Beryl E. Smith, 94, formerly of McAlisterville, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, at Geisinger- Lewistown Hospital. Born on Sept. 30, 1929, in Centre Hall, Centre County, she is a daughter of Gervin and Alma (Lutz) Schaeffer who preceded her in death. She was preceded in death […]
A black family were left outraged after a banana which had the n-word scrawled across it was hurled towards them during a New Orleans St Patrick s Day parade on Sunday.
NEW ORLEANS - A family is calling for answers and an apology after catching an item during a St. Patrick s Day parade they say had a racial slur written across it, according to WWL-TV.
Nathaniel Lawrence, who was raised in New Orleans, said the best solution is usually the simplest.
“If you give the guys money, they’ll pick up the trash. I mean it’s not rocket science,” said Lawrence.
A few weeks ago, Edna Posey had to be carried to an ambulance because the construction on her street in Central City made it impossible for EMS to park in front of her house.
“This is ridiculous the way we got to live. I’m sick and the ambulance cannot get to me,” said Posey.
At a time when essential workers are fighting for better pay, New Orleans firefighters said they deserve at least the same living wage that the City Council approved earlier this month for all contracted employees.