Hartford, CT

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Lafayette, IN

The US Sun

AN elementary school is switching to a four-day week, leaving some parents outraged as they scramble to find daycare options. Students will follow a Monday-Thursday schedule when they return for the 2024-2025 school year. Vinton Elementary School in Lafayette, Indiana, will be the first in the state to try out four-day school weeks, Indiana Public […]

First-of-its-kind 4-day school week sparks fury as parents are forced to pay for daycare & students endure longer days

Colorado State

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Virginia State

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Kentucky Vibes.net

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

Georgia State

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

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

Atlanta, GA

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

HuffPost

Skills that kids practice at home can lead to success in the classroom.

What Teachers Wish Parents Would Do To Prepare Kids For The School Year

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

Plymouth, MA

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The Plymouth Public Library Foundation has announced the return of its Annual Arts and Crafts Festival, a two-day celebration that promises to be a highlight of the summer season. Set to take place on the scenic Plymouth Public Library Lawn, the festival will run from 10 AM to 4 PM on both Saturday, August 10th, and Sunday, August 11th. This family-friendly event is designed to offer something for everyone, making it a perfect outing for people of all ages.

50+ Artisans, Food Trucks & More: Get Ready For The 5th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival

Packing lunches every day for kids can get too much for parents. It becomes more of a job when the school or daycare is specific about what they can bring as lunch. A mom and TikTok user @mammathings shared a perfect lunch hack that could be a relief for parents on somedays.

Mom shows how she 'fakes' homemade lunches to get around her child's daycare's strict rules

For parents of children who will head off to Kindergarten in August, stepping into elementary school feels like a symbolic part of “growing up.” And, the transition from Preschool to Kindergarten tends to come with a full handbag of emotions: we feel joyful, bittersweet, nostalgic, and perhaps conflicted. We want to keep a wing around our child and at the same time, help them to spread their wings.

4 Steps to Ease Your Child's Transition to Kindergarten

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Louisiana State

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School is back in session and parents are racing to get their kids to and from school, but now some need to be reminded to not be a bad parent.

Louisiana Schools Need to Have This Talk With Parents

NewsNation

Civics, government and history teachers must navigate a tumultuous, historic race as they guide classroom discussions.

Schools brace for lessons on the Harris-Trump election

Scary Mommy

Less than a week ago, my five-year-old had her first day of kindergarten. I held it together for drop-off, watching her walk into the school with a backpack the size of her entire body strapped to her back, ready to enter a whole new world. When my husband and I got back to the car, I sobbed.

Kindergarten Teacher Handed Mom A Note On The First Day Of School That Made Her ‘Ugly Cry’

Los Angeles, CA

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Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Massachusetts State

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny 8lb dog named Bingo who is looking for her forever home. Bingo is a 3-year-old Shih Tzu mix with an adorable appearance and a sweet disposition. However, she needs a patient and understanding owner who recognizes that "dogs are not toys, and not all dogs love to be picked up right away," explains Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. This little lady requires some decompression time upon arriving at her new home to settle in comfortably.

Meet The Sweet Little Lady Looking For Love

Florida State

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

The Hill

As students head back to school for another year, scientists and policymakers are battling over the best morning start times for children and how schedules affect their health and learning. The scientific community has rallied against the 8 a.m. start of the typical U.S. school day, with research showing the...

Students’ back-to-school alarms ring as experts fight for later morning start times

School starts this week, and my wife and I are approaching a milestone we’ve anticipated for many years: sending our oldest son to kindergarten. We bought our home more than eight years ago within a short walk to the elementary school and remember saying to ourselves, “Our kids will be able to walk to school someday,” and here we are. What a whirlwind of emotion this moment has become. We’ve been busy with the logistical tasks of buying school shoes, sweatshirts for the fall, ordering an overpriced gadget lunchbox from some social media influencer, and signing up for the district’s communication portals. The logistical checklist brings some fun and excitement. Still, as the big day approaches, I find myself feeling anxious about the intangibles.

OPINION: Here’s to the first-time kindergarten parents

West Hartford, CT

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Newington, CT

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BACK TO SCHOOL: Thousands attend Hartford’s back-to-school celebration at Dunkin Park

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BACK TO SCHOOL: Thousands attend Hartford’s back-to-school celebration at Dunkin Park

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