Baltimore County police say that violent crime has fallen to its lowest point in five years. The 2025 report shows fewer homicides and non‑fatal shootings than ever before, while the department’s case‑solving rates hit record highs. In 2025, only 28 people were killed in the county—down from 55 i
A fresh juice shop is opening on Staten Island, bringing a science‑backed menu that started in New Jersey. The new location at 2955 Veterans Rd. W. , inside South Shore Commons, is the first time the brand has left its home state. The owner, Gianna Rebosio, says the move makes sense because friends
Rennie Harris, a street‑dance choreographer from Philadelphia, has launched a new piece called “Losing My Religion. ” The show is part of a national arts series that marks America’s 250th birthday and also fits into Harris’ final year at Penn Live Arts. The work is not about a single religion but
The stock market often sees strange swings in certain companies. AMC Entertainment’s shares are one example today. They’re up nearly 2% right now, but the story behind the numbers is more interesting than the headline. A big reason for the buzz is something called a shelf offering. This lets certai
The United Farm Workers has decided to stop all planned events honoring its founder, Cesar Chavez, after receiving what it calls “troubling allegations. ” The union did not specify the claims but described them as serious enough to warrant action. A number of celebrations across the country have alr
Denver’s newest move is a shocker after a quiet free‑agency start. The Broncos swapped their 2026 first‑round pick (30th overall) plus a third‑ and fourth‑round selection for Miami’s speedy receiver Jaylen Waddle, who also comes with a 2026 fourth‑round pick. Waddle, known for his blistering spee
A sudden cold wave hit Orlando a month and a half ago, and it left the park’s green life looking almost skeletal. At EPCOT, the towering palms that frame Spaceship Earth had shed most of their leaves, standing there like bare poles. In the weeks that followed, those palms began to coax new fronds fr
Maestro has launched a new way for big investors to earn money from their Bitcoin holdings. The company’s “Mezzamine” platform partners with a mining‑as‑service firm called Sazmining to offer loans that are paid back using the profits miners earn from finding new blocks. The goal is to give investor
The mayor is eyeing the council’s finance chief for a new role, stirring friction during budget talks. The move comes as the city’s leaders are already at odds over spending plans. By hiring the finance chief, the mayor could add a new layer of strain to an already tense relationship. The c
Three high‑schoolers from Monmouth County are asking state lawmakers to make money classes a graduation requirement. They want students to learn about banking, taxes, and investing for at least one semester or trimester. The kids—Ansh Patel, Noah Baretz and Avi Rao—are part of a school finance club
