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Michelle Obama Won't Attend President-Elect Donald Trump's Inauguration Michelle Obama Won't Attend President-Elect Donald Trump's Inauguration
Michelle Obama Won't Attend President-Elect Donald Trump's Inauguration Former first lady Michelle Obama will not attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday, Jan. 20. “Former President Barack Obama is confirmed to attend the 60th Inaugural Ceremonies,"  said a statement from the Office of Barack and Michelle Obama. "Former first lady Michelle Obama will not attend the upcoming inauguration." No explanation was given and Michelle Obama has not commented. Former Presidents Obama, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush will attend the inauguration, along with former first ladies Laura Bush and Hillary Clinton, the former Secret…
Renovated Montclair Mansion With Ties To Fed Reserve Chair, WWI Memorial Listed At $3.5M Renovated Montclair Mansion With Ties To Fed Reserve Chair, WWI Memorial Listed At $3.5M
Renovated Montclair Mansion With Ties To Fed Reserve Chair, WWI Memorial Listed At $3.5M A historic Montclair home with ties to the late Paul Volcker, a former Federal Reserve Chairman, is now on the market following a meticulous renovation in 2024. Because of Paul Volcker, our financial system is stronger and safer for the American people. I’ll remember Paul for his consummate wisdom, untethered honesty, and a level of dignity that matched his towering stature. I’m proud to have called him not just an adviser, but a friend. pic.twitter.com/m3zFR6Q0UF — Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 9, 2019 Located at 509 Park St., this turn-key residence offers over 9,000 square fee…
Watch Barack Obama Surprise Volunteers Working For Senate Hopeful Angela Alsobrooks In Maryland Watch Barack Obama Surprise Volunteers Working For Senate Hopeful Angela Alsobrooks In Maryland
Watch Barack Obama Surprise Volunteers Working For Senate Hopeful Angela Alsobrooks In Maryland Some volunteers working to elect Democratic Senate hopeful Angela Alsobrooks were in for a treat, not a trick on Halloween when former President Barack Obama paid them a visit. The 44th president made a pitstop with some Halloween cookies featuring pumpkins, witches hats, and bats to rally the delighted troops as Election Day rapidly approaches. Thank you @BarackObama for coming to Maryland today to help us defend the Democratic Senate majority! pic.twitter.com/s25RD3YXHa — Angela Alsobrooks (@AlsobrooksForMD) October 31, 2024 While pumping up the volunteers, Obama compared politics to…
Ben & Jerry Founders Unveil New 'Kamala' Ice Cream Ben & Jerry Founders Unveil New 'Kamala' Ice Cream
Ben & Jerry Founders Unveil New 'Kamala' Ice Cream Move on, chocolate chip, Kamala's new flavor is dropping.  The co-founders of Ben & Jerry's, Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, just announced  that they have teamed up with the progressive advocacy group MoveOn.Org to create a new flavor of ice cream called "Kamala's Coconut Jubilee," in honor of Vice President Harris' presidential campaign.  It's part of a get out the vote campaign that will kick off with a rally in Philadelphia on Monday, Sept. 16. The "Scoop The Vote" tour will then travel to more than 20 battleground cities in Michigan, Wisconsin, Arizona, and…
VA Man Who Made Thousands Of Posts Threatening VP Kamala Harris, Barack Obama Indicted: Feds VA Man Who Made Thousands Of Posts Threatening VP Kamala Harris, Barack Obama Indicted: Feds
VA Man Who Made Thousands Of Posts Threatening VP Kamala Harris, Barack Obama Indicted: Feds A 66-year-old Virginia man who made thousands of posts and replies online threatening outgoing President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and other elected officials has been indicted, federal authorities announced on Thursday. Winchester resident Frank Lucio Carilllo was indicted on federal charges in Virginia after a grand jury returned an indictment charging him with making online threats to kill, kidnap, or injure Harris and former President Barack Obama. “Open political discourse is a cornerstone of our American experience," US Attorney Christopher Kavanaugh previously stat…
Biden Is NJ-Bound: President Headed To Murphy's Mansion This Weekend After Weak Debate Biden Is NJ-Bound: President Headed To Murphy's Mansion This Weekend After Weak Debate
Biden Is Nj-bound: President Headed To Murphy's Mansion This Weekend After Weak Debate President Joe Biden is visiting New Jersey this weekend for a private campaign fundraiser at Gov. Phil Murphy’s mansion in Middletown, a source confirmed. The Saturday night event at Murphy and First Lady Tammy’s home is on despite a less than stellar performance in his debate with former Republican President Donald Trump on Thursday, June 27. The press will not be invited. Bad debate nights happen. Trust me, I know. But this election is still a choice between someone who has fought for ordinary folks his entire life and someone who only cares about himself. Between someone who tell…
Celebrity Chef Bringing Jamaican-Inspired Soul Food To Atlantic City Boardwalk Celebrity Chef Bringing Jamaican-Inspired Soul Food To Atlantic City Boardwalk
Celebrity Chef Bringing Jamaican-Inspired Soul Food To Atlantic City Boardwalk A celebrity chef will soon serve up his Caribbean-themed soul food at a new restaurant along the Atlantic City Boardwalk. The Simpson Restaurant & Bar will open at ACX1 Studios on Wednesday, May 1, according to an Instagram post from owner Wenford Simpson. The restaurant on Playground Pier will join Simpson's other location on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn, New York, across the street from the Barclays Center. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chef Wenford Simpson (@chefwsimpson) According to a news release, the restaurant will b…
Rapper Gives Small PA Hometown Shoutout On Major Podcast That Reaches Millions Of Listeners Rapper Gives Small PA Hometown Shoutout On Major Podcast That Reaches Millions Of Listeners
Rapper Gives Small PA Hometown Shoutout On Major Podcast That Reaches Millions Of Listeners He can rap, but he's got no sense of direction. At least that's what Cheltenham native, comic and actor Lil Dicky, who you may know as David Andrew Burd, said on this week's episode of "Armchair Expert." "The thing that I'm the least good at in life is geography, sense of direction, knowing where things are," the 35-year-old rapper said in the first 10 minutes of his interview with Monica Padman and Dax Shepard.  "You can plop me down in my hometown of Cheltenham Pennsylvania, if I didn't have a GPS I'd be sleeping in my car even if I'm an eight-minute drive from my home." In 2020, F…
'I'm Proud Of The Journey': Long Island PD's Trailblazing Deputy Commish Dances Into Retirement 'I'm Proud Of The Journey': Long Island PD's Trailblazing Deputy Commish Dances Into Retirement
'I'm Proud Of The Journey': Long Island PD's Trailblazing Deputy Commish Dances Into Retirement For Risco Mention-Lewis, that’s a wrap on more than a decade of helping to lead one of the largest police departments in the nation. On Wednesday, Jan. 10, dozens of friends, relatives, and colleagues gathered at the Suffolk County Police Department's headquarters in Yaphank for a traditional walk out – or in this case, a dance out – as the trailblazer left for the last time, bound for retirement. Officials said Mention-Lewis left an indelible mark on the agency. She became the department's first woman and first person of color to hold the position of deputy police commissioner when she wa…
CT Influencer Paige Lorenze Cheers On Boyfriend Tommy Paul At US Open CT Influencer Paige Lorenze Cheers On Boyfriend Tommy Paul At US Open
CT Influencer Paige Lorenze Cheers On Boyfriend Tommy Paul At US Open The US Open is a place for stars, and Connecticut native Paige Lorenze is one of them. The 27-year-old New Haven County native from Guilford sat courtside at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Flushing, Queens, on Sunday, Sept. 3, as her boyfriend Tommy Paul, played against 20-year-old Ben Shelton. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Paige Lorenze (@paigelorenze) Lorenze posted a photo of the court to her Instagram story moments before the match started. Paul, age 26, ultimately fell to Shelton in the fourth set, making Shelton the youngest Am…
Aaron Rodgers Cheers On Fellow NJ Resident Tommy Paul At US Open Aaron Rodgers Cheers On Fellow NJ Resident Tommy Paul At US Open
Aaron Rodgers Cheers On Fellow NJ Resident Tommy Paul At US Open The US Open is the place to be for New Jersey residents on Sunday, Sept. 3. Aaron Rodgers, who famously moved to Montclair earlier this year, was among the celebs at this year's US Open, presumably cheering on Voorhees native, Tommy Paul. Paul, 26, advanced to the fourth round of the Open for the first time in his career, after beating Spain's Alejandro Davidovich Fokina on Friday, Sept. 1. He lost in the fourth set, making 20-year-old Ben Shelton the youngest American quarter-finalist since Andy Roddick in 2002. There was no shortage of star power in the stands for Paul's match. Rodgers i…
Cause Of Death Revealed For Obamas' Virginia Chef, Who Died On Martha's Vineyard: Report Cause Of Death Revealed For Obamas' Virginia Chef, Who Died On Martha's Vineyard: Report
Cause Of Death Revealed For Obamas' Virginia Chef, Who Died On Martha's Vineyard: Report Medical investigators have ruled the death of Prince William County resident Tafari Campbell, the personal chef of former President Barack Obama, as an accident, reports said.  The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner of Massachusetts performed an autopsy on the 45-year-old Campbell, who died after he fell into the ocean while paddleboarding on July 23 on Martha's Vineyard. Pathologists concluded his death was caused by "submersion in a body of water."  Despite conspiracy theories online conjuring fantastic — and often impossible — reasons for his death, the autopsy confirmed the …
Cause Of Death Revealed For Obamas' Personal Chef, Who Died On Martha's Vineyard: Report Cause Of Death Revealed For Obamas' Personal Chef, Who Died On Martha's Vineyard: Report
Cause Of Death Revealed For Obamas' Personal Chef, Who Died On Martha's Vineyard: Report Medical investigators have ruled the death of Tafari Campbell, the personal chef of former President Barack Obama, as an accident, reports said.  The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner of Massachusetts performed an autopsy on the 45-year-old Campbell, who died after he fell into the ocean while paddleboarding on July 23 on Martha's Vineyard. Pathologists concluded his death was caused by "submersion in a body of water."  Despite conspiracy theories online conjuring fantastic — and often impossible — reasons for his death, the autopsy confirmed the eyewitness reports.  …
DC Home Obama Lived In As Senator Up For Sale DC Home Obama Lived In As Senator Up For Sale
DC Home Obama Lived In As Senator Up For Sale A piece of history is up for sale in Washington, DC. A DC townhouse where future President Barack Obama once lived in while he served as a US Senator has hit the market for $1.279 million, according to real estate agency Redfin’s latest listing. The 2,214-square-foot property at 227 6th St. SE includes three bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, and sits in the east side of the Staton Park neighborhood, not far from the Capitol. It also includes a first-floor apartment that was once rented by a future famous tenant who made it from the 6th Street to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Other amenities,…
NJ-Bred Fugees Founder Pras Michél Convicted In Federal Foreign-Influence Trial NJ-Bred Fugees Founder Pras Michél Convicted In Federal Foreign-Influence Trial
Nj-bred Fugees Founder Pras Michél Convicted In Federal Foreign-Influence Trial UPDATE: New Jersey-bred rapper and producer Pras Michél, best known as a founding member of the Fugees, was convicted by federal jurors in what the government called a "clandestine foreign influence campaign scheme." The Grammy-winning '90s hip-hop star was found guilty of 10 counts following an influence-peddling trial in Washington, DC, that featured high-profile witnesses such as Leonardo DiCaprio and former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions. The Justice Department accused Michél, 50, of collecting millions of dollars from Malaysian financier Low Taek Jho to launder money embezzled fro…
Philly's Quinta Brunson Takes Stab At Friends During SNL Monologue, Gets Tons Of Applause Philly's Quinta Brunson Takes Stab At Friends During SNL Monologue, Gets Tons Of Applause
Philly's Quinta Brunson Takes Stab At Friends During SNL Monologue, Gets Tons Of Applause What's the difference between "Friends" and "Abbott Elementary?" Quinta Brunson explained in her monologue hosting "Saturday Night Live" this weekend: "Instead of being about a group of friends, it's about a group of teachers. And instead of New York it's in Philadelphia and instead of not having black people, it does." The audience went wild. Brunson, who was raised in Philadelphia and created "Abbott Elementary," said creating a show about teachers was easy — and a quicker way to get on SNL instead of going through the audition process, she joked. She went on to humble brag about hangi…
Tributes, Memories Pour In For DC Legend Ms. Virginia McLaurin, 113 Tributes, Memories Pour In For DC Legend Ms. Virginia McLaurin, 113
Tributes, Memories Pour In For DC Legend Ms. Virginia McLaurin, 113 Ms. Virginia McLaurin, who made headlines in 2016 when a video of her spontaneously dancing with President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama during a visit to the White House went viral, has died. She was 113. The longtime Washington DC resident had been under hospice care for a few days before passing the morning of Monday, Nov. 14, her loved ones wrote on her official Facebook page. With heavy hearts we share that Ms. Virginia McLaurin passed away this morning (11/14/2022). She had been under hospice... Posted by Virginia McLaurin's Page on Monday, November 14, 2022 "She liv…
TWEET OF DEFEAT: Mehmet Oz Concedes US Senate Race To John Fetterman TWEET OF DEFEAT: Mehmet Oz Concedes US Senate Race To John Fetterman
Tweet OF Defeat: Mehmet Oz Concedes US Senate Race To John Fetterman “This morning at 9:30 Dr. Oz called John Fetterman to concede,” Fetterman’s Communications Director Joe Calvello tweeted. Although Dr. Oz and his team haven't tweeted Calvello's state is official and being cited by numerous media outlets. Oz was last seen in Newtown at an election night event telling the press he felt confident of a win, but that was on Nov. 8 around 11:30 p.m. Both ABC and NBC news made announcements of Fetterman's victory just before 1 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022.  The hotly contested race was full of political theater with celebrity cameos and crudité (if you don't…
Election Day 2022: Governor's Seat, Marijuana Among Top Items On Ballot In Maryland Election Day 2022: Governor's Seat, Marijuana Among Top Items On Ballot In Maryland
Election Day 2022: Governor's Seat, Marijuana Among Top Items On Ballot In Maryland The polls are open for the 2022 midterm elections, and Maryland voters will have several key decisions to make on Tuesday, Nov. 8. The gubernatorial race between Republican Dan Cox and Democrat Wes Moore to replace outgoing Gov. Larry Hogan highlights the 2023 ballot, though voters will also determine whether or not the state becomes the latest to legalize marijuana for adults. Hogan, a Republican, is being forced out of office due to term limit laws, refused to endorse a candidate, but Moore has the backing of former President Barack Obama and was the final Democrat current President Joe…
Vice President Kamala Harris To Campaign For Wes Moore In Maryland As Election Approaches Vice President Kamala Harris To Campaign For Wes Moore In Maryland As Election Approaches
Vice President Kamala Harris To Campaign For Wes Moore In Maryland As Election Approaches Some of the nation's top Democrats keep coming forward in support of Maryland gubernatorial hopeful Wes Moore. Fresh on the heels of former President Barack Obama’s endorsement of Moore’s run, current Vice President Kamala Harris will be back in Baltimore this weekend at a grassroots event to support his candidacy. The event is scheduled to run from 9:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29, at the Cahill Recreation Center on Clifton Avenue. I’m excited to invite you to join our democratic ticket, @KamalaHarris, and me in Baltimore on Saturday to get out the vote!This is our time. If …
'Wes Moore Is The Leader Maryland Needs' Obama Says In New Endorsement For Potential Governor 'Wes Moore Is The Leader Maryland Needs' Obama Says In New Endorsement For Potential Governor
'Wes Moore Is The Leader Maryland Needs' Obama Says In New Endorsement For Potential Governor Democratic Maryland gubernatorial hopeful Wes Moore got a ringing endorsement from one of the country’s most popular political figures. Former President Barack Obama endorsed Moore in a 30-second video that was released on Tuesday, Oct. 25 in advance of the November elections where he is heavily favored to topple Republican Dan Cox to replace current Gov. Larry Hogan. President @BarackObama embodies leadership and service. I am truly humbled to have his endorsement.Early voting starts Thursday and election day is just 14 days away. Maryland, let’s vote like our future depends on it – be…
Obama Runs Ad Campaign For Fetterman Obama Runs Ad Campaign For Fetterman
Obama Runs Ad Campaign For Fetterman Barack Obama has faith in John Fetterman. The former US president recently rolled out an ad campaign for the Democratic Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, who is up against Republican candidate Mehmet Oz in the Senate race. “When the fate of our democracy and a woman’s right to choose are on the line, I know John will fight for Pennsylvanians.” Honored to have President Obama on this team 💯 pic.twitter.com/npSw6hXcxG — John Fetterman (@JohnFetterman) October 21, 2022 “When the fate of our democracy and a woman’s right to choose are on the line, I know John will fight for Pennsylvanians," Obama s…
Obamas, Bidens, Back In White House For Portrait Unveiling Ignored By Trump Administration Obamas, Bidens, Back In White House For Portrait Unveiling Ignored By Trump Administration
Obamas, Bidens, Back In White House For Portrait Unveiling Ignored By Trump Administration Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama reunited with now President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden at the White House to unveil the former President and first lady's official portraits, according to multiple reports. The former President chose Robert McCurdy as the artist for his painting, who is known for his hyperrealistic paintings. The unveiled portrait pictured the former President in a black suit with a grey tie against a white background. Former first lady Michelle Obama chose Sharon Sprung, who pictured her in a blue dress on a sofa in the Red Room, th…
Candidate Drops Out Of School Board Race In Hudson Valley After Offensive Facebook Posts Candidate Drops Out Of School Board Race In Hudson Valley After Offensive Facebook Posts
Candidate Drops Out Of School Board Race In Hudson Valley After Offensive Facebook Posts A prospective school board candidate in the Hudson Valley has ducked out of the race after multiple racist, offensive, and anti-Semitic posts made over the course of nearly a decade on social media resurfaced. In Putnam County, Robert “Bobby” Palazzo, age 70, who was running for a seat on the Carmel Board of Education has reportedly dropped out of the race after the inflammatory posts were leaked to the public, including several targeting former President Barack Obama. “Obama want a banana?” one post from January 2010 read above a photo of the former president. Another simply stated, “Oba…
COVID-19: Hillary Clinton Holed Up At Home In Northern Westchester After Testing Positive COVID-19: Hillary Clinton Holed Up At Home In Northern Westchester After Testing Positive
Covid-19: Hillary Clinton Holed Up At Home In Northern Westchester After Testing Positive Hillary Clinton has become the latest high-ranking Democrat to contract COVID-19. Following confirmed infections from former President Barack Obama and most recently, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki, Clinton announced that she tested positive and that she is hunkering down in her Northern Westchester home, located in the hamlet of Chappaqua in the town of New Castle. Clinton, age 74, said that she has some mild cold symptoms, but otherwise is feeling fine after the positive test. “Well, I’ve tested positive for COVID,” she posted on social media. “I’m more grateful than ever for the…
Justice Stephen Breyer To Retire, Allowing Biden To Make First Pick For Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer To Retire, Allowing Biden To Make First Pick For Supreme Court
Justice Stephen Breyer To Retire, Allowing Biden To Make First Pick For Supreme Court Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer announced that he will retire at the end of his current term, paving the way for President Joe Biden to handpick his replacement. The 83-year-old liberal judge is the oldest member of the court, having been nominated by former President Bill Clinton and taking his seat in 1994 alongside the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. His retirement will take effect at the end of his current term after serving 28 years on the court. Biden said when he was a 2020 presidential candidate that his first Supreme Court nominee would be a Black woman.  Amy Coney Barret…
Biden Nominates Caroline Kennedy, Figure Skater Michelle Kwan For Ambassador Posts Biden Nominates Caroline Kennedy, Figure Skater Michelle Kwan For Ambassador Posts
Biden Nominates Caroline Kennedy, Figure Skater Michelle Kwan For Ambassador Posts A pair of prominent public figures have been tabbed for ambassadorships by President Joe Biden. The White House announced that Caroline Kennedy, age 64, the last surviving child of former President John F. Kennedy, has been nominated to serve as an ambassador to Australia after previously filling the same role in Japan for former President Barack Obama. “I am always grateful to the courageous Solomon Islanders and Australian coast watchers who rescued my father during World War 2, and if confirmed, I will work hard to repay this debt," Kennedy said in a statement. "I look forward to collabo…
'It Will Always Be Woodrow Wilson To Me': Grads React To NJ School's Controversial Name Change 'It Will Always Be Woodrow Wilson To Me': Grads React To NJ School's Controversial Name Change
'It Will Always Be Woodrow Wilson To Me': Grads React To NJ School's Controversial Name Change Many graduates of Camden's Woodrow Wilson High School are stunned by the fact their alma mater will soon be going by a different name. District officials opted for change due to the former president's racial legacy. “Class of 65 it will always be Woodrow Wilson to me,” says George Murray, who responded to a question from DailyVoice on a Facebook group made up of graduates from the school. Comments from FB Group "Graduates of Woodrow Wilson High School"Facebook, Graduates of Woodrow Wilson High School “I graduated in '64. I will always say I graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School (no…
Ex-MLB Manager Bobby Valentine's Democratic Opponent Reflects On Mayoral Race Like No Other Ex-MLB Manager Bobby Valentine's Democratic Opponent Reflects On Mayoral Race Like No Other
Ex-mlb Manager Bobby Valentine's Democratic Opponent Reflects On Mayoral Race Like No Other To say the 2021 mayoral race in Connecticut's second-largest city, Stamford, has been like no other would be the ultimate of understatements. For starters, the Democratic nominee, State Rep. Caroline Simmons, defeated two-term incumbent David Martin after mounting a rare primary challenge. Then came the bombshell announcement by charismatic and at times flamboyant Major League Baseball legend and lifelong city resident Bobby Valentine that he was entering the race as an "Unaffiliated" candidate - and not as a Republican, Democrat, or even as an Independent. But wait, there's more. The rac…
Caroline Simmons Reflects On Stamford Mayoral Race Against Ex-MLB Manager Bobby Valentine Caroline Simmons Reflects On Stamford Mayoral Race Against Ex-MLB Manager Bobby Valentine
Caroline Simmons Reflects On Stamford Mayoral Race Against Ex-mlb Manager Bobby Valentine To say the 2021 Stamford mayoral race has been like no other would be the ultimate of understatements. For starters, the Democratic nominee, State Rep. Caroline Simmons, defeated two-term incumbent David Martin after mounting a rare primary challenge. Then came the bombshell announcement by charismatic Major League Baseball legend and lifelong city resident Bobby Valentine that he was entering the race as an "Unaffiliated" candidate - and not as a Republican, Democrat, or even as an Independent. But wait, there's more. The race quickly became one that has drawn interest and intrigue natio…
Bobby Valentine Reveals What Prompted His Run For Mayor Of Stamford Bobby Valentine Reveals What Prompted His Run For Mayor Of Stamford
Bobby Valentine Reveals What Prompted His Run For Mayor Of Stamford He's been known by many as the unofficial mayor of Connecticut's second-largest city for years. Now, after a lifelong career in sports, Major League Baseball legend Bobby Valentine wants to be Stamford's mayor for real. In a week, on Tuesday, Nov. 2, voters will make the call in a race that has drawn national attention and even seen each candidate endorsed by a past United States president. "Tommy Lasorda would introduce me either as the mayor of Stamford or ambassador of Stamford," Valentine said, referring to the late Los Angeles Dodgers manager. The 71-year-old Valentine can't pinpoint…