New Jersey State

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Phil Norman

It’s a sad day for retail lovers, especially those who’ve grown up shopping at Bob's Stores. The regional chain, a fixture in the Northeast for nearly seven decades, is shutting down all its locations. This news follows a June 18 Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing—a move that marks the end of an era for a brand deeply rooted in communities across New England, New York, and New Jersey.

Retailer Closes All Stores After Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Chicago, IL

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Foodie in Chicago

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?

Athens, GA

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Now Habersham

A 19-year-old Lawrenceville man is in custody after allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor, according to a news release from the Athens-Clarke County Police Department.

Teen arrested for kidnapping and molestation after Athens hit-and-runs

Connecticut State

Alright, Nutmeggers, it’s time to dive into the unique slang that only true Connecticut residents would know! Grab your Dunkin’ coffee and get comfy, because we’re about to explore 15 local terms that’ll have you chatting like a born-and-bred Connecticutian. Let’s get started!. The Merritt.

15 Slang Words Only People from Connecticut Know

Buffalo, NY

In March 1989, the remains of an unidentified individual were discovered at Kensington Avenue and Pauline Place in Buffalo, New York. Buffalo lies in western New York at the eastern end of Lake Erie. The Buffalo Police Department responded to the scene. It was determined that the remains were that of a female, who was believed to be of Native American or Hispanic descent. The woman was between the ages of 20 and 25 years old, stood 5’1”, and weighed 100 pounds. At the time of the woman’s discovery, she was wearing a "Coqui" branded sweatsuit outfit with blue pants and a long sleeved blue and gray striped top labeled "zipcode". Underneath the pants was a pair of medium white thermal long underwear.

Buffalo Police Department & FBI Team with Othram to Identify a 1988 Jane Doe

New York City, NY

New York Post

An ex-con with a lengthy rap sheet has been taken into custody and charged after a Big Apple woman was found shot dead, wrapped in a sleeping bag and dumped outside with the trash, police sources told The Post Tuesday.

Chad Irish, 55, — who has a twin brother by the same name with his own rap sheet — was charged with concealment of a human corpse, criminal possession of a weapon and menacing after he was brought in for questioning on Monday over the death of 31-year-old Yazmeen Williams, the sources said.

He has not been charged with killing the 31-year-old...

Chad Irish, ex-con charged in NYC woman’s sleeping bag death, has a twin with a lengthy rap sheet – and they share the same name

Bacon County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

On Monday, a search at a Bacon County home by investigators resulted in the discovery of a large quantity of illegal drugs, including methamphetamine and cocaine. However, the suspects are currently not in custody.

Drug Bust Uncovers Methamphetamine and Cocaine in Bacon County Residence

Major retail chains like Macy's and CVS' are being forced to close thousands of brick-and-mortar stores across the country. Over 3,400 retail stores are closing this year. That is a 22 percent increase compared to last year at this time.

Major Retail Chains to Close Over 3,400 Stores This Year, Up 22%

Savannah, GA

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

New York State

Rootbound Homestead

It goes without saying that creating a budget for your survival can be very stressful, particularly when finances are limited and you should have a little bit of everything in your supplies. Most people don't think about it, but you can find most of what you need right at your local Dollar General.

50 Items To Start Preparing Right Now From The Dollar Store

Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Manchester, NH

InDepthNH.org

Manchester man faces multiple assault charges in connection with a 2-month old baby. On July 7, at approximately 3 p.m. an unresponsive baby boy was brought to Elliot Hospital.

Man Accused of Assaulting Infant

This guy knows something about life. We’ve seen people bring their own food table, chairs, and even couches to the subway, but this is new. Every time we think we’ve seen all there is to see, the NYC subway hits us with something even stranger. As weird and...

40 Times People Saw Something Strange on the NYC Subway and Had to Take a Picture

Having survival supplies on hand before a disaster strikes will keep you out of the frantic ranks of the unprepared. I don't think I need to remind you all of the toilet paper crisis of 2020, or all the bread and milk that go first during large storms. With the current presidential situation, now is the time to start stocking up if you haven't already.

Prepare Now: Things That Will Disappear First From Store Shelves

New York's first set of rebates are part of the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates program, which is available to lower- and middle-income homeowners. A handful of states should soon use federal funds from the Inflation Reduction Act to offer homeowners rebates to make energy-efficiency upgrades to their properties, CNBC reported.

Several states set to provide millions in rebates to homeowners by September: 'A milestone'

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the NCMEC, 15 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Not included in that number are those who have been missing in Missouri since June 2024.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

California State

Alameda Post

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Virginia State

DC News Now

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — Primark, the international clothing retailer from Ireland, opened its doors to DMV customers on July 16 in the Tysons Corner Center, its first Virginia location. The Tysons Corner Center said the store officially opened at 11 a.m., welcoming its first customers with a free tote bag and complimentary […]

Primark opens first store in Virginia

The Staten Island Advance

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7 N.Y. supermarkets closing as popular chain shutters 32 across the nation

Stop & Shop is closing 32 of its supermarket stores across the nation, including seven locations in New York. On Friday, the supermarket announced that the...

7 N.Y. supermarkets closing as popular chain shutters 32 across the nation

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