Summer News

Op-Ed: Bret Michaels, Poison put on best concert for the summer of 2018 By Markos Papadatos Wantagh - With the summer of 2018 coming to a close, it is safe to say that Bret Michaels and the rock group Poison put on the best live rock show in New York.

Beaches are not always the best choice during a heat wave By Karen Graham From Vancouver, British Columbia to Michigan and Maine, beaches are being closed due to contamination by a nasty bug that can make humans and pets sick - E. coli. or the health risks associated with toxic algae blooms.

Sammi Rae Murciano talks summer Long Island concerts for 2018 Special By Markos Papadatos Farmingdale - On July 23, rising pop songstress Sammi Rae Murciano sat down and chatted at a local eatery about her upcoming concerts on Long Island, and she even spoke about her acting.

Review: Backstreet Boys rock the GMA Summer Concert Series in New York Special By Markos Papadatos New York - On Friday, July 13, best-selling pop group Backstreet Boys performed at the Rumsey Playfield in New York City, as part of the Good Morning America (GMA) Summer Concert Series.

Review: Beyond the Sun release liberating summer single 'Stop' Special By Markos Papadatos On May 11, Canadian band Beyond the Sun released their latest radio single, "Stop," which is known for its liberating nature.

Review: Harber releases uplifting electronic single 'Summer You' Special By Markos Papadatos On May 11, DJ and producer Harber has released his new summer electronic single "Summer You" via the independent label, 450 Music.

Joan Jett to embark on co-headlining summer tour with Styx By Markos Papadatos Wantagh - Rock queen Joan Jett and her band, The Blackhearts, will be embarking on a co-headlining tour this summer with rock group Styx.

Daryl Hall & John Oates to co-headline summer tour with Train By Markos Papadatos Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Daryl Hall & John Oates will be co-headlining a 2018 summer tour with rock band Train that is produced by Live Nation.

Interview: Chicago's Keith Howland discusses Chicago summer tour Special By Markos Papadatos Wantagh - Long-time Chicago guitarist Keith Howland chatted with Digital Journal about Chicago's upcoming concert at Jones Beach in New York.

Review: The Night Game delights on 'The Outfield,' to tour this summer Special By Markos Papadatos The Night Game has released their new single "The Outfield." The band announced headlining dates for their North American tour this summer, and they will also be supporting global music star John Mayer on his tour.

Radio City Rockettes join forces with USO throughout the summer By Markos Papadatos The Radio City Rockettes joined forces with the USO to support service members and their families throughout the summer.

Thinning summer cloud cover responsible for Greenland ice melt By Karen Graham Greenland's loss of ice has been the big story in climate-related news lately, and with good reason - a warming climate is responsible. And now we are beginning to understand why this is happening at such an accelerated rate.

Pet-parent Stefanie Michaels talks pet-friendly travel tips Special By Markos Papadatos New York - World renowned travel expert and pet-parent Stefanie Michaels chatted with Digital Journal. She gave pet-friendly travel tips for the summer season.

Lifehouse to embark on 'Looking for Summer' tour with Switchfoot By Markos Papadatos Rock group Lifehouse will be embarking on a North American tour this summer with Switchfoot, as part of the "Looking for Summer" tour.

Amos Lee to perform at The Paramount as part of summer tour By Markos Papadatos Huntington - Singer-songwriter Amos Lee will be performing at The Paramount in Huntington on August 6 as part of his North American summer headlining tour.

Adam Lambert and Queen announce summer North American tour By Markos Papadatos Brooklyn - Grammy-nominated singer Adam Lambert and acclaimed rock band Queen have announced a massive summer arena tour in North America.

Investigators: Giant Big Sur blaze caused by illegal campfire By Nathan Salant Carmel Valley - California fire investigators say an intense wildfire that has already burned more than 50,000 acres near scenic Big Sur was started by an illegal campfire.

Interview: Steven Tyler talks 'Out on a Limb' solo summer tour Special By Markos Papadatos Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Steven Tyler from Aerosmith chatted with Digital Journal about his summer solo "Out on a Limb" tour, and he reflected on his "American Idol" experience as a judge.

Many people are using sunscreen incorrectly By Tim Sandle As the northern hemisphere moves into summer, many people are taking advantage of the good weather. It might seem straightforward to slap on sunscreen; however, many people are not using sun-blocking products correctly.

Dixie Chicks to kick off North American summer tour in June By Markos Papadatos New York - Multi-platinum-selling group Dixie Chicks will be touring North America with their summer tour, which kicks off in June of 2016.

The month in which you were born could affect your later health By Adrian Peel According to a new UK study, babies delivered during the hottest months of the year have a better chance of enjoying a healthy adulthood, due to early exposure to sunlight.

Video: End-of-summer recipe ideas you'll want to try Commissioned By Digital Journal Staff As the summer winds to an end, it's time to close out the warm evenings and beach weekends with a summer party idea every seafood lover will enjoy.

War on Women: Modern office air temperatures By Nate Smith To the shivering receptionist lamenting frigid air conditioning that's left her wearing long sleeves in July: You've been vindicated.

Op-Ed: Brits know more about quidditch than croquet By Tim Sandle London Colney - Once croquet was as quintessentially English as red double-decker buses and unarmed police officers. Bit all things must pass and it seems that the ball and mallet game is fading from the collective memory.

Photo essay: There's nothing like summer in Paris Special By David Silverberg Paris - On a brief visit to Paris this summer, I was enamoured with the city's gorgeous architecture, rich history and delicious food.

Video: Some great food for your summer party Commissioned By Digital Journal Staff Whether you're celebrating the Fourth of July or any event in the summer, a new video series will make your summer hosting job easy.

The dinosaurs do it again By Tim O'Brien It was not expected to win and it played out that way. "Ted 2" finished third as "Jurassic World" wins again. The win marks the third week in a row for the dinosaurs.

Fear The Walking Dead: what’s ahead for AMC’s brand new show By Rosemary Richings A brand new show by the creators of AMC’s hit television series The Walking Dead is debuting this summer, called Fear The Walking Dead.

Op-Ed: Taste Of Little Italy 2015 during Johnny Lombardi's centennial Special By Rosemary Richings Toronto - This year was the first time the CHIN Picnic and Taste Of Little Italy worked together. But how did this affect the Taste Of Little Italy Festival overall? Recently, Digital Journal paid a visit to find out.

Scientists figured out why you rarely get sick in the summer By Business Insider Ever wonder where colds get their name? Or why we're all coughs and sniffles during the winter but are rarely sick in the summer?

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