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Northeast Cities Among Most Diverse In US: Here's What A New Study Says
The US population is rapidly diversifying, with cities in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic at the forefront, according to a new study.
WalletHub released its 2025 ranking of the nation's Most Diverse Cities on Wednesday, Feb. 26. Three Maryland communities topped the list of 501 locations, which were evaluated based on socioeconomic, cultural, economic, household, and religious diversity.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 10.2 percent of Americans identified as multiracial in 2020, a sharp increase from just 2.9 percent in 2010.
"The most diverse cities demonstrate diversity in many …
New Surge In Flu Cases Reported Nationwide; These States Are Seeing Biggest Spikes
Flu cases are surging across the nation, closing nearly a dozen schools and swamping hospitals in some states.
At least 24 million cases, 310,000 hospitalizations, and 13,000 deaths —including 57 children —have been reported for this flu season, which began in October, according to data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday, Feb. 7.
The two strains of flu circulating this season are H1N1 and H3N2. Both are covered in this year's flu vaccine, but only about 40 percent of Americans have taken the vaccine each of the last two years, compared to 50 percent t…
Fresh Greens, Grand Opening Deals At Just Salad's Second CT Restaurant
A restaurant chain specializing in fresh salads and other healthy food options is celebrating its new location in West Hartford.
Just Salad is holding the grand opening for its restaurant in Bishops Corner during the week of Monday, Feb. 10. The location at 2538 Albany Avenue officially opened on Friday, Jan. 24.
Customers can choose from more than 15 chef-designed salads, wraps, warm bowls, soups, and smoothies. Popular salad options include crispy chicken poblano, Thai chicken crunch, and Tokyo supergreens.
The restaurant also offers a Reusable Bowl Program, allowing customers to purchas…
Ct-based 'Lesser Evil,' Owned By Dad Of Alleged Doge Staff Member, Moves Into New Property
A fast-growing, CT-based snack brand owned by the father of a 19-year-old allegedly working with Elon Musk's new Department of Government Efficiency has secured a massive new distribution facility in Putnam County, expanding its presence in the Northeast.
Lesser Evil, a Danbury, Connecticut-based company known for its organic and minimally processed snacks, has signed a 303,100-square-foot lease at Lincoln Logistics 84x684 Crossings in Brewster, according to real estate developer Lincoln Equities Group (LEG).
The facility, located near major highways I-84, I-684, and Route 7 and finished in…
Mall Brand Merger: JCPenney Unites With Forever 21, Aeropostale, Brooks Brothers Operator
JCPenney is merging with a company that owns several other retailers that have also struggled as malls have declined in popularity across the US.
The 123-year-old department store chain and SPARC Group have combined to form Catalyst Brands, the new company said in a news release on Wednesday, Jan. 8. SPARC Group is the operator of stores including Aéropostale, Brooks Brothers, Eddie Bauer, Forever 21, Lucky Brand, and Nautica.
Former JCPenney CEO Marc Rosen will become the CEO of Catalyst Brands, which boasts more than $9 billion of revenue and about 60,000 employees at …
NJ Native, PA College Lacrosse Star Billy DiMaio Killed In New Orleans Attack
Chestnut Hill College and Holmdel High School are mourning the loss of alumnus Billy DiMaio ’22, a standout lacrosse captain and respected community leader, who was among the victims killed in the New Orleans terror attack on Wednesday, Jan. 1.
DiMaio, 24, of Holmdel, graduated from Chestnut Hill College in 2022, where he excelled in both academics and athletics. As captain of the college’s lacrosse team in his senior year, he was known for his leadership, determination, and positive influence on teammates and peers.
Posted by Billy Dimaio on Monday, July 31, 2023
"We are devastat…
New Englander Linda Lavin, 'Alice' Star Dies, 87
Linda Lavin, the two-time Golden Globe winner and Emmy-nominated actress whose career spanned six decades on stage and screen, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 29, at the age of 87, according to The New York Times.
Born in Portland, Maine, Lavin studied acting at the College of William & Mary in Virginia, where she was deeply involved in the theater program. Her career took off with her iconic role as Alice Hyatt on the hit TV series "Alice," which earned her two Golden Globes and cemented her as a household name.
A force on Broadway, Lavin captivated audiences with performances in multiple …
Charles Dolan, Founder Of HBO, Cablevision, Dies At 98
Charles Francis Dolan, a pioneer in the cable television industry and founder of HBO and Cablevision, died at 98.
Dolan died Thursday, Dec. 28, of natural causes.
Born Oct. 16, 1926, in Cleveland, Ohio, Dolan began his career producing and distributing sports and industrial films.
In the early 1960s, he founded Sterling Manhattan Cable, the first company to wire buildings for cable access in New York City. This led to exclusive deals with teams like the New York Knicks and Rangers.
In 1972, he launched HBO, the first premium cable channel, changing television by offering uncut movies and …
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