Chain reaction crash on I-285 West leaves one dead, five injured
One person was killed and five others injured in an early morning multiple-vehicle crash on I-285 West near Chamblee Dunwoody Road July 8. Dunwoody police responded to the crash at 4:48 a.m. and found six vehicles that had been involved…
LaKela Brown explores Black identity in MOCAD homecoming show
Food and fashion are two of the most significant markers of culture. LaKela Brown, an artist born and raised in Detroit and now residing in Brooklyn, New York, examines these subjects in her new show From Scratch: Seeding Adornment. Displayed…
More than 100 people were shot over the holiday weekend, drawing response from city leaders
After another long holiday weekend that saw scores of people killed or wounded by gunfire — many of them children — city leaders gathered at Chicago Police headquarters Monday morning to once again decry the city’s entrenched violence and call…
Forth hotel and social club opens along Beltline in Old Fourth Ward
The Overline Residences are the first residential tower within New City Properties’ Fourth Ward project. Courtesy of Douglas Friedman/New City Properties The busiest section of the Atlanta Beltline now boasts its first boutique hotel, and it’s a high-rise that aims…
Getting Communities On Board With New Housing
City Limits’ Executive Editor Jeanmarie Evelly recently sat down with Vicki Been, former deputy mayor of housing under Mayor Bill de Blasio, for a conversation about the role of community engagement in solving the housing shortage. Adi Talwar City Limits’ Executive…
Potholes cause about 25 flat tires on Route 53 near Schaumburg Saturday night
No injuries were reported when approximately 25 vehicles sustained flat tires on northbound Route 53/Interstate 290 near Higgins Road in Schaumburg at about 9 p.m. Saturday night. Illinois State Police reported that troopers responded to multiple calls of flat tires…
Dave’s Hot Chicken opening Shelby Charter Township location this week
Popular Los Angeles-based Nashville-style hot chicken chain Dave’s Hot Chicken is opening its seventh Michigan location in Shelby Charter Township with a grand opening on Friday. The company’s latest spot, located at 13993 Hall Rd., will serve its signature spicy…
Elgin man faces murder charges in stabbing death
Timothy Edwards An Elgin man is charged with first-degree murder following a July 2 stabbing at his home on the 1300 block of Fleetwood Drive. Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser announced the charges Monday against 65-year-old Timothy Edwards. The…
2 boys shot and injured at Bronx McDonald’s over the weekend, NYPD says
Police continued to investigate on Monday after two boys were shot and injured at a McDonald’s in the Bronx over the weekend, according to the NYPD. The department said officers responded around 10 p.m. on Saturday to a 911 call…
Metro Detroit’s Uncle Sam Jam features Hinder, Fuel, Queensryche, and more
The musical lineup for this weekend’s 13th annual Uncle Sam Jam in Woodhaven has been announced. Performances include Queen tribute band Simply Queen on Thursday; alternative rock bands Hinder and Fuel on Friday; Queensryche, Lynch Mob, and Vinny Appice’s Sabbath…
Skokie police sergeant files lawsuit alleging gender discrimination – Chicago Tribune
A Skokie police sergeant has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit alleging she has been passed over for promotion eight times, despite having the Skokie Police Department’s highest level of job ratings, due to her gender. According to the lawsuit,…
Atlanta Board of Education officially approves hiring of new superintendent
Dr. Bryan Johnson, center, with members of the Atlanta school board on Monday after being voted in as the next superintendent of Atlanta Public Schools. (Photo courtesy Atlanta Public Schools) The Atlanta Board of Education voted unanimously on Monday to…
Celtics won’t repeat because title run was ‘easy’
Celtics “Their road was too easy.” Shaquille O’Neal Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images Has anyone closed the gap on the Celtics through first week of the free agency? Oddsmakers, experts say no How rare is it for a defending NBA…
Storico Fresco owners closed Mexican restaurant Pachengo’s
Pachengo’s opened in August 2023 at Buckhead Village. Less than a year after closing wine bar Storico Vino at Buckhead Village, Atlanta restaurateurs Pietro Gianni and Stephen Peterson closed its replacement last week. Pachengo’s Mexican restaurant closed on Friday, July…
How to spot NYC’s wildlife this summer (not including rats)
New Yorkers don’t need to take a far-flung vacation to spot animals in the wild. One of the city’s hidden treasures is its trove of urban wildlife. Central Park may be the city’s most famous park, but it’s more than…
Bryce Baringer to compete in Mass. Amateur Championship
Morning Sports Update Baringer nailed a 25-foot birdie putt on the 18th green to qualify. Bryce Baringer at Patriots OTAs earlier in 2024. Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Patriots punter playing in the Massachusetts Amateur Championship: Set to compete alongside with more…
Marblehead man wants to find the woman who helped save his life at Gillette Rolling Stones concert
Local News Tony Palladino says the woman’s help was critical in saving his life when he went into cardiac arrest before the show. Mick Jagger lead singer for the Rolling Stones performs with his band at Gillette Stadium on May…
Early Addition: Most NYC subway station shops are sitting empty
Because it makes for a dreary commute, here are your early links: A new Cellino & Barnes show, a giant movie screen is coming to NJ, Hello Kitty's 50th birthday and more from around the city and internet. [ more…
Tracking Chicago homicides in 2024: Number of victims, location
Information about homicides is released daily by the city of Chicago. The release of homicide victims’ names is delayed by two weeks to allow time for the victims’ families to be notified of a death by Chicago police. The homicide…
Detroiters left in the dark about mass shooting
The bodies were cold by the time Detroiters learned that a mass shooting wounded 19 people and killed two others at a block party early Sunday morning. There were no press conferences or social media posts alerting residents about one…
Detroit is second most stressed city in the country, study finds
You’re not alone. Apparently, Detroiters are among the most stressed people in the nation. The city was ranked second among the most stressed major cities in the U.S., according to a new study conducted by WalletHub. Only Cleveland, Ohio, is…
18-year-old drowns in Haverhill pond
Local News The teen was found after a search of Plug Pond Sunday afternoon. An 18-year-old man drowned in a Haverhill pond Sunday, police said. Haverhill police responded to Plug Pond, also known as Lake Saltonstall, just after 1:30 p.m….
What Boston meteorologists are saying about the heat, humidity, and remnants of Beryl this week
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Biden tells Hill Democrats he ‘declines’ to step aside and says it’s time for party drama ‘to end’ – Chicago Tribune
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden, in a letter to congressional Democrats, stood firm against calls for him to drop his candidacy and called for an “end” to the intraparty drama that has torn apart Democrats since his dismal public debate performance….
Man found with fatal gunshot wound in Chicago Sunday night
A 36-year-old man was found dead in a kitchen in the Austin neighborhood Sunday night, according to Chicago police. Police say they responded to a well-being check at the 200 block of North Central at about 11:29 p.m. and found…
Did you know there’s low-cost extended day care in NYC? What you need to know to apply.
Applying for a New York City program to help families offset child care costs can be so onerous that many providers say seats remain unfilled even as most parents across the five boroughs can’t afford to pay. “There’s all kinds…
Meet the Massachusetts gymnasts going to the Paris Olympics
Sports News Stoughton’s Frederick Richard and Worcester’s Stephen Nedoroscik qualified for the five-man U.S. team. Gymnasts Frederick Richard (second from left) and Stephen Nedoroscik (center) are representing Team USA at the Olympics. By Amin Touri, The Boston Globe July 8,…
Report: Gunfire shatters windows at Invesco headquarters in Midtown
Multiple windows at the Invesco headquarters building in Midtown Atlanta were shattered by gunfire on July 6. (Courtesy Fox 5) Atlanta Police are investigating a shooting on Saturday night that shattered windows at the Invesco headquarters building in Midtown. According…
Americans are split over whether Trump should face prison in the hush money case, AP-NORC poll finds – Chicago Tribune
WASHINGTON — Americans are about evenly split on whether former President Donald Trump should face prison time for his recent felony conviction on hush money charges, according to a new poll from the AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. Among…
Black women’s health disparities under scrutiny in American Cancer Society’s landmark study
Courtesy American Cancer Society With Black women continuing to face the highest death rates from most cancers than other races, the American Cancer Society has launched the largest national study of its kind to gain understanding into what’s behind this…
In some ways, this campaign feels like ’68
For a change, Rachel Maddow got quickly to the point. Early in her interview with sex-film performer Stormy Daniels, the often garrulous MSNBC anchor asked Daniels about her tryst with former President Donald Trump and the aftermath of her testimony…
Soupy, hot week ahead for the NYC area: ‘We’re gonna stay mired’
Muggy’s the word. Much of the New York City region will be under a heat advisory from noon on Monday through 8 p.m. on Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service. Parts of the city, Northeast New Jersey and Southeast…
NYC Housing Calendar, July 8-15
City Limits rounds up the latest housing and land use-related events, public hearings and affordable housing lotteries that are ending soon. Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office Mayor Eric Adams at a rally in April to kick off public review for his…
Is age a factor?
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The high price of unlivable housing – Chicago Tribune
Good morning, Chicago. The news last fall couldn’t have come at a better time for Karina Fuentes. The 42-year-old Venezuelan migrant and her family could say goodbye to the Inn of Chicago shelter. They had been approved for a relatively…
NJ’s domestic workers now must get minimum wage — but someone has to tell them
Only one-fifth of the funding a New Jersey lawmaker sought for the state’s new Domestic Workers Bill of Rights made it into this year’s budget. And advocates worry that’s not nearly enough to ensure house cleaners, at-home caretakers and nannies…
Hurricane Beryl makes landfall on the Texas coast near Matagorda, the National Weather Service says – Chicago Tribune
By MARK VANCLEAVE and VALERIE GONZALEZ MATAGORDA, Texas (AP) — Beryl has made landfall on the middle Texas coast near Matagorda with a dangerous storm surge and strong winds. The powerful storm moved over land around 4 a.m. Central Standard…
Maine West’s Dugalic ready for Olympic run with Serbia
UCLA’s Angela Dugalic, a Maine West graduate, will play for Serbia again in the upcoming Paris Olympics. AP Just one year after graduating as the Daily Herald’s Cook County All-Area girls basketball captain, Angela Dugalic found herself as a teenager playing…
Here’s how NYC summer camps beat the heat and keep kids cool
This summer is expected to be one of the hottest on record, and while camps have always had to crank up the sprinklers to beat the heat, climate change has forced them to be even more creative about how to…
Landlords of NYC affordable housing launch new venture to combat spiking insurance costs
Several affordable housing landlords are fighting back against skyrocketing insurance rates with a new strategy that they say will get costs under control and improve conditions for tenants: insuring themselves. The owners of a combined 80,000 apartments — all with…
In rare step, Crosetti Brand representing himself in child murder case
In a courtroom last week, Cook County prosecutors handed over a stack of cellphone records to a defendant accused of fatally stabbing 11-year-old Jayden Perkins in March, as the defendant lobbed back accusations that they hid evidence from him. The…
Discover the Hidden Gems of College Park, GA
The city of College Park, MD is a well-kept suburb of Washington, D.C., home to the University of Maryland, within Prince George County, MD, about four miles from the District of Columbia. Chances are much better that you have already…
Rafael Devers continues to cement his reputation as Yankees’ killer
Red Sox “He loves the spotlight and he’s very quiet about it.” Rafael Devers has been a thorn in the Yankees’ side for years. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images) Just a few hours after earning his third All-Star nod, Rafael…
Devers hits 2 more homers vs. Yankees, Red Sox win 3-0
Red Sox Rafael Devers of the Red Sox tosses his bat after hitting a home run against the New York Yankees during seventh inning. AP Photo/Noah K. Murray By LARRY FLEISHER, Associated Press July 7, 2024 Rafael Devers homered off…
Why Rob Ninkovich praised Patriots for re-signing veteran LB
Patriots “It tells the younger guys that if you approach it the right way, like they did, this is what the reward can be.” Rob Ninkovich was happy to see New England re-sign one key contributor from the 2023 season….
17-year-old boy fatally shot in Lawrence, DA says
Local News The 17-year-old was shot and killed on Saturday night in the area of Brook Street in Lawrence, the district attorney said. A 17-year-old boy was shot and killed in Lawrence Saturday night, the Essex County District Attorney’s Office…
‘Despicable Me 4’ debuts with $122.6 million
Movies This image release by Illumination & Universal Pictures shows a scene from “Despicable Me 4,” Illumination & Universal Pictures via AP By JAKE COYLE, Associated Press July 7, 2024 NEW YORK (AP) — After a historically bad first half…
Shane van Gisbergen has been knocked out of rainy NASCAR Cup Series race in downtown Chicago – Chicago Tribune
Shane van Gisbergen was knocked out of the rainy NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday, ending his chance for another win on the street course in downtown Chicago. Van Gisbergen was clipped by Chase Briscoe going into Turn 6 on…
Bruins banking on a bounce-back season for Joonas Korpisalo
Bruins “I have a great opportunity here with Boston, and couldn’t be more excited.” Joonas Korpisalo is looking for a fresh start in Boston. (Photo by Rich Gagnon/Getty Images) Joonas Korpisalo was in desperate need of a reset. A quick…
Mass. woman saves man from drowning on Cape Cod beach
Local News A 33-year-old Longmeadow woman is being praised for her bravery after saving a man from drowning, according to Barnstable police. A woman on vacation in Barnstable saved a man’s life over the holiday weekend by pulling him to…