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Lakota East and St. Rita's students unite for Olympic-inspired ASL games
Students from Lakota East High School and St. Rita's School for the Deaf met for Olympic-inspired team games to practice American Sign Language and build connections; the schools' partnership began in 2023 and includes Lakota East and West.
What's next for Stanford's artist incubator as it marks 25 years
Stanford's Institute for Diversity in the Arts is celebrating its 25th year, and directors A-lan Holt and Adam Banks say they will emphasize sustaining programs, expanding student support, and deepening ties with Bay Area communities.
East Lansing's Haven House named March Three Degree Guarantee recipient
Haven House, a shelter serving families experiencing homelessness in East Lansing, is Fox 47's Three Degree Guarantee recipient for March; Fox 47 will present a donation and the shelter provides meals, hygiene items, case management and moving-cost support to help families secure and maintain housing.
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Showing: 731-740Kindness can make every day feel like Christmas
The opinion piece says holiday kindness boosts connection and well-being, noting acts of kindness trigger brain chemicals like oxytocin and serotonin, and argues that making kindness a daily habit can help sustain that joy year-round.
Fayetteville pitmaster finds redemption through soul food
Chandler Rivera opened the So Truck'n Good food truck in January 2024 and has combined soul food service with community givebacks, including a grand opening that distributed food to neighbors.
Educational play spaces in North Philly affordable housing could inspire similar projects nationwide.
Playful Learning Landscapes installed playful learning elements at two subsidized housing sites in North Philadelphia, turning hallways, courtyards and small lots into murals, pocket parks and activity stations. The pilot aims to train housing providers and pursue policy incentives so design features that support children's learning can be included in future affordable housing projects.
Zipline surpasses 2 million deliveries and raises over $600 million to expand to Houston and Phoenix
Zipline announced it has passed two million commercial deliveries and raised more than $600 million, and said it will begin operations in Houston and Phoenix in early 2026.
This Day in Country History: January 21 highlights Opry inductions and milestones.
On January 21, Crystal Gayle (2017) and Lady A (2021) were inducted into the Grand Ole Opry, and Carrie Underwood and her husband welcomed their son in 2019.
New York City Gay Men's Chorus announces performers and honorees for HARMONY gala
The New York City Gay Men's Chorus will host its HARMONY gala on March 23, 2026, at the Edison Ballroom, with performers including Carolee Carmello, Kecia Lewis, and Kate Baldwin, and honorees John Kander, Aaron Walton, and Tituss Burgess.
MHS alum Sarah Bryce helps women in South Africa and publishes a children's book
Sarah Bryce, a Marshalltown High School graduate and founder/CEO of Lead With Love, built a social enterprise in South Africa that employs local women to make dog accessories and has published a children's book titled The God Box.
Wiebensohn retires after 50 years with Gladbrook Fire and Rescue
Kenneth “Kenny” Wiebensohn retired from Gladbrook Fire and Rescue on Dec. 31, 2025 after 50 years of service and marked the milestone with a Jan. 18 gathering of family, friends and colleagues.
Jordan's Way brings fundraising events to Central Nebraska animal shelters
Jordan's Way returned to Central Nebraska this week, hosting livestreamed fundraising events at the Kearney Area Animal Shelter and Start Over Rover in Hastings and raising more than $10,000 at the Kearney event. Founder Kris Rotonda started the group after his dog Jordan died and the organization says it has worked with over 300 shelters and raised more than $14 million in total donations.
Wake County approves design for new animal center
Wake County commissioners approved a design for a new animal center that will increase dog and cat capacity by more than 50% and is planned to begin construction in spring 2027.