York County, PA

Dealing with crabgrass in your lawn? This pesky weed can quickly take over and ruin the look of your yard, especially during the spring and summer. But don't worry—with a bit of know-how and persistence, you can effectively control and prevent crabgrass to keep your lawn looking lush and healthy all year round. We've got all the details you need to know right here, including tips from gardening experts on how to identify, remove, and prevent crabgrass.

How to Get Rid of Crabgrass in Your Lawn

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

Chicago, IL

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?

Virginia State

Margaret Minnicks

WVTF reported that a new Virginia law will become effective on July 1, 2024. The law will prevent utility companies from disconnecting services on various occasions, which could leave someone without power for days.

A new law will keep utilities from being disconnected on weekends and holidays in Virginia

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10 Smells Squirrels, Chipmunks, and Other Garden Critters Hate

Homes & Gardens

Deadheading is simple, effective, and can benefit lots of plants throughout the summer

7 plants to deadhead in July – for an abundant display of blooms to enjoy

Dealing with deer can be one of the most frustrating challenges for gardeners. These graceful creatures, while lovely to watch from a distance, can wreak havoc on your carefully cultivated garden. Fortunately, there are plenty of beautiful perennials that deer tend to avoid, allowing you to enjoy a stunning garden without constantly worrying about it being devoured. As an enthusiastic gardener, I’m excited to share some fantastic deer-resistant perennials that will bring color and life to your garden while keeping those pesky deer at bay! Not all of them will survive deer, but generally, these are your best bet.

13 Deer Resistant Perennials To Plant In Your Garden

Because of hydrangea's beauty, they’re a pretty versatile and common flower to grow in a garden, but they’re also pretty sensitive—and their best qualities go to waste once they wilt. There are plenty of reasons a hydrangea might begin to wilt. One of the primary causes is...

Are Your Hydrangeas Drooping? This Gardening Pro Shares How to Fix It

You may have seen tennis shoes across telephone wires in Virginia and wondered about their significance.I was initially told this was done in honor of someone who had died from gun violence in the area.

Tennis shoes on wires across Virginia have different meanings

Discover flowers to sow this month that can provide up to a year’s worth of color

7 flowers to plant in July – perennials, annuals and biennials to provide year-round blooms

Deadheading is one of the simplest and most rewarding gardening practices. By removing spent flowers, you can encourage plants to produce more blooms, prolong the flowering season, and keep your garden looking tidy. It’s such a satisfying task to see new buds forming where old flowers once were! If you’ve ever wondered which flowers benefit the most from deadheading, you’re in the right place.

15 Flowers That You Need To Deadhead For Better Blooms

Santa Ana, CA

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Over the weekend, SAPD police detectives served a narcotic related search warrant in the area of 4200 W. 5th Street involving a documented gang member. As he was leaving his residence, the subject was detained and detectives searched the home.

The SAPD arrested a gang member and seized a large bags of drugs and a gun

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

Tupelo, MS

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Traci D. Franklin, a 52-year-old resident of Tupelo, was arrested by the Tupelo Police Department on June 28, 2024, following the issuance of a Lee County Circuit Court Capias Warrant.

Tupelo police make arrest on woman for not returning rental property to Best Way

Missing garden produce and large burrows dug in lawns can be signs that groundhogs are near. Groundhogs, also known as woodchucks and whistle pigs, may look cute and cuddly, but they are among the most destructive garden pests. Not only do groundhogs wreak havoc in vegetable beds, mowing down entire rows of peas, beans, and carrots, but they also dig unsightly burrows and tunnels in grass lawns and clamber up fruit trees in search of a sweet score. If you suspect groundhogs are making a buffet of your vegetable beds and fruit trees, this guide will show you how to safely get rid of the critters and keep them from coming back.

How to Get Rid of Groundhogs in Lawns and Gardens

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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

July brings blooming color and bountiful garden harvests. Before the dog days of summer set in, we can infill our gardens with durable perennials. There may be gaps in the display, declining plants that need replacing, or enough room to add a few more to the collection. For July additions,...

21 Beautiful Perennials to Plant in July

Virginia Wendy Williams fans, this is your July 2024 update on the former talk show host. Her best friend of 44 years, Regina Schell, has shared recent concerns with TV Show Aces and says she has not seen or talked to Wendy in more than a year.

Wendy Williams fans are worried after her best friend claims not to have heard from her in a year

Denver, CO

David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Gov. Andy Beshear announced on Thursday the successful launch of a statewide drug operation by the Kentucky State Police (KSP) known as “Operation Summer Heat,” following a three-month investigation into suspected drug trafficking rings.

KSP’s Operation Summer Heat makes 206 drug trafficking arrests, saving lives in safer state

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Landscapers battle high temperatures to keep gardens cool

YORK COUNTY, Pa. — As temperatures soared, landscapers at Geller Brothers Landscaping braved the scorching heat to keep gardens in top shape. With the temperatures hitting...

Landscapers battle high temperatures to keep gardens cool

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