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What are the news: A New York law limiting the concealed carry of firearms in public to those who have demonstrated a valid reason to do so - such as documented threats of physical violence against them - has been struck down by the US…

New name and branding reflect broader mission Vermont Business Magazine Today, VPR (Vermont Public Radio) and Vermont PBS have changed their name and brand to Vermont Public. This reflects the unified mission of the state's public media…

The Evanston 4th of July Association, in cooperation with the Town of Evanston, will be sponsoring a parade along Central Street and fireworks along the lake, in addition to other traditional…

JOHN WEST The Auburn City Council voted for Jennifer Stevens to fill the vacant Ward 4 council seat previously held by Brett Smith.Stevens will serve the last four…

As an executive director, you know that running a nonprofit organization is no easy task. It's important to invest in your nonprofit as much as a for-profit business would, because while most nonprofits rely heavily on…

Getty ImagesNEW ORLEANS - Here's a roundup of recent New Orleans Business Award winners: At the June 9 general meeting of the Louisiana State Bar Association, the dean of law at Loyola University New Orleans Madeleine…

The Dallas City Council has until June 29 to make a decision on how the city's 14 districts will be divided, and it looks like they're going to wait until the last minute. After making little progress at a June 8 session, the council is…

• Jewish heritage The Monmouth County Museum will feature "The Jews and America's Founding Fathers" by Rabbi Dr. Robert Fierstien on June 26 at 2 p.m. It is a Zoom program only and entry is free. The lecture will highlight the special…

In October 2020, six Roanoke City Council members made history by nominating Vivian Sanchez-Jones to join them on the dais.Vivian began working with Refugee and Immigration Services, a Commonwealth Catholic Charities…

KALAMAZOO, MI - Bronson Park was bustling with activity and excitement on Saturday as Rootead held its first-ever June 19th celebration in downtown Kalamazoo.With the long line of live music on Saturday June 18, from star artists DJ Boogie,…

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — Dozens of Albuquerque citizens recently drew a hard line in the sand, saying they don't want to talk about sanctioned homeless camps in their neighborhoods — and they made sure their city councilor did so. knew…

A permit needed for the annual Bulldog Bash to be held in Starkville is pending as city officials and the Mississippi State University Student Union negotiate how to handle liability insurance for the special event. Bulldog Bash, held…

Credit: Allison Shelley for American EducationCredit: Allison Shelley for American EducationProponents of the community school movement want lawmakers to invest more in the seven-year state initiative to bring essential services to…

This article has been updated. After nearly nine months of a lost concert season due to a musicians' strike and failed contract negotiations, the 83-year-old San Antonio Symphony Orchestra…

The Public Art Commission is due to consider Thursday a controversial proposal to remove the Midtown Poetry Wall from Palo Alto's permanent collection of public art.The Poetry Wall, a series of six painted murals at 2605 Middlefield Road in…

5 things to do 1. Market under the lights: 6-9 p.m. Thursday, June 16, in the alley behind Clayton's Rail, 721 Liberty St., Morris.This event is free.Enjoy live music, food and drink.2. Rhythm & BBQ Festival: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on…

Judith I. Sickle, 83, of Sunbury, died June 11, 2022 at Geisinger Medical Center. Born July 3, 1938 in Butler, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Evelyn Poole. She is survived by her husband,…

A Juneteenth logo. UPPER PROVIDENCE — Delaware County will host a June 19 celebration, from 1 to 5 p.m., on Sunday, June 19, at Rose Tree Park, 1671 N. Providence Road, Upper Providence. The celebration, organized by the Delaware County…

The Brady Organization Against Gun Violence is calling on Hollywood writers, directors and producers to examine on-screen gun violence and depictions of gun safety, asking the creative community to sign a pledge that has already…

Jennifer Hudson is in the "Spotlight," to borrow the title of her 2008 hit. At the 2022 Tonys on Sunday, June 12, Hudson became just the 17th individual to achieve EGOT status. She won as a member of a platoon of producers of A…

INDIANAPOLIS — There are more than 4,000 urban forests in the city of Indianapolis. An urban forest is one acre or more of trees. Protecting this natural foliage benefits the whole city. To ensure that these remaining forests are…

COBDEN, Ill. (KFVS) – A winery in southern Illinois invited its guests to participate in a grape treading event to help a local organization on Saturday.Wichmann Vineyard brought together people from across the region to participate in…

Two key Clearwater waterfront sites could be redeveloped into boutique hotels, beer gardens and culinary incubators as part of the city's strategy to revamp its downtown core. The city is looking for a developer to take…

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Those who oppose the construction of an apartment complex directly across from Sequiota Park won a significant victory this week when an appeals court ruled that the issue should be a vote of the people."I literally…

Hailed as a "monumental concert" by Guitarist, Blues From The Heart Live will be available as CD/DVD and CD/Blu-Ray, including a 24-page collectible CD booklet. Buy now HERE. Stream Album HERE. Filmed and recorded at the Franklin…

Photo submitted Pictured are participants during the 2019 Ride to Find 'Em in Celoron. The event returns on Saturday after a two-year hiatus. …

Many online attacks against LGBTQ Malaysians begin with fellow social media users (although some suspect political or religious groups may help coordinate them). Individual threats can escalate. When a social media post or account is…

KALAMAZOO, MI - Calling all poets, comedians, musicians and dancers.Kzoo Parks and Kalamazoo Civic are teaming up to host a series of free creative workshops this summer for youth and teens ages 10-16 in Kalamazoo.The workshops will take…

Hello friends. It's Wednesday in Minneapolis and I'm back in your inbox to update you on all the big stuff happening in town. First, today's weather forecast: Cloudy and sunny weather. High: 77 Low: 54. 📢 I am looking for business owners…

Substantial investment will fund home construction, help with down payment and make home ownership more achievable for all Californians SACRAMENTO, Calif., June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The California Homeownership Coalition — which…

Patrick Burks is a sailor, race official, referee and coach – and a member of the LGBTQ+ community. Burks first came out as gay in high school "because it was the best I could describe myself at the time," Burks said. "Since then, I…

The annual New Melle Festival begins on Thursday evening June 9 and ends on Saturday evening June 11. Get ready to enjoy carnival rides, shows, cold drinks and of course our world famous gizzards right here in New Melle!Admission for the…

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A family who lives near a North Side neighborhood says a unique neighborhood fundraiser was the perfect family getaway. Ty Smith and his wife, Erin, brought their four-year-old son, Emerson, to…

A drone show above Buckingham Palace during the BBC's Platinum Palace Party held outside Buckingham Palace, London, on the third day of Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Picture date: Saturday June 4, 2022. Audiences were…

UVALDE – Licensed clinical providers will offer support to members of the Uvalde community who feel anxious, lost and confused following the mass shooting at Robb Elementary that killed 19 students and two teachers.Children, adults and…

In an effort to promote the inclusion of girls, particularly in Nigeria and Africa in general, a non-profit organization Sanctuary For Girl Child Development (SOLGI), organized a dance, theater and music event at the City Park,…

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Kansas City, Mo. Mayor Quinton Lucas rocked social media Friday morning when he posted on Twitter and Facebook ask users what they think of the future of country club square.The Facebook post quickly racked up over…

Placeholder while loading article actionsLA LIMONERA, El Salvador — Esmeralda Domínguez was about 100 meters from her home when soldiers and police blocked her on a small bridge. The authorities had waited there for hours. Dominguez,…

With all the experts and tutorials available online, there is a ton of information about learning piano. And while some of these can help you on your journey to becoming a better pianist, there are a lot of things that can go…

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Like this article ? Support us by registering here. Your donation will help us continue to provide quality of life insights and enable local impact. By Amy Falkofske The famous Italian opera singer Lucian Pavarotti once…

Credit: Robert C. Bain/San Jose State UniversityKathleen Wong (Lau), diversity officer at San Jose State University, at a rally at San Jose City Hall to speak out against anti-Asian hate crimes in the Bay Area last week. Credit: Robert C.…

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The free live music series starts in June and ends at the end of September. Easton, Pennsylvania - May 27, 2022 - It's not summer in Easton until Live at the Falls returns. The non-profit Greater Easton Development Partnership's…

UPPER PROVIDENCE — The 12th annual Italian American Heritage Festival, a cultural celebration of family, friends, food and fun, will be held at Rose Tree Park in Upper Providence, beginning at 11 a.m. Sunday, June 5. The festival will…

Maine (WABI) - Memorial Day events will be held across Maine to honor and remember our fallen service members.BANGOUR: Bangor High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps will host this year's annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May…

Los Angeles News West Side Story The concert will play at the Hollywood Bowl Conductor Gustavo Dudamel…

Yolanda Harris Sayre fights for equity and access for all (Chicago, IL) — Yolanda Harris Sayre never had aspirations to be a judge. She just knew she was starting to get a reputation for treating self-represented litigants fairly…

After Don McLean, Larry Gatlin and Larry Stewart, right-wing country singer Lee Greenwood has announced he is pulling out of the scheduled gig at the NRA rally in Houston over Memorial Day weekend. His departure effectively leaves…

Katherine Kelly founded Cultivate Kansas City in 2005. At the time, there was little urban agriculture in the region, and Cultivate KC's primary goal was to promote urban agriculture as an important part of a healthy food system.…

Eddie Mae Scarbrough, 99, of Kaufman, Texas went to join the Lord on May 18, 2022 in Kaufman. She was born on November 18, 1922 to Ed and May Scarbrough in Eustace, TX. After graduating from Eustace High School, she…

By Seattle Times Staff Reporter The Kraken are asking fans to recommend civic-minded friends and neighbors, some of whom will see a $32,000 grant awarded to their chosen nonprofit at each of the…

Mayor Lori Lightfoot hit the gavel this week in a vote to approve a new ward map that will come into effect in 2023 on the redistricting map issue for the next decade. The 43-7 voting map was enough to dodge a referendum, but some…

After two years of cancellations due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Riverside School wasn't about to let a little rain get in the way of its Riverside Run. On May 7, nearly 600 runners took part in the beloved community event to…

I'm shocked by the firing of the DaPonte String Quartet (May 13). A bit of history: In 1989 a 501c3 formed as Chamber Music South Bristol with the aim of bringing chamber music to the mid-coast. In 1991, the DaPonte String Quartet was…

Elaine Chuang graduated from Merced High School. Elaine Chuang, Merced's rising music star, will perform "A Charity Recital" - a piano concert at the Merced Theater on Saturday, June 4 at 7:30 p.m. This special performance is presented in…

YPSILANTI, Mich. – Volunteers from Habitat for Humanity Huron Valley and several Washtenaw County organizations and businesses will spend Saturday sprucing up the West Willow neighborhood.From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., about 20 volunteers will…

Ahead of the venue's first full season since 2019, executives at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center announced facility upgrades, including a new dance floor and sound system, at an annual meeting Thursday. Much-needed updates have taken…

Deputy Jessica Suarez shined her flashlight on a dark intersection on Saturday night, looking for evidence of gunfire.Ten minutes prior, someone had fired six shots on this residential street near Aldine Westfield and Little York Roads,…

Dream Concert returns to the stage for the first time in three years. The concert will be held on June 18 at Jamsil Olympic Stadium in Seoul starting at 6 p.m. KST. The event has created a compelling lineup of performances after two…

Nicole Morrisey O'Donnell is leading by a wide margin in the race to become Multnomah County's next sheriff, according to early feedback."I'm just honored and encouraged that our community has faith in me to lead this organization at the…

SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. (WDBJ) — The sounds of the annual Lyrics on the Lake music festival won't fill the air at Smith Mountain Lake this summer.Organizers uploaded the update recently.According to Mango's Bar and Grill, the time…

Some notable changes are coming to Family Care Center Healthpark at Tampa General Hospital in East Tampa over the next few months.A community garden will take root, offering lessons in agriculture and healthy eating habits. Primary…

Credit: Alison Yin/EdSourceCredit: Alison Yin/EdSourceChristopher NellumMay 15, 2022From teaching at institutions of higher learning to my current role leading an educational justice organization, one truth has remained clear to me…

The lineup for the 2022/23 season at Everyman Theater was announced by Founder and Artistic Director Vincent M. Lancisi and General Manager Marissa LaRose. The seven-play season marks the organization's 32nd, featuring a…

It all started with a mother brave enough to say “no”.No, she would not put her little girl in an…

The Lincoln Alumnae & Patroness Chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota (SAI) will host an in-person fundraiser for a Female Songwriters Concert to benefit the Lincoln Music Teachers Association's Music Outreach Program (LMTA-MOP)…

How do you define the benefits of a liberal arts education? As part of a liberal arts college, I not only have the freedom to explore new studies, but I have also found great benefit in the variety of educational opportunities and…

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - The Community Foundation of Idaho announced that 40 community projects in eastern Idaho, northern Idaho and Treasure Valley have received Project Neighborly grants totaling $135,000 $, including $45,000…

Mission: We need to talk. According to Supervisor Hillary Ronen and dozens of residents who attended the Mission community meeting last night, street conditions have spiraled out of control as the pandemic…

Hong Kong, May 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (via Blockchain Wire) Voyage in Paradise (“ViP/the Project”), the world’s leading DJ and artist-enhanced “listen-to-earn” project, announces a new official partner of the Top 100 DJs today, Rave…

Cherise D. Quezada NAME: Cherise D. Quezada POLITICAL PARTY: Democratic OCCUPATION: Most recently, Assistant State Representative for District 26 Georgene Louis (the seat I'm running for), Policy Analyst to ABQ Councilwoman…

ASTORIA - The Cultural Division of the Pancyprian Association presents the Pancyprian Choir of New York and its soloists with artistic and musical director Phyto Stratis in the annual family spring concert, A Tribute to Mikis…

Cambridge City Council's finance committee voted unanimously on Tuesday to advance a $3 million proposal for a planned community safety service.The committee approved the proposal at a fiscal year 2023 budget meeting. The proposal will now…

So why isn't Jack Harlow charged with all these rappers? That's what a reporter wanted to know at a recent press conference surrounding the announcement of gang-related charges against the likes of Young Thug and Gunna in Fulton County,…