SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CA—If you’re looking to get tested for COVID-19, there’s now more lead time offered for scheduling an appointment through an improved online portal, according to county officials. Appointments can now be made at the rotating city-based sites a week in advance, and five days in advance at […]
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Shirley Hewitt did not expect to spend the early days of her retirement homebound in the throes of a public health crisis. The 74-year-old dreaded the thought of a life devoid of many obligations. Before the pandemic, she avoided spending time in the Dundalk home she once shared with her […]
WESTFIELD, NJ — Union County Board of Elections Administrator Nicole DiRado announced the locations of two additional ballot drop-off boxes for the Nov. 3 General Election, bringing the number of drop-off boxes in Union County to nine. Over the coming weeks an additional 13 locations will be announced, for a […]
Pandemic micro-weddings are all the rage for couples who were planning to get married in 2020. If you recently had a micro-wedding or are having one in the near future, we want to know how much you spent on it and how it affected your budget for a future big […]
Photo by Paul Hennessy/NurPhoto via Getty Images MIAMI—Less than three weeks after schools reopened in central Florida’s Polk County, Mark couldn’t help but notice some students riding his bus slack off when it came to coronavirus safety precautions. “The first week was fine,” said Mark, who like other bus drivers […]
Welcome to Money Diaries where we are tackling the ever-present taboo that is money. We’re asking real people how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period — and we’re tracking every last dollar. Today: a career nanny and freelance writer who makes $86,000 per year and spends some […]
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – Infrared thermometers are now available to requesting community organizations and faith-based groups for use at group gatherings that follow state social distancing and face covering guidelines, according to the Morris County Freeholders. County government will make 300 infrared thermometers available at no cost to community and […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Weather forecasters warned about the potential impact of Tropical Storm Isaias in New Jersey. And on Wednesday – a day after the storm’s heavy winds tore down trees and power lines across Essex County – many local residents are still reeling from its aftereffects. Here are […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Weather forecasters warned about the potential impact of Tropical Storm Isaias in New Jersey. And on Wednesday – a day after the storm’s heavy winds tore down trees and power lines across Essex County – many local residents are still reeling from its aftereffects. Here are […]
An open Aug. 18 primary with no Republican candidates running will decide which Democrats will represent House District 107 and House District 108 in northern Miami-Dade County. Two Democrats are seeking to replace term-limited incumbent Barbara Watson in House District 107, which runs from North Miami to Miami Gardens. And […]
Despite pouring rain at 8 p.m. Friday, a steady line of cars entered the Howard County Fairgrounds for a showing of the movie “Guardians of the Galaxy” on the big screen. Sponsored by the Ellicott City Rotary Club, the movie was the last in a short, improvised series featuring a […]
Land Conservancy of West Michigan announced it has finalized its purchase of 43 acres of forested backdune habitat adjacent to Flower Creek Dunes Nature Preserve. MUSKEGON COUNTY, Mich. — The Land Conservancy of West Michigan completed its purchase of 43 acres of forested back dune habitat adjacent to Flower Creek […]
By NATHAN HOWELL | Staff Writer PELHAM – Residents in Pelham will be able to get out and enjoy more activities within the city this summer, as the Pelham Parks and Recreation Department has released their summer activity guide. The department has detailed a number of activities, programs, sports and […]
Temperatures in Lancaster County are starting to warm, which means it’s the perfect opportunity to visit one of the county’s several-hundred trails and parks. Here are 13 great places to hike in Lancaster County, as determined by reviewers on Yelp and the Discover Lancaster website. These trails offer something for everyone, […]
Exactly one year ago Saturday, Stanislaus County announced its first death related to the coronavirus. The death toll is now at 1,017, according to the latest data released by the Health Services Agency. Last summer, to illustrate the seriousness of COVID-19, the county published a chart showing the average annual […]
GRAND HAVEN, Mich. (WOOD) — If you’ve been out to any West Michigan beaches yet this year, you may have noticed that there’s a little bit more of them to enjoy, and experts say it should stay that way. Lake Michigan broke water level records every month through August of […]
There are nine Utah County Republicans vying to fill a vacancy on the Utah County Commission created after Commissioner Tanner Ainge resigned on March 17. The Utah County Republican Party Central Committee will select a candidate to fill the vacancy. Skyler Beltran, vice chair of the Utah County Republican Party, […]
New pastor finding her way Pastor Darcy Metcalfe just arrived in Springfield in January for her new assignment at Covenant Presbyterian Church. Covenant and Northminster Presbyterian Church returned to live services for Palm Sunday, March 28, a welcome time for Metcalfe and the Covenant congregation to be formally introduced. ExploreBond […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The 2021 Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival in Essex County Branch Brook Park in Newark will be held virtually because of the ongoing conditions created by the pandemic. Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey is the premiere sponsor of the virtual festival. “The Coronavirus pandemic has […]
A Provo-based startup that helps residents rent their stuff out to other people in the community is expanding up the Wasatch Front after a successful year-and-a-half pilot run in Utah County. In November 2019, Yoodlize launched a rental platform allowing Utah County residents to use an app to find people […]
CLOSE Greene County voters will be headed to the polls in a little more than a week to decide who will serve on many municipal councils and school boards for the next couple of years. But along with votes on representatives, residents of Ash Grove, Rogersville and Walnut Grove, as […]
Position Information The Arlington County Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is hiring a Facility Manager for the new Lubber Run Community Center, a 50,000-sf facility which includes a gymnasium striped for basketball, volleyball, and pickleball, as well as a fitness center with cardio and weight training equipment, multi-purpose rooms […]