Car crash on I-285 West results in one fatality
One person died and another was injured in an early morning two-vehicle car crash on I-285 West near Ashford Dunwoody Road on Sept. 1. A report released by the Dunwoody Police Department said officers were called to the scene shortly before…
Atlanta news roundup: Shepherd Center expansion and more
Hello, September Sept. 2 — We hope you’re enjoying the long Labor Day weekend. Just a reminder that banks, the post office, and government offices are closed today. ⛅ Partly cloudy and 90° today. 🏆 Scottie Scheffler won the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf…
Uptown Atlanta announces Music on Main event series
Sailing to Denver will open the series on Sept. 5. (Courtesy Sailing to Denver) This fall, live music and globally inspired tastes are taking over Main Street at Uptown Atlanta, the 47-acre mixed-use destination anchored by the Lindbergh MARTA station….
Georgia Power biomass projects spark opposition
An energy supply resource generally considered renewable and in plentiful supply in Georgia is running into opposition from environmental groups. Atlanta-based Georgia Power is seeking approval from the state Public Service Commission (PSC) to build three plants in South Georgia…
The casual fan’s guide to the ‘24 Eagles season
Go find that Kelly Green jersey and start dreaming of your tailgate. The Birds are back, baby. The team starts the season Sept. 6 in Sao Paolo, Brazil, facing off against the Green Bay Packers before returning home to the…
On Randall’s Island, a growing divide between sheltered migrants and neighbors
After a massive tent shelter for migrants arrived on Randall’s Island in August last year, Liz Hurtado said she changed her weekly running route to avoid the new crowds. She cited catcalls from the newcomers and zig-zagging moped traffic on…
Time to pay last respects to the abandoned hangar at Fort Tilden in Rockaway
A prominent piece of New York City’s military history in Rockaway will soon be no more. The National Park Service is demolishing Fort Tilden’s building T-9, meaning this will be the final summer that the dilapidated structure, a familiar sight…
Experience the Magic of the Decatur Book Festival
One woman’s transformative journey aboard the first voyage to America in 1811, an epic family saga saturated in Cherokee and North Georgia history, a magical novel of mothers and daughters. Join best-selling novelists Tea Obreht, Diane C. McPhail, and Donna…
Noxious fumes detected at Gowanus school, but NYC plans to hold class as usual
A Brooklyn elementary school near the Gowanus Canal is proceeding with back to school plans despite the recent discovery of high levels of indoor air contamination, alarming parents. State investigators found high levels of petroleum contamination – including benzene, a…
Summer playground memories on Detroit’s east side
When playground director Gene Kelty umpired softball games at Hansen Field in the 1960s, he left no doubt about the location of a good pitch. “Stee-RIKE!” he’d call in a voice that carried across the street on Drexel and off…
ESPN networks, ABC and Disney channels go dark on DirecTV
ESPN has gone off the air on a major carrier for the second straight year during the U.S. Open tennis tournament and in the midst of the first full weekend of college football. ESPN was showing the fourth round of…
Suburbs’ first cat cafe lets you lounge with some cool kitties
Say hi to Mal, one of the adoptable kitties you can meet at The Cat House in Roselle, the first cat cafe in the suburbs. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com If you’re feline down, a new spot in Roselle offers the purr-fect…
What Senate leaders learned on summer road trip, as transit mega merger looms
Passengers wait for a Metra train in Elgin. The Illinois Senate Transportation Committee visited the suburbs this summer to hear from residents about the state of transit in the region amid talks of a mega merger. Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com Public…
Wiffle ball tournament honors Itasca teen
Jack Doyle, 14, of Arlington Heights, fires a pitch Sunday during the BT8 Foundation’s Wiffle ball tournament in Itasca in honor of Bennet Taft, who died from an asthma attack at age 13. Steve Zalusky/szalusky@dailyherald.con Bennet Taft loved Wiffle ball….
Israelis erupt in protest to demand a cease-fire after 6 more hostages die in Gaza
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Tens of thousands of grieving and angry Israelis surged into the streets Sunday night after six more hostages were found dead in Gaza, chanting “Now! Now!” as they demanded that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reach…
Dansby Swanson gets 4 hits as the surging Chicago Cubs beat the Washington Nationals 14-1
Cubs starting pitcher Jordan Wicks throws during Sunday’s 14-1 win over the Washington Nationals. AP WASHINGTON — Dansby Swanson had four hits, Jordan Wicks pitched five solid innings and the Chicago Cubs beat the Washington Nationals 14-1 on Sunday for…
‘A perfect day’ for the Buffalo Grove Days parade
Elected officials have been known for giving in to hyperbole, but Buffalo Grove Village President Eric Smith was only stating the obvious as he greeted spectators Sunday while marching in the Buffalo Grove Days parade. “Thank you all for coming…
An elementary school in New Jersey is temporarily shutting down due to mold
It’s not exactly back to school for some elementary school students in Freehold Township, New Jersey: They won’t return to their usual classrooms after the district discovered mold throughout a school building. The superintendent of the district, Neal Dickstein, announced…
Chicago man charged after ‘road-rage’ shooting in DuPage County
Nicholas Ortiz, 24, of Chicago A 24-year-old Chicago man was ordered to remain in custody at the DuPage County jail while awaiting trial in connection with what authorities described as a road rage shooting Saturday night near Darien. Nicholas Ortiz,…
Atlanta Beltline to host quarterly briefing, entrepreneurship panel
Atlanta Beltline, Inc. will host its third quarterly briefing of 2024, featuring a moderated conversation on Atlanta’s culture, community, and economic empowerment. The event will bring together a panel of business professionals as well as Grammy-nominated artist, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and New…
Motorcyclist charged with DUI after crash critically injures passenger
Gregory Shaer A motorcyclist faces a felony driving under the influence and other charges stemming from a crash Saturday night near Antioch that left his passenger critically injured. Gregory Shaer, 51, of the 25000 block of West Blackstone Place near…
Family confirms death of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Israeli-American hostage with Chicago roots
Jon Polin, left, and Rachel Goldberg, parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, speak on stage during the Democratic National Convention last month in Chicago. AP The family of Israeli-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin says he has been killed in the Gaza Strip. The…
Behind the revelry, NYC’s West Indian Day parade is facing decline, band leaders say
Behind the feathers, jeweled bikinis and stilted walkers of New York’s West Indian American Day Parade, masquerade bands say interest is waning in one of the city’s best known cultural celebrations — and dwindling resources have made competition among the…
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer sets date for Oct. 12
Courtesy American Cancer Society The American Cancer Society will be bringing the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk back to Atlantic Station on Saturday, Oct. 12. The event is expected to draw together nearly 10,000 Metro Atlanta residents in a display…
Fernbank Museum’s 2024 fundraiser will be ‘A Timeless Affair’
Fernbank Museum will host its annual fundraising gala, “A Timeless Affair,” on Saturday, Oct. 5. This evening will highlight Fernbank’s new exhibit, “Armored Animals,” and raise funds to support Fernbank in presenting world-class exhibitions, enriching family activitie,s and immersive nature…
Look up at the NYC night sky in September to see Saturn, star clusters and more
September stargazing begins with Saturn rising in the east on the first day of the month with its largest moon, Titan, shining brightly on the ringed planet’s southern edge. On Sept. 8, the sixth planet from the sun will be…
– Rough Draft Atlanta
Music lovers, mark your calendars for the Wire & Wood Alpharetta Songwriters Festival on October 11-12, 2024. This free, two-day festival promises a weekend of exceptional music and captivating performances right in the heart of downtown Alpharetta. With an exciting…