CALIFORNIA — If you are a “rock nerd” living in California or just love learning about geology, we’ve found some of the most unique rock formations in the Golden State. While some may appear man-made, they are all created by geologic events. Click Here: Netherlands National Team soccer tracksuit We focused on our top seven…
WILLIMANTIC, CT — Scott Moore, an associate professor of history at Eastern Connecticut State University recently published a book about a legendary accused witch from southeastern Virginia. Moore is a native of Virginia Beach, VA. “The Witch of Pungo,” published through the University of Virginia Press this May, explores the legend of Grace Sherwood, who…
NEWTOWN, CT — An “immersive community picnic and experiential event” meant to raise awareness around a historical area of Newtown some residents believe may be threatened by development is scheduled for Saturday. On June 26, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted to approve a developer’s request to discontinue the unused portion of Reservoir Road. The…
HINSDALE, IL – A Hinsdale-based conservative group is hosting a gala and riverboat cruise this fall in Chicago, saying it champions “traditional family values and common-sense leadership.” A flyer for the “All Aboard for the School Board” gala says the proceeds will support Hinsdale High School District 86 and Hinsdale School District 181. Tickets are…
SALEM, MA — Salem United Inc. President Doreen Wade announced the return of the annual Negro Election Day celebration on July 20 after months of expressing concerns about the future of the event amid a funding dispute with the city. This year’s event — themed “Freedom Marches On — Our Resilient Cultural Contributions” — will…
BELLEVILLE, NJ — A plan to build a five-story building with dozens of apartments near the corner of Washington Avenue and Greylock Parkway in Belleville recently got a green light from the local planning board. The board voted to approve a site plan for 605-609 Washington Avenue at their meeting on June 27. The applicant,…
HAUPPAUGE, NY — Long Island Cares’s Harry Chapin Day of Service is set for July 16, the food bank announced. The day will serve as a tribute to the food bank’s founder, Harry Chapin, and his “unwavering commitment to giving back and making a difference,” Long Island Cares wrote. “We are excited to offer several…
ALEXANDRIA, VA — A program seeking to boost employment for people with disabilities in Alexandria is planning to build a presence on King Street with a gift shop. ServiceSource, a Northern Virginia-based organization that provides services for people with disabilities, veterans and seniors at locations across the country, has a program in Alexandria focused on…
VERNON, CT — A renowned combat sports athlete who has been competitive into his 40s and is known for promoting a lifestyle of discipline over addition is making an appearance at the 2024 National Night Out celebration in Vernon. At the event, Mixed martial arts legend and former Ultimate Fighting Championship light heavyweight champion Glover…
ELMHURST, IL – North Elmhurst has sit-down restaurants, but it needs more, an alderman said this week. At a City Council meeting last month, Alderman Michael Bram said the north side “desperately” needed a sit-down restaurant. That is something with which Bram said his northside Ward 3 constituents would agree. In an email to Patch…