The Eastern District police are currently investigating a robbery that targeted a teenage girl in Glen Burnie. The incident happened outside a Family Dollar store located at 337 Hospital Drive, according to a press statement issued yesterday by the Anne Arundel County Police Department. Five white male youths attacked and stole the wallet of a...
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North Philadelphia Battles Food Insecurity, Mayor Partners with Grubhub to Deliver 500 Meals to Local Elementary School
Mayor Cherelle Parker and Grubhub have partnered to provide 500 meals to families connected to William Cramp Elementary School in an attempt to address food insecurity in North Philadelphia. The meal assistance is a component of Grubhub’s ongoing Serving the City program, which has demonstrated promise in its goal of reducing hunger in underprivileged communities....
Pittsburgh Strip District Shooting: One Critically Injured, Suspect William Samuels Faces Attempted Homicide Charges
Police responded to a shooting that left one man fighting for his life after a heated early-morning altercation in Pittsburgh’s Strip District became violent. An official statement from the City of Pittsburgh stated that the altercation took place at approximately 2:15 a.m. on the 1100 block of Penn Avenue. Before the situation became critical with...
Former NYCHA Superintendent Hector Colon Convicted of Bribery and Extortion in New York City
Officials reported yesterday that Hector Colon, a former supervisor of the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), had been found guilty of bribery and extortion. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York said in a statement that Colon misused his position of authority by taking money in return for issuing or...
Former Avon Teacher Kayvon Emtiaz Arrested on Child Exploitation Charges
Authorities in the Avon region have detained a former theater and choir teacher on suspicion of child exploitation. Kayvon Emtiaz, 28, is presently being detained at the Marion County Jail after his alleged misbehavior was made public.According to WTHR, a video that appeared to show Emtiaz acting inappropriately in a school environment raised awareness of...
Washington D.C. Braces for Winds and Changing Weather as Winter Approaches
In a comprehensive forecast for the next few days, the National Weather Service in Washington, D.C., has advised locals to be ready for a range of weather conditions. According to today’s update, there are rolling clouds and a temperature of 46 F. With a high of about 54 degrees Fahrenheit and northwest winds blowing at...
Baltimore Awards $2.4 Million in Grants to Vitalize Historically Neglected Neighborhoods
According to the city’s official press release, the City of Baltimore has announced a $2.4 million boon for the city’s neighborhood-based groups, allocating funding to promote growth and creativity in regions that have long suffered from systemic neglect. In a statement released by the City of Baltimore Mayor’s Office, Mayor Brandon M. Scott said, “22...
Windermere Road Closed for Maintenance: Stoneybrook West Parkway Detours Set for Saturday
Visitors who are used to Windermere’s Stoneybrook West Parkway might need to change their plans. This Saturday, November 23, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., the portion of Windermere Road between the roundabout and the rear entrance of the Windermere Crossing neighborhood will not be accessible, according to the City of Winter Garden. The closure...
Tampa Man Arrested and Charged with Murder After Fatal Shooting on Century Park Drive
A guy has been arrested by Tampa Police in connection with a shooting death that shook a neighborhood this week. After a 32-year-old guy was discovered dead from gunshot wounds on Thursday afternoon, Derrick Smith, a 30-year-old black man born on January 3, 1994, was taken into custody on murder charges. According to a Tampa...
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Prepares for Point-in-Time Count to Address Homelessness Crisis
In honor of Homelessness Awareness Month in November, Charlotte-Mecklenburg is preparing to make every person matter on January 23, 2025, when the annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Count takes place. To help those without houses, Mecklenburg County Community Support Services and the Hearts for the Invisible Coalition Charlotte are mobilizing volunteers and collecting money. HUD-managed nationwide, the...