The City of Upper Arlington is officially accepting applications for its 2025 Community Relations Innovation Small Grant Program. This initiative aims to fund local projects that enhance inclusivity and understanding within the community. Those looking to boost their programs or events can now apply for grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000. The grants seek to...
As the Far Northwest Side District 1 Chicago School Board race comes to a close, stay-at-home mom and former educator Jennifer Custer appears to have taken a slight lead over Michelle N. Pierre. With almost all precincts reporting, Custer, a former assistant principal and union leader supported by the Chicago Teachers Union, holds the edge...
Raleigh residents, it’s time to prep your rakes and get ready for the city’s seasonal loose leaf collection. Starting November 12, the City of Raleigh invites locals to neatly pile their fallen leaves near the curb for the city’s pick-up service. In a statement obtained by the City of Raleigh’s official news page, residents are...
The Glendale Police Department has recently been the beneficiary of a generous grant aimed at ramping up efforts against driving under the influence (DUI). The grant, totaling $36,000, comes from the DUI Abatement Council and the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety and is earmarked specifically for DUI education and enforcement initiatives. This new influx of...
Early this morning, an attempted robbery occurred at Oakland University, targeting a female student on the second floor of Oakview Hall. The university’s police are calling for any information related to the incident, which involved five men wearing ski masks who approached the student at approximately 12:30 a.m. As reported by ClickOnDetroit, the suspects engaged...
A Seminole soccer coach was arrested on Tuesday and is facing allegations of lewd and lascivious behavior involving a minor, according to Pinellas County authorities. Joel Avitia, a 42-year-old man, is accused of using his position of trust to engage in inappropriate conduct with an underage female. Details provided by the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office...
The saga of Lamor Whitehead, once known as the “Bling Bishop” for his lavish lifestyle and flamboyant jewelry, has come to a seeming close with his sentencing to nine years in federal prison. Whitehead, a Brooklyn pastor, faced justice for a string of frauds, including swindling a single mom out of her life savings. U.S....
The Montgomery County Office of Human Rights (OHR) is accepting nominations for its prestigious Human Rights Hall of Fame, aimed at recognizing individuals committed to the advancement of civil rights and social justice within the county. As reported by Montgomery County’s official press release, nominations for the 2024 Class will be accepted until the closing...
Residents and the general public in North Union Township are urged to avoid the Woodview Terrace area as police respond to an active incident this morning. According to WPXI, Pennsylvania State Police have confirmed the situation as “extremely active,” with troopers initially called to the scene at 8:07 a.m. The circumstances requiring the public to...
A man operating a motor scooter met a fatal end in Philadelphia’s Olney neighborhood yesterday when he collided with a traffic light, a parked car, and a school bus, reported FOX 29 news. The crash transpired around 1:30 p.m. at the confluence of West Nedro Avenue and North 2nd Street. Per authorities, the scooter rider, a...