In a notoriously expensive city like New York, it is common for people in their late 20s or early 30s to live with roommates to cope with the high cost of living. But Ishan Abeysekera has taken it to the next level with his current living situation in Brooklyn: a communal building that he shares […]
KANNAPOLIS, NC — An inmate serving a life sentence for murder was arrested early Friday, three days after escaping, while on his way to a doctor’s appointment at a North Carolina hotel with the help of at least one person, authorities said. Ramone Alston, 30, escaped from a van Tuesday as it pulled up to […]
In 2024, it’s not uncommon to maintain a deep friendship with someone you met online but may never have met in person. At best, this can lead to unexpected connections and enriching conversations with people you might never have met a generation or two ago. At worst, however, it can lead to betrayal. Perhaps the […]
This Jungle Bird was prepared by the bar team at Rockwell Place in Brooklyn and was the winning recipe in our Blind tasting 2024 of the drink. Judges praised the texture and body of the drink, as well as the balance between the cocktail’s three central pillars: rum, red bitters and pineapple. As Punch editor-in-chief […]
The Ohio high school football regular season begins Thursday night with four games, three of which will be played in Stark County. The rest of the county plays Friday night. This is the beginning of a 10-week journey where teams hope to reach the state playoffs in November and ultimately the OHSAA state championship games […]
Third place in our Blind tasting Jungle Bird 2024 went to New York’s aptly named Jungle Bird. The bar’s house recipe forgoes blackstrap entirely, using a blend of Don Q pineapple rum and Smith & Cross Jamaican rum instead. Add to that the expected Campari, lime and pineapple juice, and the unorthodox pineapple liqueur. Juicy […]
I’ve loved jewelry since I was a kid. I was a dedicated—and quite competitive—player of the board game Pretty Pretty Princess (where you win by collecting a complete set of jewelry, including a crown), and today I have my favorite pieces that I never leave the house without. At the same time, I’ve also always […]
ST. LOUIS — Frankie Montas pitched seven brilliant innings and Devin Williams got out of a tight spot in the ninth inning to help the Milwaukee Brewers beat the reeling St. Louis Cardinals 3-2 on Tuesday night. Montas (6-8) allowed one hit in his fourth start since being acquired in a trade from Cincinnati – […]
If you suffer from severe arachnophobia, this may not be the event you want to attend. But if you’re a little bit scared of spiders and curious about rare eight-legged bugs, this is the exhibit to check out in Colorado this fall. Fringed Ornamental Tarantula – Photo by Kenzie Claflin, Social Media InternFringed Ornamental Tarantula […]
I completely agree with these winners. We have some of the best. It’s summer here on the New Jersey shore. Here in Ocean County we have some of the most beautiful places to enjoy a fantastic drink and a perfect meal, right on our waterfront or perhaps on the rooftop. Read more: The best fishing […]
