Homeless to Hospital to Homeless to Dead
Chapter Heading from “Still Left Out in America: the state of homelessness in the United States” by Pat LaMarche I was working on my new book when the phone rang. One of the guys from the shelter where I was operations manager called to tell me that a fella I knew and cared about had died. […]
Newark Boil Water Advisory: Here’s What You Should Do, Officials Say
NEWARK, NJ — Newark officials issued a boil water advisory for most of the city after a large water main break in Belleville near Branch Brook Park on Tuesday. Many residents saw their water pressure drop or cut out due to the break, although some have already had their service restored. The break took place […]
Microrobotics in endodontic treatment, diagnostics — ScienceDaily
With its irregularities and anatomical complexities, the root canal system is one of the most clinically challenging spaces in the oral cavity. As a result, biofilm not fully cleared from the nooks and crannies of the canals remains a leading cause of treatment failure and persistent endodontic infections, and there are limited means to diagnose […]
EPA Accepting Clean School Bus Rebate Applications until August 19, 2022
August 9, 2022 WASHINGTON (August 9, 2022) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reminding school districts and eligible school bus operators and contractors of the August 19, 2022 deadline to apply for funding to begin replacing the nation’s fleet of school buses with clean and zero-emission buses. $500 million is available to […]
JR Reavis: What is your water telling you? | Opinion
The process of turning ground and surface water into safe water for your home can be a complex process. By the time water reaches your tap, many factors can influence the water’s color, taste or smell. These aesthetics are typically harmless and do not cause health related issues. Where your water is sourced is a […]
How the Direction of Your Fan Is Important During Summer MyrtleBeachSC News
Keeping your home cool in the summer can be a real challenge. Especially if you have a lot of people living in your home, or if you live in a hot climate. There are a few things you can do to make it a little easier, though. If you’re new to the warm weather or […]
What You Need to Know – NBC Chicago
As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention weighs potential changes to a host of COVID protocols, Chicago Public Schools has announced the tweaks it will make to the district’s handling of the virus this fall. According to Dr. Allison Arwady, commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health, and CPS CEO Pedro Martinez, CPS […]
Funeral director’s license suspended after he let body decompose: court docs
INDIANAPOLIS — An Indianapolis funeral home director has had his license suspended after allegations he left a body to decompose for days. Court documents allege Benjamin Rawls of Rawls Mortuary and Funeral failed to properly care for a body prior to leaving town for a weekend earlier this year. Tymee Stewart-Dorris passed away on July […]
‘A celebration of our town’ — Pure Water Days will be action-packed | Local News
Audrey Korte The Chippewa Herald If you’re looking to entertain yourself or your family this week, head over to Chippewa Falls for Pure Water Days. It all starts starts on Wednesday and goes through Sunday, August 14. “It’s a great celebration for our town, and of our town, and I really enjoy that part of […]
Panama City Beach could ban smoking, vaping on beach with ordinance
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Thinking of a relaxing sunset walk on the beach with a glass of wine in one hand and a cigarette in the other? Officials say don’t even think about lighting up here. City officials discussed at their council meeting Tuesday morning taking a stance to make it illegal to smoke cigarettes and even vape on the […]