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Philadelphia appoints Tito Valdes as director of LGBTQ+ affairs
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker has named former prosecutor Tito Valdes as Philadelphia's director of LGBTQ+ affairs, and Valdes said he will prioritize work with the Department of Human Services to improve care for LGBTQ youth in the city's foster system.
Connecticut rabbit rescue plans to double its facility
Everybunny Counts Rabbit Rescue in Ellington plans to expand its facility to about 5,000 square feet, roughly doubling current space, and is fundraising on Zeffy with over $11,000 raised of a $20,000 goal as of March 4.
Blind Fitness and Santa Barbara Improv host inclusive Intro to Improv workshop
Blind Fitness and Santa Barbara Improv will present an accessible Intro to Improv workshop on March 27 in Santa Barbara that invites blind and low-vision participants, sighted guides, and community members; organizers said advance registration is required and space is limited.
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Showing: 841-850CaptainCon hopes to continue growth in 2026
CaptainCon returns to the Crowne Plaza in Warwick Jan. 30–Feb. 1, 2026, after attracting just over 1,000 attendees in 2025; organizers say the hotel block sold out and they plan to raise funds this year for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund.
The daily pitch from Sports Editor Matt Daniels on Jan. 16, 2026.
Alex Wallace and Aeralyn Thrasher were named high school Athletes of the Week, and the No. 13 Illinois men's basketball team carries a six-game win streak into Saturday's home game with Minnesota.
Library Foundation dinner raises nearly $500,000, a fundraising record
The West Palm Beach Library Foundation's 'Food for Thought' dinner on Nov. 8 raised nearly $500,000 for Mandel Public Library programs and featured a conversation with author Daniel Silva and CNN correspondent Jamie Gangel.
Dorchester County Council reviews November finances and adopts workforce housing policy
At its Jan. 5 meeting, the Dorchester County Council reviewed the November fiscal report showing the county about 42% through the fiscal year and approved a workforce housing incentive policy that defines qualifying projects and potential tax abatements.
Coachella Valley Horse Rescue holds annual 'Raising Hay' fundraiser
Coachella Valley Horse Rescue held its third annual "Raising Hay" fundraiser on Dec. 13 at J & J Ranch to help cover horse care and program scholarships, and the nonprofit runs therapeutic programs for veterans and underprivileged youth.
Burlington's ArtsRiot building will reopen as the SEABA Center.
SEABA is moving its headquarters into the former ArtsRiot building at 400 Pine St. and plans monthly art shows, concerts and other community events while the venue will not operate as a bar when events are not happening.
Symphony and film screenings are set for this weekend
Chamber music concerts featuring guest tubist Tyler Benedict are scheduled Friday and Saturday, and multiple community film screenings and other events are planned across the North Olympic Peninsula through Sunday.
District 5 Supervisor Yxstian Gutierrez shares New Year message
Supervisor Yxstian Gutierrez highlights completion of four operational heli-hydrants in the San Gorgonio Pass, a $2.1 million investment to support firefighting response, and the launch of a D5 Furry Pets Foster Care Program that saved over 570 at-risk animals.
DAV Chapter #63 hosts new veteran canine start-up
Veteran Companion Animal Services (VCAS) introduced a new Clermont County chapter at a January 2026 DAV Chapter #63 meeting and described free companion dog placements plus training and community programs for veterans.
Local patriotism may ease sour feelings about politics
Research finds people who report loving their town are more likely to take part in local civic life, and brief experiments that prompt hometown feelings raised small donations compared with control groups.