Month: March 2024

L’image d’une jeune femme placée en détention est diffusée par le tribunal de Saint-Pétersbourg (Russie), comme un message à tous ceux qui oseraient perturber l’élection présidentielle. Elle est suspectée d’être à l’origine d’un jet de cocktails Molotov sur un bureau de vote, vendredi 15 mars. Le premier jour d’élection a été émaillé de nombreux incidents. …

Read more “Élection présidentielle en Russie : des opposants osent défier Poutine”

NEW YORK CITY — New York City has a clear-as-day solution to reducing traffic deaths: become more like Hoboken. Or so say members of 10 community boards — and counting — across the city that have recently passed resolutions in support of universal “daylighting,” the elimination of all parking spaces near intersections to improve visibility. …

Read more “'Daylighting' Push To End Parking At NYC Intersections Gains Momentum”

INDIO, CA — The city of Indio is hosting a send-off concert and fundraiser next weekend for “American Idol” contestant Abi Carter. “We are incredibly proud of Abi’s accomplishments and thrilled to show our unwavering support as she represents the city of Indio on the national stage,” Mayor Lupe Ramos Amith said in a statement. …

Read more “RivCo's 'American Idol' Songbird Being Celebrated At Concert”

DARIEN, IL – A restaurant that opened in December 2022 in Darien is closing, it announced Friday. La Panza Latin American Grill has been at 7516 Cass Ave., Suite 25B, at Brookhaven Plaza. In a Facebook post, the owners, Galo and Tatiana Macias, said Al Manal Inc. has agreed to take over La Panza’s space. …

Read more “Darien Restaurant Closing, Moving To Catering”

Click:12 watt street light SOUTHOLD, NY — Fire ripped through a Southold home Thursday afternoon, officials said. According to Southold Fire Department Chief Ty Cochran, the house broke out in a home on Soundview Avenue at 1:38 p.m. The Southold Fire Department responded; the Cutchogue Fire Department was also at the scene, as was the …

Read more “'Stubborn' Fire Rips Through Southold Home: Fire Department Chief”

PHOENIXVILLE, PA — One of Phoenixville’s oldest and most beloved festivals has announced its schedule for this year’s event. The 81st annual Dogwood Festival will take place on Wednesday, May 14 through Saturday, May 18. Hours will be 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. during the week, and 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday. The …

Read more “Phoenixville's Dogwood Festival To Feature 'Extra Long Parade'”

ENFIELD, CT — The father of a teenage employee of the ShopRite supermarket in Brookside Plaza said she was sent home Tuesday due to having new red streaks in her braids, and was told not to return until the red is gone, or else she would have to wear a head covering. The incident garnered …

Read more “Racial Discrimination Complaint Lodged Against Enfield Grocery [VIDEO]”

WESTFIELD, NJ — A tax increase is being proposed as part of Westfield’s proposed school budget for 2024-25. Superintendent Dr. Raymond Gonzalez and Business Administrator Patricia Ramos presented the preliminary budget at the Westfield Board of Education’s March 5 meeting. The roughly $133 million budget will be broken into two votes. On March 26 the …

Read more “Tax Increase Proposed In Westfield School Budget For 2024-25”

DEPTFORD, NJ — A South Jersey high school was locked down after a photo appeared to show a student holding a firearm inside the bathroom. The student, who had a toy gun, has been arrested, according to Deptford police. The photo from the Deptford High School bathroom had spread on social media, authorities said. Several …

Read more “Student Brought Fake Gun To NJ High School, Prompting Lockdown: Police”

BANNING, CA — One person was cited in Banning during a weekend police sting that targeted people who buy booze for minors. The Banning Police Department and agents from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control conducted the “Shoulder Tap” operation on Saturday. Shoulder Tap stings involve underage decoys standing outside local liquor and convenience …

Read more “Police Sting: Buying Booze For Minor Leads To 1 Citation In Banning”