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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: 781-790North Charleston honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with third annual parade
North Charleston held its third annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade on Monday, drawing marching bands, dancers, decorated floats and families to celebrate unity and reflect on his legacy.
Mindy Germain champions sustainability from Main Street to policy table
Mindy Germain, a longtime Port Washington civic leader, founded Eco-Leap and serves on the Port Washington Water District; her work focuses on local sustainability, water protection and community engagement.
FORE THE PAWS Charity Golf Outing registration opens for 2026 event
Registration is open for the 2026 FORE THE PAWS Charity Golf Outing set for May 15 at Flat Creek Country Club, with a $150 registration fee.
Humane Society of NEGA announces new executive director
The Humane Society of Northeast Georgia has hired Sandy Holiday as its new executive director; she joined the organization in December 2025 and has 18 years of nonprofit leadership experience.
Humboldt Park School volunteers add murals and benches for MLK Day
More than 200 volunteers spent MLK Day creating 28 murals and buddy benches at Humboldt Park School during City Year's 16th annual Day of Service.
Lakeland lawyer Stephen Senn honored with state's top pro bono award
Stephen Senn of Lakeland will receive The Florida Bar's Tobias Simon Pro Bono Service Award at the Florida Supreme Court on Jan. 22, presented by Chief Justice Carlos G. Muñiz.
MLK Day events across Eastern North Carolina on Monday
Multiple Eastern North Carolina communities will hold MLK Day observances Monday, featuring marches, donation drives and local programs; listed events include an ECU donation drive and program, a Jacksonville march, and a New Bern gathering.
Construction worker rescues kitten stuck behind drywall and brings her home
A construction worker found a tiny kitten trapped behind drywall, rescued her, and brought the animal home where his wife nursed and monitored the kitten until it began to recover.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day events scheduled across the state Monday
Communities across West Virginia will hold events Monday to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., including a Charleston celebration at the MLK Community Center and marches, dinners and services in Lewisburg, Clarksburg and on college campuses.
YMCA of Greater Nashua announces retirement of CEO Mike LaChance
The YMCA of Greater Nashua said CEO Mike LaChance will retire effective Aug. 31 after a 40-year YMCA career; the board has named Joe Manzoli to succeed him on Sept. 1.