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Anderson Cooper, Justin Trudeau Among Ringling College's 2027 Town Hall Speakers
3+ hour, 10+ min ago (345+ words) SARASOTA, FL " Ringling College of Art and Design has announced the lineup for its 46th Town Hall season in Sarasota, with five speakers scheduled from January through April 2027. The series will bring Anderson Cooper, Justin Trudeau, Andrew Ross Sorkin, Dr. Radhika…...
Number Of Unemployed Increases By A Third Alexandria, Fairfax County: Reports
2+ hour, 5+ min ago (585+ words) ALEXANDRIA, VA " Alexandria and Fairfax County saw major jumps in unemployment figures to start 2026, ALX Now and FFX Now report. Experts said the jump was due in large part to sweeping cuts in the federal workforce a year ago. Citing…...
Applications Open For 2026 Holmdel Police Youth Academy
16+ hour, 50+ min ago (151+ words) HOLMDEL, NJ " Applications have officially opened for Holmdel's 2026 Police Youth Academy, the police department recently announced. The Youth Academy will take place from 9 a. m. to 3 p. m. throughout select dates in August, with registration set at $200 per student. The academy is open to…...
Fort Worth Recognizes National Library Week
11+ hour, 51+ min ago (261+ words) The City of Fort Worth is celebrating National Library Week with a look back at one of its former librarians. The city published a blog post with the memorial on Monday. According to the blog, Fort Worth Public Library's Lirl…...
Popular Rapper, Energy CEO Set To Speak At Worcester College Graduation Ceremonies
14+ hour, 13+ min ago (278+ words) WORCESTER, MA " Worcester Polytechnic Institute has named the speakers for its 2026 Commencement ceremonies. Beloved rapper will. i. am and Alliant Energy CEO Lisa Barton are set to speak at the college's undergraduate and graduate ceremonies, respectively. WPI said both speakers will…...
11 Plainfield Middle School Students Headed To Regional Civics Bee
15+ hour, 42+ min ago (170+ words) PLAINFIELD, IL " Eleven Plainfield middle school students will participate in the regional Civics Bee for a chance to compete at the state level. Twenty students in sixth, seventh, and eighth grade were chosen to compete April 28 at Lewis University. Competitors…...
Help Celebrate Manchester Township High School's 50th Anniversary
16+ hour, 13+ min ago (163+ words) MANCHESTER, NJ " The Manchester Township School District will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of Manchester Township High School on May 16, and the district is hoping the community will join in. "As part of the celebration, we are creating a memorabilia display…...
Troy Schools May Raise Your Property Taxes At Least $211 Per Year, Perhaps A Lot More: What's Next
10+ hour, 35+ min ago (338+ words) SHOREWOOD, IL " Paul Schrik may be retiring in more than a year as the superintendent of Troy School District 30-C, but before he departs, he and his administration are considering a significant property tax hike upon the residents of his…...
UA Capstone College Of Nursing Receives $1. 5 M Gift From The Bedford Falls Foundation
17+ hour, 44+ min ago (303+ words) TUSCALOOSA, AL " Officials announced Monday that a $1. 5 million investment aimed at addressing Alabama's nursing shortage will expand scholarship opportunities and student support programs at the University of Alabama Capstone College of Nursing. The Bedford Falls Foundation, through its donor-advised fund,…...
Redlands Man Vying For Chance To Become World Champion Of Public Speaking
17+ hour, 48+ min ago (200+ words) REDLANDS, CA " A Redlands resident is vying for a chance to compete in the World Championship of Public Speaking. Thomas Lynch has advanced to the District 12 level of the Toastmasters International Speech Contest, the world's largest speech competition. Lynch and…...