Bucks County, PA

New Jersey State

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Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

Chesterfield Township, NJ

Modern, trauma-informed facility to replace Edna Mahan Correctional Facility. Chesterfield Township, N.J. – On June 13, 2024, the New Jersey Department of Corrections (NJDOC) announced a significant milestone in the development of a new women's correctional facility with the release of an open solicitation for design consultation. This step is crucial for providing the necessary architectural and engineering services for the project, which aims to create a modern, trauma-informed environment with centralized services and ample program space.

New Women's Correctional Facility in Chesterfield Township

Bensalem Times

NOVA, Bucks County’s comprehensive crime victim services agency, announced that its annual Gala was a success, raising over $300,000 on April 19 in support of NOVA’s programs and services to help victims of crime and prevent violence through training and education. The event, which also honored NOVA’s 50th...

NOVA Gala raises $300K, celebrates organization’s 50 years in Bucks

Gloucester County, NJ

Franklinville, NJ

FRANKLINVILLE, N.J. -A Gloucester County, New Jersey, man admitted today that he defrauded the government of more than $200,000 in Social Security and Medicaid benefits, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Man Guilty of $200K Social Security & Medicaid Fraud

Georgia State

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DeanLand

Georgia's population grew beyond the 11 million mark in 2023, reaching 11,029,227 residents according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. With a robust population increase of 2.9% from 2020 to 2023, 315,456 new residents arrived in the state. Georgia was the 10th fastest-growing state in the US by percentage during the reporting period.

Georgia's Population Surges Past 11 Million, Fueled by Migration

Bensalem Township, PA

Now through Aug. 1, the Bensalem Township Community Park, 4301 Richlieu Road, will be closed to the public Mondays through Thursdays between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. This includes all foot traffic, as well as any and all vehicles. The closure also includes the lower parking lots.

Bensalem Township Community Park has limited hours through Aug. 1

Broward County, FL

Cooper City, FL

Edmond Thorne

Ashley Ruth Morin, a 28-year-old attorney from Cooper City, Florida, is currently facing three felony charges after authorities accused her of using her position to assist in a property fraud case.

Broward County Attorney Faces Felony Charges in Property Fraud

NEW JERSEY - In a significant move to address attorney misconduct, the Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection of New Jersey has reimbursed clients a total of $753,861.59 during the second quarter of 2024. The Fund resolved 15 claims against nine lawyers who were either disciplined or have passed away, marking a critical step in its ongoing efforts to uphold legal integrity.

NJ Lawyers' Fund Restores $750K+ to Victims of Attorney Misconduct

Kansas State

Hulmeville, PA

The Hulmeville SC Demons, a local boys soccer team, recently won the 2024 Eastern Pennsylvania Presidents Cup and clinched the Eastern Regional Presidents Cup. This victory secured the team’s spot in the National Presidents Cup Championship in Wichita, Kansas, from July 11-16. The team is currently seeking sponsors to...

Hulmeville SC Demons fundraising for Kansas trip to National Championship

Colorado State

Denver, CO

David Heitz

The Finance and Governance Committee of the Denver City Council voted Tuesday to ask voters whether the U.S. citizenship requirement for police and firefighters should be dropped.

Committee OKs removing citizenship requirement for police, firefighters in Denver

Clifton, NJ

Newark, NJ – Evangelos Megariotis, a 72-year-old orthopedic surgeon from Clifton, admitted to multiple counts of unlawfully prescribing pain medications to his patients. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced the guilty plea today.

Surgeon Guilty of Illegal Narcotic Prescriptions, Faces 20 Years

“Tiny Forests” is the featured presentation at the monthly meeting of the Trevose Horticultural Society on Tuesday, July 16, at 7 p.m. at the Bensalem Senior Center, 1850 Byberry Road, Bensalem. Jim Walter, a long-term Bucks County Master Watershed Steward and Master Gardener, will explain a tiny forest, a...

Trevose Horticultural Society meeting

The mother of a Denver homeless man told the City Council Monday that city-sponsored services have failed her son. Barbara Hallick Yeomans made her remarks during public comment period of the City Council meeting. She said her son grapples with substance abuse and mental illness and repeatedly has been harassed by police. She said her son also suffered verbal abuse by a guard in the Denver County Jail. Yeomans said she heard the guard harassing her son over the phone.

Mother says Denver homeless services have failed her son

California State

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Josue Torres

Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a collaborative effort with the state legislature to restrict students’ use of smartphones during school hours. This initiative follows a warning issued on Monday from Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy about the detrimental effects of social media on children’s mental health.

California governor moves to ban smartphone use in schools

Burlington County, NJ

Pablo Estrada, 27, laundered proceeds from a mail fraud scheme, including lottery scams. Florence, NJ – Pablo Estrada, 27, of Burlington County, was sentenced to 33 months in prison for his role in laundering over $4 million obtained from various scams. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced the sentencing today.

Burlington Man's $4M Money Laundering Scheme: 33-Month Sentence

Denver’s Department of Housing Stability along with Mayor Mike Johnston celebrated the opening Friday of Nest56 at Denargo Market, 2700 Wewatta, a new 56-unit apartment building for youths experiencing homelessness.

Homeless youths will move into Denver apartment building

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

Aurora, CO

The Aurora City Council will consider using opioid settlement money Monday to pay for drug treatment for clients of its yet to open homeless services campus. The council will vote during its study session whether to spend money from the fund on a peer advisor, a van to transport clients from the navigation center to treatment, and a case manager. The city will receive about $14 million in opioid settlement funds, according to a presentation by city staff to the city council.

Aurora may send homeless people to rehab

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

The growth of the Melanin Market may prove to be a blessing for an emerging entrepreneur. This weekend, the Eastside-based nonprofit will award 15 $1,000 microgrants to small businesses that participate in its Juneteenth celebration and festival.

Thousands expected at Melanin Market for Juneteenth festival

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BCHRP is accepting applications through Aug. 15

The Bucks County Home Repair Program has started accepting applications. Pronounced like “bee-chirp,” BCHRP is a resource available to low-moderate income Bucks County homeowners that provides...

BCHRP is accepting applications through Aug. 15

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