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The JBS meat‑packing plant in Souderton, Pennsylvania, will close on August 14, taking about 1, 700 jobs with it. Workers from Montgomery, Bucks and Berks counties will feel the loss most acutely. State Rep. Donna Scheuren says officials are trying to keep the plant running by finding a new buyer

environment

Akron’s Trash Art Sparks Clean‑Up Spirit

The City of Akron and Keep Akron Beautiful have set up a new public art piece that turns garbage into letters. The first display appears in Prentiss Park at 2043 East Ave. It spells out the word “THINK” to remind people about their impact on the city. \ The letters are built from chicken wire and f

entertainment

A Fresh Look at the 1987 Sci‑Fi Classic Gandahar

Gandahar, an animated adventure from 1987, mixes bizarre creatures, a battle against robotic soldiers and a mind‑bending journey through time. It was long forgotten after a shaky U. S. release, but now a new 4K version will hit theaters in August. The film’s director, René Laloux, is best remembered

opinion

High School Sports Update: New Plans and Big Changes

The Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) is gearing up for a busy season. In Montgomery, the association’s team is busy preparing for next week’s summer conference and All‑Star Sports Week, a time when coaches, administrators, and schools meet to discuss rules and logistics. A mandatory

City Finance Chief Fired Over Pay‑Raise Dispute

A new finance director was hired in Harrisburg last January, but he was dismissed a month later after refusing to approve certain salary hikes. The city’s council meeting on July 14 revealed that the former director, who had been with the office for just a few weeks, was let go abruptly. He could no

business

Vegas Welcomes Billionaire Zillow Co‑Founder Rich Barton

Rich Barton, one of the brains behind Zillow and Expedia, has announced that he will now call Las Vegas home. The announcement came in a post on X, where Barton said his kids have grown up and the family is ready for a new chapter. Barton, who helped start Zillow about twenty years ago, still holds

Blanche’s Role in the Justice Department: A Question of Loyalty and Law

The U. S. attorney general is meant to protect the public’s legal interests, yet some argue that Todd Blanche has put his allegiance to President Trump above this duty. Blanche, who stepped in as acting attorney general after Pam Bondi’s resignation, has been accused of advancing the president’s

entertainment

Big‑Name Sports Stars Shine at 2026 ESPYs

The 2026 ESPYs will be held on Wednesday, July 15 at the David H. Koch Theater in New York’s Lincoln Center and will be broadcast live on ABC while also streaming on ESPN+. The event is scheduled for 8 p. m. Eastern time, which translates to 5 p. m. Pacific. Comedian and “Saturday Night Live” perfo

Traffic Stops and Tragedy: A Closer Look at the ICE Debate

The conversation around immigration enforcement has gotten hotter after a series of deadly incidents involving federal officers. In early July, two ICE agents shot and killed motorists in Maine and Texas, sparking a push from some officials to pause most vehicle stops. But the former president

Debate Over the CFPB: A Shift in Power and Policy