The Syracuse City Council has just voted to replace i81 viaduct with a street level boulevard directly through downtown Syracuse. Once they convince state leaders to sign off on removing the viaduct that goes through the heart of the city, they can move on to scheduling the demolition. "This is very important to the future of our city,'' Councilor Jean Kessner...
A local teenager wanted to have some fun, but apparently didn't know the meaning or severity of sexual assault. For the past month, he's been posing as an OB-GYN at St. Mary's Medical Center in West Palm Beach. The Police report indicates that there was a call on Jan. 13 about a juvenile walking around in a white doctor's lab coat...
Yahoo has just started moving over 100 workers to the new Lockport industrial park facility. A full dedication and grand opening ceremony is expected to be held sometime in April for the second phase of the Yahoo campus, which will include five computer pods from the first phase, as well as a computer building, and the call center (which was just completed this month). Yahoo recently...
Bakersfield children are now getting an experience of a lifetime as local volunteers are combining feline friends with books. The Barks-N-Books program just launched with a goal of helping children meet the puppies of a local dog rescue program (the Marley's Mutts gang) and read to the rescue pups, who provide non-judgemental and long listening partners. "Kids just love it. The...
After eight years of plans and talks, including last-minute negotiations and many community meetings, Safeway has opened its new 45,500 square feet store on College Avenue, which is now about twice as large as the original store, built in the 1960s. The new store has been controversial since it was first discussed, with local residents concerned about the size of...
After years of declining crime in Long Beach, there still remains significant gang issues, however, that may soon drastically change. The State of California has just issued a major $1.5 million grant to support anti-gang efforts in our city. “This grant is a recognition of the success Long Beach has had in reducing violence, we will continue to collaborate with community stakeholders...
Valentines day is almost here! Do you know what you'll be getting your sweetheart? Here the top 10 best gifts you can choose that are sure to bring you two closer, or heat things up, and make it a Valentine’s day you won’t soon forget;   #1 Liroyal Couple Keyring - $2.20 #2 24k Gold Rose - $23.99     #3 Reese's Chocolate Heart - $7.99   #4 You...
Nashville is a great city, but its residents can post some weird ads to Craigslist. Just read for yourself, no description necessary.... Click on images to enlarge! 1. I'm No Hipster – Fixie For Sale   2. Someone Hide Easter Eggs in my Apartment! This guy really loves Easter eggs!   3. Come and get a LOLCat “Come on, get a LOLcat. I hear they’re all the rage...
David Albee, a Norfolk, VA resident, has just received a $1 million check after entering the Virginia New Year’s Millionaire Raffle. He purchased 1 single ticket on January 1st at the 7-Eleven at 6900 North Military Highway. “Disbelief and trying to take it all in. Wondering what you do to deserve something like this you know? Then you just kind of...
Construction has just started for a new high-tech nursing home in Bluefield, WV. The entire facility will have 100 paitent rooms, in addition to recovery rooms for special needs and addition patients. The entire facility is scheduled to open sometime in early 2016. “They are well on their way at this point. Construction is expected to take most of 2015,” Bluefield's...