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Looking for falafel? West Michigan Kosher food truck specializes in dish
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Dan Monselis, 65, spent 31 years in the pharmaceutical industry before making a dramatic career change. Now, he operates the only kosher eatery in West Michigan. Monselis along with his wife, Hasia, operates the aptly named “The...

Farewell, Michael Rawley: local ‘Renaissance man’ passes away at 83
Editor’s Note: This obituary was submitted to East Village Magazine by friends and loved ones of Michael Rawley. It has been lightly edited for clarity and East Village Magazine’s style guidelines. Artist, musician, poet, performer, and...
Enhancing disaster response in KwaZulu-Natal through community partnerships
The KwaZulu-Natal government does not have sufficient resources to manage disasters in the province, so they have engaged in many Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with various social partners to assist. These partnerships promote an inclusive,...

Ronald Sanders | The world has gone silent on the horrors in Gaza — that is the tragedy
I was sitting in my dentist’s chair, one of the few events in which, while my mouth was open, I could not speak. Even as she worked methodically, my dentist spoke close enough to my ear that her words were unmistakable. “The tragedy of Gaza,” she...

Kori Laskey cooks up comfort food in Rindge
RINDGE — Personalized labels adorn the ingredients Kori Laskey stores in her Hiraeth Place kitchen. One reads “sauce of many cheeses,” “bacon love” identifies the grease she saves to cook with and “lemon gunk” sometimes indicates a custard. This...
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'Body eats itself': What happens when the body is starved of food
Since Israel launched its war on Gaza in October 2023, dozens have died from starvation and malnutrition-related conditions. The majority of these deaths have been recorded in recent months, as the already fragile humanitarian situation collapsed...

Sisters turn passion for BBQ food into thriving mobile business
Twin sisters Ashlynn MacEachern and Megen Snead are making smoke with their mobile barbecue venture If you are craving authentic, slow-smoked BBQ in Simcoe County, twin sisters Ashlynn MacEachern and Megen Snead have you covered. The duo behind...

Travellers urged to avoid this one plane seat that's 'recipe for a miserable flight'
Many travellers can find flying to be the downside to taking a trip abroad. While for some the flight can be an exciting part of a holiday, others simply see it as a means to an end and they want to get through it as quickly and calmly as...

Diabetes remains high in South Jersey’s Latino communities. Local groups are fighting it one meal at a time
Perfil is making inroads, despite challenges Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System show that Hispanic adults with diabetes in Cumberland County, more than 70%, have never participated...

Liberty Hospital hosts monthly mobile food pantry serving hundreds across multiple states
Melanie Palma, APRN-CNP at Liberty Hospital Primary Care Shoal Creek | Liberty HospitalMelanie Palma, APRN-CNP at Liberty Hospital Primary Care Shoal Creek | Liberty Hospital Cars line up at Liberty Hospital on the third Friday evening of each...
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This Tiny Town in Georgia Is One Of The Prettiest In The State—And Has A Great Food Scene
Key Takeaways Located about 60 miles east of Atlanta, Madison is a small town with a surprising amount to see and do, including Georgia Safari Conservation Park and a charming downtown square. The dining scene in Madison is surprisingly rich for a...

I Had Everything I Was Supposed To Want. I Gave It All Up To Travel The World In A Sailboat.
The author on her boat.Photo Courtesy Of Camille Milligan If you had told my 18-year-old self that by 26 I’d be living on a sailboat in Southeast Asia with my Australian boyfriend, I probably would’ve laughed — and then asked if I had somehow won...
Johor Eyes Singapore’s Hawker Model To Uplift Local Market Standards
JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 2 (Bernama) -- Johor is looking to adopt elements of Singapore’s thriving hawker centre and public market management model to enhance quality, cleanliness and overall business environment at similar facilities across the state....
General : Johor Eyes Singapore’s Hawker Model To Uplift Local Market Standards
JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 2 (Bernama) -- Johor is looking to adopt elements of Singapore’s thriving hawker centre and public market management model to enhance quality, cleanliness and overall business environment at similar facilities across the state....

Evolution Championship 2025 brings best gamers in the world to Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Every summer since 2005, Las Vegas has been the home of the Evolution Championship Series or EVO. The Las Vegas Convention Center fills with fans from all over the world to see who will be crowned the best in the world for their...

New interactive map shows food hygiene ranking for each borough
We've all been tempted (and given in to those temptations) by a greasy looking burger/kebab/pizza place after a night out - even when an institution may leave a lot to be desired in the cleanliness stakes. That's when we're probably drunk,...

Lebowakgomo Taxi Strike Disrupts Local Businesses Amid Route Dispute
Business owners in and around Lebowakgomo say the shutdown of the town’s main taxi rank has severely impacted their livelihoods as a strike by the Lebowakgomo Taxi Association enters its second week. The protest stems from an ongoing dispute...

Jamie’s Place is building community -- one hug and meal at a time
Jamie's Place in Swartz Creek SWARTZ CREEK, MI - Jamie Perkins has a friendly, heartwarming personality that fills Jamie’s Place. The restaurant, located at 8012 Miller Road in Swartz Creek, is often packed with guests, and Perkins greets many of...

Formula 1: Hungarian Grand Prix ticket and food prices raise eyebrows ahead of 2025 race
Interest in the 2025 Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix remains sky-high as usual, but many fans are stunned by soaring ticket and concession stand prices. This summer’s event at the Hungaroring could become one of the most expensive race weekends in...

Sudan Is Bleeding in Silence: A Humanitarian Crisis the World Cannot Ignore
By Ivania Inyange, Jean Sovon Since April 2023, Sudan has been locked in a devastating conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), two rival military factions whose struggle for power has plunged the...