Groundhog Day 2024: Did Punxsutawney Phil See His Shadow?

PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA — Punxsutawney Phil has issued his forecast. An early spring awaits. Phil annually makes his prediction on Feb. 2 before tens of thousands of revelers at Gobbler’s Knob, about 80 miles northeast of Pittsburgh. This will be the 138th Phil attempts to show meteorological mettle. The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club credits The Punxsutawney Spirit …

Swampscott Hadley School Hotel Visions On Display In Public Forum

SWAMPSCOTT, MA — Rooftop pools and hot tubs, expansive restaurants and bars, public retail and event spaces, as well as mechanisms to revitalize Humphrey Street and its small businesses, were all on display in the three visions of a new boutique hotel in the Hadley School building presented during a Swampscott Select Board public meeting …

2 Paws Crossed Pups Will Be Playing In 'Puppy Bowl XX'

ELMSFORD, NY — Two local pups from Paws Crossed Animal Rescue in Elmsford will be taking part in the other “big game” Sunday, Feb. 11. Animal Planet’s “Puppy Bowl,” television’s cutest sports competition, returns to present adoptable dogs on football’s biggest day. This year Elmsford’s Paws Crossed Animal Rescue will be represented by Bailey and …

CM Punk likely off WrestleMania card due to injury in Royal Rumble, surgery expected

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)… Reports from WWE sources indicate C.M. Punk suffered a torn tricep at the Royal Rumble on Saturday night and will thus likely miss WrestleMania. An announcement could be made as soon as tonight on Raw after being evaluated today. It’s not clear where in the …

Newton Teachers Strike Update: 'Incredibly Difficult On Everyone'

NEWTON, MA — The latest exchange of contract proposals on Sunday appears to have done little to bring forth a resolution of the Newton teachers’ strike that claimed a seventh school day on Monday. The Newton Teachers Association was planning another City Hall rally Monday at 1 p.m. after a spokesperson said the School Committee …

Cody Rhodes and Triple H comment on allegations against Vince McMahon

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)… Royal Rumble winner Cody Rhodes was asked about the allegations made against Vince McMahon after the Royal Rumble during a Q&A session with the media. Janel Grant, a former WWE staffer,  filed a lawsuit against McMahon, former WWE executive John Laurinaitis, and WWE on Thursday accusing …

TNA IMPACT PREVIEW (1/25): Announced matches, how to watch

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)… When: Thursday, January 25, 2024 Where: Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada (Taped) Click Here: Brazil soccer tracksuit How To Watch: AXS TV, YouTube (Impact Insiders), TNA+ Announced Matches & Other Notes Kazuchika Okada & The Motor City Machine Guns vs. Moose & Brian …

$55 Million Class Action Settlement Over NorthShore Merger Approved

EVANSTON, IL — Nearly 24 years after the owner of Evanston and Glenbrook hospitals acquired Highland Park Hospital and formed NorthShore University HealthSystem, a federal judge approved a $55 million settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit to resolve allegations the merger led to an abuse of market power and inflated prices. The lawsuit over …

New Police Officer Takes Oath In Warminster

WARMINSTER, PA —Over the past year, the Warminster Township Police Department has seen several new officers come on board the force. Police Chief James Donnelly seems to bring forward a new police officer before township supervisors every other month. And it’s always a festive occasion. Find out what's happening in Warminsterwith free, real-time updates from …