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Succession Actor Nicholas Braun Accused Of Driving Under Influence In New Hampshire Succession Actor Nicholas Braun Accused Of Driving Under Influence In New Hampshire
Succession Actor Nicholas Braun Accused Of Driving Under Influence In New Hampshire Nicholas Braun, best known as Cousin Greg on HBO’s Succession, was charged in New England on suspicion of driving under the influence after a late-night traffic stop over Labor Day weekend, authorities said. TMZ first reported that police in Moultonborough, New Hampshire pulled Braun over Friday night, Aug. 29, and booked him into the Carroll County lockup for about an hour before releasing him on his own recognizance. No bail was set. There is no mugshot because the station’s camera wasn’t working, the TMZ report states. Braun, age 37, was arrested on suspicion of DUI Impairment and O…
Joe Biden Shocks CT Diners After Cancer Diagnosis: 'The Grandpa You Wish You Had' Joe Biden Shocks CT Diners After Cancer Diagnosis: 'The Grandpa You Wish You Had'
Joe Biden Shocks CT Diners After Cancer Diagnosis: 'The Grandpa You Wish You Had' Days after revealing his advanced prostate cancer diagnosis, former President Joe Biden stopped by a Connecticut restaurant for a bite to eat and a chance to connect with staff and customers. Biden visited The Woodland restaurant in Lakeville on Thursday night, May 22, where he posed for photos and chatted with patrons, the restaurant said in a Facebook post. Great to have Joe & Jill Biden at The Woodland last night. He was so gracious and thoughtful in conversations with... Posted by The Woodland on Friday, May 23, 2025 Woodland Owner Brandon Scimeca, center of the photo wit…
Travel Advisory Issued For Popular Exotic Destination By State Department: Here's What To Know Travel Advisory Issued For Popular Exotic Destination By State Department: Here's What To Know
Travel Advisory Issued For Popular Exotic Destination By State Department: Here's What To Know The US State Department is advising Americans who plan on traveling to a popular exotic beach destination in Asia.  The advisory cites the increased risk of “terrorism and natural disasters” in Indonesia and has classified the nation with a Level 2 Travel Advisory of “Exercise Increased Caution.” However, certain areas in the nation were labeled with the highest travel advisory level, at a Level 4 Advisory of “Do Not Travel.” Travelers are advised to avoid areas such as Central Papua (Papua Tengah) and Highland Papua (Papua Pegunungan) "due to civil unrest." "Terrorists continue…
Woman Claims She Found Rodent In Half-Eaten Takeout Order From Midtown Manhattan Restaurant Woman Claims She Found Rodent In Half-Eaten Takeout Order From Midtown Manhattan Restaurant
Woman Claims She Found Rodent In Half-Eaten Takeout Order From Midtown Manhattan Restaurant A woman reported finding a dead rodent in her half-eaten salad she bought at a restaurant in New York City. The 28-year-old told ABC 7 New York she picked up the takeout order from the eatery in midtown Manhattan on Monday, May 5. The rodent was mixed in with lettuce, sautéed beets, and salmon. The owner of the restaurant, Ongi, on West 37th Street, told Eyewitness News the rodent didn't come from the eatery and said he has no idea how it got in the salad and doesn't want to guess. He provided ABC 7 video footage of employees making the woman's salad. After visiting her doctor,…
McDonald's Suffers Biggest US Sales Hit Since COVID-19 Pandemic Began: Here's Why McDonald's Suffers Biggest US Sales Hit Since COVID-19 Pandemic Began: Here's Why
McDonald's Suffers Biggest US Sales Hit Since Covid-19 Pandemic Began: Here's Why Sales at McDonald's experienced their sharpest drop since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, as companies struggle to navigate chaotic economic conditions in the US. McDonald's sales in the US fell 3.6% in the first quarter of 2025, the company said in its earnings report on Thursday, May 1. The drop marks the fast food giant's steepest quarterly decline since the second quarter of 2020, when US sales plummeted by 8.7% as the pandemic forced restaurants worldwide to temporarily close. The slump was more than double what economists expected and came as inflation, tariffs, and…
Chili's Honors 'The Office' With Retro Restaurant Inspired By Hit Show Chili's Honors 'The Office' With Retro Restaurant Inspired By Hit Show
Chili's Honors 'The Office' With Retro Restaurant Inspired By Hit Show Like Pam Beesly, you just might feel God in this Chili's one night. Chili's will open a special restaurant inspired by "The Office" in Dickson City, Pennsylvania, a few miles outside the TV show's hometown of Scranton, the company said in a news release on Wednesday, Mar. 26. The "Scranton Branch" was announced 20 years after the US version of the comedy classic debuted on Thursday, Mar. 24, 2005. "The Office" was set at the fictional Dunder Mifflin Paper Company and its Scranton branch. The NBC hit prominently features Scranton, right down to a parody of a song from "Saturday Nig…
Steak Your Claim: Texas Wants To Rebrand New York Strip, NY Isn't Biting Steak Your Claim: Texas Wants To Rebrand New York Strip, NY Isn't Biting
Steak Your Claim: Texas Wants To Rebrand New York Strip, NY Isn't Biting A beef between Texas and New York is sizzling. Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is pushing to rename the New York strip steak as the "Texas strip" steak. The Republican said the Texas senate will file a resolution to make the name change official for restaurants and supermarkets in the Lone Star State. Lt. Gov. Patrick argues that the large cattle industry in Texas deserves the credit. "Just because a New York restaurant named Texas beef a New York Strip in the 19th century doesn't mean we need to keep doing that," he said in a social media post on Friday, Feb. 28. New York City resta…
These Northeast Spots Made Yelp's Top 100 US Restaurants List For 2025 These Northeast Spots Made Yelp's Top 100 US Restaurants List For 2025
These Northeast Spots Made Yelp's Top 100 US Restaurants List For 2025 Several restaurants in the Northeast are among the best 100 places to eat in the US, according to a new list. Yelp has released its 2025 Top 100 Places to Eat list, spotlighting everything from food trucks and fast-casual gems to fine dining standouts. The list was created from restaurant reviews, ratings, and activity, then further curated by community managers and Yelp's "trend expert." Peruvian Cuisine In Dutch Country Chellas Arepa Kitchen in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, was ranked No. 5 in the nation, standing out for its Peruvian-inspired arepas stuffed with options like honey-roasted BBQ…
Retail Spending Slips As Inflation Climbs In January, Adding To Economic Concerns Retail Spending Slips As Inflation Climbs In January, Adding To Economic Concerns
Retail Spending Slips As Inflation Climbs In January, Adding To Economic Concerns After a solid holiday season, US retail sales took a surprising step back to start 2025, snapping a streak of growth and fueling worries about the economy. Retail and food services sales fell 0.9 percent in January, according to Census Bureau data released on Friday, Feb. 14. The decline reversed the trend from December 2024's revised increase of 0.7 percent, signaling that consumers may be feeling the squeeze from rising prices. Economists had predicted only a slight decline, with Dow Jones estimating a 0.2 percent drop, NBC News reported. The sales totals were seasonally adjusted but…
High-End 'Pawn Shop', Gourmet Dining Set To Dazzle At Newest Mohegan Sun Restaurant High-End 'Pawn Shop', Gourmet Dining Set To Dazzle At Newest Mohegan Sun Restaurant
High-End 'Pawn Shop', Gourmet Dining Set To Dazzle At Newest Mohegan Sun Restaurant A new restaurant with a luxury pawn shop and speakeasy vibes will soon open at Mohegan Sun. Beauty & Essex is set to open next to novelle in the Casino of the Sky on Friday, Feb. 7, Mohegan Sun said in a news release on Wednesday, Jan. 8. The 11,000-square-foot restaurant will be operated by Tao Group Hospitality, which also opened TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge at the Uncasville casino in 2021. Co-created by Chef Chris Santos, Mohegan Sun said Beauty & Essex will offer a unique, eclectic dining experience. "The addition of Beauty & Essex furthers our partnership …
Nationwide Ground Beef Recall Issued Over E. Coli Contamination Risk Nationwide Ground Beef Recall Issued Over E. Coli Contamination Risk
Nationwide Ground Beef Recall Issued Over E. Coli Contamination Risk A major, nationwide recall is underway for more than 167,000 pounds of ground beef due to possible contamination with E. coli. Wolverine Packing Co., based in Detroit, issued the recall, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced late Wednesday night, Nov. 20. The affected products include fresh ground beef with a “use by” date of Nov. 14 and frozen products marked with a production date of Oct. 22. The items, bearing establishment number “EST. 2574B” inside the USDA inspection mark, were shipped to restaurants nationwide. View the full product …
100-Year-Old Italian-Style Villa For Sale In Western Mass For $15M 100-Year-Old Italian-Style Villa For Sale In Western Mass For $15M
100-Year-Old Italian-Style Villa For Sale In Western Mass For $15M If you can't find the time to take a trip to Italy, but somehow have $15 million lying around, you can buy a slice of Italian culture in Berkshire County.  A Stockbridge estate named Wheatleigh, originally built in 1893 to mirror a 16th-century Florence palazzo recently went on the market for $15 million. Architects Tsao and McKown modernized the home with contemporary features, appliances, and equipment.  Zillow.com The 22,000-square-foot palatial estate has 19 bedrooms and 23 bathrooms and overlooks the Stockbridge Bowl. The home has a fitness center, heated pool, a…
Pair Of Leading Restaurant Chains Could Combine, Report Says Pair Of Leading Restaurant Chains Could Combine, Report Says
Pair Of Leading Restaurant Chains Could Combine, Report Says Two of the nation's leading restaurant chains may soon combine, according to a brand-new report. Under the plan, IHOP and Applebee's would share dining space, the Nation's Restaurant News says., Both eateries are owned by California-based Dine Brands. The company has already launched eight prototype combined IHOP/Applebee's locations -- all in international markets outside the US, the report said. The prototypes feature “discrete entrances,” while inside guests can be seated in both spaces when necessary and possible, Dine Brands CEO John Peyton told the outlet. This would allow overflo…
COVID-19: NYC Will Become First US City To Require Proof Of Vaccination For Indoor Dining, Gyms COVID-19: NYC Will Become First US City To Require Proof Of Vaccination For Indoor Dining, Gyms
Covid-19: NYC Will Become First US City To Require Proof Of Vaccination For Indoor Dining, Gyms New York City is set to become the first city in the United States where proof of vaccination against COVID-19 will be required for indoor dining at restaurants and for entry at gyms. Enforcement of the new program will begin on Monday, Sept. 13. The rule also applies to indoor entertainment and performances. Mayor Bill de Blasio said he knows some will not agree with the measure, but he said will be lifesaving, as it will guarantee a higher level of vaccination.  Customers will be required to use the Excelsior app, the city's digital app or show a paper card to enter indoor venues.&n…
Tyson Recalls Millions Of Pounds Of Chicken Products Due To Possible Listeria Contamination Tyson Recalls Millions Of Pounds Of Chicken Products Due To Possible Listeria Contamination
Tyson Recalls Millions Of Pounds Of Chicken Products Due To Possible Listeria Contamination Tyson Foods has issued a recall for about 8.5 million pounds of ready-to-eat, frozen chicken products because they may be contaminated with Listeria. The brands were produced between Dec. 26, 2020, and April 13, 2021, according to an announcement by the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. P-7089” on the product bag or inside the USDA mark of inspection.  The items were shipped nationwide to retailers and institutions, including hospitals, nursing facilities, restaurants, schools, and Department of Defense locat…
COVID-19: Here's When Massachusetts Bars Will No Longer Have To Serve Food COVID-19: Here's When Massachusetts Bars Will No Longer Have To Serve Food
Covid-19: Here's When Massachusetts Bars Will No Longer Have To Serve Food Massachusetts bar patrons will soon be able to raise a glass without raising a fork courtesy of new COVID-19 guidance provided by state lawmakers. Beginning on Saturday, May 29, the mandate requiring establishments serving alcohol to also serve food will be lifted as Massachusetts continues its recovery from the holiday wave of the virus. Bars, beer gardens, breweries, wineries and distilleries will officially be allowed to reopen regardless if they serve food on site or partner with a food truck for the day to fulfill the state requirement. As of May 29, those those facilities will be un…
COVID-19: Here's When Massachusetts' Outdoor Mask Mandate Ends, What It Means COVID-19: Here's When Massachusetts' Outdoor Mask Mandate Ends, What It Means
Covid-19: Here's When Massachusetts' Outdoor Mask Mandate Ends, What It Means Massachusetts is set to become the latest state to adopt the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) new guidance on mask-wearing amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Gov. Charlie Baker announced this week that beginning on Friday, April 30, the state will be lifting the outdoor mask mandate and will begin relaxing other pandemic-related restrictions that were put on businesses early in May. As of April 30, masks will no longer be required outdoors as long as social distancing can be maintained. Anyone who is fully vaccinated will be permitted to walk, run, hike and bike outdoors alone or w…
COVID-19: Here's When New York City Will Reopen '100 Percent,' Mayor Says COVID-19: Here's When New York City Will Reopen '100 Percent,' Mayor Says
Covid-19: Here's When New York City Will Reopen '100 Percent,' Mayor Says New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has big summer plans for the Big Apple. In a sweeping statement, de Blasio declared that New York City will be ready for reopening as of Thursday, July 1, marking the first time it was open for business since the shutdown began in March last year as COVID-19 rapidly spread through the region. At the height of the pandemic last year, where New York City was at the epicenter of the initial outbreak, an average of more than 800 virus-related deaths were reported, though that number has dropped to approximately 40 a year later as the number of vaccines adminis…
Fairfield County Eatery Makes Yelp's Top 100 Places To Eat List Fairfield County Eatery Makes Yelp's Top 100 Places To Eat List
Fairfield County Eatery Makes Yelp's Top 100 Places To Eat List When it comes to quality restaurants, Connecticut is tops in New England, at least according to Yelp's brand-new Top 100 Places to Eat list for 2021. Three eateries from the Nutmeg State made the list.  Rhode Island and Maine each had one. Massachusetts, Vermont, and New Hampshire had none. Here's the rundown: 23. Los Andes Restaurant – Providence, RI (Providence County) 33. Tacos El Azteca – Norwalk, CT (Fairfield County) Click here for a Daily Voice story on Tacos El Azteca. 60. Grassroots Ice Cream – Granby, CT (Hartford County) 61. September in Bangkok – New Ha…
COVID-19: Massachusetts Taking Next Step To Reopen The Economy COVID-19: Massachusetts Taking Next Step To Reopen The Economy
Covid-19: Massachusetts Taking Next Step To Reopen The Economy More of the Massachusetts economy will be opening within the next week - a move that will expand restaurant-capacity and bring back more live music. On Thursday, Feb. 25, Gov. Charlie Baker said that the state’s COVID-19 rates are declining at such a pace as to allow further expansion of the economy, according to WWLP. On March 1, Massachusetts will move onto Step 2 of Phase 3. There are 4 phases to Massachusetts's economic reopening plan after COVID-19. In Step 2 of Phase 3 - the final step of the phase - Massachusetts restaurants will not be tied to a percentage-based seating-limit. As …
COVID-19: Starting Today, More People Allowed Inside Restaurants, Gyms, Shops COVID-19: Starting Today, More People Allowed Inside Restaurants, Gyms, Shops
Covid-19: Starting Today, More People Allowed Inside Restaurants, Gyms, Shops Massachusetts is loosening capacity restrictions at restaurants, gyms, retail shops, and more starting today. On Monday, Feb. 8, at 5 a.m., Massachusetts emergency occupancy limits meant to stem the spread of COVID-19 change. Since late-December, many businesses have had to limit their occupancy at no more than 25 percent capacity. On Monday, the cap was raised to 40 percent occupancy. Among the other types of businesses that can now have more people inside are hair and nail salons, arcades, recreational businesses, driving and flight schools, libraries, museums, places of worship, hote…
Top 10: Massachusetts Places With The Most and Least COVID-19 Clusters Top 10: Massachusetts Places With The Most and Least COVID-19 Clusters
Top 10: Massachusetts Places With The Most and Least Covid-19 Clusters In Massachusetts, home is the most likely place where COVID-19 will cluster. According to state data tracking COVID-19 clusters, there are by far more new clusters in Massachusetts residences than anywhere else in the state. As of Dec. 31, there were almost 20,000 new at-home COVID-19 clusters. A COVID-19 cluster is when two or more people, who have connections in time and place, catch COVID-19 within a 14-day period. The period for which the data was collected is Nov. 29-Dec. 26, 2020. The next Massachusetts place with the most new COVID-19 clusters are childcare settings - there are curr…
COVID-19: New Rules - The Strictest Yet - Force Restaurant To Close Temporarily COVID-19: New Rules - The Strictest Yet - Force Restaurant To Close Temporarily
Covid-19: New Rules - The Strictest Yet - Force Restaurant To Close Temporarily Reduced occupancy restrictions in Massachusetts has led to the temporary closure of some restaurants that had been hanging on during COVID-19 but can’t sustain a business under the harsher conditions. The new temporary regulations for Massachusetts take a particularly hard line on restaurants and events spaces, which had to cut back occupancy to 25 percent. On Sunday, Jan. 3, for example, Smoke Stack Urban Barbecue in Worcester announced that it would be temporarily shutting down. “Due to new government restrictions on occupancy and the levels of confidence in dining out, w have decid…
Top 3 Places You're Most Likely To Get COVID-19 Top 3 Places You're Most Likely To Get COVID-19
Top 3 Places You're Most Likely To Get Covid-19 After tracking the movements and health of residents in 57,000 U.S. neighborhoods, researchers have narrowed down the top three places where people are picking up COVID-19. Conducted by Stanford and Northwestern universities,  researchers used mobile phone location data pulled from 10 U.S. cities and found that restaurants, cafes, and gyms really are the most common places where COVID-19 has been contracted.  In efforts to tamp down on the spread of COVID-19 amid a national spike in incidents, the governor has targetted restaurants and cafes as potential hotspots instituting a 9:3…
COVID-19 Curfew: The 17 Types Of Business Closing Early In Massachusetts COVID-19 Curfew: The 17 Types Of Business Closing Early In Massachusetts
Covid-19 Curfew: The 17 Types Of Business Closing Early In Massachusetts Massachusetts is instituting a statewide curfew of 10 p.m. starting Friday, Nov. 6 and that means a variety of businesses will be closing earlier than usual. The news comes amid a spike in COVID-19 cases across Massachusetts but concentrated in the eastern part of the state. Reports of 1,000 new COVID-19 cases each day have become common in the last week. Gov. Charlie Baker announced the plan on Monday, Nov. 2. The new stay-at-home advisory will take effect from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Restaurants should stop table service at 9:30 p.m., under the governor’s orders.  While some businesses wi…
COVID-19: Massachusetts Statewide Curfew Going Into Effect COVID-19: Massachusetts Statewide Curfew Going Into Effect
Covid-19: Massachusetts Statewide Curfew Going Into Effect Massachusetts will launch a statewide curfew starting Friday, Nov. 6 in an effort to tamp down on the spread of COVID-19. The news comes amid a spike in COVID-19 cases across Massachusetts but concentrated in the eastern part of the state. Reports of 1,000 new COVID-19 cases each day have become common in the last week. Gov. Charlie Baker announced the plan on Monday, Nov. 2. The new stay-at-home advisory will take effect from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Restaurants should stop table service at 9:30 p.m., under the governor’s orders, according to MassLive. The curfew advisory will go into effect at …
Amherst Seeks To Extend Outdoor Dining Season With 50 Mobile Heaters Amherst Seeks To Extend Outdoor Dining Season With 50 Mobile Heaters
Amherst Seeks To Extend Outdoor Dining Season With 50 Mobile Heaters Amherst is seeking to extend the outdoor dining season with the purchase of 50 mobile heaters. As the weather turns cooler and indoor dining is still tightly restricted due to COVID-19, restaurants are looking for ways to keep the alfresco season going. Amherst town officials said they are seeking a $200,000 Shared Streets grant and some of that money would be used to purchase 20 outdoor heaters at about $2,000 each, the Daily Hampshire Gazette reported. The Amherst Business Improvement District (BID) director said the organization is looking into purchasing 30 outdoor heaters for area re…
Recalled Mushrooms Linked To New Salmonella Outbreak Recalled Mushrooms Linked To New Salmonella Outbreak
Recalled Mushrooms Linked To New Salmonella Outbreak Dozens of people in 10 states have been sickened after a salmonella outbreak that has been linked to mushrooms, the Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. Four of 41 people infected have been hospitalized. Those sickened range in age from 2 to 74. The dried wood ear mushrooms were sold directly to restaurants and not to consumers and were distributed by Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. in Sante Fe Springs, California. In interviews, ill people answered questions about the foods they ate and other exposures in the week before they became ill, the FDA sa…
Worcester Sticking With Restaurant Limitations Despite State's OK On Expansion Worcester Sticking With Restaurant Limitations Despite State's OK On Expansion
Worcester Sticking With Restaurant Limitations Despite State's OK On Expansion What’s good for Boston isn’t necessarily good for Worcester. On Monday, Sept. 28, Massachusetts restaurants will be allowed to increase the number of people who can sit at one table and use their bars for dining - but not in Worcester. The city has decided to maintain the current limit of six people per table and banning sitting at bars. Elsewhere, on Sept. 28 Massachusetts restaurants will be allowed to increase it to 10 people and use their bars for food service. The move is meant to protect the health and safety of residents, said City Manager Edward Augustus, Jr. Worcester is one of m…
COVID-19: CT Moving To 'Phase 3' In Reopening Economy; Larger Crowds Allowed COVID-19: CT Moving To 'Phase 3' In Reopening Economy; Larger Crowds Allowed
Covid-19: CT Moving To 'Phase 3' In Reopening Economy; Larger Crowds Allowed Connecticut will soon enter “Phase 3” of the state’s COVID-19 reopening plan. This means bigger crowds at events and restaurants both inside and out. Face masks and social distancing requirements must still be observed.  Gov. Ned Lamont said Thursday, Sept. 24, that the state would go to Phase 3 on Oct. 8. “The changes will increase capacities for certain businesses, including restaurants, personal services, libraries, and performing arts venues,” Lamont said, “while ensuring safety protocols are still in effect.” Specifically, that means that: - Restaurants, personal services, and …
COVID-19: Businesses Closing Here Faster Than Most States COVID-19: Businesses Closing Here Faster Than Most States
Covid-19: Businesses Closing Here Faster Than Most States For every 1,000 residents in Massachusetts, 5 businesses have been permanently closed by COVID-19. Massachusetts is the state with the 15th highest rate of permanent closures per person in the nation. For every 1,000 residents, a little over 5 businesses have closed permanently - about 34,400 businesses. The highest rate is in Hawaii where 9.4 businesses have permanently closed per 1,000 residents. Businesses that closed temporarily during the COVID-19 pandemic are increasingly announcing that they will not ever reopen. Of the 163,000 businesses across the U.S. that closed for COVID-19, …