A magnificent home that's currently on the market was originally a bank , and it features original neoclassical details and an interactive vault space. Listed for $765,000, the 6,650-square-foot former Vermont Federal Bank on Main Street in downtown Bennington, VT , has served as Joel Lentzner 's home for many years. “It’s got a tremendous amount of history, and it’s at the center of our downtown,” Lentzner says. “I’m proud of how we’ve taken great effort to preserve the architectural details that are there—instead of just gutting it and making it a new space.” The original details include brass tear gas canisters (which were for protection and are now empty), beaded glass, marble counters, chandeliers, and clocks. “Preserving it was a big part of what we wanted to do," Lentzner says. "We'd love to see that continue with whoever buys it next.” Lentzner bought the property in 1999 and spent the next three years converting the lower level into a 3,700-square-foot … [Read more...] about Inside the Vault: A Former Bank in Vermont Transformed Into a Whimsical Gallery and Home
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Encinitas Prospective Homeowners: See 5 New Homes On The Market
0 Real Estate Curious about what's on the market? Here is what the latest homes in and near Encinitas have to offer. Real Estate News , Patch Staff Posted Reply ENCINITAS, CA — Looking for a new home nearby, but getting tired of browsing through the same old real-estate listings again and again? Never fear! To save you some time, we've compiled an up-to-date batch of five new listings nearby. Here's a sampling of the newest batch of properties to hit the housing market in and near Encinitas — including a home with 3 beds and 3 baths for $1.3 million, and another with 4 beds and 5 baths for $3.8 million. Click on any address for more pics and details. Happy house hunting! Editor's note: This list was automatically generated. Related: Visit The Patch Mortgage Center To Lock In Today's Best Rates 1. 1020 Dewitt Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024 Price: $1,999,900 Size: 1,960 sq. ft., 3 beds, and 3 baths Listed by: … [Read more...] about Encinitas Prospective Homeowners: See 5 New Homes On The Market
Illinois AP Media Editors announces 2021 journalism awards
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Margaret Holt, a former editor at the Chicago Tribune, was named Friday the 2022 Lincoln League honoree during the Illinois Associated Press Media Editors Awards presentations at the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel in Springfield. Holt finished her career at the Tribune in January as standards editor. She was also newspaper’s first female sports editor. The Lincoln League honors longtime Illinois journalists for their career contributions to the industry. IAPME winners were also announced for journalism excellence in news, sports, features, editorials, columns and photos from 2021. Division I award winners: General Excellence: First place, The Southern Illinoisan; second place, Herald & Review; third place, Effingham Daily News. Best Digital Storytelling: First place, Herald & Review, 25th anniversary of Decatur tornadoes, staff; second place, Herald & Review, Golden Knights, Clay Jackson; third place, Herald & Review, Bird Boxes, … [Read more...] about Illinois AP Media Editors announces 2021 journalism awards
I Hiked, Swam, and Picked Capers on Pantelleria for 4 Days
Photo-Illustration: The Strategist; Photos: Barbara Potts Everyone knows that person who spends weeks sniffing around travel blogs, going deep into Tripadvisor rabbit holes, collecting Google docs from friends of friends, and creating A Beautiful Mind– style spreadsheets to come up with the best vacations /itineraries possible. In this recurring series, we find those people who’ve done all the work for you and have them walk us through a particularly wonderful, especially well-thought-out vacation they took that you can actually steal. As her maternity leave was coming to an end this spring, Barbara Potts, co-founder of Saks Potts , was eager to book a relaxing trip with her boyfriend and their 7-month-old before heading back to work. “Sort of like a baby honeymoon ,” she jokes. Potts, who’s based in Copenhagen, was committed to traveling somewhere restorative — a destination that would satisfy her hankering for peace and quiet, locally produced food, hiking … [Read more...] about I Hiked, Swam, and Picked Capers on Pantelleria for 4 Days
Oakland deli with rich family history serves the tastiest cheap sandwiches
Elena Durante said stepping into her father’s store as a child overwhelmed her senses. Growing up in the family-run grocery business that sold everything from fine wines and olive oils to salt cod and big wheels of cheese, she described the sweet and peppery aromas of imported spices and remembers running her little fingers through barrels of dry beans. “There were so many products here in the ’60s. You’d smell every kind of spice,” she said. “I remember my dad coming home at night in his delivery van, and you couldn’t really get the smell of Ratto’s out of it. I can’t really describe it. Think of it as cheesy, fishy, briny, umami-ish.” Durante is the great-granddaughter of Giovanni Battista Ratto, the founder of the premier Oakland grocer, and the man behind its namesake since 1897. As a fourth-generation owner, she took over the business in 2002 from her father, Martin Durante, who had inherited Ratto’s in the ’50s from his own father, who was also named Martin Durante. … [Read more...] about Oakland deli with rich family history serves the tastiest cheap sandwiches
What Happened to the House of Horrors at the Center of Netflix’s ‘I Just Killed My Dad’ Documentary?
Seventeen-year-old Anthony Templet shocked the nation when he shot his father three times in their Louisiana home. However, the dark secrets that would soon emerge would be even more disturbing. The 2019 murder is the subject of a three-part, Netflix documentary, " I Just Killed My Dad ," which premieres on Tuesday. At the center of the crime is the unassuming four-bedroom, three-bathroom house in a quiet Baton Rouge, LA , neighborhood where Anthony alleges years of abuse and isolation occurred before the situation erupted violently. On June 3, 2019, Anthony said he was sleeping in his room in the house when his father, who was drunk, woke him up around 3 a.m. Burt Templet was going through Anthony's cellphone to see if his son had been communicating with Burt's estranged wife. (She had taken out a 55-page restraining order against Burt, alleging physical abuse and threats.) Anthony claims his father then tried to hit him, but he escaped to his father's bedroom. Anthony … [Read more...] about What Happened to the House of Horrors at the Center of Netflix’s ‘I Just Killed My Dad’ Documentary?
East County City Among Worst For First-Time Homebuyers: Study
0 Real Estate Several cities in San Diego County rank among the worst places for first-time homebuyers, according to a new WalletHub study. Kristina Houck , Patch Staff Posted Reply SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA — The San Diego area is one of the worst places for people looking to buy a home for the first time, according to a new study by WalletHub. Data analysts at the personal finance website compared 300 cities of varying sizes across 22 key indicators of market attractiveness, affordability and quality of life. The data set ranged from cost of living to real-estate taxes to property-crime rate. Each metric was graded on a 100-point scale, with a score of 100 representing the most favorable conditions for first-time home buyers. Chesapeake, Virginia, ranked as the best city for first-time homebuyers , while Berkeley, California, ranked as the worst, according to WalletHub. Several cities in San Diego County — including … [Read more...] about East County City Among Worst For First-Time Homebuyers: Study
Albuquerque Suspect Allegedly Abused His Family for Years
Even as police offered new details into the execution-style slayings of at least two Muslim men in Albuquerque, the long, sprawling record of alleged violence by the chief suspect in the murders came into focus. Among the wild array of arrests for battery and domestic violence detailed in court records obtained by The Daily Beast against Muhammad Syed, the 51-year-old has allegedly threatened to kill his daughter’s boyfriend, beat his wife in a state building, lacerated his son’s head with a metal spoon, kicked a Walmart employee, and punished his daughter after she refused to take her brother to college with her as an escort. But despite the alleged years-long abuse, Syed never faced charges, in part, because his family always seemed to downplay the incident once police arrived at the scene. On multiple occasions, police officers had difficulty taking reports because the family said they did not speak English, and required the help of a telephone translation service in their … [Read more...] about Albuquerque Suspect Allegedly Abused His Family for Years
Columbus Area Pets Up For Adoption
0 Pets In search of a fuzzy new family member? Meet Bellatrix, Narcissa, Savannah and more adorable animals up for adoption. Pet News , Patch Staff Posted Reply Do you want to add a fluffy ball of four-legged love and affection to your family and have a positive impact on the world at the same time? Adopt a dog, cat or other kind of pet from a local shelter! Pet adoption agencies in Columbus and environs have dogs, cats and other pets ready and waiting for someone to take them home. Across Ohio, there are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages and sizes without a home — many of whom are located near you. If you're on a search for your new friend, consider checking out a local rescue center like Central Ohios Programs For Animal Welfare, where Narcissa the cat is waiting patiently. If you aren't sure if you have time to take care of a pet year round, many shelters also offer opportunities to foster pets until … [Read more...] about Columbus Area Pets Up For Adoption
Where To Get Easter Brunch Around Bolingbrook
0 Restaurants & Bars You can let somebody else do the cooking this year and check out one of these restaurants. Geoff Dempsey , Patch Staff Posted | Updated Reply Want to give your kitchen and yourself a break for Easter brunch? There are plenty of restaurants around that will be open, and some that are offering Easter brunch events. Be sure to call the restaurant to confirm hours or reservations. If we missed something, let us know! A few restaurants in the area have specific Easter brunch menus online: Al's Steak House (1990 West Jefferson St., Joliet) 10:10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $25.95 for adults; $13.95 for children; $5.95 for toddlers Mago Grill and Cantina (641 E Boughton Rd., Bolingbrook) 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. $35 for adults; $17 for children Bolingbrook Golf Club - 2001 Rodeo Drive, Bolingbrook 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Members: $43.95 for adults; $22.95 for children 4-12, free for … [Read more...] about Where To Get Easter Brunch Around Bolingbrook