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Morristown, NJ

Morristown Minute

MORRISTOWN, N.J. - Alex Bravo-Castro was arrested on charges of distributing and possessing cocaine in Morristown, New Jersey. The Morris County Prosecutor's Office announced that Bravo-Castro is accused of distributing approximately 350 grams of cocaine on August 29, 2024, an amount with an estimated street value of $27,000.

Morristown Man Arrested for Cocaine Distribution

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NewsNinja

It can be frustrating when you’re trying to give a business your money and they won’t acknowledge you—especially when hunger is added to the mix. That’s what TikToker Karina Heredia (@esthiekary_31) says happened to her during a recent visit to Buffalo Wild Wings.

Buffalo Wild Wings customer wait 10 mins for server to take their order. So they call the restaurant

Port Royal, SC

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You know the saying. "All good things must come to an end." And, after a dozen years in business in Port Royal, Fat Patties restaurant has made the announcement that it will be closing up shop with a last day of service on August 24th.

After 12 years, popular local burger joint closing its doors in August

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Sagadahoc County, ME

Lewiston, ME

The Maine Monitor

Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

Georgia State

Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

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J. Souza

A man has sparked heated debate online after deciding to take a solo trip for his 40th birthday, despite his girlfriend's financial struggles. The man, who has been dating his girlfriend for three months, shared his dilemma on a popular Reddit forum.

Boyfriend Taking Vacation Alone Since Girlfriend Can't Afford It Asks if He's in the Wrong

South Carolina State

Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

In 1981, pop-music sensation Andy Gibb was at the top of the charts. The younger brother of Barry, Robin, and Maurice, a.k.a. The Bee Gees, commenced a tumultuous romance with actress Victoria Principle, who played Pam Ewing on Dallas, TV's then-Number 1 prime-time series. But after the relationship ended, Andy's life, already challenged by substance abuse, did as well. This is their tragic story.

The Tragic Death of Pop Star Andy Gibb & His Traumatic Romance with 'Dallas' Star Victoria Principle

Denver, CO

David Heitz

A Denver City Council committee will consider Tuesday changing the term “feminine hygiene products” to the more inclusive “menstrual hygiene products” in city sales tax documents.

Denver considers name change for feminine hygiene products

Massachusetts State

Axios Boston

School districts across Massachusetts are tightening cellphone restrictions this year, some with help from state officials.Why it matters: Cellphones are at the center of debates between some parents, who use them to contact children throughout the school day, and teachers and administrators, who consider them distractions.Driving the news: The state has offered at least 77 districts grants to address cellphones in schools, including by storing them in pouches or lockers, per the state Executive Office of Education.The state has offered at least $1.3 million in grants, WCVB reported.Boston, Newton and Medford each received $25,000 in grants, per the state.The funds...

Massachusetts schools crack down on student cellphone use

Washington, DC

Axios

On Tuesday, September 10 at 8:00am ET, Axios will host an event in Washington, D.C. exploring the current and future impacts of AI technology and policy on the workforce and the economy, featuring conversations with Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.), White House special advisor for AI Ben Buchanan & more. Register...

Watch: A conversation on AI's impact on the workforce

Richmond, VA

Can Can Café, the weekday breakfast and lunch option inside the Library of Virginia that was an outpost of Carytown's Can Can Brasserie, is now closed. Why it matters: The closing comes days after The Boathouse restaurant group took over full operation of Can Can's flagship Carytown location from the previous owners.

Can Can Cafe inside the Library of Virginia is closed

Tipping on cruise ships is always a controversial topic. Some cruise passengers believe that tipping should be a personal choice, and others argue that automatic tipping policies are necessary to ensure fair compensation for crew members.

Carnival Responds to Cruise Passenger Wanting to Remove All Tips from Bill

Iowa State

Regal fritillaries, the iconic butterflies of Iowa, are facing an increasing threat of population decline. Why it matters: Fritillaries rely on vast, untouched prairie lands, yet with only 0.1% of Iowa's original prairie remaining, the Iowa DNR has classified them as a species of "special concern." Driving the news: The...

Iowa's iconic butterfly at risk amid population threats

Wyoming State

Buffalo, WY

WyoFile

The House Draw Fire burning in northern Wyoming grew to more than 163,000 acres on Thursday — nearly the combined size of Denver and Salt Lake City — threatening structures, prompting evacuation orders and forcing the closure of Interstate 90.

Wildfire burns 163,000 acres in northern Wyoming, forcing evacuations and I-90 closure

Minnesota State

Minnesota is apparently unique for more than just "gray duck" and our electors' spurning of Ronald Reagan: An unusual number of banks here will still count spare change for free. That's one nugget from a New York Times Magazine story this weekend. The big picture: The Times story is about...

Minnesota: Where banks will still count your coins

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

Axios DC

Back-to-school budgeting? Families can get free meals and deals at these D.C.-area spots. ⚾ Free ballpark eats: Kids eat free at Nationals Park every regular season home game (through Sept. 29). The deal includes a hot dog or veggie dog, chips and water for kids 12 and under.🌮 Free Mexican: There's a reason families flood Surfside in Tenleytown on Monday nights — kids 12 and under eat free (tacos, quesadillas, tendies etc.) with the purchase of an adult entree.🍻 Free booze: Boundary Stone in Bloomingdale sees parents' mid-week blues and raises them two free happy hour drinks for every kid's...

Kids eat free at these D.C.-area restaurants

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 Michael "Supe" Granda (bottom row, second to left) now lives in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo: Courtesy of The Ozark Mountain DaredevilsPhoto: Courtesy of The Ozark Mountain DaredevilsAfter more than 50 years of playing gigs, The Ozark Mountain Daredevils will retire from touring at the end of 2025.  Why it matters: A group of hippies who met and formed a band first called The Family Tree in Springfield, Missouri, claim no specific genre. But their rock-bluegrass-country-folk sound helped define the perception of the Ozarks region for many throughout the 1970s. State of play: You may have "heard it in an...

Ozark Mountain Daredevils raisin' hell on final tour

San Antonio, TX

We asked ChatGPT to roast San Antonio, and it said our city has so much personality it's like we're "trying to win a medal in 'Most Unique Suburban Experience.'" Why it matters: Apparently artificial intelligence can hit our egos where it hurts. How it works: We messaged ChatGPT and wrote...

ChatGPT has some great roasts of San Antonio life

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Juney, an inspiring dog who has been through so much in his short life and is now looking for a forever home. Juney's story is one of remarkable resilience and the unwavering spirit of a dog who has overcome unimaginable adversity.

Meet The Sweet Dog Who Survived a Machete Attack Now Looking For Love

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All eyes are on Boston's office-to-condo experiment

Boston is in the vanguard of cities trying to coax developers to convert office buildings to apartments, offering deep tax discounts as an incentive. Why it...

All eyes are on Boston's office-to-condo experiment

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