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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.
Recent heartwarming stories
Showing: 871-880UWF students raise service dogs for Canine Companions on campus
Students in the University of West Florida Transfer Task Force are raising puppies for Canine Companions, socializing them and running fundraisers to support their care. The group plans to send the dogs to Canine Companions for advanced training when they are around a year and a half old.
Ruamrudee International School wins 2026 Zayed Sustainability Prize in Global High Schools — East Asia & Pacific
Ruamrudee International School of Thailand won the 2026 Zayed Sustainability Prize in the Global High Schools — East Asia & Pacific category for its 'Future of Good Life' project, which applies Alternate Wetting and Drying and a student-built RiceSense sensor to reduce water use and methane emissions.
North County high school teachers participate in a day of learning
Santa Maria Joint Union High School District held a January Professional Learning Day at Pioneer Valley High School, and nearly 500 teachers from district schools attended.
Feb. 8, 2026: Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time calls Christians to be light
A reflection for Feb. 8, 2026 links Matthew 5:13-16 and Isaiah 58 to a call for Christians to act as 'salt' and 'light,' using images like a teleidoscope and 'hot peppers' to urge renewed attention to migrants and the poor, and citing messages from Pope Leo XIV and U.S. bishops.
Golden Rule may improve politics, business, education and public life in 2026
The piece proposes starting 2026 with the Golden Rule — a principle present across many religious and philosophical traditions — and suggests that applying it could influence politics, business, education and everyday interactions.
St. Peter's Episcopal Church provides space for emergency shelter
St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Washington has given Zion Shelter & Kitchen access to its building so Zion can run an emergency shelter while it seeks a new permanent site. Zion aims to open a new community kitchen by February.
Brooklyn Children's Museum receives $20,000 grant to support cultural festivals
Brooklyn Children's Museum was awarded a $20,000 grant from the Ponce De Leon Foundation to support its 2026 cultural festivals. The funding will help sustain the museum's family-focused events that celebrate a range of global traditions.
Colorado Grain Summit will be held March 7 in Salida
The Colorado Grain Chain will hold its second annual Colorado Grain Summit on March 7 at the SteamPlant Event Center in Salida, Colorado, and early-bird tickets are available through Feb. 1.
Tu BiShvat and trees offer quiet lessons of hope and strength.
An essay by Milwaukee native Sxdni Small recalls childhood tree-climbing and a large neighborhood tree that sheltered wildlife, linking those memories to Tu BiShvat. Tu BiShvat, the Jewish "New Year for Trees," is observed on the 15th of Shevat and in 2026 runs from sundown Feb. 1 to nightfall Feb. 2.
Sustainable tourism in Okinawa emphasizes low-impact design and local stewardship.
Resorts and local initiatives in Okinawa are adopting low-impact designs, coral-friendly rules, EV infrastructure, and community cleanups; the prefecture aims for carbon neutrality by 2050.