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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
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Will Dan Miller run for Harrisburg mayor on Republican ticket against Wanda Williams? Here's the latest
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — He's still unsure, but Dan Miller — Harrisburg's city treasurer, who came up short by about 80 votes in his May Democratic primary bid to unseat Mayor Wanda Williams — sounds increasingly like someone preparing to press forward with a head-to-head general election race against Williams. 'In a way, this is now a runoff election between the top two candidates,' Miller said Wednesday before the first of two organizing meetings this week at Historic Harrisburg in Midtown (the second is Thursday at 6 p.m. at the same location). 'I mean, she only won by 80 votes.' Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now That was in a five-way race. Miller got more than 100 write-in votes among Republicans, which qualified him to be the Republican nominee on November's general election ballot even though, as Miller is the first to say, 'I am not a Republican.' Although this might be just as well in a city where Democrats outnumber Republicans by more than a five-to-one margin, Miller won't count on any official Republican party support. 'I don't expect that the Republican committee would be engaged with the mayor's race in the city of Harrisburg,' Dave Feidt, chairman of the Dauphin County Republican Committee, said Wednesday. The question, though, is whether — although his name is due to appear on the ballot unless he withdraws from the race — Miller will continue actively pursuing the position. Miller reiterated Wednesday he hasn't made the decision, saying the point of this week's sessions is to gauge community support for his candidacy. But he didn't hesitate to articulate the arguments he would make to voters if he does press forward. 'This is an election about the status quo,' Miller said. 'Do you like having the market not completed? Do you like downtown really going downhill? Do you like $14 million of trash receipts not being collected?' Miller said he understands simply not being Williams is not enough to win an election. So what would he do about the still-gutted Broad Street Market? 'They have done nothing for basically two years now,' Miller said. 'If I were the mayor, that would be a top priority. Safe streets would be top priority, stable finances a top-priority, business opportunities.' Williams didn't respond Wednesday to messages from abc27 News seeking comment about Miller's potential continued run for mayor. Prior to the May primary, she cited an increasing supply of affordable housing as a key accomplishment during her first term. Miller acknowledged the uphill nature of a run on the Republican ticket in a deep-blue city. Blasting scheduled at former Harrisburg Mall; Here's when But nationally, there's some precedent for Republican victories in overwhelmingly Democratic cities: The most populous city of all, New York City, has elected Republicans over the decades — most recently Michael Bloomberg, who later switched his party affiliation, and Rudy Giuliani before him. And in terms of successful party-switching candidates, Roanoke, Virginia — similar in size to Harrisburg — elected former Mayor David Bowers as a Democrat for eight years beginning in 1992 and another eight years as an independent beginning in 2008. Then, Bowers narrowly missed completing a trifecta and winning as a Republican, when he lost in 2024 by just 59 votes. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
6 days ago
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Charges filed against three arrested in connection with shooting at Collective
Charges have officially been filed against three residents allegedly connected to the shooting outside The Collective in early May. Terrance Britton, 25, Malcome Barnes, 24, and Ahoneste Walker, 23, were charged with using a vehicle to facilitate a shooting and nine counts of assault and battery with a deadly weapon. Barnes and Britton also face charges of third-degree arson and destroying evidence. The shooting ― which seriously wounded four people and injured at least five more ― occurred outside the food hall in Oklahoma City's Midtown, where people had gathered for a Cinco de Mayo celebration and to watch an Oklahoma City Thunder playoff game against the Denver Nuggets. 'Midtown is a bustling social area, and people should feel safe going to Midtown with their friends and families,' said Oklahoma County District Attorney Vicki Behenna, whose office announced the charges Friday. 'Gun violence in the streets of Midtown, or anywhere else in Oklahoma County, will not be tolerated by my office.' Related: Police make three arrests in connection to OKC food hall shooting in May Police responded to the shooting shortly after 10:40 p.m. on May 5. According to arrest affidavits written by police, a fight had broken out between Walker and other patrons just minutes beforehand outside the restaurant. As detailed in the affidavits, detectives learned from shooting victims that Walker was heard calling Britton, her boyfriend, over the phone, claiming that she had been jumped and that "she was going to have her man come over and shoot the spot up." About five minutes after the phone call, Britton pulled up in a red Hyundai Sonata with Barnes, and shots were fired at the crowd, according to the affidavits. Court filings also show that the vehicle had been reported stolen in Moore and was later found burned near Interstate 240 Service Road just west of Bryant Avenue on May 7. 'It has to stop': OKC district reeling after shooting injures 9 outside The Collective Police said Britton was arrested after a traffic violation in Moore on May 12. He had already been in violation of his probation after pleading guilty in 2024 to assault and battery with a deadly weapon and was taken into federal custody May 23, according to jail officials. Jail records show that Barnes and Walker also were arrested June 3. They were both being held in the Oklahoma County jail on $1 million bonds as of June 14. Attorneys were not listed in online court records for any of the three charged in the case. This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Three face charges in May 5 shooting outside The Collective in OKC
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
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Timberland x Pabst Blue Ribbon's Boozy Boots Are Selling Out Fast — Here's Where You Can Still Buy Them In Stock
Rolling Stone and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Pricing and availability subject to change. In a collab that screams 'hold my beer,' celeb-loved boot brand Timberland has joined forces with Pabst Blue Ribbon (yes, that PBR) to drop a limited-edition line of work boots that are basically every beer snob's fantasy footwear. Think rugged, iconic Timberlands, but with PBR's classic logo stamped right on the side and, get this, a built-in bottle opener. Now, you can literally crack a cold one with your foot. (But make sure you still pay attention to open container laws on the go). These boots come in classic tan or bold PBR-blue leather, so whether you're building a deck or walking around Midtown, there's a pair for you. Advertisement More from Rolling Stone Pabst Blue Ribbon x Timberland Boots: Where to Buy PBR Boots Online Timberland x Pabst Blue Ribbon Work Boot $180.00 Buy Now on timberland 'At Timberland PRO, we build gear with purpose — footwear and apparel that work as hard as the people wearing them,' says Ryan Murphy, Head of Marketing for Timberland, in a release. 'Partnering with Pabst Blue Ribbon allowed us to create a collection that's tough, comfortable, and made to honor the moment when the job's done and the boots stay on.' Timberland has been stomping around since 1973 and was first created as the go-to boot for construction workers and blue-collar laborers, later becoming a streetwear staple thanks to the explosion of 90s hip-hop. Everyone from Wu-Tang Clan to Rihanna to Jay-Z has rocked a pair. And now, thanks to this boozy collab, your dad might finally, too (they make a great Father's Day gift, by the way). Advertisement Pabst, meanwhile, has been around since 1844, perfecting the art of budget-friendly beer with its instantly recognizable can, crisp flavor, and no-nonsense vibe. Pabst Blue Ribbon x Timberland Boots: Where to Buy PBR Boots Online Timberland x Pabst Blue Ribbon Work Boot $180.00 Buy Now on timberland 'PBR has always been about celebrating those who take pride in their craft so this partnership with Timberland PRO was a no-brainer,' says Kat Mata, Culture Marketing Director at PBR, in a release. 'This collection wasn't just about creating a cool collaboration. It was designed with the community at the forefront, and we're excited to see this drop finally come to life!' Advertisement Available in sizes 7 to 15, these boots are tough, trendy, and casually cool. You can pair them with your favorite pair of jeans, an oversized band tee, and a PBR, and you'll be ready to party — just don't try to shotgun a beer with your new boots; that's what the included bottle opener is for. Grab these boots while they're still available because sizes are selling out fast. And if you want even more merch from this duo, Pabst Blue Ribbon and Timberland also launched an exclusive shirt, hat, and sweatshirt, which you can shop below. Pabst Blue Ribbon x Timberland Boots: Where to Buy PBR Boots Online Timberland x Pabst Blue Ribbon Hoodie $55.00 Buy Now on timberland Pabst Blue Ribbon x Timberland Boots: Where to Buy PBR Boots Online Timberland x Pabst Blue Ribbon Hat $25.00 Advertisement Buy Now on timberland Pabst Blue Ribbon x Timberland Boots: Where to Buy PBR Boots Online Timberland x Pabst Blue Ribbon Tee $25.00 Buy Now on timberland Best of Rolling Stone Sign up for RollingStone's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
New York Times
14-06-2025
- Politics
- New York Times
How Should a Modern-Day Father Be?
'I know that you're all probably thinking, 'Why the heck is Moms First throwing a fatherhood summit?'' Reshma Saujani, the chief executive and founder of that organization, said to a crowd of fathers, and yes, some mothers, seated in an auditorium. It was a nod to a question that arose on social media when the advocacy group started promoting the event, an afternoon of talks and workshops under the banner 'The Future of Fatherhood.' 'People in our community were like 'Really? We've got to do this too? We've got to fix it for men?'' Ms. Saujani said later in an interview. 'And I get it, we're exhausted.' But considering the vastness of the issues that she and her organization care about — child care and paid leave, for instance — Ms. Saujani believes they can't be fixed without 'fathers at the table.' It was around lunchtime on a balmy Thursday in early June, and this group of men had gathered at the proverbial table — in this case a conference center in Midtown — to discuss all things fatherhood. There were first-time dads, dad influencers, podcaster dads, dads who run dad communities and famous dads, like Chasten Buttigieg, the husband of former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, and Gary Vaynerchuk, the entrepreneur better known as Gary Vee. 'If this event would have happened 15 to 20 years ago, it would have been like, how can dads support moms?' Matt Schneider, founder of the nonprofit City Dads Group, a panelist and a stay-at-home dad of two teenagers, said in an interview. 'It used to be dads were ready to follow a to-do list.' Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Washington Post
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
Jean Smart and John Krasinski in solo shows that illustrate the gender wars
NEW YORK — A dramatic faceoff of Judith Butler proportions is underway on New York stages, where a pair of star vehicles is condemning the tyranny of conventional gender roles from each side of the divide. Depending whom you ask, men and women are both in trouble. Several waves of feminism have decried the injustices facing the latter: subjugation under patriarchy with fallouts that range from unequal pay to death. Enter 'Hacks' star Jean Smart in 'Call Me Izzy,' as a hothouse flower whose artistic aspirations are suffocated by her unseen ogre of a husband. Pressure to escape the trailer park is paramount. Meanwhile, rumblings that began on the dark web and are now broadcast on something called the manosphere have reached the opposite conclusion: It's men whose well-being is threatened under the current regime, one that the red-pilled nice guy played by John Krasinski in 'Angry Alan' calls 'the gynocracy.' That would be a world governed in deference to women that ignores men's loneliness and insecurities while demanding they be heroes and moneymakers. (Straight people are a trip.) Arguments anchoring each end of this age-old tug-of-war are everywhere. Throw in the economic appeal of producing celebrity solo shows, and it's no wonder the debate is being hashed out on Midtown stages. Despite their opposing perspectives, they present the actors with identical challenges — proving that vulnerability is the ultimate common ground. The familiarity of domestic violence narratives allows for a naturalistic approach — Izzy, in all her delicacy and emotional candor, would be impossible not to root for. A few minutes with Smart's graceful, fluttering narrator, as she toils and daydreams on the can, and you would practically kill for her. A Louisiana belle who was married by 17, Izzy spills with dishy Southern talk, sweeter than gossip but with the same conspiratorial flavor. Call this corner of her modest digs 'A Bathroom of One's Own.' It's where she hides out to scrawl poetry on toilet paper, using the hamper as a desk and stashing reams of words in a box of Tampax. Dressed in a plush teal bathrobe, her face framed with frizzy golden curls, she recalls reciting Joyce Kilmer's 'Trees' in a childhood pageant and falling in love with 'mind pictures,' a phrase she borrows from Zora Neale Hurston. Of course, Izzy's husband wouldn't approve of her literary pursuits, and this being a drama, he's bound to find out. The world premiere from playwright Jamie Wax, who's also a correspondent for CBS News, treads sensitive but familiar territory. The plight of a woman's authorship curtailed has been covered with much greater sophistication elsewhere — including in previous centuries, by women writers themselves. The appeal of this borderline Southern Gothic production, from director Sarna Lapine, lies entirely with its beguiling star. Smart, returning to Broadway after some 25 years, brings astonishing clarity and depth to the part. Spinning an enticing yarn from shopworn material — the action is set in 1989, when it may have struck a modern tone — she delivers a performance that feels deceptively featherlight while demonstrating total command. She lends Izzy's tin-eared poetry a soaring lyricism and Wax's trope-heavy script the texture of a character study. Every expression feels alive, and the sum total is transfixing. 'Angry Alan,' the first show at the newly christened Studio Seaview off-Broadway, takes a different tack. Written by Penelope Skinner and created with Donald Sage Mackay, the show is premised on the fact that engendering compassion for a man in need is a trickier prospect. Especially when that man has plunged down a slippery wormhole into an online realm led by a man-fluencer named Angry Alan. Here, male grievances — many of them legitimate — assume a sour cast by turning the blame on women. It's true that men are in crisis. Among the dilemmas cited by Roger, a cheery everyman not unlike Krasinski's character on 'The Office,' are elevated rates of suicide and 'a period of unprecedented uncertainty' that's confused men about their place in the culture and at home. Given that men are not, as the stereotype goes, particularly forthcoming with expressing emotion, the gag is that Roger has the audience as his unlikely confessor. Skinner and Mackay, who premiered the show at the 2018 Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Scotland, set out an uneasy game in which Roger flips, repeatedly and on a dime, from relatable to revolting. Roger is an avatar, a stand-in for 'you know the type,' in this exploration of a sociological problem, directed with shadowy, uncanny undertones by Sam Gold. (The setup is not unlike Young Jean Lee's 'Straight White Men,' which played Broadway in 2018.) Roger has particulars — an ex-wife, who glowers down from the conference-like projections, a big-shot job that ended badly at AT&T (he now works at Kroger) and a new girlfriend who's recently (and conveniently, plot-wise) undergone a feminist awakening. Even as he buys into Alan's dark talk, Roger is posited as a generic good-natured dude trying to get by. So it goes that by design, Krasinski mostly plays mild-mannered, which fans know he's ideally suited for. Though they won't be disappointed here, Krasinski is better when he gets more to do, such as voicing Roger in conversation with his girlfriend, who's bewildered by his slide into men's rights. In the end, Roger's fixation on the double binds of masculinity faces a provocative test (which I won't spoil here) that snaps the whole play into focus. It's an affecting shift, but the stakes might have been clarified sooner. At the heart of 'Angry Alan' is the tension between how Roger really feels — the suffering he admits he's long buried inside — and the sturdy exterior he's been conditioned to wear as a mask. The difference in consequence between the two stories comes down to that adage about men, like Alan, being afraid that women will laugh at them. Women like Izzy, on the other hand, put on a pleasant face to avoid a far worse fate. Call Me Izzy, through Aug. 17 at Studio 54 in New York. 90 minutes without an intermission. Angry Alan, through Aug. 3 at Studio Seaview in New York. 85 minutes without an intermission.
