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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Nine individuals have been arrested for their alleged involvement in a drug trafficking organization operating in Newark, distributing fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.

16 Arrested in Major Drug Bust: Meth, Cocaine, Fentanyl & Heroin

Axios

A June heat wave for the record books is set to send temperatures soaring from the Midwest and Ohio Valley to the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast beginning Sunday and continuing into the coming weeks. Why it matters: Extreme heat is the top weather-related killer in the U.S. For millions of people,...

Record-breaking, widespread and stubborn heat wave to blanket U.S. next week

Phoenix, AZ

Do you have 12 cars? A need for 10 bathrooms? And maybe several million dollars laying around?. If so, we have some great news for you. The big picture: A 13,000-square-foot mansion set on an acre of land at the base of Camelback Mountain will go up for auction June 24.

See inside the $8 million Camelback Mountain mansion up for auction

Harris County, TX

City Pulse

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – According to Constable Mark Herman, deputies from Constable Mark Herman's Office responded to a vehicle crash on the 25700 block of the Hardy Toll Road on June 7, 2024. The at-fault driver, Andrea Bernard, fled on foot but was quickly detained and displayed several signs of intoxication.

Woman arrested after defecating, spitting on deputies after hit and run

Washington, DC

Axios DC

Reproduced from an Urban Institute analysis of Census data; Chart: Axios VisualsPeople need to earn $150,000 to afford the typical home in LGBTQ+-friendly areas like D.C. — nearly 50% higher than areas without LGBTQ+ protections, according to a recent Redfin study.Why it matters: The homebuying barrier is higher for LGBTQ+ people than their cisgender and/or straight counterparts.Zoom in: The median household income in the DMV is nearly $30,000 below what's needed to afford the median-priced home, per Redfin's report.Yes, but: The D.C. area is relatively affordable compared to other metros with large LGBTQ+ populations. For instance, there's a $223,000+ gap...

Homebuying in LGBTQ+-friendly metros like D.C. comes with a price

Philadelphia, PA

Axios Philadelphia

Four public pools open on Monday to kick off the summer season in Philadelphia.Why it matters: The openings come as the region's first major heat wave of the year arrives, pushing temps into the 90s throughout the week.State of play: Philly is scheduled to open 25 public pools on a phased-in basis each day through June 23, per the city's website. The first batch of pools to open Monday:Chew Pool in Point BreezeKelly Pool beside the Please Touch MuseumHunting Park Pool in North PhillyScanlon Pool in HarrowgateHow it works: All open pools will offer public swim 1-4pm daily, with additional...

When your Philadelphia public pool will open

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Grand Rapids, MN

Axios Twin Cities 

Next weekend, "Wizard of Oz" fans from around the world will descend upon Grand Rapids for the North Shore town's annual Judy Garland Festival that celebrates the birthplace of the iconic actress.The big picture: It's just one of many annual gatherings around Minnesota and Wisconsin with street parades, concerts and, of course, pie-eating contests. We asked Axios Twin Cities readers for some of their picks. 🛶 Loons & Lakes Festival, June 20-22 in Crosslake. This inaugural event "celebrates quiet recreation (paddleboarding, canoeing, etc.) and offers eco-education experiences," notes reader Katy S. There's also an art market.🎶 Joetown Rocks, July 3-4,...

Axios readers picked their favorite small town festivals in Minnesota and Wisconsin

Arkansas State

Axios NW Arkansas

Data: Feeding America; Map: Alice Feng/AxiosNearly one-fifth of Arkansans were food insecure in 2022, in line with a national trend of more people struggling to afford food, according to the latest data from Feeding America.Threat level: Arkansas had the nation's second-highest rate of food insecurity in 2022 of 18.6%, up from 15.5% in 2021.Zoom in: Even Benton County's statewide low of 14% is still above the national average of 13.5%. In Washington County, 16.6% of people were food insecure.Searcy County in north-central Arkansas had the state's highest rate at 24.5%.The big picture: The Midwest saw the biggest increases in the...

Report: Arkansas has one of the highest rates of food insecurity in the country

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Hastings, FL

Jacksonville Today

Eight people have been arrested on drug charges stemming from an undercover investigation at a convenience store in Hastings, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

8 arrested in Hastings drug and gambling bust

Cleveland, OH

Father's Day is Sunday, bringing with it a variety of bonding activities for dad and family. Details: The aquarium will have extended hours on Saturday and Sunday, 9am-6pm, and dads save $5 on admission. If you go: Tickets are $19.95 for ages 13 and up; $13.95 for ages 2-12. 🐅...

Father's Day in Cleveland: 5 things to do with dad

Parris Island, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Marine Corps privates Jamil Winston Jr. and JuliMarie Winston are married Marines. The husband and wife have proved that the couple that trains together can stay together. Both graduated on May 17th from boot camp at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, just in time for their first wedding anniversary coming up in June.

Married Marines graduate from Parris Island together

Reproduced from an Urban Institute analysis of Census data; Chart: Axios VisualsPeople need to earn $150,000 to afford the typical home in queer-friendly areas — nearly 50% higher than in areas without LGBTQ+ protections, according to a new Redfin study.Why it matters: The Twin Cities ranks among the more affordable U.S. metros where state laws protect LGBTQ+ people from housing discrimination, per Redfin.The big picture: Some LGBTQ+ homebuyers are moving to the Twin Cities because of politics in their home states, says Edina Realty agent Sarah Rostance, Minnesota chapter president of the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance.As other states move to...

Why some LGBTQ+ home buyers are moving to the Twin Cities

Denver, CO

Axios Denver

When Nias, a Sumatran orangutan at the Denver Zoo, died suddenly in her sleep from heart complications in 2020, her mate Berani swung into action to care for their then 2-year-old, Cerah.Why it matters: The 31-year-old "Mr. Mom" has taken on a role unheard of for his critically endangered species. In the wild, raising offspring is the full responsibility of females.What they're saying: "This doesn't happen," Denver zookeeper Cindy Cossaboon, who's worked with Sumatran orangutans for 25 years, tells us."To have this male being the sole caregiver of this young female orangutan is just amazing," she says. Snuggles don't get...

Denver's best dad is an orangutan named Berani

Shenandoah, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

NORTHERN SCHUYLKILL – The following is a collection of police incidents reported by local law enforcement...
The post Police Log, 5/24/2024 first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.

Police Log, 5/24/2024

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Nashville, TN

Axios Nashville

A new legal filing connects the former Nashville police lieutenant who filed a sweeping whistleblower complaint against the department to recent records leaks from The Covenant School shooting investigation.Why it matters: A sworn declaration filed Friday morning puts Lt. Garet Davidson at the center of two high-profile issues facing the police department.It does not explicitly state that Davidson leaked the records.Driving the news: Davidson was tasked with storing a hard drive containing the shooting investigation file in a safe last year, according to the declaration from one of his former colleagues. Davidson was the only person with access to that...

Filing singles out MNPD whistleblower in Covenant records leak

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Pennsylvania State

NEW JERSEY – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, along with the Division on Civil Rights (DCR), has co-led a multistate comment letter supporting the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) proposed rule aimed at reducing criminal history-based barriers to public housing. This initiative is a collaborative effort with the Attorneys General of Maryland, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania to improve access to safe and affordable housing.

HUD Rule Fights Housing Barriers for Ex-Offenders

If characters in Eli Cranor's forthcoming novel "Broiler" seem familiar to NWA readers, it's because they likely cross paths with dead-ringer archetypes daily. 🖼️ The big picture: The book, set to be released July 2, follows the lives of two undocumented chicken plant workers as they intersect with the ambitious plant manager and his wife, who is experiencing postpartum depression.

Book review: "Broiler" by Arkansan Eli Cranor

Philadelphians are celebrating Juneteenth early with a full slate of festivals and events this weekend. Why it matters: The holiday marks the day in 1865 when enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas, received news of their freedom — more than two months after the Civil War ended. Driving the...

Where to celebrate Juneteenth in Philadelphia

Maine State

Idaho State

Shop with Me Mama

Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

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4 Memorial Day commemorations in New Orleans metro

Memorial Day is seen as the unofficial start to summer and a long weekend for many in New Orleans. But the day is about more than...

4 Memorial Day commemorations in New Orleans metro

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