New York City, NY

Columbus, OH

Throughout her life and career, actress Busy Philipps — known for her roles on shows like Freaks and Geeks, Cougar Town, Girls5eva, and this year’s Mean Girls reboot — has also always used her platform to stand up for marginalized communities. She’s supported marriage equality for years and has also spoken out about supporting her LGBTQ+ daughter Birdie, who came out to her mom at 12.

The Advocates 2024: Actress and ally Busy Philipps

New Jersey State

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Chesterfield Township, NJ

Morristown Minute

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

New York Post

The NYPD is offering a $10,000 reward for the capture of the “animal” who sexually assaulted a 13-year-old girl in broad daylight at a Queens park — as officials revealed disturbing new details of the horrific attack. 

Cops are scouring surveillance video footage around Kissena Park for clues to the Thursday afternoon attack, and deploying a massive police presence to catch the creep, calling it an “all hands on” response.

“As a father, [a] member of this department for many years, this incident is a parent’s worst nightmare,” NYPD Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey said at a Friday briefing on the...

NYPD offers $10K reward for ‘animal’ who molested 13-year-old girl in broad daylight at NYC park: ‘Parent’s worst nightmare’

Few moments capture the essence of the ideological clashes in Congress as vividly as Transportation SecretaryPete Buttigieg’s Thursday appearance before the House Oversight Committee. The hearing, intended to scrutinize electric vehicle policies, morphed into a masterclass of rhetorical finesse, with Buttigieg systematically debunkingRepublican false claims with a blend of empirical evidence and wit.

Pete Buttigieg once again leaves Republicans flustered by citing facts

Georgia State

Perry, GA

Vanishing Georgia

Peggy Bramblette recently reached out to let us know that the historic New Perry Hotel, perhaps the best-known symbol of this Middle Georgia town, was facing possible demolition. A week passed and I was not surprised to learn that the demolition is imminent. I’ve witnessed a long history of developers convincing local politicians to agree […]

Historic New Perry Hotel Facing Demolition

Earlier this week, Donald Trump Jr. took to social media — you already know this isn't leading anywhere good — and decided to go after the name "Beryl." He commented that the name "Beryl" is too genderless for a hurricane. I kid you not. 🫠. 🎓 The Advocate...

07/02/2024

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Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Do you believe in genuine friendship? Finding a loyal and reliable friend is tricky nowadays. Many people are two-faced and like using their loved ones’ weaknesses to attack them.

5 Zodiac Signs That Make The Best Friends

LGBTQ+ people have a significantly lower rate of homeownership than their straight and cisgender peers, and U.S. lawmakers are demanding to know why. Several members of the House of Representatives have sent a letter, exclusively shared with The Advocate, to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau inquiring about the "disparities" in homeownership and the lack of data surrounding LGBTQ+ households. The group asked Director Rohit Chopra to create a Data Action Plan involving sexual orientation and gender identity minorities and to investigate queer consumers' complaints about home-buying services.

Lawmakers want to know why there are fewer LGBTQ+ homeowners than straight: 'Concerning disparities'

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

Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of the twice-impeached formerRepublican president and convicted felon, has once again made a fool of himself online. This time, his target is Hurricane Beryl, a Category 5 storm wreaking havoc in the Caribbean. On Saturday, Trump Jr. took to X (formerlyTwitter) to express his...

Donald Trump Jr. weirdly claims that Hurricane Beryl is nonbinary name

Extroverts and Introverts. We are all one or the other. So what are the three most extroverted Zodiac Signs? First, what does it mean to be extroverted? Choosing the top 3 extroverts was not easy. After all, Aries, Leo, Gemini, and Sagittarius are all outgoing, warm, and welcoming. They are all known for their social skills and positive energy. They tend to be the center of attention and create harmony among those around them. So, which three win the total of Most extroverted?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Extroverts

A New York Amazon driver who was viciously attacked by a stranger while on the job says he called her “sexy” then said he doesn’t “like Spanish bitches” before repeatedly punching and kicking her — prompting her hero co-worker to intervene and “beat his ass.”

Tamia Alvarez, 23, told The Post she had just collected some packages from the Amazon warehouse in Jamaica, Queens and was stuck in traffic when the creep, later identified by police as Kevon Wilson, started “storming towards” her last Sunday.  

“We made a left turn and the guy threw himself into a coworker’s car a bit...

NYC Amazon driver attacked, called ‘Spanish bitch’ opens up about ‘frightening’ assault

Fox News

Jewish Democrat Shabbos Kestenbaum criticized the Democratic Party, saying he feels "abandoned" by them amid rising antisemitism across the U.S.

Young Jewish Democrat feels 'abandoned' by party, joins NYC protest against Alvin Bragg

In the city that never sleeps, these women are working day and night to seal multimillion-dollar Manhattan real-estate deals.

“I would say I work 85 to 90 hours a week. I start working from around 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and then again around 11 p.m. to 3 a.m.,” Jade Shenker of the Soho real estate company Serhant told The Post. 

“I have lots of international clients in different time zones and I work best at night when my phone isn’t blowing up.”





Her colleague, new mom Chloe Tucker Caine, agreed that their work as leading Big Apple realtors at Serhant — the...

Real estate women of Serhant, seen in Netflix’s ‘Owning Manhattan’ are working 24/7 to disrupt NYC

In the dark and starry cosmic realm of astrology, some of the zodiac signs have an inflated sense of their intellect. Intelligence is a highly favored trait and these signs can often perceive themselves as the smartest people in the room. These signs can sometimes let their intellectual pride get the better of them. Tag along with us as we delve into the three zodiac signs renowned for their self-professed intelligence.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Think They're Smart

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Ice Spice couldn't help but laugh at boys going ballistic over her dancing, which is certainly a creative way to promote her upcoming album.

Ice Spice Drives Fans Wild On NYC Streets By Twerking From Her Car

Utah State

Resource centers for LGBTQ+ students at universities across Utah have been closed in response to the anti-DEI H.B. 261. The new law bans public universities from “discriminating” against individuals based on “personal identity characteristics” including ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, and gender identity. The bill was signed into law earlier this year and took effect on Monday.

New Utah law brings closure of LGBTQ+ centers at public universities

Brooklyn, NY

Jersey City, NJ

Hoboken, NJ

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70 photos of NYC Pride 2024 that show New Yorkers know how celebrate queer joy

Pride Month may be over, but the celebration of queer joy never ends in New York City. The Big Apple held it's annual Pride parade and...

70 photos of NYC Pride 2024 that show New Yorkers know how celebrate queer joy

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