Suspect named after 3-year-old shot in family car
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A 3-year-old girl shot while sitting in a parked vehicle early Saturday in Southeast D.C. has died, and police have identified a suspect in her killing. Honesty Cheadle was…
Jackson Township Named in Top 10 of New Jersey’s Safest Cities Report
JACKSON, NJ – A new study based on FBI criminal statistics ranks Jackson Township as one of the safest cities in New Jersey. With over 60,000 residents, Jackson is also the 18th…
Creature named for Kermit the Frog offers clues on amphibian evolution
By Will Dunham WASHINGTON (Reuters) – There definitely were no muppets during the Permian Period, but there was a Kermit – or at least a forerunner of modern amphibians that has been…
Route 71 Named in Honor of WWII Veteran John Tarantino
Trenton, NJ – New Jersey Assemblyman Sean Kean has successfully spearheaded a bill to name a section of Route 71 in Spring Lake Heights in memory of World War II veteran John…
Seneca Park Zoo Celebrates Birth of Second Giraffe Calf Named Pippi
ROCHESTER, NY – The Seneca Park Zoo has welcomed a new giraffe calf, a female named Pippi, born on December 13. Pippi, named for her playful and distinctive ossicones resembling the pigtails…
Jennifer Kuhn Named First Woman to Lead Jackson Township Council in 15 Years
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Township Councilwoman Jennifer Kuhn has been appointed to serve as the next president of the township council for the 2024 fiscal year. Kuhn, a successful business owner…
Chinese ex-Navy chief, with South China Sea background, named defence minister
By Yew Lun Tian and Laurie Chen BEIJING (Reuters) – China named former Navy chief Dong Jun as its new defence minister on Friday to replace the last minister who disappeared from…
Banco de Brasil exec Haui named to head BB Seguridade after CEO resigns
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Brazilian insurer BB Seguridade said on Tuesday its CEO Ullisses Assis has resigned from his position and its controlling shareholder, Banco do Brasil, has nominated one of its…
Five New Jersey Restaurants Named in Top 100 Nationwide List
OpenTable, a leader in online restaurant reservations, has announced its Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2023, and New York’s dining scene is prominently featured. The list, derived from over 12 million…
Six New York Restaurants Named in Top 100 Nationwide List
OpenTable, a leader in online restaurant reservations, has announced its Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2023, and New York’s dining scene is prominently featured. The list, derived from over 12 million…
Route 11 Bridge Named in Honor of Fallen State Trooper
PHILADELPHIA, NY — The Route 11 bridge in the village of Philadelphia was rededicated on November 2 to honor Trooper Joel R. Davis, who lost his life in the line of duty…
Hoboken Native Named Hero of New Jersey Addiction Crisis
MILLBURN, NJ – Angelo Valente, Executive Director of the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ), has been profiled in Authority Magazine’s “Heroes of the Addiction Crisis” series. A Hoboken native, Valente…
Harvard Launches Task Force To Support Students Named For Backing Hamas
Harvard Launches Task Force To Support Students Named For Backing Hamas Brandon Poulter on October 25, 2023 Harvard University is establishing a task force to support students who were named for allegedly…
Stafford Township Police Department Named “The Fittest Agency”
Stafford Township Police Department has been honored with the title of “The Fittest Agency” at the Second Annual Manalapan Township Fitness Competition, a highly competitive event involving various first responder teams. The…
Donald Kusser is Named DFO for Laredo Field Office, Succeeds DFO Randy Howe (ret.) and Acting DFO Eugene Crawford
LAREDO, Texas –U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced today that Donald R. Kusser, formerly the Port Director for the Los Angeles/Long Beach Seaport, has entered on duty as Director, Field Operations for…
Perth Amboy Firefighter Named New Jersey Fire Chief of the Year
PERTH AMBOY, NJ – Chief Edward A. Mullen received the 2023 Fire Chief of the Year Award at the annual meeting of the NJ State Fire Chiefs Association during the NJ State…
Veteran Cop Named NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Public Information
NEW YORK, NY – Tarik Sheppard has been appointed the Deputy Commissioner of Public Information (DCPI) for the New York City Police Department, as announced by Police Commissioner Edward A. Caban. A…
Hill Aligned Political Boss to be Seated as Judge in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Township Council has announced that the leader of the Republicans For Toms River political club, aligned with Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill, will be installed…
The 21 new cardinals named by Pope Francis on Sunday
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Francis announced on Sunday that he would induct 21 churchmen to the high rank of cardinal in September. The following are set to become cardinals: Cardinal Electors…
Longtime Showtime executive David Nevins named CEO of North Road Company
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Longtime Showtime Networks executive David Nevins has been named chief executive of the North Road Company, an independent studio founded by Hollywood veteran Peter Chernin, who announced the…
Jemarcus Devonte Butler Named as Person of Interest in Homicide Case
LYNCHBURG, VA – Jemarcus Devonte Butler, 33, has been named as a person of interest in the recent homicide case of Ms. Laura DeLapp . His current location remains unknown. Butler is…
Daniel Mercado named new Presidio Port Director
PRESIDIO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection Presidio Port Director Daniel Mercado was formally sworn into office this morning at a CBP change of command ceremony. Family, friends, colleagues, and local…
Emily Loredo named Laredo Sector Border Patrol Youth of the Year for 2022 – 2023
LAREDO, Texas – Emily Loredo, a senior at Dr. Leonides G. Cigarroa High School (CHS), was selected as the Laredo Sector Border Patrol Youth of the Year for 2022 – 2023. Laredo…
Drag Queen Named ‘Peppermint,’ ACLU Official Helped Organize Youth ‘Trans Prom’ Near US Capitol
Drag Queen Named ‘Peppermint,’ ACLU Official Helped Organize Youth ‘Trans Prom’ Near US Capitol Reagan Reese on May 24, 2023 More than 100 transgender and nonbinary individuals gathered outside the U.S. Capitol…
Jesus “Louie” Chavez named new Columbus Port Director
COLUMBUS, N.M. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection Columbus Port Director Jesus L. “Louie” Chavez was formally sworn into office this morning at a CBP change of command ceremony. Family, friends, colleagues,…
Army Base Named For Confederate Commander Who Championed Secession Renamed After Legendary Vietnam General
Army Base Named For Confederate Commander Who Championed Secession Renamed After Legendary Vietnam General Micaela Burrow on May 11, 2023 Fort Benning, a U.S. Army base named after a Confederate commander who…
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