EVESHAM TWP, NJ — Officer Dennisha Sanders has been named Officer of the Month for April by the Evesham Township Police.
The department said she expertly handled a critical situation involving a man attempting arson within a local residence. Sanders responded to the scene where the individual was using a blowtorch on a sofa.
Her approach successfully de-escalated the crisis. She communicated with the man effectively, avoiding the need for physical force, took him into custody, and secured the blowtorch, thus preventing further damage. The fire was promptly extinguished, minimizing property damage. The individual was charged with Arson and received medical treatment at a local hospital.
The Evesham Township Police Department praises Officer Sanders for her calm demeanor and her ability to preserve life and property under pressure.
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- Bump Stocks Still Illegal in Maryland After Supreme Court Decision
BALTIMORE, MD—In a significant judicial decision, the United States Supreme Court has invalidated the 2018 federal rule by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) that classified bump stocks as machine guns under the National Firearms Act. Bump stocks are attachments that enable semiautomatic firearms to fire at speeds comparable to automatic weapons.
The rule was originally enacted following the 2017 Las Vegas shooting, the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history, where a gunman used a bump stock to kill 60 people at an outdoor concert. In response, Maryland passed a law in 2018 banning "rapid fire trigger activators," including bump stocks.
Attorney General Anthony Brown expressed disappointment in today's ruling, criticizing it as a regression in common-sense gun legislation. Last year, Brown was part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general who filed an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to uphold the ban. He pledged to continue efforts to combat gun violence and advocate for stringent gun control measures.
Despite the Supreme Court's decision, the Maryland state law prohibiting bump stocks remains unaffected. The Maryland Attorney General's office is currently analyzing the implications of the Supreme Court's decision.
- Fire Officials Investigating Trash Fire Behind Salisbury Home
SALISBURY, MD—An outdoor fire investigation has been initiated following an incident on Thursday afternoon at 7511 Titleist Drive in Salisbury, Wicomico County. The fire involved a trash pile located behind a residential shed and was discovered by the property owner.
The fire, which occurred at approximately 4:43 PM, did not result in any injuries or damage to the shed or its contents. No firefighters were called to the scene, and there were no alarms reported.
Currently, the cause of the fire remains under investigation. No additional details have been provided at this time.
- Root Beer Inspired Chain Giving Anyone Over 100 Free Root Beer for Life
A&W Celebrates 105 Years with Free Root Beer Floats for Centenarians
New York —A&W Restaurants, the oldest franchised restaurant chain in America, marks its 105th anniversary by honoring the Greatest Generation. Starting this month, anyone aged 100 or older will enjoy free Root Beer Floats for life, a sweet tribute to a group often overlooked by brands.
The celebration ties back to A&W's historic roots, which began on June 20, 1919, when co-founder Roy W. Allen opened his first Root Beer stand in Lodi, California, to welcome home WWI veterans. Today, the chain continues to serve the same famous Root Beer made fresh in its restaurants worldwide, along with iconic Root Beer Floats in frosty glass mugs.
This year’s birthday initiative focuses on the estimated 108,000 centenarians in the U.S. Liz Bazner, VP of Marketing & Innovation at A&W, emphasized the importance of these long-time fans, stating, "These are people that have been with A&W since the beginning. We wouldn't have survived the last century without them, so we wanted to show our appreciation with something special just for them."
Highlighting the celebration, WWII veterans and centenarians Hazel Calloway, 104, and Glendell Bennett, 100, were featured enjoying their free floats. Adding a modern twist to the campaign, 95-year-old 'granfluencer' Baddiewinkle, known for her vibrant social media presence and zest for life, serves as the official spokesperson, expressing her excitement for the promotion.
To participate, eligible seniors simply need to visit any A&W location across the U.S. and may be asked to show identification. For those not yet in their centennial year, A&W also offers a free Root Beer Float on birthdays for customers aged 13 and up through Rooty's Mug Club. More details and exclusive deals on A&W's All-American menu can be found at awrestaurants.com/100.
A&W has New York restaurants in Cortland, Fishkill, Hudson, Lake George, Niagara Falls, Owego, Vestal, and Wilmington.
- Red Lobster Closures No Problem, Flava Flav is Here to Promote Crabfest
Red Lobster and Flavor Flav Kick Off Crabfest 2024
TOMS RIVER, NJ —Red Lobster has teamed up with longtime fan Flavor Flav to announce the return of Crabfest. The annual seafood celebration offers guests a variety of crab dishes, featuring wild-caught crab legs prepared with new flavors, including Cajun Butter, Roasted Garlic Butter, and Simply Steamed.
Fans can enhance their Crabfest experience with the new Crab Mac & Cheese, available alongside the full pound of crab legs. Social media has seen a surge in fan support, with many sharing memories and urging the restaurant to #SaveTheBiscuits.
Sara Bittorf, Chief Experience Officer at Red Lobster, highlighted the enthusiasm of fans and the excitement of partnering with Flavor Flav. "We love seeing our fans show up and rally for us, so when Flavor Flav reached out, we answered the call and invited him to join us in reminding fans we're here to stay."
The Crab Your Way℠ menu allows guests to customize their crab legs, choosing between Snow or Bairdi crab, with the latter being sustainably sourced from the Bering Sea. In addition to the customizable options, new dishes include the $20 Creamy Crab Carbonara, Crab & Lobster Duo, and Snow Crab & Crab-Topped Steak.
Red Lobster's Crabfest offers a flavorful seafood experience, starting at $20, with additional charges for premium options like the Bairdi crab. For more information and to view the complete menu, visit Red Lobster's website.
- Can This Beer Pizza Save the Cubs From Dismal Season?
Home Run Inn Partners with Chicago Cubs for "Beer Pizza" at Wrigley Field
CHICAGO, IL—The Chicago Cubs are in dead last place in their division right now, but maybe this new beer pizza can help the team out of the cellar.
Home Run Inn, known for its original tavern-style thin crust pizza and as the Official Pizza of the Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field, is once again teaming up with the Cubs to offer the "Beer Pizza." This unique pizza, inspired by Chicago’s favorite beer, combines the flavors of beer and pizza into one savory experience.
Gina (Perrino) Bolger, Senior Vice President and a fourth-generation family member at Home Run Inn, expressed excitement about the return of this popular menu item. "Chicagoans showed us their love for the mix of beer and pizza in one bite, and we're delivering it once again!" said Bolger.
The Beer Pizza features a wheat ale flavor, albeit non-alcoholic, and will be available in an 8-inch sausage variety at select Wrigley Field concession stands throughout the rest of the regular season. Fans can also enjoy this zesty treat in various other pizza varieties at Home Run Inn restaurants for a limited time.
- Hard Rock Cafe Launches Global Burger Competition
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ—Hard Rock Cafe International celebrates its Founders' Day by launching the World Burger Tour competition, featuring five culturally inspired burgers from around the globe. Starting tomorrow, these unique creations will be available at Hard Rock Cafe locations worldwide through September 2, 2024.
The competition showcases burgers crafted by Hard Rock chefs, each reflecting their local culture and culinary flair. The finalists include the Bengaluru Burger from India, with a sweet and spicy profile; the Bucharest Burger from Romania, featuring marinated camembert and red wine cranberry jam; Brazil's Gramado Burger with a whiskey bacon jam; the Kathmandu Burger from Nepal, offering a blend of caramelized onions and sweet chili mayo; and the Pittsburgh Burger from the USA, loaded with beer cheese sauce and smoked bacon.
This year's contest began with over 150 innovative burger ideas, narrowed down through sales performance and culinary evaluations this spring. The top five now vie for the title of fan favorite on a limited-time menu.
Anibal Fernandez, Senior Vice President, Cafe Division, emphasized the brand's commitment to creating memorable dining experiences influenced by the diverse communities Hard Rock serves. This event not only celebrates the chain's inception in London on this date in 1971 but also its evolution into a major entertainment and hospitality name with over 300 locations worldwide.
For those interested in participating in the World Burger Tour and possibly discovering their new favorite burger, details and the nearest Hard Rock Cafe locations can be found at cafe.hardrock.com.
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