SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania media conglomerate has sold its four daily newspapers, including The Times-Tribune of Scranton, to publishing powerhouse MediaNews Group, ending nearly 130 years of local ownership. Times-Shamrock Communications CEO Jim Lewandowski made the announcement to staff on Thursday. The other daily papers in the sale are The Citizens’ Voice of
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Clean-up efforts continue in the Panorama neighborhood of Cathedral City as many homes still remain covered in mud following Tropical Storm Hilary. On Friday, the Cathedral City High School football team partnered with the City Police Officers Association and raised one thousand dollars. They pulled up in trucks and vans full of toiletries and cleaning
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By Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — Named for the trees that once covered the islands, Cedar Key, Florida, is located about four miles out in the Gulf of Mexico and connected to the mainland by a single road that crosses over four small, low bridges. Its isolation is part of its appeal. With just 800
Continue ReadingPEORIA, Ill. (AP) — Authorities say one man was killed and seven people were wounded in three separate shootings hours apart in Peoria. The shootings Thursday continued a spate of gun violence that started in the central Illinois city last weekend. The man was killed Thursday morning about an hour after two other males were
Continue ReadingBy WAYNE PARRY Associated Press OCEAN CITY, N.J. (AP) — Orsted, the global wind energy developer, says its first offshore wind farm in New Jersey will be delayed until 2026. The Danish company said Wednesday that’s due to supply chain issues, higher interest rates, and a failure so far to garner enough tax credits from
Continue ReadingBy JAKE OFFENHARTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Those attending outdoor parties or barbecues in New York City this weekend may find an uninvited guest looming over their festivities: a police drone. The New York City police department plans to pilot the unmanned aircrafts over large gatherings in an effort to enhance security over
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story August 23, 2023 (Houston Style Magazine) — In the vibrant core of Houston, Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans’ (AAMA) Work and Learn Center amplifies a beacon of hope and empowerment. This brilliance will be evident at the annual AAMA Illumine Gala, a
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story August 23, 2023 (Houston Style Magazine) — In the heart of Texas, the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce recently unveiled an arsenal of impressive statistics at their 2nd Annual Data Summit. The numbers paint a vivid picture not just of growth, but of transformation
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story August 23, 2023 (Houston Style Magazine) — In the business and community world, few names resonate as powerfully as that of Dr. Laura Murillo. This esteemed leader has left an indelible mark on Houston and beyond with her myriad contributions. From revitalizing commerce to
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, jr. Click here for updates on this story August 23, 2023 (Houston Style Magazine) — A landmark decision was reached as Harris County Commissioners, crossing party lines, unanimously greenlit a monumental $2.5 billion hospital bond for the November 7, 2023 ballot. This decision aims to extend healthcare services to a staggering 1,175,000
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story August 23, 2023 (Houston Style Magazine) — A Triumph Decades In The Making – Meta 4 Houston’s Stupendous Victory at Brave New Voices The Face of the Youth Poetry Slam Scene in Houston Francis Page Jr. | 8/23/2023, 5:50 p.m. On an electric evening
Continue ReadingBy HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri judge ruled Thursday that the 84-year-old white homeowner who shot a Black teenager after he mistakenly went to the man’s house must stand trial. Clay County Judge Louis Angles issued the ruling after hearing from several witnesses at a preliminary hearing, including Ralph
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story August 30, 2023 (Houston Style Magazine) — The much-anticipated 2023 Community Health Institute (CHI) & EXPO, presented by NACHC, drew to a triumphant close this week. The hybrid event, held from August 27-29, drew a massive crowd of over 2,000 healthcare luminaries, strategic corporate
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story August 30, 2023 (Houston Style Magazine) — This week, we gather in solemn remembrance to honor the diamond anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom—a day that has transcended the annals of history and reverberates through the very sinews of our
Continue ReadingBy Jo-Carolyn Goode and Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story August 30, 2023 (Houston Style Magazine) — In a media landscape frequently marred by misinformation, Fani Taifa Willis stands as a formidable pillar of justice and ethical governance. Embodied in her name, which translates to “prosperous people” in Swahili, Willis has
Continue ReadingBy MICHAEL KUNZELMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A former leader of the far-right Proud Boys extremist group was sentenced on Thursday to 15 years in prison for spearheading an attack on the U.S. Capitol to try to prevent the peaceful transfer of power from Donald Trump to Joe Biden after the 2020 presidential election.
Continue ReadingBy JOSH BOAK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says Congress should pass a short-term funding measure to ensure the government keeps operating after the current budget year ends Sept. 30. An official with the Office of Management and Budget says lawmakers would very likely need to pass a temporary spending measure in
Continue ReadingWEST CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say a man convicted this month of fatally stabbing his girlfriend escaped from a suburban Philadelphia prison and prosecutors say he’s also wanted in his native Brazil in a separate slaying. Chester County District Attorney Deb Ryan says that 34-year-old Danelo Cavalcante is also wanted in a 2017 slaying
Continue ReadingBy DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer Food ads have long made their subjects look bigger, juicier and crispier than they are in real life. But some consumers say those mouthwatering ads can cross the line into deception, and that’s leading to a growing number of lawsuits. Burger King is the latest company in the crosshairs.
Continue ReadingBy DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer Food ads have long made their subjects look bigger, juicier and crispier than they are in real life. But some consumers say those mouthwatering ads can cross the line into deception, and that’s leading to a growing number of lawsuits. Burger King is the latest company in the crosshairs.
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