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Tierney Plumb is the editor of Eater DC, covering all things food and drink around the nation's capital. Meet Billiards Room, Adams Morgan’s hip new hangout to play pool, drink drafts, and crush burgers. The surprise rectangular-shaped bar comes from longtime D.C. chef Darren Norris and his wife Candice...

Adams Morgan Loses Shibuya Eatery But Gains a Cool Pool Hall

Raleigh, NC

Somewhere in the mind of restaurateur Robert Thompson resides a stylish, bold, slightly eccentric woman of the 1950s-1960s era. This woman (unnamed, but let’s call her Betty), is a huge fan of gardening, as devoted to her pet parakeets as she is to Elvis, and absolutely loves to throw a good dinner party. Betty’s a fan of bold prints, spicy food, stiff cocktails, and always, always having a good time. Too bad Betty isn’t real, because she sounds like a hoot.

‘Top Chef’ Contestant Manny Barella Leads Raleigh’s ‘Eatertainment’ Destination Jaguar Bolera

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Three Rivers, Mich. - Three store owners in Three Rivers are facing charges after allegedly labor trafficking a woman who was brought to the United States under the pretext of marriage.

Three Charged After Woman Forced to Work at Three Rivers Store for 8 Years With No Pay

New York City, NY

Gallaghers Steakhouse has been a staple of the Theater District since 1927, beginning its life as a Prohibition-era speakeasy. Some believe, to this day, it rivals other famous New York steakhouses, like Peter Luger and its even more analogous Midtown competitor, Keens. One thing that seems to differentiate Gallaghers from...

A Famous Steakhouse Is Accused of Using Phony ‘A’ Grade to Mask an Actual ‘C’ Health Inspection [Updated]

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Houston, TX

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A Texas teacher and her husband are now in custody, accused of taking thousands of dollars from home renovation clients and gambling away money they took for work they never finished.

Texas teacher and husband arrested, accused of gambling away $1.53 million in home renovation scam

Manchester, NH

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MANCHESTER – After skipping every day of his trial, Adam Montgomery finally showed up in court Thursday as he was given the maximum sentence for killing his five-year-old daughter, Harmony Montgomery.

Adam Montgomery Shows Up and Gets Max Sentence for Killing Daughter, Harmony

Manchester police say the area mentioned in the news release is now open, but no further information at this time. At approximately 07:56 AM, Manchester Police responded to a report of a deceased individual.

UPDATE: Area Open. Stay Away From Area Where Dead Person Found in Manchester, Police Advise

A powerful line of severe thunderstorms swept through southeastern Texas and Louisiana on Thursday evening, causing the deaths of at least four people, and leaving more than 800,000 Houstonians without power and electricity. The storm battered the Houston metropolitan area, and winds reported as high as 78 mph damaged local businesses, shattered windows in high-rise buildings, and toppled transmission towers that hold power lines — leaving numerous Houstonians without power for over 12 hours.

What’s Open and What’s Closed in Houston After Severe Storms

Westminster, CA

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Recently, an alert police officer observed two suspicious individuals and proceeded to contact and detain them, according to the Westminster Police Department . Upon receiving consent to search the vehicle, the police officer uncovered a concealed compartment holding a significant amount of cash and over 100 grams of methamphetamine intended for sale.

An alert police officer found a hidden cache of meth and cash in a vehicle in Westminster

New Hampshire State

BRENTWOOD – The jury in Rockingham Superior Court is holding the state of New Hampshire to account for the rapes, beatings, and brutality suffered by David Meehan as a child, awarding him $38 million in damages which represents the largest amount awarded in a contested civil liability trial in state history.

Jury Awards $38M to First YDC Victim, Largest in State History

Newark, NJ

Bergen County, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Today, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced the arrest of four individuals from Bergen County, implicated in a drug trafficking organization responsible for distributing substantial quantities of heroin in Newark.

Major Drug Trafficking Bust: 4 Arrested in Bergen County

Buffalo, NY

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Buffalo, N.Y. — Shocking allegations have emerged as New York State Police revealed the arrest of a 24-year-old Buffalo woman, Naesha R. Lumpkin, in February. According to authorities, Lumpkin was apprehended during the execution of an arrest warrant at her residence on Chadduck Avenue. Upon entering the premises, officers were confronted with a disturbing sight: Lumpkin's 2-year-old son confined inside a makeshift cage, purportedly made of a playpen covered by a crib piece secured on three sides, rendering the child unable to stand or exit.

Buffalo Woman Arrested After Allegedly Keeping 2-Year-Old Son in Makeshift Cage

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Jersey City, NJ

NEW JERSEY - A woman from Hudson County, New Jersey, identified as 29-year-old Zyeama Johnson of Jersey City, has been charged with burglarizing two U.S. Post Offices on six separate occasions, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger. Johnson, who was formerly employed at one of the post offices she allegedly targeted, appeared today in Newark federal court before U.S. Magistrate Judge Cathy Waldor and was subsequently released on a $100,000 unsecured bond.

Ex-employee charged with multiple post office burglaries

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Chicago, IL

On a balmy Saturday afternoon in March, a crowd gathers in the parking lot as Dirk Fucik, owner of Dirk’s Fish & Gourmet Shop, presides over his customary seafood sampling event. Amidst the alluring scent wafting from the grill, Fucik invites eager onlookers to savor an array of oceanic delicacies, including salmon, shrimp, tuna, and fish cakes.

Illinois Tried to Bait Restaurants With Carp But Customers Won’t Bite

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Prince Street Pizza and Irv’s Burgers Are Coming to Pacific Beach

A prominent New York-based pizzeria and an iconic Los Angeles burger brand are both expanding to Pacific Beach where they’ll open in late June as part...

Prince Street Pizza and Irv’s Burgers Are Coming to Pacific Beach

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