Holtsville Ecology Center’s animal refuge — Long Island’s largest zoo — to close for good after 40 years and alarming abuse allegations: ‘We hoped for this’

Town leaders said there is no official closing date at the moment, but they are aiming to empty and close the zoo by the end of March 2026 and relocate each animal to various “SPCA approved ...

A Barbecue Dynasty’s Feud Is Rocking a Texas Town

A rift inside a royal family of smoked meat has devolved into public jabs, property damage, litigation and dueling restaurants ...

Helene interrupted this town’s outdoor tourism makeover. How businesses are doing a year later

Morning mist is still burning off the surrounding mountains when they appear: Small groups of helmeted riders on one-wheeled, skateboard-like contraptions, navigating the pitched streets, past the ...
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This Town Was Named the 'Most Livable' Place to Retire in the West—and It's the Safest and Wealthiest in the U.S., Too

An Arizona town ranked the most livable place to live in the West in a recent GOBankingRates.com study. As a state, Arizona made a strong showing overall with seven towns in the top 50.
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'I think some people in this town don’t care' - Resident 'fed up' of fly-tipping

The resident said: “I was with my husband walking through the town centre and we just happened to see it. “It’s right there for everyone to see. “Sadly, I think some people in this town don’t care ...
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Cape Town Port improves ranking in World Bank's Container Port Index

In a significant yet modest uplift, the Port of Cape Town has achieved noteworthy progress in the World Bank's 2024 Container Port Index (CPPI), rising from the bottom of the rankings to 400th out of ...

Escape to This Charming Mountain Town in Maryland Before Fall Ends

Surrounded by the eastern part of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this underrated mountain town in Maryland comes alive with glowing autumn beauty. With access to Catoctin Mountain Park and Cunningham Falls ...
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This Virginia Town Is Fall’s Best Kept Secret—With Wine Tastings, Antiques, And A State Park To Explore

Culpeper is a historic Virginia town that delights with savory ham biscuits, vibrant public art, and Virginia’s newest state park. Here are the best things to do on your next visit.

Helene interrupted this town’s outdoor tourism makeover. Here’s how they’re doing a year later.

The mountain “gateway” town of Old Fort, North Carolina, was well on its way to achieving a major goal: to become a hot spot for mountain biking and all things outdoors.

Giant sinkhole in Chilean mining town haunts residents, three years on

TIERRA AMARILLA (Reuters) -Residents in the mining town of Tierra Amarilla in the Chilean desert are hopeful that a new court ruling will allay their fears about a giant sinkhole that opened near ...

Town of Swansea losing police department due to financial troubles

SWANSEA, S.C. (WIS) - The Town of Swansea will soon no longer have an active police force after town leaders accepted Police Chief Bill Charlton’s resignation.

'What's your plan?': Albuquerque mayoral candidates discussion during Old Town forum

Albuquerque residents from Old Town, West Old Town, and the Sawmill area gathered at Hotel Albuquerque to question mayoral candidates about their plans to address issues and improve the area. Karen ...