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Milford’s First Friday Multicultural Festival Brings Global Flavor to Small-Town Char
MILFORD, Del. — Visitors to Milford may be surprised to find just how lively this small Delaware town can be, especially during First Friday, a monthly street festival that transforms the heart of downtown into a celebration of food, music, and...
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The Ultimate Guide to Tasting New York City Like a Local
It's hard to go wrong with a meal in New York City. Yes, there are tourist traps and dining is notoriously expensive, but options are endless – from cuisine to price point to theme – and the level of execution at world-famous restaurants is...

South Carolinians urged to visit local markets during National Farmers Market Week
Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner | South Carolina Department of AgricultureHugh E. Weathers, Commissioner | South Carolina Department of Agriculture South Carolina residents are being encouraged to visit farmers markets across the state during...

Geothermal energy fuels Colorado greenhouses that grow food through winter
In Pagosa Springs, Colorado, a nonprofit is using underground heat from a natural hot spring to operate greenhouses that grow produce year-round, even in freezing temperatures. Samuel Gilbert reports for The Washington Post. In short: The...
How will Oneida County help local farmers survive and thrive?
Oneida County has released an agricultural strategic plan for 2025 to 2030 that was developed with Cornell Cooperative Associates of Oneida Conty and LaBella Associates. It presents five goals and related projects to preserve the county's farmland...

Varsity Benched, Little Red Hen Quieted, and More Food News
Hungry for news? Welcome to our Friday Feed, where we run through all the local food and restaurant news this week—and maybe help you figure out where to eat this weekend. Benched The Ravenna Varsity, a beloved 62-year-old diner, will serve its...

Waste-to-power venture gains global recognition
Ecogas — a joint venture between Central Otago’s Pioneer Energy Group and Ecostock Ltd — has received global recognition, winning AD Hero of the Year at the 2025 Anaerobic Digestion and Biogas Industry Awards in the United Kingdom. The awards,...

Bloomington Police to host National Night Out at Switchyard Park on August 5th
August 1, 2025 BLOOMINGTON — The Bloomington Police Department will host its National Night Out community event on Tuesday, August 5, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Switchyard Park Picnic Shelter. The free event is an opportunity for the community...

Richmond named one of London’s cleanest boroughs for food hygiene in new report
Richmond upon Thames has been named one of the cleanest boroughs in the capital when it comes to food hygiene, according to a new report marking 15 years of the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme. The borough ranked joint eighth out of 25 London local...

Revealed: The best and worst places in The West Midlands for food hygiene ratings as region ranks second bottom in the national rankings
The towns and cities across The West Midlands that score highest and lowest for their food hygiene ratings have been revealed, thanks to a report from online training provider High Speed Training, marking 15 years since the introduction of the...

Former Bahamas PM proposes ban on fast food chains in Family Islands
Former Bahamas Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis is calling for bold legislative action to protect the health of Bahamians living on the Family Islands by preventing international fast food chains from setting up shop there. - Advertisement -...

New garden, bodega bring fresh food options to OTR residents
CINCINNATI — A lack of access to fresh food in Over-the-Rhine has prompted a unique way to fill the need: Two local organizations have teamed up to create a bodega and a community garden. When OTR residents walk inside the Goose Alley community...

Wine Of The Month: A Fresh Alvarinho From Portugal
A fresh splash from coastal Portugal Producer The dog days of August are not quite upon us, though it certainly feels like it. One way to find relief from the heat dome currently hanging over much of the country, is to reach for a refreshing glass...

East Yorkshire pet food firm wants to support dog rescue centres and it needs your nominations
An East Yorkshire-based pet care firm has opened nominations for people’s favourite dog rescue centres to receive essential food donations. Burgess Pet Care, a family-run business at Pollington, near Goole, is donating thousands of pounds worth of...
First District Communities Invited to National Night Out for Safety, Fun, and Connection
First District residents are invited to come together for National Night Out —a nationwide event that strengthens police-community partnerships and builds neighborhood unity for safer, more connected communities. It’s the perfect chance to enjoy a...

SVG gardening competition empowers sustainable food production
Participants in the 2025 National Home Gardening Competition took part in a theoretical workshop aimed at enhancing their skills in key areas of home gardening. The session, held at the Methodist Church hall, focused on pest and disease control,...

Centreville Bank Stadium to host food truck, craft beverage festival
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WJAR) — Centreville Bank Stadium announced it will be holding a Food Truck & Craft Beverage Festival next month. According to officials, the festival will be held on Aug. 23 from noon to 6 p.m. VIP ticket holders will be able to...

Wine bar that brought a special sparkle to the French Quarter to close late this summer
Most places in the world that make wine also make sparkling wine, from the prestige Champagne region to all points of the globe. A love affair for bubbly inspired Crystal Hinds to create Effervescence (1036 N. Rampart St.), an upscale wine bar and...

World’s First Fully Autonomous Robotic Joint Replacement Surgery Successfully Performed In Delhi
Last Updated:July 31, 2025, 17:47 IST A revolutionary leap in orthopedic care, the world’s first fully autonomous robotic joint replacement surgery sets a new global benchmark in precision, safety, recovery outcomes World’s first fully autonomous...

Inside the new Ramsbottom bakery promising traditional breads, old-school bakes and no "soggy bottoms"
It's been over just two years since the much-loved Ramsbottom restaurant Levanter closed its doors. The popular Spanish eatery, like many other businesses, felt the full force of the post-pandemic headwinds and squeeze created by the...