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The charming Southern suburb just minutes from the beach that people from all over America want to move to
Daily Mail
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August 10, 2025
A charming South Carolina suburb just minutes from Myrtle Beach has Americans from all over the country flocking to move there. A report from MoveBuddha revealed that Conway has become one of the most popular spots for Americans looking for...
MLB's First Female Umpire Got Her Start at New Jersey’s West Milford High School
Sports Illustrated - New York
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August 8, 2025
Umpires Jen Powal and Tom Woodring (75) discuss before a spring training game between the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at the Cacti Stadium in West Palm Beach. / JENNIFER LETT/THE PALM BEACHPOST / USA...
'Work of the devil'? Two authors, dads, test limits of travel ball
Marco Eagle - Florida
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BERKELEY, CA - “You want to see what Americans care about?” Michael Lewis asks. You probably know Lewis. He takes sports and societal narratives – the sabermetric undercurrent, a homeless kid seemingly born to be a left tackle, the careful yet...
Community rallies for retired Staten Island NYPD officer facing medical crisis after collapsing on vacation
SI Live - New York
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August 10, 2025
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — What started as a peaceful family vacation in the Cayman Islands quickly turned into a life-threatening ordeal for retired NYPD Officer Anthony Barresi. On July 12, just an hour before he was set to head to the airport,...
Olivia Dunne poses in a tiger-print swimsuit on special beach and shares 'road trip essentials' along with Lily Chee
Sportskeeda
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August 10, 2025
Olivia Dunne recently shared a sneak peek of her outing at the beach with actress Lily Chee. The duo are frequently seen having fun together in New York, and they also share updates on the same on social media. Dunne is now a former LSU gymnast,...
National antique car tour to travel The County
Bangor Daily News - Maine
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August 10, 2025
If you see a bunch of old-time cars all over Aroostook County this week, you’re not time traveling. You’re in the midst of a national antique auto club tour. The Maine Region Antique Automobile Club of America and the Presque Isle Historical...
New Jersey Wins Historic $2 Billion Settlement From Chemical Companies Over PFAS
Truthout
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August 8, 2025
Truthout is a vital news source and a living history of political struggle. If you think our work is valuable, support us with a donation of any size. In a major victory for environmental advocates, chemical giant DuPont and its related companies...
Do You Need Permits To Have A Fire Pit in New Jersey?
WCHR 1040AM - New Jersey
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August 8, 2025
When the days get crisp and the skies clear, having a fire pit in your backyard can feel like the ultimate cozy upgrade. There’s nothing better than enjoying a warm summer day and then finishing a cooler summer night right by a fire pit. It’s...
The MLB’s First Woman Umpire Is From New Jersey
WCHR 1040AM - New Jersey
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August 8, 2025
This weekend is about to mark a very historical moment for the MLB. Major League Baseball is about to see its first female umpire in a regular‑season game. This is so exciting! After decades of the sport being played for and umpired by men, a...
From Stephen King to New Jersey diners, History Press books cover local lore around the US
WBAL - Maryland
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August 8, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — With deep knowledge of Stephen King’s books and curiosity about their inspirations, writer Sharon Kitchens began a journey around Maine. As she learned about the real-life settings and people behind such fiction as “IT” and...
New Jersey’s First 4 Cannabis Consumption Lounges Are Now Open
WCHR 1040AM - New Jersey
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August 7, 2025
Recreational marijuana has been legal in New Jersey for a few years at this point. I feel as though the topic is way less taboo and now cannabis gummies, pens and other products are just as common to see as a 6-pack of Miller Lite. Back in 2020,...
A New Hanover beach town ranks among places 'perfect for summer'
Star News - North Carolina
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Carolina Beach ranks 12th on Love Exploring's list of best East Coast beach towns. The travel magazine highlighted Carolina Beach's surfing and boardwalk attractions. Another North Carolina town, Edenton, also made the list at number 28....
Suspect crashes after leading police on chase through 3 New Jersey towns
6 ABC Action News
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August 8, 2025
EWING TWP., N.J. (WPVI) -- A suspect led police on a chase through three New Jersey towns, and the pursuit only ended when his vehicle left the road and crashed. The incident happened on August 1 in Ewing Township. Police Chief Al Rhodes said...
Philadelphia man took a minor to New Jersey for sex, feds allege
NJ.com - New Jersey
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August 8, 2025
A man from Philadelphia has been charged with multiple federal crimes after authorities said he brought a minor across state lines for sex. Bobbyjean Orak, 30, was charged in a five-count indictment with offenses that include interstate travel...
The days of summer vacation — memories from childhood
The Daily News - Michigan
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Suzanne Killian NIAGARA, Wis. — Like most kids, I really looked forward to summer vacation. We never really did a lot, but that was the point really. All schedules dropped away. We could sleep late — often having breakfast cereal for lunch. There...
Where to watch the new ‘Jersey Shore: Family Vacation’ season 8 episode for free tonight
MLive - Michigan
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August 7, 2025
“Jersey Shore: Family Vacation” season 8, episode 11, “Guido Bobsled Team” will air Thursday, August 7 at 8 p.m. ET on MTV. Season 8 commemorates 15 years since the “Jersey Shore” reality TV debut, following members of the original 2010 cast as...
New Jersey Beach Nourishment Reform Urged
The SandPaper - New Jersey
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August 6, 2025
ON BOARD: A coalition of coastal groups believe historic models for replenishing beaches in New Jersey does more harm than good. A July 2021 restoration project successfully used sand from the seabed to place nearshore. (Photos by Ryan Morrill)...
New Jersey native Jen Pawol to become first woman to umpire an MLB game
New York Post
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August 6, 2025
New Jersey native Jen Pawol will make history this weekend as the first woman to umpire a game in Major League Baseball. She will be on the bases during a doubleheader on Saturday between the Braves and Marlins at Truist Park in Atlanta and behind...
Jen Pawol makes history as first woman to umpire MLB game
FOX28 - Ohio
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Jen Pawol became the first woman to umpire a regular-season Major League Baseball game on Saturday. The 48-year-old from New Jersey is working this weekend’s Marlins-Braves series in Atlanta. “I always wanted to umpire. I knew I had the bug, I had...
One of the best nude beaches anywhere is right here in NJ
New Jersey 101.5
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August 8, 2025
Did you know over one million Google searches for nude beaches were made in America last year? For those with the confidence to let it all hang out, a beach where you can go commando can be a fun, freeing experience, so no wonder people were...