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Bridgeport, CT
Business
Louisiana-Inspired Daiquiris, Cajun Eats Arrive In Bridgeport At New Restaurant
A taste of New Orleans has arrived in Connecticut. Southern Classic Daiquiri Factory opened in downtown Bridgeport, bringing its Louisiana-inspired flavors and signature frozen cocktails to Fairfield County. The restaurant at 997 Main Street held a soft opening on Friday, Feb. 7. Known for its bold Southern dishes and colorful daiquiris, the restaurant offers a menu featuring Cajun classics like gumbo, crawfish étouffée, and alligator bites. Customers can choose from a variety of signature daiquiris, including hurricane, peach, and piña colada. Southern Classic also offers plenty of other …
Simsbury, CT
Politics
Trump Wants US Treasury To Stop Making Pennies: Here's Why
President Donald Trump is calling for an end to the production of pennies, arguing that the cost of minting them far exceeds their actual value. As he departed the Super Bowl in New Orleans on Sunday night, Trump took to Truth Social to announce his directive to halt penny production, calling it a "wasteful" government expense. "For far too long the United States has minted pennies which literally cost us more than 2 cents," Trump wrote. "Let's rip the waste out of our great nations budget, even if it's a penny at a time." The financial burden of the penny has long been debated. Acco…
Hartford, CT
Business
Starbucks Offering Free Coffee To Perk Up Super Bowl Monday: How To Get Yours
If you're dreading waking up the morning after the Super Bowl, one coffee chain will give you a pick-me-up after the big game. Starbucks is offering a free tall (12-ounce) hot or iced brewed coffee to its rewards members on Monday, Feb. 10. Members must apply the "Starbucks Monday" coupon in the coffee chain's app before placing an order ahead or show it to a barista when ordering in-store or at the drive-thru. The promotion aims to help customers power through a sluggish morning after Super Bowl LIX. "No matter who wins Sunday, we can all win Monday," Starbucks said on…
Drexel Hill-Upper Darby, PA
Sports
Reporter, 27, Dies Covering Super Bowl Months After Wife's Death, Leaving 1-Year-Old Behind
A sports anchor and reporter has died while covering Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, nearly a year after his wife's death, officials said. Adan Manzano Aguilar, a sports reporter for Telemundo Kansas City and Tico Sports, was found dead on Wednesday, Feb. 5. Telemundo KC and Tico Sports confirmed his death in separate statements. Manzano's body was discovered in his hotel room, KCTV 5 News reported. Telemundo KC and Tico Sports said they were cooperating with the investigation. The 27-year-old was in New Orleans on assignment for his third-straight Super Bowl with the Kansas City …
Conshohocken-Plymouth Meeting, PA
Sports
Eagles Soar Into Super Bowl LIX With Dominant Win Over Commanders
The Philadelphia Eagles are heading to Super Bowl LIX after crushing the Washington Commanders 55-23 in the NFC Championship Game at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday, Jan. 26. This victory secures their second Super Bowl appearance in three years and cements their status as a powerhouse in the NFL. The Eagles' offensive firepower was on full display. Running back Saquon Barkley delivered a career-defining performance, rushing for 118 yards on just 15 carries and scoring three touchdowns. Barkley set the tone early, breaking free for a 60-yard touchdown on the Eagles’ opening drive. Inne…
Towson, MD
Business
Baltimore Ravens Fans Can Flock To Popeyes For Free Wings With Super Bowl Win
If the Baltimore Ravens keep riding their wave of success, fans of the Flock may have more to root for than just partying with the Lombardi on Super Bowl Sunday. Popeyes announced its new "Wings for Wings" special, where fans of select teams will have the opportunity to enjoy their win in the Big Game with a side of free chicken days later. Restaurants in cities where a football team that has wings in its name, logo, or on its mascot are eligible for a free six-piece chicken wing if they win it all, available on "Fat" Tuesday, Feb. 13, a nod to the eatery's New Orleans heritage (sorry,…
Englewood, NJ
Lifestyle
Englewood Native's 'Jeopardy!' Run Comes To An End
The third time was not the charm for Ittai Sopher. The Englewood native was defeated on the "Jeopardy!" that aired on Friday, July 14, ending his two-game winning streak. Through three games, Sopher won $27,202. Sopher, who now works as a producer for a TV station in New Orleans, has dreamed of being on "Jeopardy!" since he started watching the show in 2010. "I immediately tried out the first opportunity I got," said Sopher. "I've been trying out every year since then, but never made any progress." Sopher finally got his big break last year when he received a callback and took part in a s…
Englewood, NJ
Lifestyle
Englewood Native's 'Jeopardy!' Winning Streak Continues
Ittai Sopher just can't be stopped. The Englewood native was the winner of the Thursday, July 13 edition of "Jeopardy!" extending his winning streak to two games. Sopher has won $26,202 so far. Sopher, who now works as a producer for a TV station in New Orleans, has dreamed of being on "Jeopardy!" since he started watching the show in 2010. "I immediately tried out the first opportunity I got," said Sopher. "I've been trying out every year since then, but never made any progress." Sopher finally got his big break last year when he received a callback and took part in a series of auditions…
Fairfax, VA
Business
DMV Pizzerias Named Among Best In America
Thin-crust or deep-dish, Yelp's latest rundown of the 100 best pizzerias in US and Canada has something for everyone. Including three pizzerias in the DMV. The user-review site identified businesses in the pizza category, then ranked those spots using a number of factors including the total volume and ratings of reviews. Here are the DMV spots on the list: 32. Pizzoco Pizza Parlor, Winchester, Virginia: Pizzoco is owned by Rappahannock County brothers Jesse and Steve Von Fange, who grew up cooking and both spent time at the helm of Rudy's Pizza in Sperryville, the restaurant's website say…
Lakewood, NJ
News
Body Of NJ Man Found In New Orleans 2 Months After Disappearance: Report
The body of a 33-year-old New Jersey man was found in New Orleans more than two months after his disappearance, The Lakewood Scoop reports. Michael Gelfand, of Jackson, was found dead in NoLa on Monday, March 21, the outlet said citing sources. His body was being flown to New Jersey for burial. Authorities in New Orleans did not immediately return Daily Voice's request for comment placed at 7:15 p.m. Gelfand arrived in New Orleans on Jan. 5 for business and was scheduled to return to his home in New Jersey on Jan. 6, police said. His family has not heard from him since Jan. 6. This i…
Pascack Valley, NJ
Business
Bergen County's 'Doughnut King' Shifting Focus To NoLa Themed Bakery
Bergen County's doughnut king is shifting his focus to beignets. Glaze Donuts founder Jule Hazou is opening Bourbon Street Beignet in January 2022 in Westwood. 🌟UPDATED HOURS🌟 We are now OPEN ON MONDAYS again! Our🎄CHRISTMAS SUGAR COOKIES🎄will be there too! 😍🍪 Please take a look... Posted by Bourbon Street Beignet on Sunday, December 12, 2021 The Center Avenue store boasts a New Orleans theme, and offers French and American pastries, breakfast sandwiches served on croissants, coffee, a variety of beverages and more. Hazou opened the flagship Glaze Donuts store in New Milford in 2014, …
Bristol, PA
Sports
Simmons Suspended From Sixers Over Conduct Issues
Ben Simmons is temporarily suspended from the Philadelphia 76ers over "detrimental" conduct issues, reports say. NBA officials made the announcement a day before he was scheduled to play in the Sixers' season opener in New Orleans on Wednesday, CBS Philly reports. You cannot even make this up. Ben Simmons SUSPENDED one game. Unreal. A circus. pic.twitter.com/ZRznzRa6cL — Pat Gallen (@PatGallenCBS3) October 19, 2021 Head coach Doc Rivers invited Simmons to participate in a defensive drill, but Simmons declined, sources told a reporter for The Athletic. Sources: Doc Rivers asked Ben …
Mt. Kisco, NY
Obituaries
Bob Bogen Of Mount Kisco Was Local Organizer Of Civil Rights Rallies From 1960s To Recent Years
Bob K. Bogen, a longtime resident of Mount Kisco, died from pancreatic cancer on Friday, Feb. 7, 2020. He was 89. Born into a prominent Jewish family in Cincinnati, OH and raised in Arcadia, CA, he converted to Quakerism at age 21 and was a member of the Chappaqua Friends Meeting in Chappaqua, serving in many roles including clerk of the Meeting. As the son of a noted civil liberties attorney and grandson of an even more prominent social worker and war-relief leader, he put his deeply held beliefs into action as a local organizer of civil rights rallies, anti-war protests and peace vigi…
Mount Pleasant, NY
News
Covid-
19: Trump Backs Off NY/NJ/CT Quarantine After Legality Issues, But Asks For CDC Advisory
Click here for an updated story - COVID-19: CDC Issues Domestic Travel Advisory For New York, New Jersey, Connecticut President Donald Trump said a two-week quarantine for parts of the New York, Connecticut, New Jersey tristate area most affected by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic will not be necessary. Trump tweeted at 8:19 p.m. Saturday, March 28: "On the recommendation of the White House CoronaVirus Task Force, and upon consultation with the Governor’s of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, I have asked the CDC to issue a strong Travel Advisory, to be administer…
Jersey City, NJ
Lifestyle
Calling All Seafood Lovers: New Orleans Inspired Restaurant 'The Boil' Opens Jersey City Digs
Seafood fanatics, rejoice: A New Orleans-inspired seafood restaurant has opened in Jersey City. The Boil serves crab, lobster, crawfish, shrimp and more sourced directly from New Orleans. The new Jersey City location -- which opened Feb. 13 -- offers all the classic menu items from its New York predecessors as well as some exclusives. The Whale, for example, is an oversized seafood bucket full of lobster, king crab legs, jumbo shrimp and more. The Boil also features a spacious bar that offers south-inspired cocktails and craft beer. The Boil also features a spacious bar that offer…
White Plains, NY
Schools
Pace Students Spend Spring Break Helping Storm Victims
Instead of partying and plenty of fun, 16 Pace University students spent their Spring Break helping residents still struggling to rebuild following the devastation of Superstorm Sandy more than five years ago. Pace University’s Center for Community Action and Research (CCAR) organized the students who spent hours installing insulation, hanging drywall, sanding, sealing and painting rooms in homes in Marine Park, Brooklyn and Rockaway Beach, Queens. The immersive learning experience included guest lectures about how race, class, disaster relief policy, cultural attitudes, and political atti…
