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Teen's Dream Comes True: Autism, Basketball, and a UNC Tar Heels Experience

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18 Dec, 2024

Teen's Dream Comes True: Autism, Basketball, and a UNC Tar Heels Experience


This inspiring story unfolds in Trinity, North Carolina, where a 16-year-old sophomore named Billie Hattis, a student at Wheatmore High...

Urgent! Green Bay High Schools on Lockdown After Credible Shooting Threats

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16 Dec, 2024

Urgent! Green Bay High Schools on Lockdown After Credible Shooting Threats


Green Bay, Wisconsin, found itself grappling with a significant security scare on Monday morning, as credible threats of school shootings...

School Closure Decisions: How District 123 Navigates Winter Weather

Local

10 Dec, 2024

School Closure Decisions: How District 123 Navigates Winter Weather


The winter months bring a familiar question for parents and students in Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123: Will school be...

Beverly Teachers' Strike Ends: A $60,000 Price Tag and a Divided City

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5 Dec, 2024

Beverly Teachers' Strike Ends: A $60,000 Price Tag and a Divided City


The twelve-day Beverly teachers' strike, the longest in Massachusetts state history, concluded last week, leaving behind a complex legacy of...

Santa's Personalized Letters: Operation Santa Claus Brings Holiday Cheer to 5,000+ Families

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28 Nov, 2024

Santa's Personalized Letters: Operation Santa Claus Brings Holiday Cheer to 5,000+ Families


This year, make the holidays extra special for your children with a personalized letter from Santa! Operation Santa Claus is...

Shorecliffs Middle School's 30th Annual Turkey Trot: A 2-Mile Run Celebrating Community and Fitness

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28 Nov, 2024

Shorecliffs Middle School's 30th Annual Turkey Trot: A 2-Mile Run Celebrating Community and Fitness


Shorecliffs Middle School in San Clemente, California, celebrated a remarkable milestone on Thursday, November 21st, 2024, with its 30th annual...

Princess Anne High School Lockdown: Alleged Threat Prompts Emergency Response

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22 Nov, 2024

Princess Anne High School Lockdown: Alleged Threat Prompts Emergency Response


Friday morning brought an unexpected disruption to the routine of Princess Anne High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The school...

Dartmouth Faces Another Power Outage: Downtown, Victoria Road, and Brightwood Affected

Local

13 Nov, 2024

Dartmouth Faces Another Power Outage: Downtown, Victoria Road, and Brightwood Affected


Dartmouth residents are facing yet another power outage, with Nova Scotia Power (NSP) announcing a planned 30–60 minute emergency outage...

Remembrance Day: Here's What's Open and Closed in Halifax

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11 Nov, 2024

Remembrance Day: Here's What's Open and Closed in Halifax


Remembrance Day will affect businesses, services and early voting in Nova Scotia on Monday, Nov. 11. Under Nova Scotia's Remembrance...

Remembrance Sunday in Sutton: Where to Attend Services and Parades

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10 Nov, 2024

Remembrance Sunday in Sutton: Where to Attend Services and Parades


Remembrance Sunday, observed on the second Sunday of November, is a time for solemn reflection and remembrance, honoring the brave...

BYU and Utah Football Fans Unite for a Common Cause: Tackling Hunger in Utah

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10 Nov, 2024

BYU and Utah Football Fans Unite for a Common Cause: Tackling Hunger in Utah


As Utahns prepare for Saturday night’s football game between BYU and Utah, one campaign is asking the schools’ fan bases...

Belfast Traffic Chaos: Pub Manager Calls For Year-Round Late Night Buses

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9 Nov, 2024

Belfast Traffic Chaos: Pub Manager Calls For Year-Round Late Night Buses


The manager of a Belfast bar is calling for late night buses to be available year-round in a bid to...

From Ohio University to the NFL: How WOUB Launched This Sports Broadcaster's Career

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8 Nov, 2024

From Ohio University to the NFL: How WOUB Launched This Sports Broadcaster's Career


Russ Jackson has had a varied media career, working in news and sports radio, both on the air and behind...

Courtice High School Lockdown Lifted: No Active Shooter, Police Confirm

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7 Nov, 2024

Courtice High School Lockdown Lifted: No Active Shooter, Police Confirm


Durham police are looking to assuage concerns about a lockdown at a school in Courtice. They tweeted Thursday afternoon that...

Carpinteria Planning Commission Approves Dog Park Extension and Rezoning for Affordable Housing

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7 Nov, 2024

Carpinteria Planning Commission Approves Dog Park Extension and Rezoning for Affordable Housing


During its November session, the Carpinteria Planning Commission reviewed and approved two items: the first phase of zoning amendments to...

Brampton City Workers on the Brink of Strike: Transit and Services at Risk

Local

7 Nov, 2024

Brampton City Workers on the Brink of Strike: Transit and Services at Risk


Important public services that residents rely on could soon be at risk of disruption as workers in the southern Ontario...

Election Night Watch Parties in L.A.: Where to Celebrate (or Drown Your Sorrows) With Free Food and Drinks

Local

6 Nov, 2024

Election Night Watch Parties in L.A.: Where to Celebrate (or Drown Your Sorrows) With Free Food and Drinks


Elections are crucial for our country’s democracy, and today’s results will shape the next four years. This year, we’re expecting...

Princeton's Vote100 Initiative: How a College Program Doubled Student Voting Rates

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5 Nov, 2024

Princeton's Vote100 Initiative: How a College Program Doubled Student Voting Rates


As Election Day 2024 approaches, Princeton's nonpartisan Vote100 initiative has made a significant impact on student civic engagement on campus....

Montreal Metro's Green Line Shut Down Again Due to Water Infiltration

Local

1 Nov, 2024

Montreal Metro's Green Line Shut Down Again Due to Water Infiltration


Public transit users in Montreal were faced with service disruptions on two fronts on Friday as part of the REM...

Halloween Fireworks Light Up Lake Country: Beasley Park Ready for a Spectacular Show

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1 Nov, 2024

Halloween Fireworks Light Up Lake Country: Beasley Park Ready for a Spectacular Show


The air is crisp, the leaves are changing, and the Halloween spirit is alive and well in Lake Country. Get...

Cork's Dragon of Shandon: A Spectacular Halloween Parade You Won't Want to Miss

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31 Oct, 2024

Cork's Dragon of Shandon: A Spectacular Halloween Parade You Won't Want to Miss


Cork’s famous dragon of Shandon will come out of hiding again tonight for what is fast becoming the city’s best-known...

Dublin City Council's Spooktacular Halloween Programme: Your Guide to a Spine-Chilling Celebration

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31 Oct, 2024

Dublin City Council's Spooktacular Halloween Programme: Your Guide to a Spine-Chilling Celebration


Dublin City Council is gearing up for a spooky Halloween season with an impressive line-up of family-friendly events. With something...

Former Virgin Media Correspondent Paul Byrne Returns to Radio:  New Role at Cork's 96FM

Local

31 Oct, 2024

Former Virgin Media Correspondent Paul Byrne Returns to Radio: New Role at Cork's 96FM


Award-winning journalist Paul Byrne has announced he's going back on the airwaves as he's landed a new role at Cork's...

Beloved Cork Pub Announces Closure After 40 Years: 'It's Been a Wild Ride'

Local

30 Oct, 2024

Beloved Cork Pub Announces Closure After 40 Years: 'It's Been a Wild Ride'


A beloved family-run pub near Blarney has shared the sad news that they will close their doors after 40 years...

Beloved Cork Pub to Close After 40 Years: What's Next for This 'Magical' Spot?

Local

29 Oct, 2024

Beloved Cork Pub to Close After 40 Years: What's Next for This 'Magical' Spot?


A beloved family-run pub near Blarney has shared the sad news that they will close their doors after 40 years...

Cork Pub Owner Benny McCabe's Wild Ride: From Punk to Philosophy, This Man's Story Will Blow Your Mind

Local

28 Oct, 2024

Cork Pub Owner Benny McCabe's Wild Ride: From Punk to Philosophy, This Man's Story Will Blow Your Mind


Benny McCabe, 53, is a Cork native whose life story is as vibrant and diverse as the city he calls...

Marine Corps Marathon: Father-Son Duo Set to Conquer 26.2 Miles in Arlington

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27 Oct, 2024

Marine Corps Marathon: Father-Son Duo Set to Conquer 26.2 Miles in Arlington


Thousands of runners are clogging 26.2 miles of pavement in D.C. and Arlington, Virginia, for the 49th annual Marine Corps...

Dublin Marathon: Why I'm Running 26.2 Miles for LGBTQ+ Youth

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27 Oct, 2024

Dublin Marathon: Why I'm Running 26.2 Miles for LGBTQ+ Youth


On Sunday, October 27, months of training will culminate in the Dublin Marathon, a 42.2km race through the heart of...

Dublin Marathon: Why I'm Running For LGBTQ+ Youth

Local

27 Oct, 2024

Dublin Marathon: Why I'm Running For LGBTQ+ Youth


On Sunday, October 27, months of training will culminate in the Dublin Marathon, a 42.2km race through the heart of...

Early Voting in Illinois Expands: Dozens of New Sites Open in Chicago Suburbs

Local

21 Oct, 2024

Early Voting in Illinois Expands: Dozens of New Sites Open in Chicago Suburbs


Early voting in Illinois for 2024 is well underway, with dozens more sites opening Monday as Election Day quickly approaches....

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