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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

New York City, NY

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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

Arsonists have set fire to a shopfront and pride flags in what police are treating as a hate crime. Emergency services were called to two fires in Norwich city centre in the early hours of Sunday. Two men had reportedly set fire to rainbow-coloured flags on the market before starting...

Pride flags and shopfront set on fire in city centre

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?

Plans to build 120 homes on the edge of a village can go ahead after the developers successfully appealed against a council decision to reject the proposal. Developers, including Bellway Homes, saw their project for land to the east of Ploughley Road in Ambrosden, Oxfordshire, turned down by Cherwell District Council in July 2023.

Developers win appeal to build 120 village homes

The BBC racing commentator John Hunt said that every message of support "feels like a hug" after his wife and two of his daughters were killed in a crossbow attack, his colleague has said. Matt Chapman, an ITV commentator, said he was in regular contact with Mr Hunt, who said...

John Hunt says messages of support are 'like a hug'

A hospital’s outpatient entrance has been closed as part of work to build a four-storey expansion. Patients and visitors at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital were told to use the treatment centre as the main entrance from Monday. The work is part of major plans from the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital...

Hospital entrance closes for building work

The Ithaca Voice

Sean Patrick Burns passed on July 5th, 2024. He is predeceased by his parents Tom and Marilynn, his beloved brother Ric and his best dog Tash. He is survived by his brothers Tom and Tim, his sisters Norma Jean and Kelly and his brother-in-law John Van Order, his nephews Rick, Josh, Sean Dylan and David, and his nieces Erica and Gabrielle.

Obituary: Sean Burns

Virginia State

Wendy's birthday was spent away from her loved ones. Virginia Wendy Williams fans, the latest update is not encouraging. The former talk show host turned 60 on July 18 without any of her loved ones around. According to Yahoo, family members remain "out of bounds" and have no access to Wendy as she battles dementia and progressive aphasia.

The family of talk show diva Wendy Williams were unable to celebrate her 60th birthday by her side

Maryland State

Health equity leader Dr. Darrell Gray has been at the helm of Wellpoint, one of Maryland’s largest managed care plans for Medicaid insurance, for nearly a year now. The Maryland native was named CEO and president last August. But, Gray’s interest in health care was sparked much earlier by...

Meet the Black man behind Wellpoint, one of Maryland’s largest Medicaid managed care organizations

It comes just one day after a car was set alight on the Welcome Organisation's site in west Belfast.

Threatening graffiti appears near homeless charity

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

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Douglas, GA

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Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

Philadelphia, PA

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In Pennsylvania, cities like Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Allentown are grappling with a grim reality: gun violence is snuffing out lives at an alarming rate. Roughly 557 Pennsylvanians die in gun homicides each year. Of all homicides statewide, 76 percent involve a gun (slightly higher than the national average of 74 percent), highlighting the urgent need for action.

Empowering communities: Fund violence prevention initiatives now

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) signed a plain language executive order on July 23 that aims to make state services and programs more accessible. Moore also recognized 34 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). “If a Maryland family cannot understand updates about a hurricane in their community because...

Gov. Moore signs executive order making state resources more accessible

Fire crews remain at the scene of the fire which reportedly started in the early hours of this morning.

Multiple fire crews battle Bude blaze

Charlotte's son was attacked repeatedly by a teaching assistant while he was at school.

Mum's school CCTV plea after autistic son attacked

A former STV presenter has been jailed for two years for stealing £120,000 from her mother while she suffered from dementia. Hayley Matthews, 44, used the money to buy luxury items including a handbag and cosmetics after being given power of attorney over her mother's financial affairs. She was...

Former STV host jailed for stealing £120,000 from her mother

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Livingstone receives $10M donation

Livingstone College is receiving a $10 million donation, the school’s president, Dr. Anthony Davis, recently announced during a conference of the AME Zion Church. The news...

Livingstone receives $10M donation

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