Dallas, TX

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COVID-19 cases are growing or likely growing in 45 states and territories, and more than half of the states have virus levels that are "very high" or "high" as a summertime wave expands, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Why it matters: The prevalence of COVID is especially high...

Mapped: Another hot COVID summer

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Alameda, CA

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New this morning in Episode 108 , topics include: City Council moves ahead with a new library branch, and repeals a ban on natural gas in new construction; a Father’s Day fire burns a 130-year old home; Alameda Police turn a parking violation into a major drug bust; the USS Hornet expands their operating hours; Get to know a local voice artist; the PostCast crosses another milestone; plus weekend events. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1978056/15286963-june-21-2024-episode-108.mp3.

Alameda PostCast for June 21, 2024

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Indiana State

Franklin, IN

A wave of closures is hitting Pizza Hut, a pizza chain known for its iconic slanted-roof buildings, with 6,775 locations feeling the pinch in the tough restaurant industry landscape.

A well-known pizza chain with over 6K locations has begun closing some of its stores

Denver, CO

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Denver Mayor Mike Johnston has become nationally known for moving more than 1,600 homeless people indoors since he has become mayor. Now he wants to place 200 people struggling with mental illness and/or addiction into treatment, according to an upcoming City Council committee agenda.

Denver mayor to send 200 people experiencing homeless to treatment

Broward County, FL

Margate, FL

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MARGATE, FL. - A sophisticated lottery scam targeting vulnerable seniors across the United States has been uncovered, with a Margate man at its center. The elaborate scheme defrauded victims of approximately $9.5 million, leaving a trail of financial and emotional devastation in its wake.

Broward Man Arrested by Feds in $9.5 Million Lottery Scam: Targets Seniors Nationwide.

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Fort Worth, TX

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Dancing Iglesias chose to open her new Fort Worth thrift store on White Settlement Road to reclaim the ugly history of the city's relocation of Indigenous people.Why it matters: Iglesias, a member of the Lakota nation, believes embracing the street's name ensures people learn about its dark past."Erasing history or trying to cover up history doesn't really help," Iglesias tells Axios. "No matter how brutal or ugly that it was, I think people should look for it rather than try to erase it and cover it up."Driving the news: Iglesias, 31, her husband and her sister, Lily Mekeel, opened Flipstone...

Fort Worth thrift store reclaims White Settlement Road

North Carolina State

Charlotte, NC

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Harper’s Restaurant, a beloved fixture in SouthPark since 1992, will close its doors for the last time on July 20. This closure marks the end of an era for the popular dining spot, which has served the Charlotte community for more than three decades.

One of North Carolina’s Classic Eats restaurants is unexpectedly closing — to make way for a bank

Mesa, AZ

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The state's first "Picklemall" is moving out of Arizona Mills after just one year.The big picture: Picklemall announced its "unexpected and sudden closure" on Tuesday because Arizona Mills terminated its lease.Its final day of operations at the mall will be Monday, July 22, and it must have its equipment out of the building by July 31.All memberships have been paused and Picklemall said it's providing refunds to its 650 members.What's next: Picklemall was unable to find a new space in the immediate area, but will transfer operations to the Arizona Athletic Grounds in Mesa.Initially, the company will offer 41 outdoor...

Picklemall leaving Arizona Mills after just one year

Wyoming State

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Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

Richmond, VA

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Locals (and their pets) should stay out of the James River from the Manchester Bridge (around 9th Street) to Osborne Landing in Henrico, the Virginia Department of Health announced Wednesday. Why it matters: "Ongoing sewage release" from a city pipe near the Pipeline Trail has contaminated the water, per VDH. The big picture: A leak in a sewage pipe on the Pipeline Trail was reported to officials Tuesday and crews responded immediately, the city said in a news release. They found a bypass pump had gone offline and they were able to temporarily re-establish the pump, "severely diminishing the sewage...

Virginia health dept. warns against swimming in James River around Richmond after sewage release

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Phoenix, AZ

A vacant lot on 10th Street and Indian School Road where businesses once churned out Mexican food and fry bread will soon be developed into a spot to get Hawaiian barbecue and coffee. The big picture: Work is underway on the lot, and according to documentation from the city of...

Hawaiian barbecue and coffee shop coming to Indian School in central Phoenix

Bucks County Beacon

Conservatives have done the United States a huge favor by explaining in detail what they’ll try to do if Donald Trump is reelected. Project 2025 , a “presidential transition project” of the Heritage Foundation, helpfully lays out how a group of former Trump officials would like to transform the country into a right-wing dystopia where the rich thrive and the rest of us die aspiring to be rich.

Project 2025’s Plan to Gut Medicare and Medicaid

Trader Joe's is bringing back its popular mini insulated tote bags Wednesday — six weeks after they sold out. The big picture: The $3.99 mini coolers are the grocery chain's latest affordable item to go viral after its mini canvas tote bags became a huge hit earlier this year.

Trader Joe's mini cooler tote bags are coming back

The Denver City Council voted Monday to spend $5 million to shuffle 250 homeless people from the street directly into leased housing. The contract goes to Housing Connector, which has experience in such matters, according to a memo from city staff to the City Council. Extra money is included in the contract for things such as unexpected repairs, said Midori Higa of the Department of Housing Stability. She said if someone has a bad day and breaks a window, a replacement will be covered.

$5 million will move 250 Denver homeless people into apartments, city says

Is your dog super "Richmond?"Do they have the attitude of someone who hates to cross the river, has had their car towed at least thrice and assumes anyone with an RVA sticker lives in Chesterfield?And, most importantly, is he a good boy ... when it comes to sniffing butts in Barker Field?Why it matters: The organizers of 804 Day are searching for the "most Richmond dog" to represent the city at this year's celebration — and that dog could be yours. All you have to do is play to win.How it works: Nominate your dog by completing the entry form...

The search for Richmond's official dog

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The best time of the year to sell a house in Dallas-Fort Worth, per Zillow

The first half of June is the best time to sell a house in North Texas, Zillow says. Why it matters: With mortgage rates still high,...

The best time of the year to sell a house in Dallas-Fort Worth, per Zillow

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