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Here's Why You Should Offload Harley-Davidson From Your Portfolio
HOG faces weakening demand, rising debt, and EV headwinds - factors clouding its near-term outlook.
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KLX Energy Services Holdings, Inc. (KLXE) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
KLX Energy Services Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:KLXE ) Q2 2025 Earnings Call August 7, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Christopher J. Baker - President, CEO & Director Keefer M.
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O, O, It's Magic: We're Sleeping So Well At Night, With Realty Income
Realty Income Corporation remains a buy for us, especially on weakness, thanks to its reliable, growing monthly dividend and defensive business model. Q2 results showed steady revenue and same-store rental growth, though AFFO and net income slightly missed our expectations due to rising expenses. Occupancy remains strong at 98.6%, leverage is manageable post-Spirit merger, and liquidity is solid, supporting ongoing stability.
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Post Holdings, Inc. (POST) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Post Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:POST ) Q3 2025 Earnings Conference Call August 8, 2025 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Daniel O'Rourke - Corporate Participant Jeff A. Zadoks - Executive VP and Chief Operating Officer Matthew J.
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Intellia Q2 Loss Narrower Than Expected, Pipeline Progress in Focus
NTLA posts narrower Q2 loss and beats on revenues, while advancing phase III studies for ATTR and HAE programs.
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DLH Holdings Corp. (DLHC) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
DLH Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ:DLHC ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call August 7, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Kathryn M. JohnBull - CFO & Chief Accounting Officer Zachary C.
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Expedia earnings beat driven by B2B and international bookings strength
Expedia Group Inc (NASDAQ:EXPE, ETR:E3X1) reported second quarter results that came in ahead of its own guidance and Wall Street expectations, supported by growth in international and B2B bookings. The company also raised its full-year forecast, citing stronger-than-expected travel demand entering the second half of the year.
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DEADLINE ALERT for SOC, LMT, NVO, and LINE: The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Reminds Investors of Class Actions on Behalf of Shareholders
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz reminds investors that class action lawsuits have been filed on behalf of shareholders of the following publicly-traded companies. Investors have until the deadlines listed below to file a lead plaintiff motion.
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Alliant Energy Q2 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Revenues Miss
LNT's second-quarter earnings improve 19.3% and beat estimates, but revenues miss despite year-over-year growth.
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Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (WTS) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:WTS ) Q2 2025 Earnings Call August 7, 2025 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Diane M. McClintock - Senior Vice President of FP&A and Investor Relations Robert J.
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Wall Street Isn't Listening To Buffett's Market Crash Signal
Key Points in This Article: Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-A)(BRK-B) holds some $344 billion in cash, signaling caution as the market hits new highs.
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Ready Capital Corporation (RC) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Ready Capital Corporation (NYSE:RC ) Q3 2025 Earnings Conference Call August 8, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Adam Zausmer - Chief Credit Officer Andrew Ahlborn - CFO & Secretary Thomas Edward Capasse - Chairman, CEO & Chief Investment Officer Conference Call Participants Christopher Whitbread Patrick Nolan - Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc., Research Division Crispin Elliot Love - Piper Sandler & Co., Research Division Douglas Michael Harter - UBS Investment Bank, Research Division Jade Joseph Rahmani - Keefe, Bruyette, & Woods, Inc., Research Division Randy Binner - B. Riley Securities, Inc., Research Division Operator Greetings.
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Mobile Casinos 2025: Crown Coins Casino's New Mobile Casino Games
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WeRide Q2: Finally Robotaxi Revenue, But This Valuation Leaves No Chance
WeRide Inc. is aggressively expanding its robotaxi operations globally, securing key permits and partnerships, but faces high operational losses and heavy dilution. Despite strong revenue growth and advanced tech like HPC 3.0, WeRide's scale and margins lag far behind its lofty valuation multiples. The company's cash position is solid, but break-even requires a massive revenue jump; further dilution remains a risk if growth stalls.
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Weekly Option Windfall: Trading AAPL Options Ahead of iPhone Upgrade Cycle
The tech giant is slated to release the newest version of the iPhone next month.
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Embecta Corp. (EMBC) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Embecta Corp. (NASDAQ:EMBC ) Q3 2025 Earnings Conference Call August 8, 2025 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Devdatt Kurdikar - President, CEO & Director Jacob P. Elguicze - Senior VP & CFO Pravesh Khandelwal - VP & Head of Investor Relations Conference Call Participants Anthony Charles Petrone - Mizuho Securities USA LLC, Research Division Gracia Leydon Mahoney - BofA Securities, Research Division Marie Yoko Thibault - BTIG, LLC, Research Division Michael K.
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Trump's $12-$15 Trillion of New Capital Makes These 4 AI Stocks (and 1 ETF) a Buy
The passage of the Big Beautiful Bill (BBB) gave economic stability, assuring of tax cuts that stimulate investment, job creation, and GDP growth.
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Rocket Lab 'In Prime Position To Challenge' SpaceX
A Rocket Lab USA Inc RKLB analyst is raising the price target on the space stock after strong second-quarter results and third-quarter guidance.
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SOFI Shares Fall 1.4% Despite Impressive Earnings: Is the Stock a Buy?
SoFi posts record Q2 revenue, profits, and member growth, lifts 2025 outlook; yet shares slip as investors stay cautious.
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3 Truck Stocks to Keep an Eye on Despite Industry Hiccups
The Zacks Industry Rank for the Transportation-Truck industry paints a dull picture, mainly owing to the slowdown in freight demand. We believe stocks like MRTN, CVLG and PAMT are better-positioned to escape industry challenges.
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B2Gold Earnings Miss Estimates in Q2, Revenues Increase Y/Y
BTG's Q2 EPS miss estimates, but revenues, gold output and margins rise sharply y/y.
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Open Text Corporation (OTEX) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Open Text Corporation (NASDAQ:OTEX ) Q4 2025 Earnings Conference Call August 8, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Chadwick Westlake - Executive VP & CFO Greg Secord - Vice-President of Investor Relations Mark J. Barrenechea - Vice Chairman, CEO & CTO Paul Michael Duggan - President & Chief Customer Officer Todd M.
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Sylvamo Corporation (SLVM) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Sylvamo Corporation (NYSE:SLVM ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call August 8, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Donald Paul Devlin - Chief Financial Officer Hans Bjorkman - Vice President of Investor Relations Jean-Michel Ribiéras - Chairman & CEO John Van Sims - Senior VP & COO Conference Call Participants Daniel Scott Harriman - Sidoti & Company, LLC George Leon Staphos - BofA Securities, Research Division Matthew McKellar - RBC Capital Markets, Research Division Operator Good morning, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to Sylvamo's Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Call.
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Snap stock price forecast: is it safe to buy the dip or sell the rip?
Snap stock price suffered a major reversal this week, erasing the gains made in the past few months. It plunged to a low of $7.5, down by over 27% from its highest point in July.
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Boeing Continues To Right The Ship
I maintain a Buy rating on Boeing due to strong revenue growth and expanding margins. Boeing's recent product expansion will support the company to resume shareholder returns as its operating margins turn positive. The company needs to show the ability to continue executing on its portfolio enabling increased production expansion.
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Why The Trade Desk Stock Tumbled Today
Shares of The Trade Desk (TTD -39.17%) were taking a dive for the second time in three earnings reports today. The leading independent demand-side platform (DSP) in adtech posted results that were in line with expectations, but its guidance confirmed that competition was becoming more of a threat to the business. As a result, several Wall Street analysts downgraded the stock this morning, and shares were down 38.1% as of 10:08 a.m. ET. The second-quarter results weren't bad. Revenue rose 19% to $694 million, which topped the consensus at $686 million. The company touted progress in several channels, including connected TV, retail media, and supply chain optimization, and its Kokai AI platform is being adopted by its customers. On the bottom line, adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) rose 12% to $271 million, and adjusted earnings per share increased from $0.39 to $0.41, which matched estimates. The Trade Desk's results make it clear that its growth rate is slowing, which is a problem for a stock that has historically traded at a high multiple. Several analysts downgraded the stock on the update. Bank of America double-downgraded the stock to underperform, saying concerns about competitive pressures were justified. At least three other analysts also cut their ratings as it appears that the "walled gardens" that The Trade Desk competes with like Netflix, Amazon, Meta, and Alphabet are becoming stronger. Looking ahead to the third quarter, the company called for revenue of at least $717 million and EBITDA of about $277 million, indicating margins are expected to fall slightly on a sequential basis. The revenue forecast, which compares to the average estimate at $722 million, implies growth of at least 14%, a clear sign that growth is decelerating. Given that, the sell-off looks justified as The Trade Desk now trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 31 based on adjusted earnings, which seems like a fair price now that its growth prospects are in doubt.
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Jack In The Box Returns: First Restaurant In Northern Chicago Suburbs Set To Open Soon
LAKE IN THE HILLS, IL — The location of a former Arby's on Randall Road in Lake in the Hills will soon be serving up Jack in the Box burgers. The Lake in the Hills opening in the coming weeks will be the first Jack in the Box to pop back up in the northern Illinois suburbs. After a 40-year absence, Jack in the Box announced in recent months it would be making its return to the Chicago area, with the addition of restaurants throughout suburbs. Among the soon-to-open restaurants is a new Jack in the Box at 320 N. Randall Road in Lake in the Hills, which formerly housed an Arby's, according to the company's website. According to the Jack in the Box website, the new location will open in August. An employee at the restaurant told those stopping by the location -- hoping to pickup lunch on Thursday -- that the restaurant is set to open on Aug. 18. He said employees there have turned several people away who'd stopped by Thursday hoping it was open. The company ultimately hopes to open 125 restaurants throughout the Chicago area and is starting with locations in Lake in the Hills, Tinley Park, New Lenox, Naperville, Plainfield, Carol Stream and Countryside. The new locations will offer dine-in, drive-thru, and mobile ordering options and will be open 24 hours per day. Jack in the Box is known for its burgers, tacos, chicken sandwiches, milkshakes, breakfast, and late-night snacking options. "We’ve spearheaded conveniences that would become industry standards like the drive-thru, breakfast sandwiches and portable salads," the company said on its website. "Now we feature one of the largest and most distinctive menus in the quick-serve restaurant space. Everything from burgers to tacos to egg rolls. All cravings are welcome here." Burgers "make up the core" of its menu, the chain's website reads. The chain currently has 2,100 locations across 21 states, according to its website.
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Shot By Joliet Police In 2021, Nicholson Street Resident Attacks 4 St. Joe's ER Nurses: Police
JOLIET, IL — More than four years after Joliet police officer Brian Lanton shot Cord Whitmore in the chest at Whitmore's mother's house on Nicholson Street, the 34-year-old Joliet man now faces four new criminal charges of aggravated battery to a medical worker and one count of aggravated battery to a security officer. Joliet police say Whitmore attacked four emergency room nurses at the St. Joe's hospital in the middle of the night this week. Tuesday's violent encounter happened around 1:50 a.m. at St. Joe's, police said. According to Joliet police spokesman Dwayne English, officers responded to St. Joseph Medical Center for a disturbance involving a patient in the emergency room. The officers learned that Whitmore grew angry with four separate nurses, physically attacking as well as throwing food and feces at them, English said. The arrest report noted that Whitmore also pushed a hospital security guard and threw a soft drink bottle at them. Officers learned that Whitmore had been previously transported to the hospital by ambulance for a mental health evaluation, English said. Whitmore was placed into custody without further incident. Will County Jail records show that Whitmore was released on Wednesday. The Will County State's Attorney's Office has not filed a petition to seek Whitmore's detention in connection with this week's Joliet police arrest. In 2021, Joliet Patch reported that the Will Grundy Major Crimes Task Force announced that veteran Joliet police officer Brian Lanton was justified in his shooting of 29-year-old Cordairel "Cord" Whitmore, who lives in the 1200 block of Nicholson Street. Whitmore spent a few days recovering from his gunshot wounds at St. Joe's hospital before being booked into the Will County Jail. The Office of Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow subsequently charged Whitmore with aggravated assault. The non-fatal shooting happened around 10:20 a.m. Jan. 28 in Joliet's Cunningham neighborhood. Whitmore lives at the house with his mother, and she was not home at the time of the shooting, police said. Whitmore was shot three times by Lanton. "As Cordairel M. Whitmore was speaking with Joliet Police Officer Brian Lanton on the front porch of the residence, the offender produced what appeared to be a handgun and pointed it at Officer Brian Lanton," Joliet Police said after the 2021 non-fatal shooting. "On January 28, 2021, while committing an assault, Cordairel Whitmore knowingly engaged in conduct which placed another, Joliet Police Officer Brian Lanton, in reasonable apprehension of receiving a battery in that he displayed a BB gun knowing Brian Lanton to be a police officer performing his official duties. "As a result, of Cordairel Whitmore being charged with the offense of Aggravated Assault, Joliet Police Officer Brian Lanton was justified in using deadly force when he discharged his firearm, striking Cordairel Whitmore.”
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Cars, A Childhood Dream, And A New Styling Center. How A Couple Hopes To Leave Their Mark In The South Bay
TORRANCE, CA — Armin Barandeh's childhood dream will officially be realized next week, with the grand opening of his family's car styling center in Torrance. Armin has been an avid car enthusiast since before he could even talk, Michelle told Patch. Meanwhile, Michelle's family has worked in the car industry, including with Volkswagen, for years, she said. Now, the couple from Georgia is carving out a path in the industry by purchasing a car styling center in the South Bay, while realizing Armin's childhood dream. "We’re trying to build something that will set us up for success, but also as a legacy for our daughter," Michelle said. "We are hoping to build a future and work with the community to provide some jobs." The styling company, Tint World, is a franchise with more than 100 locations across the country, but Michelle said they are motivated to put their personal touch on it. "Whether it's the atmosphere of the furniture, customer service, we want our clients to feel more like guests than anything else," Michelle said. This, according to Michelle, has been Armin's dream for some time. He was working as a hair stylist in Atlanta when the COVID-19 pandemic shut everything down. With the situation at hand, they decided maybe it was time to revisit their life goals. They began speaking with brokers about investing in a car business, Michelle said. They had several options, but Tint World "hit all the boxes," she said. Given the decision to stay in Georgia and invest in a Tint World franchise there, the couple said they opted to move out to California, where they felt the market was better. "There are a lot of car enthusiasts in the area, so it only made sense to us," Michelle said. "It's been really nice. I don't think anything can beat the weather, the atmosphere," Michelle said. This has been more like a vacation than anything else." Tint World provides styling services, including, but not limited to, tinting, car wraps, and detailing, along with audio and electronics. The grand opening of Armin and Michelle's Tint World Automotive Styling Center is scheduled for Aug. 16. However, there will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Torrance Chamber of Commerce on Aug. 13. "People have been telling us this is exactly what they're looking for," Michelle said. "It's not your normal garage style shop, it's high-end. It's a one-stop shop." For the grand opening, there will be a car show, giveaways, including a raffle for free tint services, a 20% off promotional pricing for ceramic coatings and detailing, and the opportunity to support a local animal shelter, according to a press release from the company. “Armin and Michelle embody the entrepreneurial spirit that drives Tint World’s success,” Charles J. Bonfiglio, President and CEO of Tint World, said in a statement earlier this week.“Their story is a testament to the power of passion and perseverance. We’re thrilled to support their journey and expand our reach in California.” Tint World in Torrance is located at 2416 Amsler St.
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Greek Brothers Find Place For Award-Winning Laconiko Olive Oils In Prince William County
MANASSAS, VA — Olive oil-making runs in the family for brothers Diamantis and Dino Pierrakos, and it's only natural they wanted to share their tradition in the U.S. The brothers' Prince William County-based business, Laconiko, has found success selling their Greek olive oils in the U.S. and earning accolades for their products. Keeping the olive oil family business wasn't originally in the cards for the Pierrakos brothers, who are now the fourth generation of Greek olive oil producers. Diamantis and Dino Pierrakos were born in Greece and grew up attending schools in the U.S., while their father remained in Greece with the olive oil operation. According to Dino Pierrakos, their parents wanted to expose them to the "American Dream" in the U.S. and pursue a career of their choice. "Agriculture lifestyle in Greece wasn't necessarily profitable. They couldn't see their kids going in, back into that industry," Diamantis told Patch. But when age started to take a toll on their father, the family made a decision to keep the land with the olive groves. In 2009, the brothers started the business that would be named Laconiko to import their olive oils to the U.S. Laconiko started as a business in their basement and grew to a warehouse, and now its tasting room at 11301 Braden Drive in the Manassas area of Prince William County. The company's main customer base is boutique stores around the U.S., shoppers served during pop-ups around Virginia, and customers who have visited the tasting room. Their grand opening at the new location was in summer 2024. "We're a family business, so we're not a mass producer," said Diamantis. "We're not in supermarkets. We're passionate. We produce a small batch production, but super high quality, extra virgin olive oil, and we want to share that love that we have with the consumer." Diamantis says olive oil is "one of the most adulterated products in the industry." One way that Laconiko's olive oils differ from typical store brands is the close attention they pay to antioxidants, which contribute to taste and shelf life. He says many olive oils have a two-year best-by date, but the quality may not last that long. "The reason is because they lack the antioxidants, to preserve antioxidants over time they degrade," Diamantis said. "An olive oil can lose over 60 percent of its antioxidants within a year if they're not properly stored. So imagine if you start with an olive oil that's very low in antioxidants. To begin with, olive oil will degrade extremely fast within a year. If you start with an olive oil that's very high in antioxidants, it will last much longer." Dino told Patch that the frequent use of extra virgin olive oils contributes to the healthiness of the Greek and overall Mediterranean diet. But antioxidants in the olive oils not only provide health benefits. He says there's a misconception about olive oils having a low smoke point. "The higher the antioxidant was within that extra virgin olive oil, the higher the temperatures that it can withstand," said Dino. Storing olive oil properly can help maintain the shelf life. Laconiko typically stores its olive oils at 57 degrees Fahrenheit to preserve antioxidants. Harvests of Koroneiki olives at the family's coastal olive grove in the southern Peloponnese region of Greece begins each fall. The olive oil operation starts their harvest early in the season when the fruit is young and green, which results in more robust green notes in the olive oil. Workers will pick the olives from trees and put them on nets. The same day, the olives are taken to the mill to be crushed at very low temperatures. The cold-pressed olives are then stored in stainless steel vats. The reason why Laconiko's olive oil-making differs from mass-produced olive oils is that the younger fruit does not produce as much olive oil. Diamantis says the fruit contains more oil when it matures. "It's not typical to find olive oils like ours in the market, because as a producer, you don't want to lose a big part of your production volume wise," he said. "And if we were to harvest a month, two months after our typical production, we could drastically increase our yield." After the harvest, the olive oil products are shipped to the U.S. and bottled at the Manassas facility. Shipping only occurs during the winter months to protect the phenols, or the compound that give olive oil its unique taste, from the heat. From there, the olive oils get sent to small boutique stores around the U.S., often specialty oil and vinegar stores and wine shops that like to carry high-quality extra virgin olive oils. Laconiko also sells its products in its Manassas location, where customers can sample products and taste the difference. Dino likes to explain to customers that a good olive oil should taste clean and fruity. Laconiko's olive oils have a buttery finish with a peppery bite, the latter of which indicates the quantity of antioxidants. "When they tasted what real extra virgin oval should taste like, their eyes would always open," said Dino. "The first question that they would say is, 'oh my gosh, why does it taste like this?' So from that, it gave us an opportunity to go into detail why it tastes like this, what we do different for it to taste like this and, of course, they are able to see our love and passion for our our our olive oil." Laconiko's standard olive oil is its Koroneiki Extra Virgin Olive Oil, which is made from koroneiki olives and has won multiple Gold Awards from NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition. It also sells flavored olive oils, like Greek Seasoning, Garlic, Clementine, Lemon Basil, Harissa Seasoning and more. Olive oils from producers in Italy and Spain, dark and white balsamic vinegars from Italy, and Greek pantry items like olives round out the offerings. Having the family farm on the coast of Greece gives the brothers an escape from the bustle of Northern Virginia. Diamantis says the community is agricultural and not commercialized, offering coastline without development of hotels. The brothers hope to offer the farm as a bed and breakfast or "hybrid tourism" so customers can experience the harvest and the beach. Another venture they are working on is hosting cooking classes at the Manassas location. They hope to host chefs from various cuisines for classes as soon as the fall. Laconiko has won hundreds of awards each year for its olive oil varieties. It most recently won the "The Best in Greece" and "Best Koroneiki Olive Oil in the World" at the 2025 Athena International Olive Oil Competition. But even more fulfilling than those awards is seeing customers' reactions to their olive oils. "When you have customers that come and they thank you, and you hear, 'thank you so much for being here,' it makes us feel so proud that we're able to offer this to them," said Diamantis. "You know, this is our biggest motivation. This is our biggest success factor." "The one thing that [customers] say is now...'you guys have spoiled us, because now that when we run out of your olive oil, everything else just tastes bland and terrible,'" added Dino. The brothers encourage residents to try out the olive oils at the tasting room. Laconiko also offers shipping within Virginia. For more information, visit laconiko.com. If you have a business around Manassas you would like profiled on Patch, please reach out using our business spotlight form or send an email to manassas@patch.com. Get The Latest Local News (For Free!) With One Quick Tap
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MindShift Gym In Reston Wants To Get People Moving And Having Fun
RESTON, VA — About 15 years ago, former federal employee Bill Wotowiec and a bunch of his friends from high school wanted to take part in a Tough Mudder, one of those obstacle races designed to test a person’s strength, stamina, and mental resilience. The only problem was that high school was a long time ago and they decided it might be a good idea to get in shape. “We found Urban Evolution at the time and started doing parkour,” said Wotowiec, who recently opened MindShift Gym in Reston. “I was like, ‘Oh, this is a pretty cool way to help us get over the obstacles.’” Having done gymnastics in college, Wotowiec realized that parkour was something he’d done his whole life but never realized that’s what it was. “I used to run around through the woods and parks, and jump on stuff,” he said. “I'd never had training, but I was essentially doing that organically.” Deciding that parkour was a cool and enjoyable way to exercise and let off steam, Wotowiec brought his kids to Urban Evolution to do parkour together. All the while, he thought a gym focused on movement and parkour it would be a good business to run. When Urban Evolution announced it was closing down and Wotowiec was about to retire from the federal government, he decided to take the leap and open his own parkour facility in Reston. MindShift Gym, located at 11501 Sunset Hills Road in Reston, specializes in teaching parkour, acrobatics, and aerial silks. It also offers recreational gymnastics, dance, yoga, and hula hooping lessons and workshops for all ages. The aim is to bring children, young adults, older adults and families together and get moving. “I don't think that it's a useful business model to try to get people to improve their brain by coming to work out,” he said. “But I think it's a useful model to get people to come in and play and have fun. It's something they wouldn't normally do. They get a byproduct of improving their brains and thinking. That's MindShift.” Over the summer break, MindShift has conducted day camps for kids at its main facility on Sunset Hills Road, as well as at the Reston Community Center. “Kids are easy,” Wotowiec said. “Kids love to be active, and kids love to find places where they can do parkour. We love them. We also just want to bring back that place of thought to adults as well. That one's harder nut to crack.” Wotowie has been known to use an old fire engine to bring parkour equipment to senior centers, birthday parties and other events in the community. He can also employ his experience as an executive leadership coach for remote team building exercises. “We grow old because we stop playing,” Wotowiec said. “We don't stop playing because we grow old. We want people to be moving and having fun. That's really what we want them to take away.” On July 17, MindShift hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce and is planning an Aug. 23 Grand Opening Jam at its facility at 11501 Sunset Hills Road in Reston.
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After Being Scammed Out Of $84K In Gold Bars, Concord Woman Targeted Again For $61K, NY Man Charged
CONCORD, NH — A man from New York is facing a felony charge after being accused of attempting to scam an elderly woman out of $61,101 after she was previously scammed in June for $84,000. On June 10, police received a report from a man who reported an elderly woman who was scammed out of $84,000 earlier that day. The scammers reportedly convinced the woman they were diversifying her money. The scam, according to training and experience, a detective wrote, involved cheating people out of gold, melting the bars down, due to the bars being serialized, and then laundering the money for legitimate funds like jewelry and other goods. A couple of weeks later, an officer learned the 24 bars were purchased at the Express Jewelry Center at 6 N. Main St. in Concord, and a detective was assigned to the case. Police also learned the scammers were still in communication with the victim, using multiple phone numbers. They were calling the woman’s home, pretending to be officers with the Merrimack County Sheriff’s Office, according to an affidavit. They claimed she had legal issues she had to resolve. They also had foreign accents, the report said Editor's note: This post was derived from information supplied by the Concord Police Department and does not indicate a conviction. This link explains the process for requesting the removal of a name from New Hampshire Patch police reports. The detective began working with the man and the elderly woman to continue communicating with the fake officers. The affidavit claimed the fake officers asked her to communicate with her bank, find out how much money she had, and to go buy more gold bars, to resolve a case she had with the federal government on July 1. The woman told the fake officer she had 19 gold bars valued at $66,101. “‘Officer Gray’ agreed that this amount of gold bars would resolve her case,” the affidavit said. The report said communications halted but picked up again on July 2. Two detectives remained with the woman while she spoke with one of the fake officers, who arranged for a pickup at the woman’s home on Cypress Street. Around 6 p.m., the officer asked the woman to take a photo of herself and send it to him, which she did, the report stated. He also gave the woman a password to get from the person picking up the package. The fake officer then told her to step outside with the gold and walk to an awaiting car. The woman carried a fake package out to the car, a 2024 Honda Accord with New York plates, with the detectives following behind. Several detectives and an agent from Homeland Security stopped the car and detained two men: A man in his early 30s, who was determined later to be a taxi driver in a rental vehicle, and Jaykumar Jayantibhai Raval, 20, of 147th Street in Flushing, NY, who was “positively identified through Homeland Security’s Facial Recognition Software, as he was unable to provide any form of identification roadside,” the report stated. Raval was accused of being given a ride from New York to Concord by the other man “at the direction of someone he knew as ‘White Devil,’” the report said. He claimed to have been working for months for “White Devil,” picking up numerous packages, “for monetary benefit,” the affidavit said. “White Devil” reportedly threatened Raval, calling him a police officer that he was afraid of, and was worried he would report him since he was seeking asylum, the detective wrote. Raval said he was communicating with “White Devil” during the entire interaction, “had a feeling that what he was doing was wrong, but claimed he did not know what exactly was in the packages that he picked up,” the detective said. Raval was arrested on a felony count of conspiracy to commit theft by deception-$1,501-plus. He was processed, held on preventative detention, and taken to county. The detective wrote Raval had a non-extraditable warrant out of Altoona, Iowa, for larceny, issued on May 7. Another detective called police in Iowa and learned Raval was accused of stealing “a large quantity of cash from an elderly woman that was the result of a phone scam,” the report stated. Raval was arraigned in Concord District Court on July 3. Probable cause was found in the case, according to a judge. Bail was set at $100,000 cash as well as GPS monitoring if released, the report stated. Raval requested a lawyer, claiming he was unemployed and reporting $100 in checking and savings accounts as well as a $600 monthly rent or mortgage commitment. The case was boundover to the Merrimack County Superior Court on July 14. He has a dispositional conference booked for Sept. 25. Do you have a news tip? Please email it to tony.schinella@patch.com. View videos on Tony Schinella's YouTube or Rumble channels. Patch in New Hampshire is now in 190 communities. Also, follow Patch on Google Discover.
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'Incredible Teammate, Beautiful Young Man': Tinley Native, Former LWE Linebacker Dies At 22
FRANKFORT, IL — A Tinley Park native, former Lincoln-Way District 210 linebacker and current player for Indiana State University is being remembered for his leadership, positivity and kindness after his sudden death. Edward Amankwah, a 2021 alumna of Lincoln-Way East, was a defensive back at Indiana State and was pursuing his graduate degree after earning his bachelor's degree in athletic training at the Terre Haute unversity, the school said in a release about his death. Amankwah died from a medical condition unrelated to athletics on Aug. 6. He was 22 years old. Lincoln-Way East High School Head Football Coach Rob Zvonar on Thursday reflected on Amankwah, describing him as "an incredible teammate and a beautiful young man. "He was a wonderful young man, one of our hardest workers," Zvonar told Patch. "An amazing teammate. Everybody loved Edward." Amankwah's humility and openhearted attitude endeared him to his teammates and coaching staff, both at Lincoln-Way East and Indiana State, Zvonar said. "He considered it—both at LWE and Indiana State—he looked at it as an honor to serve and be part of the football program," he said. "It was not about Edward, it was what could Edward to do for the team. He just wanted to serve the team. I think football provided him with a source of pride—an identity and a purpose. It was a beautiful relationship between him and the game of football." "Just a beautiful story of a kid who didn’t know much about football growing up, but took the game on and learned as much as he could about it." After leaving Lincoln-Way East in 2021, Amankwah went on to the Division I university in Indiana, but did not initially play on the team, Zvonar said. In 2022, Amankwah texted his former coach for advice, hopeful for a recommendation to join the team as a walk-on. "And he became a part of the Indiana State football program," Zvonar said. "No ego—he just considered it a privilege and honor to be on the team and serve. He really endeared himself to his teammates and his coaches." While attending Indiana State, Zvonar said Amankwah found living with his teammates to be one of the most rewarding and exciting experiences. He was loved by all those on the team and its coaching staff, said Zvonar, who keeps a close friendship with the team's head coach. "We're heartbroken over Edward's passing, and our hearts go out to the Amankwah family and all of his loved ones," said Head Coach Curt Mallory. "He was a quality young man who brought light into every room and left a lasting impact on his teammates, our coaching staff, and everyone fortunate enough to know him." "Edward embodied the spirit of our university—resilient, kind, and full of promise," said President Mike Godard. "His sudden passing leaves a void in our Sycamore Family, and our hearts are heavy for all who knew and loved him. At Indiana State, our culture of care means standing together in grief, supporting one another, and honoring the life and legacy of those we've lost." Amankwah was admired for his leadership, kindness, and positive spirit—both on and off the field, staff said. "Our Sycamore Family is devastated by the loss of Edward Amankwah," said Athletic Director Nathan Christensen. "He was more than a student-athlete—he was a friend, a leader, and a deeply valued member of our community. Edward carried himself with humility and heart, and we are better as a department because he was part of it."
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ICE Arrests Parent Near Chula Vista Elementary School
CHULA VISTA, CA — A parent was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents during morning drop-off outside an elementary school in the South Bay area of San Diego County. The arrest happened Wednesday morning near Camarena Elementary School in Chula Vista. The woman had been ordered deported in absentia by a San Diego immigration judge in July 2022, according to Patrick Divver, field office director for ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations in San Diego. "The arrest was part of ICE's ongoing enforcement efforts and was resolved promptly, safely, and not on the school grounds," Divver said in a statement sent Thursday to Patch. Chula Vista Elementary School District confirmed the arrest the arrest took place duirng morning drop-off outside school property. "The Chula Vista Elementary School District is committed to supporting every student, regardless of immigration status, and our highest priorities are our students' safety, education, and well-being," district spokesperson Giovanna Castro said in a statement sent to Patch. "The district remains committed to reassuring families that CVESD remains a safe space for all students." The arrest prompted Superintendent Eduardo Reyes to inform families and staff in a letter that the district has "strong protocols in place to prevent unauthorized access" to schools. Reyes recommended that families have a plan in place in the event they are unable to pick a student up. "Ensuring a safe and welcoming school environment for all Chula Vista Elementary School District students is our highest priority," he wrote. "We understand this may cause concern, and we want to reassure you that our schools remain safe spaces for all students."
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'Numb With Shock': Mom Of NYC Designer Found Dead On Boat In Hamptons Mourns Daughter
MONTAUK, NY — As the world speculates on what might have happened to a young New York City designer whose body was found on a boat at the Montauk Yacht Club early Tuesday, an anguished mother is mourning the unthinkable loss of her beautiful daughter. Elma Nolan, mother of Martha Nolan O'Slattara, told the Irish Independent that she "numb with shock," left reeling after the news that her precious girl was gone. "I don't know what happened to my daughter." Her family, who lives in Ireland, was left searching for answers. According to BreakingNews.ie, Nolan O'Slattara, originally from Carlow in Ireland, had planned to visit her mother in Ireland this week — but, instead, her mother and aunt are making the sad journey to New York, the outlet said. Suffolk County police said Wednesday that an autopsy conducted on Nolan-O’Slatarra, the 33-year-old woman who was found dead, did not show evidence of violence and her final cause of death is pending further examination. Also on Wednesday, Dylan Grace, reportedly Nolan-O'Slattara's business partner in the East X East fashion brand, posted a heartfelt good-bye on Instagram. "We dreamed big together, laughed harder than anyone else could understand, and built so much from nothing. I'm truly blessed and grateful to have had you in my life." "She was such a beautiful person inside and out. She will be so, so missed," another person wrote on Instagram. According to Suffolk County police, East Hampton Town police responded to a 911 call from a man reporting a woman unconscious on a boat docked at the yacht club on Star Island Road at about 12 a.m. Monday. Good Samaritans attempted to perform CPR on the woman; Nolan-O’Slatarra was pronounced dead on the boat by first responders, police said. Boaters whose vessels were docked nearby described the experience. The boat, which had a Grateful Dead sticker affixed, was, according to eyewitness, named "The Ripple." According to the group, who were sitting on the dock Wednesday morning, the man and Nolan-O'Slattara had been seen having a good time and "partying" earlier on Monday. They headed out on the water on another boat docked in the next slip, then returned and boarded "The Ripple" Monday night. Around midnight, two men said, they heard screaming and banging on the doors of the boats in the area as the man reportedly tried to get help. "He woke us up," one man said. Another person said their boat was nicked after it was hit with something by the man, desperate to get help. "It was definitely disturbing," said Juan Stamos, who works on a nearby boat. "When we got to our boat the next morning, a pole was missing, and we were told that the man had used that pole to make a ruckus, banging on doors, in need of help." "He was trying to wake people up," another person confirmed. 27East reported that the man was naked but neighboring boaters on the dock Wednesday did not confirm that information. All who experienced the tragedy were left visibly shaken. "We were up since that midnight; we finally slept a few hours last night," one man said. "These things don't happen out here." Another witness added: "I know these things happen, but not here." On Tuesday, the entire area was cordoned off with yellow police tape as officials conducted an investigation, boaters said. "This is a family place," said one employee, who asked not to be identified. "This has never happened here before." Another man, hosing off his deck, said he hadn't heard anything on the night Nolan-O’Slatarra died, but added, "It's crazy." One boater said Nolan-O’Slatarra was known for her designs; a friend had recently bought one of her shirts a few days before. Nolan-O’Slatarra was reportedly originally from Ireland. According to her LinkedIn profile, she graduated from University College Dublin and had a master's in digital marketing from UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School. Breakingnews.ie said that as a young girl, she was "keen footballer." Posts on her TikTok account featured photos of a vibrant young woman focused on launching her brand. One post featured Nolan flying over New York City, writing: "New York or Nowhere." According to a TikTok post by Nolan-O’Slatarra, she was the founder and creative director of East X East, a fashion brand offering crocheted dresses, bikinis, sunglasses and other items. On July 1, she posted on TikTok and showed the East X East brand featured at Gurney's in Montauk, saying: "POV: The brand you started 3 years ago has a pop up in the Hamptons. . . Goals achieved." Representatives at Gurney's Wednesday declined to comment. (Martha Nolan's Facebook page) In a previous TikTok post, she described her journey with East X East, which she said meant "New York, by the Hamptons," with the tagline, "Built in the city, made for the sun. . . I feel at some point, everyone in their lives are, you know, grinding city life — but everyone's just destined for the sun." "We are aware of the incident currently under investigation by law enforcement," a statement by the Montauk Yacht Club read. "The safety and privacy of our guests and staff remain a top priority. We are unable to share any additional information at this time." The Montauk Yacht Club was created on Star Island in 1928 by Carl Fisher. Fisher even built a replica of the Montauk Lighthouse, 60-feet-tall, which still stands at the property. On Wednesday, the scene was tranquil, with some mariners stating that they hadn't known about the tragedy just a day before. People were seen on their phone and laptops, eating, laughing, and enjoying the summer day. The incident was not the first death to rock the Hamptons this summer: In June: A female pedestrian who was struck and killed in a hit-and-run crash in Hampton Bays was identified as Sara Burack, 40, police said. Burack, of Southampton, was a well-known Hamptons real estate agent who had worked, in past years, for Nest Seekers International and appeared in the 2020 Netflix series "Million Dollar Beach House." Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact homicide squad detectives at 631-852-6392.
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Search Underway After Actress' Passport, Phone Found Unattended On Beach
LOS ANGELES, CA — Authorities are continuing to search land and sea for a woman who remains missing after her belongings were found unattended on Venice Beach Wednesday night, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. A Good Samaritan contacted the Los Angeles Police Department after discovering a phone, shoes, wallet and passport on the sand south of the Venice Beach Pier. Authorities identified the missing person as Ashanta Ayana Elise Cobb-McNeil, 30, of Las Vegas. Her loved ones said she sometimes goes by "Loni Legend," according to the Coast Guard. The LAPD contacted the Coast Guard about Cobb-McNeil at around 8:40 p.m. Wednesday. "The search has been going on since last night, since right after that report," a Coast Guard spokesperson told Patch Thursday afternoon. The Coast Guard launched rescue crews from Station Los Angeles-Long Beach, Air Station Ventura, and diverted the cutter Narwhal to search the waters around Venice Beach. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and Santa Monica lifeguards from Los Angeles County Fire Department Lifeguard Division searched the shoreline, while the LAPD is coordinating a search on land, authorities said. Anyone with information regarding Cobb-McNeil's whereabouts is urged to contact local authorities.
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Lights, Camera, Action In Newark: Filming Boom Continues In NJ's Largest City
NEWARK, NJ — A filmmaking boom continues to light up New Jersey’s largest city, officials say. Newark has been seeing a movie and television renaissance in recent years, with a high-profile roster of blockbusters shooting footage in the city. With two film studios reportedly in the works – the Lionsgate facility and a Whoopi Goldberg-led project – the Brick City may be about to experience a lot more to come. The range of shows and movies have been diverse – and included some major blockbusters. In 2018, the streets of Newark transformed into 1980s Gotham City during filming for the “Joker” movie. Read More: Newark Becomes Gotham City For ‘Joker’ Movie (VIDEOS) The city also served as the backdrop for The Many Saints of Newark,” the prequel movie for beloved HBO hit, “The Sopranos.” In 2024, Newark was among several New Jersey municipalities that were designated as “Film Ready Communities,” further cementing its name recognition among production crews. That year, the BET+ series “Diarra From Detroit” captured footage at multiple locations in Newark, including the Sol-Mar Restaurant, The Union Building, and Market/Clinton/Ferry streets. Adam Sandler also recently created some good vibes in Newark when he came to the city to film scenes for “Happy Gilmore 2.” Other recent filming in Newark has included Hulu’s “Wu-Tang: An American Saga,” Peacock’s “The Best Man: The Final Chapters,” “Ezra,” “Law and Order: Organized Crime” and AMC’s “The Walking Dead: Dead City,” among a variety of other popular movies and television shows. The city’s office of film and TV has been sharing several local casting calls for actors and production crew members. Recent calls for submissions include “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” “Lazarus,” and “Didn’t Know My Own Strength.” Article continues below In the meanwhile, Newark continues to build a name for itself as a go-to location for film scouts, officials say. According to the Newark Office of Film and Television, more than $250,000 was directly invested in the local economy during a spate of productions that took place between 2023 and 2024. Filming included “American Sports Story: Gladiator,” “Shot Gun Wedding,” “Deliver Me From Nowhere,” “Before (Apple TV series)” and “Rob Peace.” Send local news tips and correction requests to eric.kiefer@patch.com. Learn more about advertising on Patch here. Find out how to post announcements or events to your local Patch site.
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Ceremony Set To Honor Vernon Sports And Rec Legend With Field Naming
VERNON, CT — The official naming of an athletic field in honor of a sports and recreation legend in Vernon is set for next week. On Aug. 18, the softball field at Henry Park will be dedicated to the memory of Stephen E. "Krash" Krajewski, a long-time Vernon Parks and Recreation Department employee and hall of fame athlete at Rockville High School and Eastern Connecticut State University. A ceremony is scheduled for 6 p.m. at the field, rain or shine. The Vernon Town Council endorsed the move in May. It will be aptly named Stephen "Krash" Krajewski field. Krajewski rose through the ranks to become assistant director of parks and recreation, and served in that role for many years. Krajewski, who died in January at the age of 69, was focused throughout his 42-year careerin Vernon on creating athletic and recreation programs for people of all ages. Heworked with community groups to create programs, such as Day in the Park, with theVernon Junior Women’s Club. He also played a key role in creating July in the Sky, andcountless athletic programs for children. He also worked with adults to create and sustain softball and baseball leagues thatplay at Henry Park. At Rockville High School and Eastern Connecticut State University, Krajewski was an standout baseball player. At Rockville High, he led the team to conference titles in 1971 and 1972 and was named a CIAC all-star. In 1973, he was named Journal Inquirer high school athlete of the year. Krajewski continued to be a fierce competitor at Eastern Connecticut State University, where he earned the nickname 'Krash,' was a four-year starter on the baseball team and batted better than .300 in his four seasons. He played on two teams that qualified for the NCAA Division III tournament, was most valuable player his senior year and was named to Eastern’s all-time baseball team in 1978. He continued to play competitive baseball with the Vernon Orioles until 1993, then coached, managed and supported the team until his passing. "Naming the Henry Park softball field in Steve’s honor is appropriate because of his service and commitment to our community during his long career," Vernon Mayor Dan Champagne said after the council vote. "Steve was a true community servant whose focus was on getting the job done and doing right by the people of Vernon."
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Hidden Gems Of Hartford And Tolland Counties
Today's column deviates a bit from our norm, for it involves multiple sites across numerous towns in Hartford and Tolland counties. Not all of them are necessarily hidden, but rather, the entire genre is somewhat overlooked at times, yet is a staple of summertime in New England. Our feature today is roadside farm stands, particularly the little mom-and-pop ones, some of which have been around seemingly forever (77 years is the longest we encountered this week). With all due respect to the big supermarket chains, there is nothing like biting into a crispy vegetable or juicy piece of fruit, knowing that it was recently hand-picked with love. It's kind of like getting some ice cream at a baseball game; by rule, it tastes twice as good when eaten out of a miniature plastic helmet. The stands we saw came in every imaginable size, shape and form. Some were small walk-in sheds, others were display carts and wagons, some were merely a table and folding chair. I swear I even saw an old converted Winnebago in my personal travels. A few still rely on the old-fashioned honor system - take your produce and leave the money in the box. One farmer told Patch, "We must live in a trustworthy town, because I don't remember the last time we were ever ripped off." The following photos depict a representative sampling of some roadside stands in north-central Connecticut. By no means do we claim to have seen them all, for that would take weeks. If you have a favorite spot in the region which is not shown, please email the name, address and a horizontal non-copyrighted photo to tim.jensen@patch.com. _____ The Hidden Gems series, created in 2019 by Patch editors Chris Dehnel and Tim Jensen, features out-of-the-way mom and pop restaurants, small specialty stores you may have never heard of, little-known historical markers or beautiful nature spots that may be a bit off the beaten path, all located within Hartford and Tolland counties. Do you have a favorite Hidden Gem in the area that you wish to see featured in this column? Email your ideas to Chris.dehnel@patch.com. Other Hidden Gems in the series: 2025 2024 2023 and earlier
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Marin County Housing Development Secures Funding For Revitalization
MARIN COUNTY, CA — Officials from a historic housing complex in Marin County announced Tuesday they have received the necessary funding to start their plans to renovate. Golden Gate Villages, located in Marin City, has been awarded a reservation of tax credits and bonds from the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee and California Debt Limit Allocation Committee, allowing them to begin phase 1 of their revitalization project planned for early 2026. “This award marks the beginning of a transformative period for Golden Gate Village. It allows us to move forward with the first phase of revitalization, ensuring our current residents will have comfortable, modern apartments, and Golden Gate Village will continue to be a vibrant community for families for years to come,” said Stephanie Moulton-Peters, Marin County District 3 supervisor and chair of the Marin Housing Authority Board of Commissioners. Phase 1 of the project focusses on a portion of the property’s historic mid-century low-rise buildings where they plan to upgrade kitchens and bathrooms. They also plan to improve safety and make them more energy efficient while also adding new outdoor spaces. "This milestone reflects years of work pulling together multiple layers of funding and planning,” said Kimberly Carroll, executive director of the Marin Housing Authority. “It’s a complicated process, and we’re grateful to the residents, our partners, staff and community advocates who have stayed engaged and pushed this project forward." Marin Housing Authority, the residents of Golden Gate Village and Burbank Housing collaborated to get funding for the project. “Golden Gate Village is such an important part of Marin City’s history, and we’re honored to be a part of its future,” said Larry Florin, CEO and president at Burbank Housing. “Residents have shared their ideas and hopes for the community for years, and we’re eager to finally get started on the work they have helped shape.” Burbank Housing and Marin Housing Authority are working with residents like Neil Hammari to prepare for the revitalization of their homes, including temporary relocation and eventual return to newly refurbished residences. “We’ve been living in Golden Gate Village for 13 years now, and it’s been such a blessing for my family,” Hammari said. “We know we’re going to have to move out for the remodeling because there are a lot of deep repairs needed in the bathrooms and kitchens. But overall, we love this housing situation and look forward to moving back into a home with new countertops and new updates, and to spending many more years here.” Designed in 1961 by Frank Lloyd Wright protégé Aaron Green, Golden Gate Village was built to house post-WWII workers. This 296-unit community, now on the National Register of Historic Places, provides homes for nearly 300 low-income families. Burbank Housing, a nonprofit with over 40 years of experience in affordable housing, was chosen by the Marin Housing Authority to revitalize Golden Gate Village. This selection aligns with the Resident Plan's focus on community input, preservation, and affordability. Since 1942, MHA has been Marin County's public housing agency, offering affordable housing and rental aid to low-income residents. MHA owns and operates Golden Gate Village, manages federal housing programs and public housing developments, and works to preserve and create affordable housing in Marin County.
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Republican Kristin Hoffman Challenges Incumbent In 6th District Race
GREAT FALLS, VA — While most of the political focus this year has been on the Sept 9 special election in the 11th Congressional District, voters will also be heading to polls on Nov. 4 to elected a new governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general and their local representative to the Virginia House of Delegates. In House District 6 race, voters in McLean, Great Falls and parts of Vienna will see a rematch of the 2023 election, with incumbent Del. Rip Sullivan (D) facing Republican challenger Kristin Hoffman. Hoffman is running to be the voice for Northern Virginia families in Richmond, with sharper messaging, stronger momentum, and a clear contrast the incumbent in the race, according to a campaign release. “Rip Sullivan has spent years in Richmond voting in lockstep with the far-left agenda, while ignoring the issues keeping families up at night,” she said. “He’s voted against parents, against public safety, and against fiscal responsibility, because he’s more interested in pleasing party insiders than serving the people of McLean, Great Falls, and Vienna.” In 2023, Sullivan defeated Hoffman with 20,144 of the 32,528 votes cast compared to her 12,303. That loss did not dissuade the retired technology executive and mother of two from running again this year. Also See ... Hoffman's platform focuses on "empowering parents, bettering our schools by increasingschool choice, strengthening public safety by backing our law enforcement officers,improving traffic and infrastructure, eliminating the car tax, and rooting out waste andmismanagement in local government," according to a campaign release. The 6th District leans Democratic, according to the Virginia Public Access Project. In the 2024 presidential election, 64.6 percent of district residents voted for President Kamala Harris (D) and 31.7 percent voted for President Donald Trump (R). As of June 30, Sullivan has raised more for his campaign since the beginining of the year than Hoffman, according to state financial filings reported by VPAP. Total Money Raised Jan. 1-June 30, 2025 *Incumbent Early in-person voting for the Nov. 4 general election begins on Sept. 19. The deadline to request a ballot by mail is Oct. 24. District 6 residents who fail to register to vote by the Oct. 24 deadline can cast a provisional ballot at the polls on election day. More information can be found on the Virginia Department of Elections website.
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Earthquake Fault Exists Here: Phun Philly Phact
LOWER BUCKS COUNTY, PA — There's a whole lot of shakin' going on in the great state of New Jersey as of late. The Garden State has been rocked by numerous earthquakes over the past year. But in eastern Pennsylvania, the earth remains under our feet without a single tremor. But could an earthquake occur in the Philadelphia region? Well, yes — to a fault. There is a fault line that crosses New Jersey and extends into Pennsylvania, specifically in Lower Makefield Township, then Police Chief Kenneth Coluzzi told Patch. Bucks County certainly has experienced aftershocks from nearby New Jersey earthquakes, especially one last summer that was felt in the Yardley area. The Ramapo Fault is 185 miles long and runs from New York to Pennsylvania. While the Ramapo Fault is the most prominent fault in the area, other faults exist, and the region is susceptible to earthquakes due to the reactivation of ancient faults, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. There are no major fault lines that would cause devastating earthquakes, according to the University of Pennsylvania Almanac. Lower Makefield Township adheres to the FEMA training plan geared toward preparedness, response, and training, Coluzzi said. He said, as in most emergency management situations, mass notification is the key. Coluzzi said that there is no data indicating the area is threatened. The frequency of earthquakes in the area is relatively low, with small earthquakes felt every two to three years, according to AOL.com.
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Restaurateur Expands Italian Food Footprint With 2nd Merrick Eatery
MERRICK, NY — A local restaurateur is expanding his Italian food options in Merrick. Lou Neglia is co-owner of Tony & Luigi Wood Fired Pizza on Merrick Road. Right next door, Neglia and his cousin Anthony St. George, both originally from Valley Stream, recently opened LouTony's, which offers a less intimate setting. They co-owned a La Bottega franchise for the past 15 years, until deciding to convert it to LouTony's Italian Kitchen in June. But it all started with St. George's idea. When working for Neglia, who owned a mortgage bank, the 2008 financial crash happened, leaving them to reevaluate their career portfolios. Purchasing a La Bottega restaurant franchise would soon follow. "I jumped on it, because we both weren't happy," he said. It's been a soft launch for LouTony's, with the ribbon cutting and grand opening coming next week. "We're excited to expand with certain things that we were kind of limited on with the franchise," he said. He's also excited to have the restaurant spaces connected. "Our kitchen in Tony & Luigi's is very small," he said. "In the back, we share all the storage, so it compliments each other [nicely]." But at this point, walls will keep the two restaurants divided. "It's more of a dine-in, night place [at Tony & Luigi's] and this [LouTony's] is a kind of 3-4 times a week. You have a salad, a panini," Neglia said. Even though the restaurants serve Italian food, "they are two separate kind of concepts." Just as the two restaurants bring different styles for customers, the owners bring different styles to the front office. "My cousin is more of the day-to-day operations," Neglia said. "I deal with more of the business [and] the food specials." When it comes to the daily menu at LouTony's, options include pasta, vegetarian dishes, along with various appetizers. Tony & Luigi, which opened in 2024, has more of the classic Italian restaurant favorites, like Gnocchi Bolognese and Momma's Lasagna. "We always had a passion for food," Neglia said. "Every holiday was just cooking, eating [and] drinking. That's what we grew up with." One item on the Tony & Luigi menu is an homage to those family gatherings — Grandma's Sunday Sauce. Neglia, who lives in Wantagh, expects a big 2026 for the two eateries with "some marketing" and co-promoting. Additionally, he wants to bring more of his restaurants to Long Island, in particular Suffolk County. "Our vision is out east," he said. "Going to Babylon, Bay Shore [and] Smithtown."
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Where To Eat: Seasonal Menus In Downtown Redwood City
REDWOOD CITY, CA — For those tired of ordering the same thing every time they go out to eat, try out some local restaurants in downtown Redwood City that boast a rotating selection of seasonal choices. From seafood special and Italian classics to Latin fusion and more, downtown Redwood City can offer a little something for everyone looking to expand their culinary palate. Here is a selection of restaurants provided by the Redwood City Improvement Association: Mazra | This family owned and operated Mediterranean restaurant serves up bites from Amman, Jordan. Choose from one of Mazra’s signature plates, wraps and family packs or try a little bit of everything with the Falafel Mezza Sampler next. Ocean Oyster Bar & Grill | Recently opened in downtown, Ocean Oyster Bar & Grill serves up international cuisine but specializes in fresh made-to-order seafood. With a high focus on quality, they offer food and cocktail options in an elegant setting. Limón | The Castillo brothers opened Limón to bring the Peruvian flavors they grew up with to Redwood City. Locals can come together to share small plates and they have a menu with fresh Peruvian flavors. Angelicas | Blending California and Latin cuisine, Angelicas delivers a dining experience full of flavor. Every dish is crafted to celebrate both cultures. Choose to eat inside with their inviting aesthetics or outside in their outdoor garden. LV Mar | LV Mar provides neighborhood tapas that were Michelin recommended three years in a row. Stop by for small bites, brunch and dinner.
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Coroner IDs Navy Recruit Who Died In Fatal Shooting At Great Lakes Naval Station
LAKE COUNTY, IL — The Lake County Coroner's Office has identified the 18-year-old navy recruit who was fatally shot at Great Lakes Naval Station on Wednesday. Kayshawn Wilkerson, who is originally from Ocala, Florida, and was most recently stationed at the Great Lakes training facility, died from a gunshot wound to the head, according to the Lake County Coroner's Office news release. Preliminary results from an autopsy show the gunshot wound appears to be self-inflicted. An investigation into the "circumstances surrounding the incident is underway," Lt. Beau Nickerson, a public affairs officer at Great Lakes Naval Station, told Patch this past week. The incident happened at about 1:45 p.m. Wednesday at one of the firing ranges on the base, Stephen Newton, deputy chief with the coroner's office, told Patch earlier in the week. The coroner's office was called to the scene at 4:15 p.m. The cause of the death remains under investigation by the Naval Criminal Investigative Service and the Lake County Coroner’s Office.
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Sweetgreen's customers are cutting back on pricey salads. Will extra chicken help?
Sweetgreen's stock is sliding toward its worst day on record, and the company says it's boosting some portion sizes to enhance the value proposition.
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FPSO ONE GUYANA producing and on hire
Amsterdam, August 8, 2025 SBM Offshore announces that FPSO ONE GUYANA produced first oil on August 8, 2025 and is formally on hire. FPSO ONE GUYANA is based on SBM Offshore's industry leading Fast4Ward® program that incorporates a new build, multi-purpose hull combined with standardized topside modules.
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The Big 3: NVDA, AAPL, J
Markets are "getting rather narrow," says Jessica Inskip, noting massive rallies driving the SPX and NDX to continuous all-time highs. She sees Nvidia (NVDA) being the next major catalyst for price action, noting the A.I.
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Is Eli Lilly's 14% Post-Earnings Slide a Buy-the-Dip Opportunity?
Industry pioneer Novo Nordisk A/S NYSE: NVO saw its stock drop nearly 22% on July 29 after lowering its full-year guidance. Then, on Aug. 7, Eli Lilly NYSE: LLY shares fell approximately 14%.
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Methanex's Q2 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Revenues Decline Y/Y
MEOH posts Q2 profit surge and beats EPS estimates, but revenues slip as sales volumes fall year over year.
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ETFs in Focus on Eli Lilly's Solid Q2 Earnings, Weak Obesity Data
LLY tumbles despite solid Q2 results. ETFs like IHE, PPH, MEDX and MEDI with top exposure may offer buy-the-dip opportunities.
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