How The Grooming Project "Pawsperity" is helping parents who face obstacles find financial stability
The Grooming Project, a Kansas City-based 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, helps parents find jobs in highly sought-after pet-related trades including pet grooming, dog daycare, and dog training while empowering them to overcome hurdles to steady employment.
Read full storyAnnapolis Town Center East Village Grand Opening This October
To celebrate the spectacular opening of the newly constructed East Village, Annapolis Town Center will have a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. The event will happen on Sunday, October 30, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. at Annapolis Town Center. Senator Sarah Elfreth, Mayor Buckley, Yumi Hogan, First Lady of Maryland and many more regional county officials and community leaders will be in attendance.
Read full storyPopular board game MONOPOLY makes a Napa Valley edition
MONOPOLY Napa Valley Edition replaces the classic board game's famous Atlantic City squares (from Boardwalk to Park Place) with representations of beloved Napa Valley cultural sites, historic landmarks, and time-honored businesses.
Read full storyPirates, eating contest, fireworks and more at the Texas Renaissance Festival
The Texas Renaissance Festival is the country's largest and most prominent Renaissance-themed festival. The festival, which began in 1974, draws over 500,000 visitors annually to Todd Mission, Texas.
Read full storyMacKenzie Scott, former wife of Jeff Bezos, donates a record-breaking $84.5 Million to Girl Scouts
MacKenzie Scott, a philanthropist, made a $84.5 million donation to Girl Scouts of the USA. This contribution is the largest single-person contribution in the organization's history. Prior to Ms. Scott's generous donation, fewer than 2% of annual contributions went to organizations that focused on girls and women.
Read full storyA luxury senior living community with world-class amenities has won Best of the Grand Strand Award for 2022
Watercrest Myrtle Beach is a new 98-unit luxury senior living campus featuring 76 assisted living and 22 memory care residences, as well as resort-style amenities and excellent care. Located at 6151 Colline Verdi Way.
Read full storyNASA Space Apps 2022, the world's largest space & science hackathon, is now accepting registration
This year's NASA International Space Apps Challenge theme is "Make Space," highlighting NASA's commitment to inclusion. This year's challenge will focus on Earth and space science, technology, and exploration. Registration for both in-person and virtual events is now open through October 2, 2022.
Read full storyLowe's contributes $15 million to support veterans, skilled trade workers and affordable housing
Lowe's announced a $15 million commitment to help national nonprofit partners in 2022, tackling some of the most pressing issues confronting communities today. More than $9 million in funding and product contributions will be donated to increase access to safe, affordable housing and urgent home repairs. Over $4 million will be donated to support skilled trades education.
Read full storyFDR Memorial 25th anniversary brings inclusion and accurate representation to our nation's monuments
The FDR Memorial Legacy Committee marked the 25th anniversary of the FDR Memorial with the addition of a statue of FDR in his wheelchair. As well as an acknowledgment of Eleanor Roosevelt's contribution. Eleanor Roosevelt is currently the only First Lady to have a statue in a presidential memorial.
Read full storyDenver's new vertical farm, Kalera, announces the first lettuce and microgreen harvest for Coloradans
Kalera is celebrating its first harvest of lettuce and microgreens from its new farm in Aurora, Colorado. Kalera farms grow ultra-clean, non-GMO, nutrient-dense greens without the use of toxic sprays or pesticides. Kalera does this by using climate-controlled conditions and sustainable farming practices such as water recycling and plant nutrition formula optimization.
Read full storyPaying rent now earns you reward points to use towards travel, fitness classes or putting a down payment on a home
Cathay Pacific Airways (USA) announced earlier this week that they have established a partnership with Bilt Rewards. Bilt Rewards is a loyalty program that allows renters to earn points for rent payments.
Read full storyVisit Myrtle Beach gives pro tips for travelers arriving during the summer months
Visit Myrtle Beach is spotlighting strategies to avoid lengthy lines, crowds, and wait periods during summer vacations as travelers prepare for what experts anticipate will be the biggest season since the COVID-19 epidemic.
Read full storyNYC Mayor Eric Adams, Alexis Ohanian, Bezos Family Foundation & Robin Hood contribute millions to fight child poverty
Currently 52% of New York City families with children under the age of four cannot afford child care. And one in every four parents has had to turn down a job, change employment, or take leave due to child care demands since the pandemic began. In New York City, there is now just one open child care space for every five babies.
Read full storyNew Wells Fargo 'HOPE' centers to increase financial inclusion— located in Atlanta, Houston and Oakland
Inside select Wells Fargo branches, you can now find 'HOPE' centers to help increase access to financial guidance and education. Operation HOPE and Wells Fargo have teamed up to promote the shared goal of financially educating and empowering local community members. Inside these new HOPE centers, you can expect to be greeted by Operation HOPE financial coaches who offer free one-on-one coaching as well as financial education workshops.
Read full storyPlastic takes hundreds of years to break down, now it can be done in hours
Scientists and engineers at The University of Texas at Austin have created a plastic-eating enzyme that could be our solution to cleaning up landfills. Traditionally plastic takes centuries to degrade leaving plastic products like toothbrushes that can't be recycled left to pile up in landfills or end up in the ocean.
Read full storyPublix collaborates with Instacart to launch a 15-minute grocery delivery service for consumers in Miami
With Instacart food delivery service, customers can now receive fresh produce, pantry basics, and home products from Publix in as little as 15 minutes, regardless of the time of day.
Read full storyMiami Beach invites visitors to enjoy festive experiences during the holiday season
Miami Beach, which was just voted the "World's Leading Lifestyle Destination" by the 2021 International Travel Awards, is home to award-winning restaurants and hotels, unique arts and cultural attractions, and year-round activities.
Read full storyCarrie Underwood's REFLECTION: The Las Vegas Residency premiered at the brand-new Resorts World Theatre
Carrie Underwood's REFLECTION: The Las Vegas Residency launched this December at the brand-new Resorts World Theatre. Underwood is the first performer to take the stage at the venue, which is the largest and tallest in Las Vegas. REFLECTION was created by Underwood to relive some of the highlights of her spectacular recording and touring career throughout the years.
Read full storyFor the first time since March 2020—Fiji welcomes back international travelers
For the first time in 20 months, Fiji Airways welcomed fully vaccinated travelers onboard, with the first American tourists from Los Angeles waking up in Fijian Paradise at roughly 5:45am on December 2nd to a celebration from the local community.
Read full story3 Rare Coins with a total face value of $1.15 sell for $13.35 Million
Bruce Morelan of Las Vegas, Nevada sold an antique silver dollar, a 19th century dime, and an early 20th century nickel with a total face value of $1.15 for $13.35 million. Ian Russell, president of GreatCollections Coin Auctions of Irvine, California, paid a record price for the three historic rare coins.
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