Washington, DC

On a sweltering Wednesday evening, the White House South Lawn was awash with rainbow hues and vibrant celebrations as hundreds gathered to mark the end of Pride Month. The heat wave sweeping Washington, D.C., did little to dampen the spirits of those in attendance, as the iconic columns of the presidential mansion stood adorned in the colors of the Pride flag — an imposing visual that could seen by tourists and onlookers far away.

Jill and Ashley Biden welcome hundreds to rainbow-themed White House Pride Month party

Watch live coverage as President Biden and first lady Jill Biden speak at the opening ceremony for the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center as Pride Month comes to an end. The monument honors the historic legacy of the June 1969 uprising that is credited as a turning point in the gay rights movement.

Biden delivers remarks at the Stonewall National Monument during Pride Month

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

My grandfather was a ball of fire. He lit up every room. He had his own language, a booming voice, and a tremendous sense of humor. He moved at an accelerated clip, was jovial —and volatile, particularly when his beloved Notre Dame failed to win. He defied explanation. He was super-human.

Watching Joe Biden made me realize, sadly, that my grandfather was elderly — and human too

Philadelphia, PA

CBS Philly

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The Philadelphia Zoo had to shut down operations a little early Friday afternoon due to a water main break, according to the zoo's website. The zoo, which is typically open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, wrote on Facebook Friday morning that they would have to close down for water main maintenance.Guests were encouraged to email the zoo's guest relations service at guestrelations@phillyzoo.org to reschedule their visit for another day. The Philadelphia Zoo additionally thanked guests for their understanding writing they would see visitors again soon.It's unclear at this time if the zoo will reopen Saturday.The Philadelphia Zoo -- America's first zoo -- is celebrating its 150th anniversary this summer in a way that will benefit guests' wallets with season-long ticket deals and bundles. Monday is the zoo's actual anniversary date, which will be celebrated in partnership with Wawa Welcome America festivities.


Philadelphia Zoo closes early due to water main break

"Little to no" gender-affirming surgeries are being performed on minors in the United States, and those that are performed are overwhelmingly on cisgender minors. Out of the 151 breast reductions that were performed in 2019 on American minors, 146 (97 percent) were performed on cisgender males, according to a new study published in JAMA. Out of the 636 breast reductions performed on adults, 507 (80 percent) were performed on cisgender males.

Gender-affirming surgeries are mostly performed on cisgender people: 'Bitter irony'

South Carolina State

Beaufort, SC

This year marks the 161st anniversary Combahee Ferry Raid, a military campaign led by Harriet Tubman that freed hundreds of enslaved people.

Harriet Tubman led a raid that freed more than 700 enslaved people. A South Carolina church has built a statue in her honor

North Carolina State

Mount Airy, NC

The town of Mount Airy is a fun place to visit if you're a fan of the TV show. Many of the places mentioned on the show are located here. The town is known for its "Mayberry" attractions. Mount Airy's economy depends on tourism. The town produces $100 million per...

Visiting: The Town of Mayberry in North Carolina

Baltimore, MD

Bailey Anne Kennedy was crowned the new Miss Maryland USA in June, becoming not only the first transgender woman to win the title but also the first Asian American to achieve the coveted honor. With her crystal embellished tiara perfectly placed on the top of her head, Kennedy waved and...

1st transgender woman and Asian American wins Miss Maryland USA: 'Bigger than me'

Fairfax County, VA

Axios DC

Dan Snyder's humongous, record-breaking estate near Mount Vernon is for sale.Why it matters: The former Commanders owner keeps unloading his local assets.Driving the news: The Snyders are asking $60 million for River View in Fairfax County. If it goes for that much, it would top its own record for highest sale ever in the Washington region.Snyder and his wife, Tanya, paid $48 million in cash for the estate in 2021.The 16.5-acre estate sits on the Potomac River, with a 16,000-square-foot main house, a guest house, a carriage house and a dock.What's inside: Eight bedrooms, nine baths, six half-baths, a home...

Dan Snyder lists his Virginia estate for $60 million

Richmond, VA

War History Online

Treasure hunters have been obsessed with finding out what happened to the "lost" Confederate gold and money after the American Civil War.

The Location of The 'Lost' Confederate Gold From the American Civil War Is Still A Mystery Today

WashingtonExaminer

Former President Donald Trump has made it a point to do something that most, if not all, previous Republican presidential candidates have failed to do in recent years: actively engage the black American community and try to earn their vote. On Saturday, in Philadelphia, Trump is doing exactly that by holding a rally in a […]

Trump to make history with Philadelphia rally in predominantly black neighborhood

Pennsylvania State

Bucks County Beacon

A bill guaranteeing Pennsylvanians access to zero cost contraception has passed overwhelmingly in the commonwealth’s House of Representatives. The bill, in one form or another, waited seven years to pass through committee and to the floor for a vote. And now advocates for the legislation are steeling themselves as they send it to the Republican-controlled senate.

Pennsylvania House Bill Guaranteeing Women Access to Contraception Actually Passed with Some GOP Support. We’ll See About the State Senate

Norfolk, VA

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Cheryl E Preston

Fifty percent of Norfolk church has high blood pressure. 3WTKR reports that Pastor Reverend Dr. Geoffrey Guns of Second Calvery Baptist Church in Norfolk made a startling discovery in March. He asked congregants who had high blood pressure to stand and half of the congregation rose to their feet.

Virginia pastor reveals half of his African American congregation has hypertension

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Denver, CO

David Heitz

The Finance and Governance Committee of the Denver City Council voted Tuesday to ask voters whether the U.S. citizenship requirement for police and firefighters should be dropped.

Committee OKs removing citizenship requirement for police, firefighters in Denver

The Colorado Republican who sent out a campaign email calling LGBTQ+ people "godless groomers" has lost his primary. Dave Williams, chair of the Colorado GOP, lost his primary election for the state’s 5th Congressional District Tuesday night to conservative commentator Jeff Crank, who will face Democrat River Gassen in the November general.

Colorado Republican who called LGBTQ+ people 'godless groomers' loses his primary​

Pride Month may be coming to a close this week but it’s going out with a bang!. This weekend will see some of the biggest Pride events in the nation raising their rainbow flags. While you may not be able to attend in person there is no need for FOMO because you can watch them all live this weekend. ABC News Live is debuting itsPride Across America spectacular on Sunday, June 30. It's an unparalleled television event that will allow the audience to view some of the biggest and most exciting Pride celebrations all across the country. Making it all the sweeter, today PRIDE learned that Harvey Guillén (What We Do in the Shadows) will be co-hosting the event, live in New York.

Harvey Guillén joins ABC Live to celebrate ‘Pride Across America’ this weekend

The mother of a Denver homeless man told the City Council Monday that city-sponsored services have failed her son. Barbara Hallick Yeomans made her remarks during public comment period of the City Council meeting. She said her son grapples with substance abuse and mental illness and repeatedly has been harassed by police. She said her son also suffered verbal abuse by a guard in the Denver County Jail. Yeomans said she heard the guard harassing her son over the phone.

Mother says Denver homeless services have failed her son

Kansas City, MO

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Cats of Kansas City

One might be wise to wait until after Independence Day to adopt one of these cats. They just don't like the noise of fireworks, which, combined with the sudden, scary changes of a new home might not make for a great start. Come Friday, the 5th though, go and grab up one of these terrific cats, all available from local, Kansas City shelters.

Celebrate your 4th with one of these great cats

Georgia State

The Current GA

People held in Georgia immigrant detention centers will soon face new challenges in their search for lawyers to represent them in immigration court, a development that will likely doom many people’s chances of fighting deportation.

For migrants in Georgia, fighting deportation will become harder. Here’s why.

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22 photos from the White House's Pride Month extravaganza

First Lady Jill Biden and daughter Ashley Biden spoke at the White House's Pride Month celebration on...

22 photos from the White House's Pride Month extravaganza

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