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Stratford, CT
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Stratford’s ‘Dirtiest Day’ Returns With 18+ Obstacles At Beach 5K Stratford’s ‘Dirtiest Day’ Returns With 18+ Obstacles At Beach 5K Stratford’s ‘Dirtiest Day’ Returns With 18+ Obstacles At Beach 5K
Stratford’s ‘Dirtiest Day’ Returns With 18+ Obstacles At Beach 5K Runners and families can get muddy for a cause when the Sterling Down & Dirty 5K returns to Stratford Short Beach on Saturday, Sept. 12. The annual family-friendly event sends participants through a 5K course featuring more than 18 obstacles. Entrants may race through the challenges or complete the course at their own pace. According to Sterling Community Center’s event page, runners can expect to get sandy, wet and dirty as they make their way to the finish line. The obstacle run is designed for beginners and experienced athletes alike. Participants must be at least 8 years old. Child…

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by Daily Voice
Kutztown, PA
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Kutztown Basketball Star Tamir Johnson’s Shooting Ruled Justified In Road Rage Case: DA Kutztown Basketball Star Tamir Johnson’s Shooting Ruled Justified In Road Rage Case: DA Kutztown Basketball Star Tamir Johnson’s Shooting Ruled Justified In Road Rage Case: DA
Kutztown Basketball Star Tamir Johnson’s Shooting Ruled Justified In Road Rage Case: DA No criminal charges will be filed in the shooting death of Kutztown University basketball star Tamir Johnson, Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan announced on Monday, July 21. Johnson, 35, of Whitehall Township, was killed around 3:37 a.m. on Sunday, July 6, at 5th and Hamilton streets in Allentown after allegedly attacking another driver with a metal bat during a road rage incident. The driver of the Honda Prius, identified only as John Doe, was deemed legally justified in shooting Johnson under Pennsylvania's “Stand Your Ground” law, investigators concluded. 🚗 What Happened?…

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by Jillian Pikora
Paramus, NJ
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Steph Curry Coming To Ridgewood Country Club In Paramus Steph Curry Coming To Ridgewood Country Club In Paramus Steph Curry Coming To Ridgewood Country Club In Paramus
Steph Curry Coming To Ridgewood Country Club In Paramus Steph Curry is in New Jersey — for a cause. The NBA point guard has partnered with KPMG for the UNDERRATED Golf Tour, a summer tournament that works to provide underrepresented youth with the opportunity to play golf, and will be at the Ridgewood Country Club in Paramus on Wednesday, Sept. 4. The tour kicked off earlier this summer but culminates this week with the final round, the Curry Cup, at the Ridgewood Country Club. Finals began Tuesday, Sept. 3, but Curry will be at RCC on Wednesday, a spokesperson from the organization tells Daily Voice. “Golf has always been one of the most power…

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by Cecilia Levine
Hampden-Silver Spring, PA
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Rising Shippensburg University Senior Becomes Organ Donor After Motorcycle Crash Rising Shippensburg University Senior Becomes Organ Donor After Motorcycle Crash Rising Shippensburg University Senior Becomes Organ Donor After Motorcycle Crash
Rising Shippensburg University Senior Becomes Organ Donor After Motorcycle Crash The 22-year-old man who died five days after crashing into a tree in Central Pennsylvania has been identified, authorities announced late on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023.  Rivver Cooper has been identified a week after he slammed into a tree near the intersection of Furnace Hollow and Gutshall roads in Southampton Township, according to the York County Coroner's Office.  The crash happened around 12:48 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 2, according to the coroner. Troopers believed he had suffered a serious injury and he was taken to WellSpan York Hospital, where he was listed in critical condi…

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by Jillian Pikora
White Plains, NY
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New Eatery Quickly Making Mark In White Plains New Eatery Quickly Making Mark In White Plains New Eatery Quickly Making Mark In White Plains
New Eatery Quickly Making Mark In White Plains A new Westchester coffee shop founded with the purpose of donating all profits to nonprofit organizations has awarded its first grants to charities that were selected by customers.  The Pamplemousse Project, located in White Plains at 124 Mamaroneck Ave. (Route 125), and named after a nickname for the owners' dog, opened in December 2022 with a plan to donate all profits to charity organizations.  Earlier Report - New Philanthropic Coffee Shop In White Plains Celebrates Official Grand Opening Now, several months after opening, that plan has come to fruition, as the cafe anno…

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by Ben Crnic
Beekman-Poughquag, NY
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Dutchess Awards $150K For These Public Services Projects Dutchess Awards $150K For These Public Services Projects Dutchess Awards $150K For These Public Services Projects
Dutchess Awards $150K For These Public Services Projects Dutchess County has been awarded with a total of $150,000 to initiate a series of public service projects, Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro announced. The grants will be rewarded through Dutchess County’s 2019 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, which will address critical public service needs throughout the county. The awards come as part of nearly $1.5 million in funding intended to improve accessibility, expand affordable housing options and address other urgent needs. The $150,000 public service project funding will be distributed as follows: Catholic Charities - …

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by Valerie Musson
White Plains, NY
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Westchester Children's Association Welcomes New Executive Director Westchester Children's Association Welcomes New Executive Director Westchester Children's Association Welcomes New Executive Director
Westchester Children's Association Welcomes New Executive Director The Board of Directors of Westchester Children’s Association (WCA) announced the selection of Allison Lake as the organization’s new executive director. Lake’s appointment, which is effective July 1, comes as the result of a lengthy executive search process. She will succeed longtime Executive Director Cora Greenberg, who is retiring.  Lake joined the 104-year-old advocacy organization in 1998 as program director and was promoted to deputy director in 2008. As deputy director, Lake oversaw all of WCA’s program initiatives, and also managed a number of core, administrative functions. One of…

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by Jon Craig