Urban heat islands affect the most vulnerable populations An expert explained why severe weather as a result of climate change can make parts of cities uninhabitable. Claire Hardwick, USA TODAY The Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts that the coming winter in south-central Pennsylvania will be more moderate than usual. The almanac places south-central Pennsylvania, including Adams, […]
Which well-known retail stores have filed for bankruptcy? Red Lobster, Walgreens, Rite Aid and many other retailers are struggling with deteriorating financial conditions. More than three months after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Red Lobster is closing 23 more stores across the country. With the latest expected restaurant closures, the total number of closures in […]
Safety during winter storms | Video Winter weather is dangerous for people and animals. Stay warm and stay indoors unless absolutely necessary. Here’s what you need to know. Michael V. Pettigano, NorthJersey.com Every year, as summer draws to a close and the morning air becomes crisp, New Jerseyans ask themselves the age-old question: What will […]
From: BrightStar Care | 0 shares Read 12 times August 26, 2024 // Franchising.com // GURNEE, IL – Inc. announced that BrightStar Care has been named to the 2024 Inc. 5000 list, the annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The rankings provide a data-driven look at the most successful companies in the […]
BYU head coach Kalani Sitake watches from the sidelines during the Cougars’ Big 12 opener against Kansas. | BYU photo The BYU football team concluded its preseason training camp on Tuesday, took a break on Wednesday and turned its attention to Southern Illinois on Thursday. The Cougars host the Salukis of the Football Championship Subdivision […]
Register for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to keep up with NYC public schools. Last school year, New York City officials enacted a new rule for preschools to help working families. Instead of starting with limited hours to ease students into the program, they were required to offer a full-day program on the first […]
Maybe rivers and lakes are more your thing than beachgoers or mountain climbers. But don’t let lake life destroy your safety habits or good judgment. In 2023, the U.S. Coast Guard counted over 3,800 recreational boating accidents, resulting in 564 deaths. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that drowning deaths are increasing […]
The third day of the 2024 Democratic National Convention begins in Chicago on Wednesday, after the second day featured appearances and speeches by figures such as former President Barack Obama, former First Lady Michelle Obama, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, among others. Other Democratic heavyweights, such as former President Bill Clinton, […]
JACKSON COUNTY, Ill. (KFVS) – The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office has launched a traffic safety campaign to reduce impaired and dangerous driving. According to the sheriff’s office, this high-profile enforcement initiative will run from August 16 through the early hours of September 3 and will include Labor Day weekend, using messages such as “Drive sober […]
After the first four teams were eliminated from the 2024 Little League World Series (LLWS) on Saturday, four more will head home on Sunday. The elimination round is currently underway in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. This double-elimination tournament allows teams that lose a game in the winners bracket to still advance to the semifinals of the competition […]
