New Jersey State

Bucks County, PA

Feasterville-Trevose Times

The Bucks County Department of Workforce and Economic Development Build Business in Bucks Grant is providing 65 businesses in Bucks County up to $3,000 (per applicant) in services and training to develop critical entrepreneurial skills. Applicants awarded funding will be paired with a qualified Bucks County business that can provide...

Build Business in Bucks Grant accepting applications

In an ongoing effort to keep the small business community informed, SCORE Bucks County is offering nearly a dozen educational workshops for entrepreneurs and business owners in August. The online webinars feature a wide range of insightful topics for every stage of the entrepreneur’s journey, including bookkeeping for small nonprofits;...

SCORE Bucks County announces August business webinars

Bensalem Township, PA

Amanda Petherbridge, 34, and Christopher Yelverton, 42, both with no fixed address, have been arrested for the July 20 gunpoint robbery at the 7-11, located at 2511 Lincoln Highway in Trevose. At 2:50 a.m., Bensalem Police responded to the convenience store for the report of a gunpoint robbery. Upon arrival,...

CRIME ROUNDUP

Community Voices represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program but not yet verified their accounts. Community Voices are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

community_voice

NewsNinja

An Aldi shopper recently shared her disturbing experience with a moldy rice package from the supermarket, sparking debate. A TikTok user named @defonotlils posted a video on June 6 that quickly became popular, accumulating more than 674,600 views. In the video, she shares what happened after finding out about something.

This is why I don’t shop at Aldi: Woman can’t believe what she found in her packaged rice from Aldi

Bensalem Times

Stroke is a devastating brain injury that, if not treated quickly, could result in permanent disability or death. It’s the fifth-leading cause of death for all Americans (fourth in Pennsylvania) and a leading cause of long-term disability. St. Mary Medical Center is working to reverse those trends in Bucks...

St. Mary Medical Center adds advanced, minimally invasive stroke treatment

Georgia State

Contributors represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program and self-verified their accounts. They have also demonstrated their experience writing hard news for other outlets. Contributors are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

contributor

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

North Carolina State

Cary, NC

Town Talks

A recent report by GOBankingRates highlights one of North Carolina’s towns as a standout in terms of safety and affordability. Cary, a thriving community in the Triangle area near Raleigh, has been ranked as the second-best city in the United States for its low cost of living and minimal crime rates.

North Carolina spot among the top safest + most affordable places to live in the US

Lower Southampton Township, PA

In life, Anna Carpino was a force to be reckoned with. From fundraising over $80,000 for Alex’s Lemonade Stand, to stocking the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania with puzzles and other activities for patients, to supplying her entire Northeast Philadelphia block with homemade pizza, Carpino always thought of others before herself.

Feasterville’s Libby Caranci continuing legacy of late sister through Anna’s Angels

Colorado State

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

Irvine, CA

NewSantaAna

A check from an Irvine business was intercepted from the mail around May 3, according to the Irvine Police Department . This man is suspected of depositing the stolen check into an ATM account. The investigation is ongoing, but it would be helpful to the investigation to identify this suspect.

Man wanted for stealing a $20K check in Irvine and depositing it at an ATM

Dania Beach, FL

Writers represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program and self-verified their accounts. Writers are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

writer

Akeena

If you’ve recently shopped at the Walmart Neighborhood Market on East Sheridan Street in Dania Beach, you might want to double-check your purchases. A recent inspection by the Florida Department of Agriculture revealed some alarming issues, including moldy meat and improperly stored chicken.

Moldy Meat and Warm Chicken: Walmart Neighborhood Market  Faces Inspection Troubles in Florida

United Way of Bucks County is kicking off Stuff the Bus, its annual school supply drive for local kids in need, with a shopping spree giveaway. Anyone who donates to Stuff the Bus by Friday, Aug. 9, will be entered to win a $500 shopping spree at Staples. The winner will also get to gift another $500 Staples shopping spree to the Pre-K or elementary school of their choice in Bucks County.

Stuff the Bus school supply drive is underway

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

Winder, GA

A 50-year-old former jailer has been charged by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) with cruelty to inmates and violation of oath of office. On Sunday, July 21, the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office requested the GBI to investigate an incident involving one of their jailers, Lolita Lightner of Winder, Georgia.

Former Jailer at Georgia County Jail Arrested

Columbus, OH

The Lantern

One man is dead after a five-hour standoff with police Sunday morning near Ohio State’s South campus. Credit: Lantern File Photo. One man is dead after an over-five-hour-long barricade standoff with the Columbus Division of Police Sunday morning.

One dead after five-hour standoff with police in the University District Sunday morning

Polk County, FL

Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Warminster, PA

Warminster Food Bank, a nonprofit organization that serves people experiencing food insecurity in Bucks and Montgomery Counties, received a donation matching offer from local philanthropists Gene and Marlene Epstein to help with the purchase of additional commercial refrigerators, freezer equipment and other necessities. The Epsteins have offered to match, dollar-for-dollar, donations up to $10,000 through Aug. 30.

Local philanthropists to match donations to Warminster Food Bank

Massachusetts State

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

NewsBreak

SCORE Bucks County offering February business workshops

In an ongoing effort to keep the small business community informed, SCORE Bucks County is offering numerous workshops for entrepreneurs and business owners in February. The...

SCORE Bucks County offering February business workshops

Comments / 0