularly scheduled meeting and made impassioned pleas for…
Maggie's Mission Holds 'Wonderful' Centerport Gala For Pediatric Cancer Research
CENTERPORT, NY — Maggie’s Mission raised $120K for pediatric cancer research and financial aid for families facing the cancer diagnosis of a child at its “Seven in Heaven Angelversary Gala” held on May 31 at the Vanderbilt Museum in Centerport. The gala was held in memory of Maggie Schmidt, a local Harborfields student who died…
New Church Opens Its Doors In Harford County
HAVRE DE GRACE, MD — In the short amount of time since openings its doors April 21, people have flocked to the new Emmanuel Baptist Church in Havre de Grace. The Baptist church operates out of a rented church building at 4100 Webster Rd. Pastor Joe McConkey, who launched his pastoral career with the new…
Princeton Begins Study On Local Transit Options And Needs
PRINCETON, NJ – On Monday, Princeton adopted a resolution to retain a consultant to comprehensively study the community transit program. The governing body unanimously approved retaining the services of Nelson/Nygaard Consulting Associates Inc., for $199,460. “The primary goal is to design a comprehensive transportation program which pairs existing public transit options with complementary services not…
Amid Criminal Inquiry, Temecula Bail Bondsman's Cannabis Store OK'd
FRENCH VALLEY, CA — A Temecula bail bondsman, who is currently facing multiple felony charges of perjury and preparing false records, received a green light to move ahead on a proposed cannabis retail outlet near the north end of French Valley Airport. Following a brief public hearing, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0…
Dem NY-1 Congressional Candidate John Avlon Wants 6 Summer Debates
SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY — Just hours after his Democratic primary night win in the race for New York’s 1st Congressional District seat, John Avlon began the day Wednesday by challenging incumbent U.S. Rep. Nick LaLota, a Republican, to six debates starting in July. According to unofficial results by the Suffolk County Board of Elections, Avlon,…
Three New Title Matches Confirmed For NXT Heatwave
Tonight’s NXT took place from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida and was broadcast on the USA Network. Here are the big news items from the show. -Apollo Crews ran in to attack Legado Del Fantasma after their assault on him on SmackDown. Apollo Crews is here!!! He hasn't forgot what Legado Del…
Nassau County Trans Athletes Ban 'Going To Be Overturned': Drucker
MINEOLA, NY — Nassau County has a fight on its hands after the controversial bill passed on Monday banning transgender athletes from competing with women in sports at county venues. “This is banning people from government property. Let’s think very carefully before we do that. We will see you in court.” Susan Gottehrer, NYCLU’s Nassau…