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Bloomington Police to host National Night Out at Switchyard Park on August 5th
August 1, 2025 BLOOMINGTON — The Bloomington Police Department will host its National Night Out community event on Tuesday, August 5, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Switchyard Park Picnic Shelter. The free event is an opportunity for the community...
National Ice Cream Sandwich Day brings a chill moment to the August heat
As high temperatures bake much of the United States, one timeless frozen dessert quietly steals the spotlight. Celebrated every Aug. 2, National Ice Cream Sandwich Day brings a chill moment to the August heat, offering a brief but welcome relief...

Mumbai News: BMC Intensifies Crackdown On Illegal Dumping, Fines Caterers ₹10,000 For Food Waste Near Mithi River In Sakinaka
BMC intensifies crackdown on illegal dumping; Gaurav Caterers fined for waste near Mithi River | File Photo Mumbai: The BMC has intensified its crackdown on bulk waste generators involved in illegal dumping. In a recent enforcement action, a...

Community Calendar: Billings Park Days and Head of the Lakes Fair
Hawthorne: Hawthorne Assembly is holding a rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at 6366 S. County Road E. Superior: The PEO Superior chapter holds a junk in the trunk sale 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday and Saturday in...

In pictures: Traditional cuisine from around the world celebrated in Dungloe
Cuisine and regional outfits from around the world were displayed at the Mary From Dungloe International Arts Festival. Please use the arrows to view the gallery. There was a total of 21 countries represented at the International Cultural Day....

Kensington’s new cafe, board game and community space, BUBS, is a ‘living room for the neighborhood’
A new cafe in Kensington is hoping to fill a need for community spaces in the neighborhood. BUBS — short for ‘B* under Berks Station,’ with the first ‘B’ interchangeably standing for anything from breakfast to “Battleship” — has stacks on stacks...
Carnation Food Fest tantalizes the taste buds in Alliance
The Carnation Food Fest runs July 31 to Aug. 2 at the University of Mount Union in Alliance. It is part of the Greater Alliance Carnation Festival that ends Aug. 10. ALLIANCE ‒ The gray clouds hovered over the University of Mount Union campus as...
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18 Comforting Appalachian Recipes That Feel Like Home
While I grew up eating soup beans and cornbread as a weeknight staple, I didn't realize it was what some would call "Appalachian food." It's just what my family ate, but I soon learned that this comforting meal was a drop in the bucket that is the...

‘TeenWorks’ Hosts Community Celebration
TeenWorks invites the Fort Wayne community to a flavorful evening with purpose at its upcoming Taste of TeenWorks event, taking place Thursday, Aug. 7, at 5:30 p.m. at The Forum at Electric Works, 1690 Broadway. This after-work celebration...

Indiana Agriculture Department Provides $2M To Indiana Food Banks$2M To Indiana Food Banks
InkFreeNews.com Posted Aug 01, 2025 Updated: Jul 31, 2025 @ 4:50 PM With more than 1 million Indiana residents facing food insecurity, the Indiana State Department of Agriculture is distributing $2 million to food banks across the state in an...

Prairie Brome Solar Awards $10,000 in Community Grants to Lee County Nonprofits
Six nonprofit organizations across Lee County have been awarded a total of $10,000 to support their work serving local residents. This quarter’s grant recipients are: Prairie State Legal Services, Inc. – Funding will support the Moline office,...

Freshly shelled peas a summer and Southern tradition
Growing up as a daughter of parents who came of age during the Great Depression and World War II, I found summer to be much more than trips to the lake and July Fourth celebrations. It was the time to enjoy the fruits of our big backyard garden....

Lebanese Heritage Day returns to Easton this weekend with festivities, food
EASTON, Pa. — One of Easton’s most beloved little festivals will return to the city this weekend, promising “a vibrant atmosphere, flavorful cuisine, and joyful spirit.” Lebanese Heritage Day kicks off Saturday, with the parish community of Our...

Former royal chef reveals the 'secret' drink members of The Firm take on their travels - and the recipe for Queen Elizabeth II's favourite dessert
The late Queen Elizabeth II's ex-chef has revealed her eating habits - including the 'secret' drink she refused to travel without and her favourite chocolate dessert. According to her former chef, the monarch - who died in September 2022 - and the...
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This Once-forgotten Atlanta Neighborhood Now Has the City's Most Exciting (and Diverse) Food Scene
I have lived in Atlanta for more than a decade, and for much of that time I drove past Summerhill—a neighborhood just south of Downtown—without stopping. It felt like a forgotten place. Then a couple of years ago, I began to notice buzzy new...
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20 of Grandma's Best Vintage Chicken Recipes
Grandma always knows best (at least when it comes to cooking). In this nostalgia-inducing treasure trove, we've rounded up our very best chicken recipes from grandmothers in our community. From crowd-pleasing 9x13 casseroles and comforting soups...

'It's kind of for everyone' | Paperboy serving up the same great food at a new location
Paperboy's new location on South Lamar features their traditional favorites and some new menu items to keep all foodies happy. AUSTIN, Texas — Paperboy on South Lamar opened this spring, and the restaurant is already building a big following. The...

Celebrate National Spritz Day Perfect for any Meal
Houston – Create a good spritz balancing sweet, bitter and bubbly. National Spritz Day is today but in Italy spritz it is part of their everyday life and is considered their happy hour. When it comes to choosing a spritz its is important to...
How hope survives in a single recipe
At a time when our government is trying to redefine who gets to call themselves an American, it's good to remember that here in the United States, and especially in Los Angeles, we have one of the longest tables in the world when it comes to...

"Where to Eat" Episode 33 - Sapphire Sushi, Hibachi & American Cuisine
📺 Click here for more shows. Sponsored by DANDELION & BURDOCK of Fergus Falls and Service Food of Fergus Falls. In Episode 33 of Where to Eat, hosts Zakk Daniels & Dave Bishop cruise into Detroit Lakes to uncover a restaurant that brings sushi...