New Jersey State

Greene, NY

HOLD, led by Tony and Emmy Award-winner Debra Monk will premiere at the Greenpoint Film Festival on August 8th, 2024. Monk plays “Virginia,” a family matriarch trying to hold on to her beloved status quo when extenuating circumstances bring her adult daughter, Julia, back home. Personalities collide after a phone call propels mother and daughter to a moment of reckoning. On a morning that is both ordinary and extraordinary, Virginia and Julia's hands are forced as they must test the ties that bind.

Debra Monk- Led HOLD To Premiere At The Greenpoint Film Festival

Three Men on a Bike by Mark Brownell comes to Guild Festival Theatre this week. Performances run July 18 - August 4. In this sequel to last summer’s hit Three Men in a Boat, Jay, George & Harris embark on an ill-fated cycling holiday in this comedic adventure about three mismatched friends navigating the open road and the absurdities of life. This laugh-out-loud comedy captures the spirit of friendship and adventure as our trio find themselves in one hilarious predicament after another, testing their patience, wit, and friendship.

THREE MEAN ON A BIKE Comes to Guild Festival Theatre This Week

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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

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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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

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

Virginia Wendy Williams fans, this is your July 2024 update on the former talk show host. Her best friend of 44 years, Regina Schell, has shared recent concerns with TV Show Aces and says she has not seen or talked to Wendy in more than a year.

Wendy Williams fans are worried after her best friend claims not to have heard from her in a year

Charisma reveals that Megachurch pastor Joel Osteen has been criticized again for what are considered to be insensitive comments. On his Twitter/X account, the Texas preacher said the following.

Virginia ministers weigh in on Joel Osteen's comments about blessings

New York City, NY

Reservations for NYC Restaurant Week are now open. The event features the summer's highly anticipated dining opportunities throughout the five boroughs. It runs from July 22nd to August 18th for a total of four weeks. The prix-fixe program invites guests to sample the array of eateries with cuisine options galore. Created in 1992 as a one-time event to welcome the Democratic National Convention, the program found a strong following and has continued for decades.

NYC RESTAURANT WEEK-Time to Make Reservations!

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced a six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie who is looking for her forever home. 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 Joannie: The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Looking For Love

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

There are certain zodiac signs that most people are careful with because of their fiery and low tolerance levels. You can hardly mess with individuals with such signs without getting a backlash. Whether they are in work environments or family settings, they do not hesitate to set boundaries and protect them.

5 Zodiac Signs You Don't Mess With

Savannah, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

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

Genre-bending R&B sensation Montell Fish will embark on a North American tour called CHARLOTTE in promotion of his album of the same name dropping Friday, August 23rd via Virgin Music. Pre-save the album HERE. The 20+ date tour will canvas the United States and Canada, beginning on September 11th in Boston, MA at Royale and wrapping on October 24th at Brooklyn Steel in Brooklyn, NY. Pre-sale for the tour will begin tomorrow, July 16th at 10 am local time and wrap on Thursday, July 18th at 10 pm local time with public on-sale beginning Friday July 19th at 10 am local time. Tickets can be purchased HERE once the public on-sale begins.

Montell Fish to Embark on 'CHARLOTTE' North American Tour

Pennsylvania State

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“Who sits there and thinks, with all the needs we have in America, of criminalizing the homeless?” wonders Pastor Robert Brown of Bristol’s Bible Evangelical Methodist Church after learning that the United States Supreme Court approved punishing those experiencing homelessness who have nowhere to sleep.

After SCOTUS OK’s Criminalization of Homelessness, Pennsylvania Democrats Plan Legislative Response to Protect Rights of the Unhoused

Egg Roll is a one-year-old, 34lb American Bully who has recently been introduced by Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue located in Massachusetts. This charming, round little dog is looking for his forever home and comes with a delightful personality and some special quirks.

Meet Egg Roll: The Round Little Snuggle Buddy Looking For Love

Celebrated guitarist and songwriter Mike Campbell (Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, Fleetwood Mac) and his band The Dirty Knobs are joining with Lucinda Williams and her band for the co-headlining Alone and Together: Come Hell Or High Water tour throughout the Western U.S. this September. The dates will feature both artists performing individually as well as together each night.

Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs Join Lucinda Williams on 'Alone and Together: Come Hell or High Water' Tour

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

Plymouth, MA

The Spire Center for Performing Arts in Plymouth, Massachusetts, has announced three new shows coming. With a career spanning over fifty years, Singer Songwriter Livingston Taylor will play from his extensive repertoire on November 16 and folk singer Chelsea Berry will play on November 21. Singer-songwriter Grace Morrison will grace...

Spire Center For Performing Arts Has Announced New Shows With Chelsea Berry, Livingston Taylor, And Grace Morrison

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Amy Crossman's THE GREAT DIVIDE Comes to Chenango River Theatre

The Great Divide, written and performed by Amy Crossman comes to Chenango River Theatre on Tuesday, July 9th at 7:30 pm. Everything is fine! No, seriously,...

Amy Crossman's THE GREAT DIVIDE Comes to Chenango River Theatre

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