Venice Beach is a place full of life and unique characters. One person stands out: Harry Perry. He's been a familiar sight on the boardwalk since 1974. Perry, now 75, is known for roller-skating while playing guitar. He wears a turban and visor, and he's always ready to perform. Perry's journey to
After more than 20 years of serving up Southwestern, Cajun, and Creole flavors, Rebos, a beloved restaurant on Sioux City's Historic Fourth Street, has permanently closed its doors. The announcement came via a heartfelt Facebook post, expressing gratitude to the community for their unwavering suppor
In the early 1960s, a young person started their first job in the newspaper world. This was not just any job; it was delivering the Minneapolis Tribune in Watertown, South Dakota. The role involved taking the newspaper to various local businesses and apartments. The Tribune was a significant newspap
King County is looking at ways to tackle retail crime. Councilmember Claudia Balducci wants to use new sales tax money for this. She suggests hiring more detectives and a prosecutor to focus on shoplifting. This is because big stores like Kroger are closing some locations due to safety issues. The
In the quiet of the night, someone took a piece of pink chalk and drew on a statue of the Virgin Mary. This statue stands outside the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston's South End. The drawing was not clear, just some scribbles that no one could understand. It happened between 8 p. m. Wednesday
Pages & Grapes in Wyoming, Michigan, is more than just a bookstore; it's a cozy spot where book lovers and wine enthusiasts come together. The idea for this unique store was born in a college classroom. Heather Wejroch, one of the co-owners, was working on a business plan for a class project. She de
A dog named Lila, a six-year-old rescue, vanished from her owner's truck while they were having lunch. Melanie, her owner, searched everywhere—social media, shelters, and streets—for nearly a week. It was heartbreaking for Melanie, as Lila had been her companion since 2021, providing comfort after h
West Sacramento is about to get a new hangout spot. The Boulevard, a massive entertainment venue, is opening soon. It's taking over the old Safeway building on West Capitol Avenue. This place has something for everyone, from families to adults. The venue is packed with cool stuff. There are over 65
Mountain Metro Transit is shaking things up with some proposed changes to bus routes. These tweaks could make your commute smoother or a bit more confusing, depending on where you live. The big question is, will these changes actually help? First off, why are they doing this? Well, transit systems
South Carolina is one of only two states in the U. S. without a hate crime law. This is a big problem. But some counties are not waiting for the state to act. They are taking action themselves. Richland County made history last month. It became the first county in South Carolina to pass a hate crime
