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Experience Harriet Tubman's legacy in Binghamton.
Binghamton University will host Michele Galvin, a great-great-grandniece of Harriet Tubman, for a free public presentation on March 10 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the University Downtown Center, and the event coincides with the one-year anniversary of a Tubman statue on the Downtown Binghamton Freedom Trail.
Woman returns from grocery trip three hours later with a kitten
A woman left to buy groceries and returned three hours later carrying a tiny black kitten with blue eyes, and the family says she took the kitten to a vet who found it healthy.
Red Cross volunteer force grows 25% with Gen Z leading the increase.
New Red Cross data shows volunteers exceed 325,000 nationwide, a nearly 25% rise over three years, with Gen Z now the largest cohort at about 42%.
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Showing: 751-760Educational 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.
Brazos County launches smart pet tags to help lost animals get home faster
Brazos County has added PetHub QR code smart ID tags to its pet licensing program so finders can scan a code to view a pet's digital profile; local shelter officials say studies show 96% of pets with these tags return home in under 24 hours.
Aurora opens applications for East Colfax DDA board.
The City of Aurora is accepting applications through Feb. 28 for the inaugural Downtown Development Authority (DDA) board to guide East Colfax Avenue revitalization; eligible applicants must be 18+ and live in, own property in, or operate a business within the DDA boundaries.