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Aid distribution in Gaza faces severe challenges as UN trucks are looted and blocked amid ongoing conflict, worsening hunger and suspicion over aid processes, with international pressure mounting for a halt to military operations.
A suspect named Stayshawn Stephens has been arrested in connection with a series of robberies targeting food trucks and taco vendors in Los Angeles. The robberies occurred late Wednesday night, with the suspects approaching victims at gunpoint and escaping in a white sedan with stolen property. Stephens is currently held on $1.3 million bail and the investigation is ongoing to apprehend the remaining suspects.
This weekend in the Triangle, there are plenty of events to enjoy, including free live music and food trucks at the Carolina Inn in Chapel Hill, a First Friday celebration at Oak City Brewing Company in Knightdale, a free concert series at Durham's Central Park featuring Grammy nominee Rissi Palmer, a superhero-themed geek and grub market at Fred Fletcher Park in Raleigh, and an outdoor movie screening of Dirty Dancing at the North Carolina Museum of Art. Additionally, there will be a block party in Durham's Central Park and a free boxing class in Raleigh's Moore Square on Sunday.
An ordinance in Ankeny, Iowa, requiring food vendors to pay a $400 fee to participate in the RAGBRAI Bash has caused some food trucks to cancel their plans. The city council claims the fees will help offset the event's costs and ensure public health and safety, but vendors argue that they cannot afford the fee and wish they had been given more notice.
The annual Fourth of July fireworks show at Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, is back and sold out on the flight deck of the USS Yorktown. However, there will still be live music, food trucks, and a great view of the fireworks show over Charleston Harbor for those attending landside. The festivities begin at 9 a.m., with the museum open until 5 p.m., food trucks available from 1:30 p.m., and music starting at 6 p.m. The fireworks will begin at full sunset, around 9:20 p.m. Parking is $20 per vehicle, and officials advise arriving early.
Boston is hosting a variety of food and drink events this weekend, including the Greek Festival in Cambridge, the Boston Portuguese Festival in Downtown Boston, and the Taste of South Boston. Other events include the Juneteenth Block Party in Roxbury, the French bread bake-off in East Cambridge, and the Pride parade in Boston. Food trucks, live music, and dance performances will be featured at many of these events.
The 17th Annual Summer Concert Series in Panama City Beach, Florida, kicks off with Dave Jordan and the NIA on June 8th, featuring 10 weeks of musical artists ranging from blues to country. The event takes place every Thursday and includes food trucks, BYOB, and pet-friendly accommodations. The concerts last around two hours and are held at Aaron Bessant Park, which is open 24 hours to the public.
Huntsville's Department of Parks and Recreation and Arts Huntsville have announced the lineup for the 2023 Concerts in the Park series, which will feature free concerts and local food trucks every Monday from June 5 to August 7. The concerts will showcase local talent in a variety of genres, and furry friends on a leash are welcome. The June 26 concert will be part of Huntsville's Armed Forces Week celebrations and will end with a downtown fireworks display.
The winners of the Best of Taste competition for the upcoming Taste of Cincinnati event have been announced, with Pompilio's Restaurant taking home the most wins overall. The event will feature 77 different food vendors, including 59 restaurants and 23 food trucks, offering over 300 menu items for attendees to choose from. The Taste of Cincinnati will take place over Memorial Day weekend on Fifth Street.
West Michigan offers a variety of events this weekend, including Grand Raggidy Roller Derby, Big Tree Hunt, Food Truck Tasting Expo, Grandville PD bike rodeo, Art for the Parks, Wyoming Spring Carnival, Goat Yoga, Fairy Festival, Allegan Spring Craft and Vendor Show, and Man Cave Sports Card Show. From roller derby to goat yoga, there is something for everyone to enjoy.