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Hartford, CT
Business
Krispy Kreme Unveils St. Patrick's Day Treats, Giveaways: How To Get Free Doughnuts
Krispy Kreme is rolling out festive treats and lucky giveaways to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. The chain's limited-time St. Patrick's Day Doughnut Collection is available nationwide from Tuesday, March 10, through Tuesday, March 17. The seasonal lineup includes four themed doughnuts inspired by the holiday. The St. Patrick's specials come after recent promotions for Krispy Kreme, including a Valentine's Day collection, Oreo-flavored doughnuts, and free dozens for the day after the start of Daylight Saving Time. "We're not just bringing delicious doughnuts to St. Patrick's Day celebrations …
Southampton, NY
Schools
Former PTA VP Stole $10K From Sag Harbor School Group, DA Says
A former Long Island elementary school PTA vice president is accused of stealing more than $10,000 from the organization while serving in a leadership role, Suffolk County prosecutors said. Hope Livingston, 50, of Sag Harbor, was arrested and arraigned Tuesday, March 3, on a charge of felony grand larceny, according to the Suffolk County DA’s office. Prosecutors allege Livingston unlawfully used PTA funds for personal expenses during her time as co-treasurer and later vice president of the Sag Harbor Elementary School PTA. Livingston served as PTA co-treasurer from July 2021 to June 2022 a…
Saratoga Springs, NY
News
Daylight Saving Time Is Coming: When To 'Spring Ahead'
If your mornings already feel too early, brace yourself. Daylight Saving Time is back next month, and it will bring later sunsets, darker early mornings, and the annual ritual of wondering whether your microwave clock is worth fixing. Americans will “spring ahead” on Sunday, March 8, when clocks jump forward one hour. The shift happens at 2 a.m., when the time immediately becomes 3 a.m., meaning most people lose an hour of sleep overnight. Daylight Saving Time is observed in much of the US and begins every year on the second Sunday in March. It is designed to provide more daylight in the ev…
Arlington, VA
Politics
Food Pyramid Flipped: Trump Admin. Elevates Red Meat, Dairy In New Guidelines
The Trump administration unveiled a sweeping rewrite of the federal government's dietary guidelines, urging Americans to eat more protein, embrace full-fat dairy, and avoid highly processed foods. Federal officials released the new "Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030" on Wednesday, Jan. 7. The guidelines reverse years of advice warning against red meat and high-fat foods, elevating steak, cheese, and whole milk to prominent roles in what the Trump administration considers a healthy diet. As the federal government's official nutrition guidance, the dietary guidel…
Windsor Locks, CT
Politics
Ted Cruz Pushing To Raise Pilot Retirement Age: Here's Why
Sen. Ted Cruz is urging President Donald Trump to support raising the mandatory retirement age for airline pilots to 67, which a major union has condemned. Cruz, who chairs the Senate Commerce Committee, sent a letter to Trump, Reuters reported. The request comes right as the United Nations holds an important aviation meeting in Montreal. The Texas Republican is asking the Trump administration to support a proposal from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to raise the global pilot retirement age. "America should lead on the international stage in support of raising, or …
Ridgewood, NJ
Politics
Ben Shapiro, Conservative Writer Asks Are We Lions Or Scavengers In Ridgewood
Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro is examining the current state of America and Western civilization, and has one question: Will we be lions or we will be scavengers? Shapiro is signing copies of his new book "Lions and Scavengers: The True Story of America (and Her Critics)," at Bookends in Ridgewood on Thursday, Sept. 4 at 6 p.m. In the book, Shapiro says the heart of today's conflicts- political, economic and cultural, a dangerous lie persists- that all people are equal in ability, and that all inequality stems from oppression and exploitation, according to a synopsis. A…
Amityville, NY
Sports
Former Yankees Star, World Series Champ Mark Teixeira Running For Congress
A former Major League Baseball star is taking a crack at politics. Mark Teixeira, a World Series champion with the New York Yankees, is running for Congress, launching a campaign in Texas’ 21st Congressional District, which includes portions of San Antonio, as a Republican. The seat opened after Rep. Chip Roy, a Republican, departed to campaign for Texas attorney general. The district is considered solidly Republican. “Big news: I’m ready to go!” Teixeira (pronounced tuh-SHARE-uh) wrote in a post on X announcing his bid on Thursday, Aug. 28. “As a lifelong conservative who loves this …
West Springfield, MA
News
Big Names, Big Sound, Big E: 2025’s Concerts Go Big
Need one more reason to hit the Big E this September? How about nine: Gov’t Mule, Busta Rhymes, Rick Ross, Cole Swindell, The Avett Brothers, Foreigner, The Kid Laroi, Train, and ZZ Top. Tickets to these Big E Arena shows are sold separately from general admission—and they’re going fast. Grab yours now before they’re gone. New England’s largest fair, the Big E in West Springfield, MA, is more than fried Oreos and butter sculptures. It’s where legends light up the stage and fans show up big. This year’s lineup spans Southern rock to rap, country to classic rock. You don’t see Gov’t Mule and R…
Newark, NJ
Business
Popular Diner Reps New Jersey On OpenTable List Of Top Brunch Spots In America
There might not be any open tables after this. Tops Diner in East Newark was named one of the 100 best brunch spots in America by the reservation website, OpenTable. It was the only restaurant from the Garden State to make the list. The diner is an institution in East Newark, having been established in 1942. "Our focus has always been to serve what our customers want, exactly when and how they want it," the restaurant wrote at OpenTable. "As the American dining culture shifts, we recognize we must strive to recreate the 1920’s renaissance that birthed the diner as we know it today, al…
Fairfax, VA
News
Virginia Teen Who Invented Cancer-Treating Soap Named America's Top Young Scientist
Heman Bekele's soap treats cancer. He's only 14 years old, and his soap is just $10 for a 20 pack. The Virginia teen's feat is impressive, to say the least, and recently earned him the title of "America's Top Young Scientist." A freshman at WT Woodson High School in Annandale, Bekele is the winner of the 3M Young Scientist Challenge, which bills itself as the nation's premier middle school science competition. Heman set himself apart with his compound-based Skin Cancer Treating Soap (SCTS), 3M said, and will win $25,000 in cash. Heman was inspired to create his soap after hearing tha…
North Hunterdon, NJ
Lifestyle
Small Central Jersey Town Among '50 Most Charming Small Towns In America': HGTV
A small city in Hunterdon County, recently was named one of America's 50 most charming towns by HGTV. Founded in 1705, Lambertville is known for its picturesque views of the Delaware River, antiques and art galleries. The television network released a slideshow with the ranking, describing the city of 4,100 residents as “The Antiques Capital of New Jersey.” Lambertville also made HGTV's list of most charming towns last year. Its top attractions, according to Tripadvisor, include: The People's Store Antiques and Design Center with more than 40 dealers, Music Mountain Theater,…
Reading, PA
Obituaries
Ugandan Boy Drowns In Pennsylvania Just Over 1 Year After Coming To America
Less than a year after moving to the United States of America a 12-year-old Ugandan boy has drowned in a Pennsylvania lake, his family announced on Monday, Aug. 21. Shaakir Kisubi has been identified as the 12-year-old who drowned at Blue Marsh Lake in Reading on Aug. 19, according to his father Hakim. They had been on a family outing enjoying the end of summer before school starts when the deadly incident happened. He drowned 40 to 60 feet out into the water near the Dry Brooks Day Use Area beach around 2 p.m. on Saturday. After about an hour of searching water rescue drivers found Shaa…
Scarsdale, NY
News
Scarsdale Makes List Of 'Most Envied' Lifestyles In America, Report Says
A village in Westchester is apparently making people green with envy, as a new report has named a county suburb as having one of the most sought-after lifestyles in America. The village of Scarsdale has made it on a list of suburbs with the "most envied lifestyles" across the country, according to a report from Moving Feedback released on Monday, Aug. 14. The village took spot No. 104 on the list out of the 175 suburbs that were included. The rankings were determined by an online panel survey of 3,000 adults based on age, gender, and geography, the organiza…
Paramus, NJ
Events
July 4th Fireworks In North Jersey
Happy 247th birthday America! If you're looking to celebrate by watching fireworks displays, you've got plenty of options across North Jersey. Here are fireworks events to catch in the area this weekend (many are day-long events but this list is just for fireworks): Allendale, Crestwood Lake, Tuesday, July 4 from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Clifton, Clifton Stadium, $3 per person, fireworks at dusk Denville, Gardner Field, Tuesday, July 4, 9:15 p.m. Dover, Hamilton Field Complex, Monday, July 3, fireworks at dusk, adults $4, students $3, seniors $1. East Hanover, Lurker Park, Tuesday, Ju…
Scarsdale, NY
Schools
Scarsdale Union Free School District Ranks In Top 15 In America, New Report Says
A school district in Westchester has been recognized as one of the best in the entire country, according to new rankings. The Scarsdale Union Free School District has placed No. 11 in America, according to Niche's new 2023 rankings of the top school districts in the country. According to Niche, the organization uses "a series of steps to ensure statistical rigor and useful guidance in the school choice experience," according to its website. A detailed explanation of the criteria used to rank the school districts can be read by clicking here. In addition to ranking as one …
Ashburn, VA
Lifestyle
Reelz
To Highlight Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office In Action During 'On Patrol: Live'
Hollywood is coming for the Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office, which is set to take centerstage during an upcoming television documentary on REELZ. Beginning on Friday, Dec. 2, the sheriff's office will be appearing on the series “On Patrol: Live,” which tracks police officers and deputies from different agencies across the country for several hours to showcase their work in the community. The series is hosted and executive produced by longtime television host Dan Abrams, with retired Tulsa Police Department Sgt. Sean “Sticks" Larking and Depuy Sheriff Curtis Wilson. “Together, they provide m…
Franklin Township, NJ
Lifestyle
NJ Ice Cream Shop Named Among Best In America
Grab a spoon — a popular gourmet ice cream shop in Central Jersey has been ranked among America’s best. A new list compiled by Thrillist ranked the 40 creameries in the country, and on the list in the Garden State is The Bent Spoon in Princeton. With a rotating selection of two dozen flavors out of about 550 total, The Bent Spoon tops the list for creativity and innovation. Opened in 2004, the shop even uses local and organic ingredients in each and every one of its crafty creations. A recent concoction includes organic sweet corn ice cream with Old Bay seasoning: Vi…
Arlington, VA
News
Pump It Up!: Arlington Ranks As Nation's Fittest City In New Study
Arlington doesn't skip leg day — or any day in the gym. That's one reason why it was named America's Fittest City by the American College of Sports Medicine and the Elevance Health Foundation. And Arlington wasn't the only city in Virginia on the list. The annual study ranks cities based on their commitment to health. That includes everything from the percentage of people who have gone to the gym in the past month to air quality. Arlington led in several categories, including the percent of people in excellent or good health (70%), the lowest number of stroke victims (0.4%), and the lowest p…
Bedford, NY
Lifestyle
Here's Percentage Of Parents Who Fear Their Kids Are Becoming ‘Internet Zombies,' Survey Says
A large majority of parents in America are concerned that their children’s time spent mindlessly scrolling through social media, playing games, and bingeing streaming services are turning them into “Internet zombies.” A new survey polling 2,000 parents of school-aged children found that 64 percent are concerned about the amount of screen time their kids spend on the Internet, while two-thirds believe that their overall behavior has been altered due to the amount of time spent online. The poll from studyfinds.org said that while 71 percent of parents trust their children to peruse the Inter…
Gettysburg, PA
Schools
These Are The Best High Schools In PA, Website Says
A school isn't just a building. It's a home: A a place for children to foster self-confidence, learn social skills and explore their strengths. Many factors go into what makes a great school, and Niche.com has crunched that data to compile its latest rankings of the best K-12 public and private schools in America (click here for more on methodology). The website broke it down even further, compiling a list of the best high schools in Pennsylvania. "One thing that sets Niche's rankings apart is we consider the entire student experience, including what students do after high school, and…
Franklin Township, NJ
Schools
These NJ High Schools Were Ranked Among 100 Best In America
A school isn't just a building. It's a home: A a place for children to foster self-confidence, learn social skills and explore their strengths. Many factors go into what makes a great school, and Niche.com has crunched that data to compile its latest rankings of the best K-12 public and private schools in America (click here for more on methodology). Scroll down for the list of 10 NJ schools that made the top 100 in the country. "One thing that sets Niche's rankings apart is we consider the entire student experience, including what students do after high school, and the college search…
Hackensack, NJ
News
Poll
: One In 5 Americans Believes US Government Is Using
Covid-
19 Vaccine To Microchip Citizens
One in five Americans believes the federal government is using the COVID-19 vaccine to microchip the population, according to a recent poll. The sharpest divisions between pro- and anti-vaxxers in America, to few people's surprise, are political, the Economist/YouGov poll found. Nearly 30% of Republican poll respondents – and only 4% of Democrats -- said they aren’t getting vaccinated. More whites than Black and Hispanic respondents in the Economist/You Gov poll said they reject the vaccine, while more Midwesterners and Southerners came out against vaccination than elsewhere in the country…
Torrington, CT
Lifestyle
No Freedom From High Gas Prices For Fourth Of July Travelers, AAA Says
With America on the mend from the COVID-19 pandemic, millions are expected to hit the road for the holiday weekend, though there will be no relief at the pump as gas prices remain sky-high. Approximately 47.7 million Americans are expected to travel between Thursday, July 1, and Monday, July 5 - a dramatic upturn from a year ago - with more than 43 million expected to travel by car, despite elevated gas prices. As of Wednesday, June 30, the average price per gallon at the pump nationally has hit $3.12 cents, up from $3.07 a week ago, $3.04 a month ago, and up nearly a dollar from $2.18 a ye…
Pelham, NY
Lifestyle
Survey Reveals Americans' Favorite Vegetables By State
Sorry President George H.W. Bush, who once famously said, "I do not like broccoli," it is America's favorite vegetable according to a survey by vegetable guru Green Giant. The company released the findings on Monday, June 14, from its annual survey of what veggies Americans are eating and in what part of the country. Broccoli secured the No. 1 spot, yet again, as America's favorite vegetable, followed by carrots and corn. Broccoli came in as America's favorite veggie once again.Photo by Louis Hansel on Unsplash During the survey, Green Giant polled over 5,000 Americans in an open-ende…
Newark, NJ
News
'We Don't Like You Either': NJ Ranked 48th Worst State In America
New Jerseyans are squaring up after a recent survey ranked the Garden State the 48th worst in America. YouGov asked 1,211 adult Americans to choose the better of two states (including Washington D.C) in a series of head-to-head matchups in mid-March. States were rated based on their “win percentage," or how often that state won the head-to-head matchup when it was one of the two states shown. The Garden State came in just before just before Mississippi and Alabama -- and residents are trying to figure out why. "It's not our fault Jersey smells so bad and is a state of endless tolls."…
Greenwich, CT
Politics
Covid-
19: CDC Director Warns Of 'Impending Doom,' As US Cases Rise; Biden Takes New Action
Alarm bells are ringing and red flags are flying for Dr. Rochelle Walensky, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as she senses “impending doom” as the number of COVID-19 cases is on the rise amid a possible fourth wave, as the White House announced new actions. An emotional Walensky's voice broke during a briefing on Monday, March 29 as she cautioned Americans not to get complacent as a new wave of the virus could hit the country. “I’m (going to) lose the script and I’m going to reflect on the recurring feeling I have of impending doom,” she said from the W…
Greenwich, CT
News
Covid-
19: CDC Director Warns Of 'Avoidable Rise In Cases,' Says US Is At Fork In Road
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walensky is urging Americans to remain vigilant so the country doesn’t see an “avoidable rise in cases." Walensky warned on Monday, March 22 that another surge similar to what happened in the winter is “avoidable” as the federal government ramps up production and distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine. “I get it. We all want to return to our everyday activities and spend time with our friends, family, and loved ones,” she said. “But we must find the fortitude to hang in there just a bit longer. "We are at a critical point in this …
Shelton, CT
News
Covid-
19: One-Dose, Easy-To-Store New Vaccine Gets FDA Approval, Nears OK For Emergency Use
The Food and Drug Administration's staff has endorsed Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, paving the way for the one-dose shot to receive its final approval for emergency use in America by a final committee. This week, the FDA announced it supported the approval of the vaccine, which is easier to store and would represent a third vaccination option for those looking to get inoculated as the country combats the virus. The FDA’s Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee is expected to meet on Friday, Feb. 26 to determine whether the new vaccine is via…
New Haven, CT
Politics
Shocking New Survey Reveals Percentage Of Americans Who Say Political Violence May Be Necessary
A significant number of Americans believe that violence may be necessary to improve national politics and policies, according to a new study. On Thursday, Feb. 10, the American Survey Center revealed that nearly one-third of Americans (29 percent) agreed with the statement “If elected leaders will not protect America, the people must do it themselves even if it requires taking violent actions.” Nearly 70 percent of Americans rejected violence as a means to political ends, according to the survey. The American Perspectives Survey, January 2021, took the nation’s pulse on a variety of topics…
Worcester, MA
News
Covid-
19: This Is When Life Will Get Back To Normal, Fauci Says
For as long as the COVID-19 pandemic has been present people have been asking - when will life get back to normal? On Thursday, Feb. 18, Dr. Anthony Fauci made a prediction on when Americans’ jobs and social lives may return to a semblance of pre-pandemic normalcy. In an interview on MSNBC, Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said while there are many variables that could change when normal life resumes - if America remains on its current trajectory, life should return to normal by around Christmas, that is, late December. “These are all estima…
Worcester, MA
Lifestyle
Money Buys Happiness: Here's How Much You Need To Find Joy, Study Says
People who think money can’t buy happiness are woefully mistaken, according to a new study. A University of Pennsylvania study recently published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that people who earn $85,000 or more per year are happier than those who earn less. And the more money you earn, the happier you are. This contradicts common knowledge and refutes an earlier study that found there is a cap on how much happiness money can buy. Once a person earns at least $75,000 per year additional money won’t buy additional happiness, according to a 2010 Princeton Uni…
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