Beth Dalbey
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Oldest Gorilla In North America Dies At Louisville Zoo At Age 64
Oldest Gorilla In North America Dies At Louisville Zoo At Age 64 - Louisville, KY - Helen was wild-caught in West Africa before the practice was internationally condemned, and until recently enjoyed good health. → Read More
Political Yard Signs: 7 Takeaways From Patch Readers [Block Talk]
Political Yard Signs: 7 Takeaways From Patch Readers [Block Talk] - Across America, US - Political signs have First Amendment protections, but some say they're an outdated way to reach voters and provoke neighborhood conflict. → Read More
When Is It OK To Use Leaf Blowers? Or Are They The Devil? [Block Talk]
When Is It OK To Use Leaf Blowers? Or Are They The Devil? [Block Talk] - Across America, US - Leaf blowers, especially those with gas-powered engines, can be as loud as a motorcycle. Patch readers made a lot of noise about their use. → Read More
National Railroad Strike Averted In Tentative Agreement, Biden Says
National Railroad Strike Averted In Tentative Agreement, Biden Says - Across America, US - The president reportedly asked railroad and union representatives to consider the harm of a strike to families, farmers and businesses. → Read More
'My Heart Dropped': Nurse Revives Baby Who Stopped Breathing On Flight
Tamara Panzino said she's "not a hero," but she's glad she was on the flight when a couple's 3-month-old infant suddenly stopped breathing. → Read More
Deodorant, Ramen, SPAM: Unexpected Products Join Pumpkin Spice Craze
Pumpkin spice isn't just for coffee drinks, food and candles. It's in deodorant, SPAM, ramen and cheese — and that's just the short list. → Read More
2022 Fall Foliage Peak Map: Use Interactive Tool To Plan Leaf Tours
2022 Fall Foliage Peak Map: Use Interactive Tool To Plan Leaf Tours - Across America, US - When do fall leaves turn their most blazing reds, vibrant orange and sunny yellows? This interactive tool is well regarded for its accuracy. → Read More
$3 Movies All Day Saturday Across The U.S. On National Cinema Day
$3 Movies All Day Saturday Across The U.S. On National Cinema Day - Across America, US - Chains are discounting prices nationwide to lure movie lovers back into movie theaters to see this fall's best new releases. → Read More
9 Good News Stories: Cooper's Determination, Church Finally Finds Home
9 Good News Stories: Cooper's Determination, Church Finally Finds Home - Across America, US - Is there really a kangaroo in Tuscaloosa? A COVID-19 patient completes Ironman competition with doctor who gave him slim odds of surviving. → Read More
Inflation Squeezes Food Banks Along With Americans Who Depend On Them
Inflation Squeezes Food Banks Along With Americans Who Depend On Them - Across America, US - Feeding America says long lines are back at U.S. food banks under near record high inflation, soaring food costs and supply chain issues. → Read More
Inflation Reduction Act: 5 Benefits Americans Will See
Inflation Reduction Act: 5 Benefits Americans Will See - Across America, US - A 15 percent corporate minimum tax, prescription drug pricing reform and tax enforcement reform pay for new climate and health spending. → Read More
Farmers' Almanac Winter 2022-23 Extended Forecast: Brace Yourself
Farmers' Almanac Winter 2022-23 Extended Forecast: Brace Yourself - Across America, US - Some areas are expected to see frequent snowfalls, followed by bitter arctic air plunging temperatures to levels not seen in several years. → Read More
Brain-Eating Amoeba: Assume There's A Risk In Warm Lakes, CDC Says
Brain-Eating Amoeba: Assume There's A Risk In Warm Lakes, CDC Says - Across America, US - Brain-eating amoeba infections are almost always fatal; new treatments offer hope — good news as waters where organisms thrive get hotter. → Read More
Mega Millions Jackpot Swells To $1.02B After No One Claimed Top Prize
Mega Millions Jackpot Swells To $1.02B After No One Claimed Top Prize - Across America, US - The Mega Millions jackpot, currently the fourth-largest in U.S. lottery history, could be much larger by Friday night's drawing. → Read More
Get Off My Lawn? Not So Much. Let Kids Be Kids. [Block Talk]
Get Off My Lawn? Not So Much. Let Kids Be Kids. [Block Talk] - Across America, US - "Love the laughter, giggles and shrieks of joy," one reader wrote. "Kids are the heart of a neighborhood" another said. → Read More
11 Good News Stories: Muscle Car's Stories; 9/11 Responder's New Lungs
Exciting discovery about Archibald "Moonlight" Graham, of "Field of Dreams" fame; one bear plays soccer, and another is scared away by fish. → Read More
Roe V. Wade Overturned: Abortion Rights Left To States To Decide
Roe V. Wade Overturned: Abortion Rights Left To States To Decide - Across America, US - Justice Samuel Alito Jr. wrote the majority opinion that strikes down the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion. → Read More
Who Will Teach America's Children After Mass Exodus From Education?
Who Will Teach America's Children After Mass Exodus From Education? - Across America, US - The teacher shortage isn't new, but the pandemic and culture wars join compensation as reasons up to 55 percent of educators may quit. → Read More
Rare Planet Alignment, Supermoon, 'Electric Blue Clouds' Star In June
Rare Planet Alignment, Supermoon, 'Electric Blue Clouds' Star In June - Across America, US - The rare alignment of Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn won't be seen until 2040; blue clouds shimmer with solstice after supermoon. → Read More
What Is Monkeypox? Should You Worry? 5 Things To Know About Rare Virus
What Is Monkeypox? Should You Worry? 5 Things To Know About Rare Virus - Across America, US - Monkeypox is typically found in central and west Africa countries, but it's showing up in places with no link to travel to those nations. → Read More