Dallas, TX

Columbus, OH

North Carolina State

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Belmont, NC

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There’s no argument in many folks’ minds that if you want to get some of the best chicken and unmatched customer service, you go to Chick-fil-A. But now, a North Carolina Chick-fil-A requiring adult supervision for teens is ruffling some feathers.

North Carolina Chick-fil-A Ruffles Feathers With New Policy Regarding Teens

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Horoscope of the Day, Saturday, August 24th

Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today the allocation of $7 million in PRIME grants to 28 awardees for 2024. The Program for Investment in Microentrepreneurs (PRIME) aims to support low-income microentrepreneurs through these grants. “The SBA’s PRIME grants support mission-oriented nonprofit organizations across...

SBA announces $7 million in PRIME grants for low-income microentrepreneurs

Mississippi State

The HBCU Founders Initiative (HBCUFI) has proven to be instrumental in promoting entrepreneurship among Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), assisting over 1200 startup founders through mentorship, resources, and bespoke programs. Recently, HBCUFI set a milestone by announcing a partnership with Microsoft and the Walton Family Foundation. The alliance aims...

HBCUFI, Microsoft, Walton Foundation amplify Black entrepreneurship

Massachusetts State

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Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, is still looking for a forever home for an adorable six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie. The local animal rescue explains: “Joannie was found as a stray extremely emaciated and less than half her current weight now. She was missing fur on her body, face and ears. She has been nursed back to health and is doing wonderfully. While her age and exact history is unknown, it is clear she has mothered more than enough litters in her short lifetime.”

Meet The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Still Looking For Love

Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

It's been two decades since beloved actor Brian Kelly died of pneumonia at 73 in 2005. Best known as Porter Ricks in the classic TV family show Flipper(NBC, 1964-1967), Kelly had once suffered a paralyzing motorcycle accident that ended his acting career. However, he rechanneld his creative talent and became a producer. This is his story.

The Paralyzing Accident & Tragic Death of TV's 'Flipper' Father Brian Kelly: Two Decades Later

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It was the confluence of mutually agreeable circumstances that brought Aspen Kennedy to his first leading role in the inspirational film The Forge. Or, as Kennedy articulates frequently, his journey has been divinely inspired, and his faith ushered him to this point of playing a listless and directionless young man whose life is transformed in unexpected ways.

Aspen Kennedy talks about the power of mentorship in ‘The Forge’

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

(CHICAGO) In July, Democratic National Convention (DNC) officials predicted 50,000 visitors to Chicago and a $150 million boost to the economy. But are restaurants feeling the bump in business thanks to the convention?

DNC in Chicago: Some Restaurants Left Hungry for Expected Business Boom

Colorado State

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David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Florida State

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced an adorably tiny dog named Cha Cha who is looking for her forever home. Sandy Paws Rescue explains that she is 5 to 6 months old, and "our best guess on breed is chi/frenchie mix". Cha Cha may be small in size, but she's bursting with personality and love to give. This pint-sized pup is eagerly awaiting her chance to find her forever home, with her arrival in Massachusetts scheduled for Monday, August 26th.

Meet The Tiny 8lb Puppy Looking For Love

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes that appear in this article are from the author's direct interview with those mentioned.]. The original Perry Mason TV series starring Raymond Burr initially aired on CBS from 1957 to 1966. All these decades later, the show remains popular in syndication (and was recently reimagined in a new edition starring Matthew Rhys).

'Perry Mason' Actor Raymond Burr told co-star Richard Anderson, it's "all about the casting."

Plymouth, MA

The Plymouth Public Library Foundation has announced the return of its Annual Arts and Crafts Festival, a two-day celebration that promises to be a highlight of the summer season. Set to take place on the scenic Plymouth Public Library Lawn, the festival will run from 10 AM to 4 PM on both Saturday, August 10th, and Sunday, August 11th. This family-friendly event is designed to offer something for everyone, making it a perfect outing for people of all ages.

50+ Artisans, Food Trucks & More: Get Ready For The 5th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival

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	Jeff Bezos is perhaps the most well-known member of his family, but his parents occasionally make waves as well.Bernard Arnault's Fortune Plummeted by $20 Billion This Year




	Case in point: Mike and Jackie Bezos donated $185.7 million to the Aspen Institute this week, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday. The money will be used to create the Center for Rising Generations, which will work toward civic engagement and leadership development for young people. The donation is the largest ever given to the Aspen Institute and the biggest endowment from the Bezos Family Foundation yet.




	“My wife Jackie and I are continually inspired by the...

Jeff Bezos’s Parents Just Gave $186 Million to the Aspen Institute

CBRE and Schneider Electric are among 10 organizations chosen for the first cohort of a program to develop and commercialize scalable decarbonization technologies. The Scalable Tech Track program seeks to address demand-side market barriers to clean technologies and increase their adoption, according to a news release Wednesday. It’s part of the Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator, offered with Overlay Build and co-administered by the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory.

CBRE, Schneider Electric among first cohort chosen for cleantech initiative

Nick Opalich is a prominent figure in specialized pharmacy services, particularly hospice care. With experience spanning multiple fields, Opalich has meaningfully contributed to improving the quality of life for hospice patients. This article will explore who Nick Opalich is, his impact on specialized pharmacy services for hospice care, the advantages of his work, and the future of this vital industry.

Nicholas Opalich: Transforming Hospice Care with Pharmacy Services

Atlanta, GA

Southern Crescent Women

On July 11th, 2024, the women of Southern Crescent Women In Business, a women's chamber, released their second anthology or collaborative book titled Mompreneur:Raising Businesses and Babies. This collaborative piece pulls together eight women within the organization who share their advice on how to successfully manage the throes of motherhood with entrepreneurship.

Women Business Leaders in Southern Crescent Publish Book on Balancing Business and Motherhood

Missouri State

Rushville, MO

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Historic Enoch Madison Fenton House, now dismantled, was also known as the Edward Jackson Fenton House and commonly known as the Fenton Homeplace. This was a two-story rectangular home constructed close to Rushville, Missouri in Buchanan County.

Remembering the Enoch Madison Fenton historic house that no longer stands in Missouri

Georgia State

Daily Coffee Press

According to officials with the Southern District of Georgia, two recently unsealed federal indictments have charged 23 defendants in a series of broad conspiracies involving the use of drones to smuggle methamphetamine, marijuana, and cell phones into state prisons in Georgia.

23 Defendants Charged in Federal Indictments for Drone-Smuggling Drug Operation in Georgia

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Irving, TX

Mesquite, TX

Duncanville, TX

Balch Springs, TX

Hutchins, TX

Lancaster, TX

Garland, TX

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Conversation With: Froswa Booker-Drew, Soulstice Consultancy

It has been a little more than two years since Froswa Booker-Drew left her leadership post at the State Fair of Texas, where she steered grants...

Conversation With: Froswa Booker-Drew, Soulstice Consultancy

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