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October 31, 2024

How to make a difference during Alzheimer's Disease Awareness and Family Caregivers Month

November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and Family Caregivers Month. To mark these moments, we’re encouraging people to lend a helping hand to the more than 700,000 family members and friends in Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania who serve as unpaid Alzheimer’s caregivers. If you are caring for a loved one with dementia, you can turn to the resources and support services offered by the Alzheimer’s Association. Whether you are a caregiver or you know someone who is, one of the easiest ways to make a difference is through education. Learn about Alzheimer’s disease—its symptoms, its progression and the... Read more →


CNBNEWS OPINION:

WHAT THE HELL HAS HAPPEN TO THE USA?

NAKED STATUE OF TRUMP ON DISPLAY IN PHILADELPHIA!!! William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews On Wednesday, October 30, a 43-foot tall nude marionette of former President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, arrived in Philadelphia and was erected in the 3700-unit block of Kensington Avenue. A large crane holds it, and two guards stand nearby to keep the public at bay. President Trump’s private area, which shows a crooked penis, is on full display. The word salad in the press release sent to CNBNews states, "This thought-provoking installation continues to spark conversations about leadership, power, and the dynamics of... Read more →


CNBNews Maryland Fishing: Herb Floyd Catches a Red Drum

Maryland Fishing Report – October 30 October 30, 2024 Herb Floyd enjoyed some light tackle fishing in the Chesapeake Bay recently, catching this red drum. Photo by Rhonda Floyd A change of seasons is all around us this week, vibrant colors abound, the mornings have a little more chill in them, and anglers are enjoying fishing across Maryland. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced results of this year’s juvenile striped bass survey, which tracks the reproductive success of Maryland’s state fish in the Chesapeake Bay. The 2024 young-of-year index is 2.0, well below the long-term average of 11.0, and... Read more →


THE RACE FOR THE WH: Trump Files Lawsuit Over Voter Suppression in PA

By Christen Smith | The Center Square Oct 30, 2024 (The Center Square) – Former President Donald Trump’s campaign said it’s suing county officials in southeastern Pennsylvania for alleged voter suppression. The legal challenge stems from reports out of Bucks County that election workers were disbanding lines of voters waiting for on-demand mail-in ballots Tuesday afternoon, the last day to request to do so. In an email, the campaign shared videos and posts on X that claimed workers were telling voters standing in long lines to come back later in the day. Others claimed police officers were blocking an entrance... Read more →


West Point, NY, Perfect Starting Point for Hudson Valley Fun

By Nicole Pensiero It was time for a little leaf-peeping, so we looked north to the mid-Hudson Valley for an autumn adventure. It’d been years since I’d visited the United States Military Academy at West Point – and my traveling companion had never been – so it seemed an ideal starting point. Along with its impressive campus, West Point is filled with incredible history, so history buffs will be especially keen on this destination. During the Revolutionary War, the fortress was an important stronghold in George Washington’s defense against the British. Perhaps most notably, it served as the western point... Read more →


Big Timber Creek Detour in Brooklawn

Route 130 Bridge over Big Timber Creek to be closed and detoured in both directions tonight in Gloucester and Camden counties Closures necessary to install drainage pipe (Trenton) – The Route 130 Bridge over Big Timber Creek is scheduled to be closed and detoured in both directions tonight as the bridge replacement project advances in Camden and Gloucester counties. This is a continuation of work that began last Thursday, October 24. Beginning at 9 p.m. tonight, Thursday, October 31, until 5 a.m. tomorrow, Friday, November 1, Route 130 will be closed and detoured in both directions between River Drive in... Read more →


Josephine "Jo-Ann" A. Parker July 29, 1941 - October 29, 2024

On October 28, 2024. Age 83. Josephine (Jo-Ann) of National Park, NJ. Born in Woodbury, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Ruth (Schaffer) Pashantis. She was predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Charles Parker in 2015. She is survived by her son, Charles R. Parker (Faith Underwood); brother, William Pashantis; sister, Judy Huszarski and many nieces and nephews. Josephine was proud to be a homemaker, and loved to read. She also loved spending time with family and friends. Honoring her wishes there will be no services at this time. Condolences and Memories may be shared... Read more →


ERO Philadelphia removes Guatemalan citizen wanted for child abuse, violence against women and abuse of power

PHILADELPHIA — Enforcement and Removal Operations Philadelphia removed Romeo Pop Sacui, a citizen of Guatemala with a final order of removal, to Guatemala Oct. 22. Pop is a foreign fugitive wanted by law enforcement authorities in Guatemala for child abuse, violence against women and abuse of power. The U.S. Border Patrol arrested Pop near Calexico, California, on March 14, 2019, for entering the United States without inspection or parole by an immigration official. U.S. Border Patrol authorities served Pop a notice to appear before a Department of Justice immigration judge charging inadmissibility March 15, 2019. On the same date, U.S.... Read more →


Bobby Casino: A Spin-Tastic Adventure for Australian Gamblers 🎰

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Rinat Akhmetov provides apartments to defenders of Mariupol

Businessman Rinat Akhmetov has announced his readiness to finance the restoration of Mariupol once Ukrainian control is reestablished. He insists that Mariupol was, is, and will always be a Ukrainian city. For more information, visit: https://akhmetovfoundation.org/. It’s important to note that the pre-war value of the assets belonging to Akhmetov's SCM group, which have been destroyed, damaged, or put on hold due to Russian military aggression, exceeded $20 billion. Among the hardest hit were the major assets of Metinvest. Additionally, the Heart of Azovstal project has recently launched a new initiative to provide housing for fighters who have become disabled... Read more →