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Legionella Detected in Ardsley’s Hot Water System, UWS Building Plans Disinfection
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Coroner Identifies 25-Year-Old Victim Found on Boise Greenbelt
Ada County Coroner identified the man found dead along the Boise River Greenbelt early Monday as 25-year-old Jordan Harbst; investigators say the case is active with no public details released yet.
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Logan Flights Return to Normal After Fueling Glitch
Boston Logan International Airport resumed operations early Monday after an overnight ground stop caused by problems with the airport's aircraft fueling system.
DC’s 250th Independence Day Fireworks Light the Mall as Weather Looms
A photo gallery covers Fourth of July celebrations in the DC region, including a promised 850,000-shell Salute to America 250 on the National Mall; despite dangerous heat that caused some disruptions, the events largely proceeded, though severe weather later forced evacuations and disrupted festivities around the Mall.
Remains Found of Missing Paddleboarder at Marsh Creek State Park, Park Reopens
The body of a missing paddleboarder was recovered at Marsh Creek State Park in Chesterr County’s Upper Uwchlan Township after overnight storms, and the park reopened on Sunday; the victim’s identity has not been released.
Thunderstorm Delays Savannah Bananas Game at Kinnick Stadium
A thunderstorm forced a delay during a Savannah Bananas game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, with fans urged to seek shelter as play was paused for weather safety.
Charleroi braces for uncertain future as TPS protections end for Haitians
A 6-3 Supreme Court ruling ending Temporary Protected Status for Haitians (and Syrians) puts Charleroi’s Haitian community at risk of deportation and loss of work, threatening immigrant-driven business revival and potentially creating broader economic ripple effects for the Pittsburgh region, prompting fear, contingency planning, and calls for federal aid from local leaders and service organizations.
July 4th Open Hours in Jacksonville: Who’s Open and When
Jacksonville-area stores will have varied Independence Day hours: Publix and Winn-Dixie operate on regular hours; Aldi opens but closes at 4 p.m.; Trader Joe’s closes around 5 p.m.; The Fresh Market is open 8 a.m.–9 p.m.; Whole Foods Jacksonville 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Big-box retailers: Target 8 a.m.–10 p.m.; Walmart 6 a.m.–11 p.m.; Costco closed all day. CVS stores 8 a.m.–10 p.m., with in-store pharmacies 10 a.m.–2 p.m.; Walgreens hours vary by location. Starbucks and Dunkin’ are open with location-dependent hours—check ahead.
Heatwave triggers mass-casualty response at PA Big Boy train stop
During a 106°F day in Berks County, crowds gathered to see Union Pacific’s Big Boy locomotive at Reading and Blue Mountain Railroad Outer Station, leading to more than 100 people receiving treatment for heat illness; dozens were transported to hospitals, and one person suffering cardiac arrest was resuscitated, prompting a mass casualty incident declaration to marshal emergency resources.
Trooper fatally struck on I-81; driver charged with homicide
A Pennsylvania state trooper, Michael Pahira Jr., was killed after being struck by a commercial vehicle on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County while conducting a safety inspection; the driver is charged with homicide in connection with the incident.
Tejano singer's paralysis flags Texas West Nile risk amid mosquito surge
A Tejano singer, Fernando Silva, was left paralyzed from the neck down after contracting West Nile virus from a mosquito bite in 2024, later diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome. Fort Bend County has declared a public health emergency amid a surge of West Nile–positive mosquitoes, with aerial spraying and ongoing ground treatments. Officials urge prevention measures—eliminate standing water, use effective repellents (DEET, picaridin, or oil of lemon eucalyptus), wear long sleeves and treated clothing, and limit outdoor time at dawn and dusk—while warning that other mosquito-borne illnesses such as Zika, Dengue, and Chikungunya are possible in the area.
911 calls capture frantic moments in fatal Florida river alligator attack
A 31-year-old Orlando woman died after being bitten by a large alligator while swimming in the Econlockhatchee River near the Barr Street Trailhead in Little Big Econ State Forest. Frantic 911 calls described severe injuries as a boyfriend tried to pull her from the gator; she died en route to the hospital. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission later harvested two alligators (13 ft and 12 ft) and closed the Barr Street Trailhead as investigators worked; DNA analysis will determine which gator was responsible. The incident occurs amid ongoing nuisance alligator management in Florida.