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Top 5 Local Food Restaurants On The Mainland
Looking for the best local food restaurants on the mainland to get that meal that reminds you of home or a vacation in your hometown? Say no more as we have drafted out five local food restaurants on the mainland so you never have to get stuck...

The Fairy-Tale World of Comic Artist and Illustrator Julianna Brazill
In the verdant illustrated world of Julianna Brazill, cats walk upright and live in ivy-covered cottages, mice enjoy winter activities outside their cozy tree-trunk home, and squirrels drink coffee at a pâtisserie. These sweet scenes are likely...

Council supports Lake Country Community Fridge with fresh funding
The Lake Country Community Fridge just got a boost to help keep food on its shelves. At its meeting on July 8, Lake Country council voted to provide a $2,000 grant to support the 24/7 initiative, which offers free food to anyone in need and...

Truckee Dirt Riders, Tahoe National Forest host clean-up day
TRUCKEE, Calif. — Truckee Dirt Riders (TDR) and the Tahoe National Forest are partnering to host a Trash Clean-Up Day on Saturday, July 19. TDR, a local nonprofit that advocates for multi-use single-track motorcycle trails in the Truckee area,...

You can visit a UK beach named among the most idyllic in the world - 'it's the English Seychelles'
Lounging on a beach and enjoying the sun is what many people look forward to on their holidays, but you don't need to travel far to find a "paradise" island. New research found Pentle Bay on the Isles of Scilly to be one of the world's most...

Naivasha business community puts goons on notice over looting, vandalism
Naivasha business community addresses a press briefing on the aftermath of the Saba Saba protests. [Antony Gitonga, Standard] The business community in Naivasha has vowed to use all means to protect their property and deal with the goons involved...

Governor Evers tours Waukesha County food pantry
WAUKESHA — Gov. Tony Evers visited The FOOD Pantry Serving Waukesha County on Wednesday afternoon as part of a statewide effort to promote his administration’s food security investments included in Wisconsin’s newly enacted biennial budget. During...

Campbell man fighting paralysis after July 4 river accident, community rallies with GoFundMe support...
“Kaden is doing fairly well right now,” said Mika Siebert. “Following surgery, he’s having to lay flat or up to 15 degrees. He’s allowed to eat and drink anything he wants as long as it is soft foods.” He loves mac and cheese, which he has been...

Spread the Holiday Cheer at these 11 Local Businesses
Step into the role of Santa Claus by participating in Christmas in July, a seasonal promotion where businesses offer holiday-themed specials and host jolly events! This month, eleven local spots are participating in a Christmas in July Toy Drive...

Some 84% of Open Farm visitors felt more informed about Irish food production
Agri Aware’s recent Open Farm events have received an overwhelmingly positive response, with 84% of attendees reporting that they felt more informed about Irish food production after the experience. Taking place over the weekend of June 14-15 in...

Dozers & Diggers event offers free community exploration of machinery
The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art & Technology is set to host the Dozers & Diggers event on July 19, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Newark, Ohio. This free community event invites people of all ages to explore large machinery such as...

DuBois City Council weighs food trucks and nonprofits for MusicFest events
DuBOIS — DuBois City Council discussed options for allowing either food trucks or nonprofit groups to serve as vendors during the city’s MusicFest events. At Monday night’s council meeting, city Co-Manager Ben Kafferlin raised the issue after a...

Silver Creek Church and Silver Creek Thrift partner to host mobile food pantry Thursday
CHOCOLAY TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WLUC) - Feeding America West Michigan’s mobile food pantry is back in Marquette County Thursday, with a food distribution event in Chocolay Township. The pantry is located at Silver Creek Thrift at 219 Silver Creek Road....

Manual labour saves Tambura inmates from dire food crisis
By Alan Clement A severe food shortage has hit Tambura County Prison, forcing over 80 inmates into casual labor outside the facility in a desperate attempt to survive. The crisis has apparently left prisoners going for up to 11 days without meals....

U.S.-backed GHF says it will begin to hand out Gaza aid directly via 'community leaders'
The U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation announced Wednesday that it will begin distributing aid directly to Gazans through so-called community representatives, in addition to operating its existing centers. The initiative aims to deliver...

Prof Adekoya urges use of AI for improved food security, disease and fire management systems
By Dennis Peprah Fiapre, (Bono), July 10, GNA – The Catholic University of Ghana (CUG) has held its second inaugural lecture, with a call on students’ researchers to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance the nation’s food security and...

Shawarma Ranked Best Sandwich in the World
The shawarma sandwich has claimed the top spot as the best sandwich in the world, according to a ranking by the food review website Taste Atlas. Taste Atlas selected shawarma as the top choice from a list of 50 sandwich varieties, including the...

Sites to check out if you need food assistance in SWFL
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — In response to an increasing need for food assistance in our area, we are compiling the following list for our community. If you have a resource that should be added to this list, please email shari.armstrong@fox4now.com. FOX 4...

Ruchi Bangladeshi Cuisine brings vibrant cooking to a new location
The new Ruchi location is less than 2 miles from the original building, and although the new dining room also is humble, it’s large and comfortable. And it’s accessible, with plenty of parking and much less traffic on New Peachtree Road. Shapta,...
Kolhapuri Sandals: After Prada, will western brands finally credit Indian traditional craftsmanship?
Prada has admitted that its new leather sandal design was inspired by India’s iconic Kolhapuri “chappals” – handcrafted sandals known for their toe-loop pattern – following criticism for failing to attribute the footwear’s roots. The Italian...