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Taylor Swift Drops $50K Surprise On Connecticut Mom Who Nearly Died Saving Teen On I-95 Taylor Swift Drops $50K Surprise On Connecticut Mom Who Nearly Died Saving Teen On I-95
Taylor Swift Drops $50K Surprise On Connecticut Mom Who Nearly Died Saving Teen On I-95 Ashley Taunton isn't out of the woods yet, but Taylor Swift is helping her get there. The 42-year-old Connecticut mother who suffered critical injuries while assisting a group of teenagers on I-95 got an unexpected assist from a certain 36-year-old singer. You may have heard of her. Taylor Swift donated $50,000 to the GoFundMe campaign for Ashley Taunton, whose recovery from a July crash has gone viral. PEOPLE confirmed on Friday that the pop star had contributed to the fund, which has since jumped to more than $87,000 since it was created in July. Taylor Swift made a big donation…

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Manalapan-Englishtown, NJ
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Manalapan's Happy Day Farm Unveils 8-Acre Dolly Parton Corn Maze Manalapan's Happy Day Farm Unveils 8-Acre Dolly Parton Corn Maze
Manalapan's Happy Day Farm Unveils 8-Acre Dolly Parton Corn Maze The company that designs Tim Stockel's corn mazes had been trying to get Dolly Parton into cornfields for nearly three years. The idea was simple: honor an American icon in the fall, when denim jackets, country music, and getting lost in a cornfield just seem to fit. Finally, in February, Parton's team agreed to a one-year licensing arrangement allowing participating farms to use her image in corn mazes designed by The Maize Company. "To me, she was everything," said Stockel, who runs the 130-acre Happy Day Farm in Manalapan alongside his wife, Olivia Stockel, a massive Dolly Parton fan. …

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White Plains, NY
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Historic Estate Once Home To Famed Broadway Stars Lists For $2.8M In White Plains Historic Estate Once Home To Famed Broadway Stars Lists For $2.8M In White Plains
Historic Estate Once Home To Famed Broadway Stars Lists For $2.8M In White Plains A century-old Westchester County estate once home to a famous pair of Broadway entertainers has hit the market for nearly $2.8 million.   The seven-bedroom residence at 215 Soundview Ave. in White Plains is now listed for $2.795 million by Stacey Pinkas and John Oliveira of Douglas Elliman. Built in 1924, the approximately 6,254-square-foot home was once owned by Rosie and Jenny Dolly, the Hungarian-born identical twins better known as the Dolly Sisters, according to the listing.   The sisters, who rose to fame as vaudeville and Broadway performers in the 1910s…

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Ridgewood, NJ
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Popular NJ Restaurateur Bringing New Pizzeria To Ridgewood Popular NJ Restaurateur Bringing New Pizzeria To Ridgewood
Popular NJ Restaurateur Bringing New Pizzeria To Ridgewood The owner of two popular North Jersey restaurants is expanding his footprint into Bergen County. Robby Corujo, owner of Wayne Ale House and Little Falls Tavern, announced Robby's Pizza is coming soon to Ridgewood. “Robby’s Pizza is getting ready to fire up the ovens!” Corujo also owned Public House 46 along Route 46, which closed last year after 20 years. The new shop will specialize in crispy sourdough pizza, according to Corujo's announcement. An opening date has not yet been announced. Dave Portnoy has reviewed pizza from both the Wayne Ale House and Little Falls Tavern. The pie at Wa…

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Arlington, VA
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Virginia's Justus Kelley Makes History As First Mother To Win Miss USA Virginia's Justus Kelley Makes History As First Mother To Win Miss USA
Virginia's Justus Kelley Makes History As First Mother To Win Miss USA Virginia waited more than half a century for another Miss USA. The wait ended in historic fashion on Thursday, Aug. 27, when Miss Virginia USA Justus Kelley was crowned Miss USA 2026 during the 75th edition of the pageant in Miami. Kelley, 31, became the first mother and first married woman to win the Miss USA title, according to People and Business Insider. She is also reportedly the first woman in her 30s to win. And she ended quite the drought back home. Kelley became the first woman representing Virginia to win Miss USA since Deborah Shelton took the crown in 1970, according to B…

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How Casino Brands Took Over the FIFA World Cup 2026 Conversation How Casino Brands Took Over the FIFA World Cup 2026 Conversation
How Casino Brands Took Over the FIFA World Cup 2026 Conversation The FIFA World Cup 2026 was more than a month of football. It became one of the biggest media events of the year, with fans following matches, players, reactions, memes, celebrity appearances and countless stories across television, streaming platforms and social media. Casino brands saw an opportunity in that attention. But instead of relying only on conventional advertising, many chose to build their own World Cup-related content. Exclusive casino games, football-themed releases, celebrity collaborations and provocative social media campaigns allowed operators and game providers to become …

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Annette Bening To Receive Katharine Hepburn Award In Old Saybrook Annette Bening To Receive Katharine Hepburn Award In Old Saybrook
Annette Bening To Receive Katharine Hepburn Award In Old Saybrook Annette Bening will join some of Hollywood’s biggest names when she accepts a major Old Saybrook arts honor. Bening will receive the Spirit of Katharine Hepburn Award on Saturday, Aug. 29. The award recognizes performers who embody Hepburn’s spirit, independence, and character. Bening will receive the honor during the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center’s annual gala. Proceeds support performances at the Kate, the Katharine Hepburn Museum, and local arts education programs. Bening shares a direct connection with Hepburn. She appeared alongside Hepburn and her husband, Warren Beatty, in …

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Ridgewood, NJ
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VIDEO: Adam Sandler Sends Fans Into Frenzy While Filming 'Grown Ups 3' In Ridgewood VIDEO: Adam Sandler Sends Fans Into Frenzy While Filming 'Grown Ups 3' In Ridgewood
Video: Adam Sandler Sends Fans Into Frenzy While Filming 'Grown Ups 3' In Ridgewood Adam Sandler gave Bergen County fans a thrill as he took over a downtown to film "Grown Ups 3." Sandler and a film crew were spotted around Ridgewood on Wednesday, Aug. 26, according to several social media posts from residents and local businesses. According to Netflix’s Tudum, “Grown Ups 3” reunites Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade, Rob Schneider, Maya Rudolph, Maria Bello, and Salma Hayek Pinault more than 13 years after the last film. The movie follows the gang as they set out on an adventure now that their children are grown. Kyle Newacheck is directing, while Sandler and…

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Rye, NY
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Bobcat Sightings Reported In Rye — Here's What To Do If You See One Bobcat Sightings Reported In Rye — Here's What To Do If You See One
Bobcat Sightings Reported In Rye — Here's What To Do If You See One Residents in a Westchester County municipality are being urged to keep their distance from bobcats after several recent sightings were reported in the area.  The City of Rye Police Department said on Wednesday, Aug. 26, that it had received reports of bobcats being spotted in the city.   Bobcats are native to New York and are generally secretive animals that are rarely seen, but they can occasionally venture into suburban areas, police said.  Although bobcat attacks on people are extremely rare and a sighting alone is generally not a cause for alarm, authorities are off…

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Gloucester City Native Determined To Win 'Survivor' Gloucester City Native Determined To Win 'Survivor'
Gloucester City Native Determined To Win 'Survivor' Aaliyah Puglia, a 24-year-old Gloucester City native, is in it to win it. Puglia was revealed as one of the 21 castaways for the 51st season of "Survivor," on Wednesday, Aug. 26. A chef who now lives in Rhode Island, Puglia has one goal on her mind: winning. "I am a bold independent woman, who was raised by bold independent woman," Puglia said. "I'm not here to find myself, I'm here to win the title and come back with something my family can be proud of. I know I have what it takes to win. I want to show my family...you can do whatever you want, whenever you want." The New Jersey native sa…

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by Sam Barron
Greenwich, CT
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Experience the Armonk Outdoor Art Show! Experience the Armonk Outdoor Art Show!
Experience the Armonk Outdoor Art Show! Visit the Armonk Outdoor Art Show on Saturday and Sunday, September 26 & 27, 10 am to 5 pm. Honored as Armonk’s 2026 Organization of the Year, the Art Show consistently ranks among the top fine art shows in the country. Our artists are carefully juried each year to ensure a fresh and ever-changing array of work across all mediums and price points. Spend the day immersed in the work of 165 exceptional artists within our beautiful tree-lined venue. Enjoy delicious food and drinks and have fun experiencing FREE children’s activities in our extensive Family Activities Tent. Purchase ticket…

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'Intentionally Misleading': Judge Blocks Maryland Democrats' Redistricting Push 'Intentionally Misleading': Judge Blocks Maryland Democrats' Redistricting Push
'Intentionally Misleading': Judge Blocks Maryland Democrats' Redistricting Push Maryland Democrats' bid to rewrite the rules of the redistricting game just got smacked down in court. Anne Arundel County Circuit Court Judge Robert J. Thompson on Wednesday, Aug. 26, blocked a proposed constitutional amendment from going before voters in November, finding lawmakers failed to follow their own election laws. And he wasn't done there. Thompson also found that language being presented to voters was "intentionally misleading" and that the proposed amendment improperly bundled two separate constitutional issues together. Democrats hold seven of Maryland's eight US House seats…

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