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Interfaith Sanctuary begins moving residents after occupancy approval
Interfaith Sanctuary received a Certificate of Occupancy from the City of Boise for its new 42,500-square-foot shelter on State Street, and staff will begin transitioning guests into the space while minor finishing work continues.
Kennel sponsorship helps West Point animal shelter cover costs
The West Point Clay County Animal Shelter is running a sponsor-a-kennel fundraiser to help pay for daily care and supplies; the campaign has raised more than $5,000 so far.
Muralist Robert Vargas to paint Dodgers' Japanese stars in Torrance
Robert Vargas will paint a 130-foot by 50-foot mural titled "Samurai of the Diamond" on the DoubleTree by Hilton Torrance, beginning March 1 with an unveiling planned for March 24.
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Showing: 211-220Holyoke among six Gateway Cities receiving state economic help for downtown
MassDevelopment's Transformative Development Initiative named Holyoke one of six Gateway Cities to receive a full‑time development fellow and access to grants and expert support for downtown projects.
Bloomington-Normal leaders reflect on Rev. Jesse Jackson's legacy
Local leaders in Bloomington-Normal reflected on the life and influence of Rev. Jesse Jackson after his death at age 84, noting his personal touch and community work such as scholarships and labor support.
Lou Montgomery: Susan Michalczyk honored for documentaries preserving his legacy
Susan Michalczyk was named Boston College's 2025 ACC UNITE Award recipient for co-creating two documentaries about Lou Montgomery, the university's first Black student-athlete. Her films and related projects aim to recover Montgomery's story and support a foundation in his name.
McLemore Resort announces 2026 resort golf events
McLemore Resort has released its 2026 Resort Golf Series calendar, featuring a Women's Golf Retreat (April 22–24), a Parent/Child Tournament (Sept. 6) and the Second Annual Mixed Mountain Cup (Oct. 5–6). Tickets for the first two events are on sale now, and updates for the Mixed Mountain Cup are being shared through the resort newsletter.
ESA Announces 2026 Graduate Student Policy Award Cohort
The Ecological Society of America named twenty recipients of the 2026 Katherine S. McCarter Graduate Student Policy Award. The program provides policy, communication, and career training in Washington, D.C., culminating in meetings on Capitol Hill.
Birmingham foster kitten with rare ear mutation draws national attention.
Dobby, a 7-month-old foster kitten in Birmingham with auricular polyotia, drew wide online attention after photos and posts circulated; he needs dental surgery scheduled for April and remains in rescue care.
Landmark Theatre history at free FOCUS networking event
FOCUS Greater Syracuse will host a free March 4 Mix & Mingle at the Landmark Theatre featuring a historical presentation by Robert Searing; registration is required and optional paid pre-event tours are available.
JAFAC invites community to contribute to 2026 Funding the Future campaign.
JAFAC has launched a 2026 Funding the Future campaign aiming to raise $75,000 for facility upgrades and program expansion, and is sending informational letters to Jackson-area residents.
Vendor Village brings homegrown businesses to LCCC campus.
NEO LaunchNET will host a free Vendor Village pop-up at Lorain County Community College on Feb. 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., giving local entrepreneurs an opportunity to sell and connect with customers.
Lincoln High School's decades-long legacy of Black education in Chapel Hill
Lincoln High School grew from Rosenwald-era roots into a community hub known for strong academics, arts and athletics and student-led civil rights activism; the building now houses the Chapel Hill-Carrboro district office and alumni groups preserve its memory.