Black Archives Celebrates Women’s History Month
The Black Archives History and Research Foundation of South Florida is commemorating the remarkable women whose vision, tenacity, and leadership have shaped our communities and …
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Appeals court ends affordable SAVE Program for 7 million student loan borrowers
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Celebrate “Mother Africa” themed concerts for Jazz Appreciation Month in April at Lincoln Center
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Congress Can Halt the Iran War by Doing Nothing. It Should
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Luxury Affordable Housing coming to City of Miami Gardens
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Houston Native Natalie Greene, Deaf Basketball Standout at Gallaudet, Named United East Rookie of the Year
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The American Diabetes Association Honors Dr. Henry Rodriguez with Federal Advocate of the Year Award
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Federal Advocate of the Year Award from the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) recognizes an individual whose leadership and dedication have significantly advanced …
Health and Wellness
Amid rainy summer, Ohio urges precautions against mosquitoes
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) _ The Ohio Department of Health says rainy summer weather is contributing to an increase in mosquitoes, and officials urge residents to …
Lawmakers concerned about mental health services nonprofit
By DAVE GRAM MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) _ Rutland Mental Health Services, one of 12 regional nonprofits serving clients with mental health and other disabilities, is …
Business
Family grows sustainable crops in aquaponics greenhouse
By BOBBYE PYKE Daily Citizen HORICON, Wis. (AP) _ A family dream has turned into a family business. The Krause family, owners and operators of …
Village outlines its plans to keep federal flood insurance
ESTRAL BEACH, Mich. (AP) _ A small community along Lake Erie in southeastern Michigan told federal officials this week that its plans to comply with …
House GOP plans 2-month extension of highway funds
By ALAN FRAM WASHINGTON (AP) _ House Republicans introduced a two-month extension of the federal highway and mass transit program Friday, barely two weeks before …
Education
$33M renovations planned at Illinois State’s student center
NORMAL, Ill. (AP) _ Illinois State University plans a nearly $33 million renovation of the campus’ Bone Student Center. The four-story center was built in …
Hope’s new concert organ to elevate music program
By AMY BIOLCHINI The Holland Sentinel HOLLAND, Mich. (AP) _ David Roossien of Holland isn’t an organist. However, he is the man behind the brand-new …
Nebraska students to get look at transportation careers
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (AP) _ The Central Community College-Grand Island has decided to use a grant from the Federal Highway Administration to introduce students to …
Sports
Steroids trial delayed for A-Rod’s cousin
MIAMI (AP) — A federal judge has delayed for two months the trial of a cousin of New York Yankees star Alex Rodriguez on charges …
North Florida tops winless Florida A&M 83-65
Associated Press TALLAHASSEE — Trent Mackey scored 22 points, Jalen Nesbitt added a career-high 20 and North Florida snapped a two-game skid with an 83-65 win …
PGA: Golfer, 103, may be oldest to record hole-in-one
SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — A 103-year-old Florida golfer may have made history as the oldest person to record a hole-in-one. The PGA of America announced on …
