Friday the 13th weather, Atlanta film festival, sports update
Friday the 13th Sept. 13 — Today’s date and the gloomy weather make it a perfect time for a “Friday the 13th” marathon. Entertainment Weekly has all the Jason Voorhees movies ranked from worst to first. 🌧️ The remnants of Hurricane Francine…
NYPD: Man escapes correction officers while being treated at Bronx hospital
Police are searching for a man who escaped Department of Correction custody while being treated for a leg injury at a Bronx hospital on Thursday. Jose Lopez, 37, was at NYC Health and Hospitals/Lincoln just before noon when he decided…
Atlanta Design Festival returns Sept. 28 – Oct. 6
The Solar RED-y House is on the MA! Architecture Tour. (Courtesy of Daniel Stabler) The Atlanta Design Festival returns Sept. 28 to Oct. 6 with film screenings, conference panels, exhibitions, and design tours all led by industry leaders. The event…
The number of Rikers detainees is down, but jail cost isn’t, report says
Overtime costs for correction officers at Rikers Island have skyrocketed under New York City Mayor Eric Adams, costing taxpayers more than $270 million last year, according to a new report from the city’s Independent Budget Office. The city now spends…
NYPD commissioner’s resignation heightens crisis for Mayor Adams
NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban’s resignation on Thursday raised fresh questions about Mayor Eric Adams’ ability to manage a growing crisis of confidence in his administration and why other top officials implicated in investigations have not been pressured to resign. The…
These Bed-Stuy blocks lost 80% of their Airbnbs after NYC’s short-term rental crackdown
A year after New York City began cracking down on illegal short-term apartment rentals, the number of Airbnb listings in the five boroughs plummeted by 85%, according to a Gothamist review of listings posted on the vacation rental giant’s website….
NY Sen. Jessica Ramos joins challengers looking to unseat Mayor Eric Adams
Jessica Ramos, a progressive state senator from Queens, announced Friday that she will join an increasingly crowded field of candidates preparing to challenge Mayor Eric Adams in next year’s primary. Ramos, 39, becomes the fourth Democrat — and the first…
Philadelphia’s new single-batch, cosmic-themed brewery lifts off
Richie Tevlin had been dreaming of running his own brewery for years before a branding concept came to him, appropriately enough, in a haze of intoxication during a friend’s bachelor party. “It was like, I had this image of this…
‘Speak No Evil” remake is entertaining, lacks edge
James McAvoy and Aisling Franciosi in “Speak No Evil.” (Photo courtesy Universal Studios). A couple of years ago, “Speak No Evil” – a Danish horror film from director Christian Tafdrup – premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, making more than…
Hersey notches 1st MSL win by blanking Fremd
Hersey claimed its first three points in league play with an emphatic 4-0 win Thursday night in Arlington Heights at Roland Goins Stadium. Senior Ray Reyes got the Huskies (3-2-2, 1-0-1-4 points) off to a perfect start when he converted…
Dismissal of three counts in Trump election interference case
A Fulton County Superior Court judge Thursday dismissed three counts in District Attorney Fani Willis’ election interference case against former President Donald Trump while leaving most of the counts intact. Two of the dismissed counts were filed directly against Trump,…
Puppy reunited with Cary family
Brixton is back with the family who rescued him as an 8-week-old puppy. Courtesy of Cody Benjamin Cody Benjamin and Brixton seem like an inseparable pair. The Cary dad, his wife and their two young kids brought the puppy home…
What could be Lake County’s single largest road project advances
A train passes through a crossing at Old McHenry Road Thursday in Hawthorn Woods. Untangling congestion centered in the Hawthorn Woods/Lake Zurich area along Old McHenry Road has been considered for years. A railroad underpass and related improvements are…
New York Public Radio is cutting staff and programming — again
New York Public Radio is, once again, cutting its journalism and programming across several of its properties, including public radio news station WNYC 93.9 FM, podcast production house WNYC Studios and classical WQXR 105.9 FM. Amidst the cost cutting, an…
Five high school football games to watch this weekend
Libertyville (2-0) at Stevenson (2-0) The North Suburban Conference season kicks off with a doozy. Both teams can put points on the board in a hurry — the Patriots have outscored opponents 94-21; the Wildcats 91-15. Last year when the…
Supporters of Palatine Stables file second lawsuit
A group trying to save the Palatine Stables has filed a second lawsuit. Courtesy Palatine Park District A group of citizens who want to save the Palatine Stables filed a second lawsuit to stop the Palatine Park District from closing…
South Elgin man charged in sexual assault of minor in Palatine
Juan Castro-Alvarez A South Elgin man is charged with predatory criminal sexual assault of a minor after an investigation that began earlier this year in Palatine, officials said. Juan Castro-Alvarez, 21, of the 1500 block of Gilpen Avenue, is also…
Schaumburg trustees move forward with area’s first residential roundabout
The intersection of Braintree Drive and Weathersfield Way adjacent to Campanelli Park is the proposed location for Schaumburg’s fourth roundabout, which would be designed in a compact fashion not requiring additional land acquisition. John Starks Schaumburg trustees are moving forward…
Celebrate Hispanic heritage Friday and Saturday at La Fiesta de Elgin
A replica sculpture of Mexico City’s famous “Ángel de la Independencia” has been installed at Festival Park as part of La Fiesta de Elgin, which starts Friday and celebrates Mexican Independence Day and the start of Hispanic Heritage Month….
Cook County leaders ponder future of programs begun with ARPA funds
Cook County Commissioner Scott Britton addresses attendees of the meeting held at Harper College Wednesday to discuss the future of Cook County programs funded through the American Rescue Plan Act. Steve Zalusky/szalusky@dailyherald.com Cook County received $1 billion in American…
Mayor Adams’ team asked campaign watchdog for more time — citing federal investigation
Mayor Eric Adams’ team wrote in a letter to the city’s campaign finance watchdog that the campaign needed more time to respond to questions about apparent sloppy recordkeeping because its lawyer was too busy dealing with a federal inquiry. The…
2 men charged after daylight shooting at Tompkins Square Park, DA Bragg says
Two men have been charged in connection with a deadly daylight shooting that took place at Tompkins Square Park over the summer, the Manhattan district attorney’s office said on Thursday. Authorities charged 63-year-old Rafael Macias and 63-year-old Angel Sardina with…
NYC lawmakers struggle to decriminalize jaywalking
City lawmakers on Thursday abruptly yanked legislation that would have decriminalized jaywalking amid an internal debate over how liable drivers should be when they hit a pedestrian outside a crosswalk. The bill — which passed in the Council’s Transportation and…
Schaumburg Business Association President Lisa Gilbert heads to Illinois Restaurant Association
Departing Schaumburg Business Association President Lisa Gilbert is recognized for her 11 years of service, including the past seven as leader of the organization, by current Chair Patrick Panayotov of Proceed Innovative. Courtesy of Schaumburg Business Association Lisa Gilbert, the…
Atlanta no longer in the running to host Sundance Film Festival
Courtesy The Sundance Institute. Atlanta is no longer in the running to be the new host of the Sundance Film Festival come 2027. When Sundance first announced a bidding process for a possible new city to call home earlier this…
Burlington Stores opens new Arlington Heights location Friday
Burlington Stores, a national discount retailer, has more than 1,000 locations, including a new one opening Friday in Arlington Heights. Courtesy of Burlington Stores Burlington Stores will open its new store in Arlington Heights with a ribbon cutting at 8:45…
Reimagining NYCHA for the 21st Century
“NYCHA needs a radical reformation—one that requires the authority to turn observers into supporters.” Adi Talwar NYCHA’s Gowanus Houses. CityViews are readers’ opinions, not those of City Limits. Add your voice today! Superstorm Sandy didn’t just flood homes; it exposed…
Metro Detroit’s Eloise Asylum haunted attraction opens for its fourth season of horror
The former Eloise Psychiatric Hospital in Westland was brought back to life in 2021, becoming one of Michigan’s largest and spookiest haunted attractions. Now, Eloise Asylum is getting ready to open doors on Sept. 28 for its fourth season of…
Extra Extra: If you're Happy and you know it, show proof of life
Because the public is worried about Happy the elephant, here are your afternoon links: Harvey Weinstein is indicted again, Brooklyn's trash output, Kamala Harris ice cream, and more from around the city and internet. [ more › ] Source link
Highland Park shooting defendant fails to appear at court hearing
The defendant charged with the fatal mass shooting during Highland Park’s 2022 Independence Day parade appeared in a Lake County courtroom Thursday. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com The man accused of the mass shooting during Highland Park’s 2022 Independence Day parade “declined…
Sandy Springs Elementary School may close in 2025
These Spalding Drive Elementary School students might be attending a different school starting in the 2025-2026 school year if the Fulton County Schools Board of Education decides to close their school. (Provided by FCS/Spalding Drive Elementary School) Fulton County Schools…
Why Des Plaines might change ambulance rates
Des Plaines officials are considering changing how much the fire department charges for ambulance services. Courtesy of Des Plaines Fire Department Des Plaines officials are considering changing how much the fire department charges for ambulance services — but it won’t…
Scenic bridge expected to be replaced near Warrenville
The Cenacle bridge near Warrenville is a timber and steel structure. Katlyn Smith/ksmith@dailyherald.com A bridge over the West Branch of the DuPage River used to lead to a religious retreat house run by the Cenacle Sisters near Warrenville. The…
Jasper’s return: Tucker couple’s heartbreaking tale ends in joy
Jasper, 2 pictured after being turned into the Clayton County Animal Shelter, has captured the hearts of a Tucker couple who lost their dog on July 3. (Photo courtesy Clayton County Animal Shelter) The heartbreaking story of Jasper, – a…
Brookhaven International Festival will celebrate cultural diversity
The city of Brookhaven is gearing up for its second International Festival on the Peachtree Creek Greenway to highlight the rich heritage and diversity found on Buford Highway’s cultural corridor. The festival will run from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m….
Mayor Adams appoints former FBI official as interim NYPD Commissioner
Mayor Eric Adams appointed a former FBI agent as acting NYPD commissioner after Edward Caban resigned on Thursday amid a sprawling federal investigation into the mayor’s inner circle. An hour after Caban announced his resignation in an email to the…
Southbound BQE to narrow to 1 lane in part of Downtown Brooklyn over next 2 weekends
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway drivers, take note: A critical part of the highway will once again close to traffic for the next two weekends to allow for work meant to prolong the structure’s lifespan. The city Department of Transportation is warning drivers…
NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban resigns amid federal investigation
NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban announced in a letter to the department Thursday that he is resigning, one week after federal authorities seized his phone in connection with a probe investigating his twin brother’s business as a nightlife consultant, Gothamist has…
AG Nessel charges 11 over pro-Palestinian demonstrations at University of Michigan
click to enlarge Doug Coombe A collective of student groups that calls itself the Tahrir Coalition organized a protest encampment on the University of Michigan Diag with the aim of convincing officials to divest $6 billion from companies tied to…
This week at the Farmers Market
Rough Draft Atlanta is partnering with Community Farmers Markets to let you know what’s in season at your local market. Each week, we’ll share a list of ingredients that are farm fresh as well as a couple of recipes including…
Utility companies tout ‘green hydrogen’ to meet NY’s climate goals. But is it hot air?
Utility giants like National Grid and NYSEG are planning to power New York’s buildings with “green hydrogen,” but a new report by climate policy think tank Switchbox argues that the energy source’s supposed benefits are mostly overstated and will not…
West and De la Cruz disqualified from Georgia presidential race
Progressive activist Cornel West speaks at a demonstration in Union Park outside the Democratic National Convention Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ATLANTA (AP) — Presidential candidates Cornel West and Claudia De la Cruz are disqualified from running for…
Huge Tyrannosaurus exhibit coming to Detroit’s Michigan Science Center
Millions of years ago, the ferocious Tyrannosaurus roamed what is now western North America. Now the king of the dinosaurs will soon visit Detroit. The Michigan Science Center announced that the traveling exhibit Tyrannosaurs – Meet the Family is coming…
Sultan-Dadon discusses women’s role in Israel’s diplomacy
Israel Consul General Anat Sultan-Dadon (right) in conversation with activist Melanie Nelkin. A women’s luncheon on Sept. 11 began with recalling the day the World Trade Center towers were struck in New York and concluded with vivid imagery about the…
Early Addition: Two of the three Banks brothers reportedly love expensive cigars
Because Phil and Terence, who are currently under federal investigation, can't resist a stogie, here are your early links: Eavesdropping at a young Republicans debate watch party, Jon Bon Jovi is a hero, summer is not over and more. […
What to eat in Atlanta in September 2024: Ruby Chow’s shoyu tamago, S’Pizza pop-up in Roswell, nopales tacos at Mascogo Tacos
The shoyu tamago at Ruby Chow’s is one of Chef Guy Wong’s signature dishes from his Miso Izakaya days. (Photo by Beth McKibben) “The Move” is your monthly guide to the top food finds from Senior Editor Beth McKibben, who…
Arena decision ‘very soon’; Beverly dies at 77; Officer dies
“Whatever decision we ultimately make, I need you to hear me. Chinatown, Washington Square West, Market East — you all matter to me. And all of Philadelphia matters to me,” said Mayor Cherelle Parker at a listening session she held…
Quick Bites for Sept. 12: Bread & Butterfly’s monthly tasting menu, Gwinnett Beer Week, and more
Bread & Butterfly Executive Chef and co-owner Demetrius Brown is launching a monthly tasting menu dinner experience at the Inman Park restaurant. (Provided by Bread & Butterfly) This story is from Side Dish, a weekly newsletter about Atlanta’s dining scene….
Thousands rally and march with Save Chinatown Coalition to protest proposed 76ers arena
Thousands of people rallied outside of City Hall Saturday, Sept. 7, to protest the 76ers’ proposed basketball arena on the edge of Chinatown, on a portion of the current Fashion District Mall in Center City. The energy was high as…
Little Italy’s San Gennaro festival kicks off Thursday: Here’s what to know
One of New York City’s best known festivals is back. Starting Thursday evening, the Feast of San Gennaro will be serving up the best of Manhattan’s Little Italy – including favorite Italian dishes, cultural attractions, live entertainment and religious processions….