A group of community clubs in Santa Monica and nearby cities started a new project to curb youth violence. They used money from a state grant that was meant for areas in Los Angeles County where fights and shootings are common. The places chosen also struggle with poverty, low school performance, an
Pregnant Hispanic/Latino women were asked to join a program that helps keep their weight healthy. The study wanted to see if the way the sessions were run—either in a small group or one‑on‑one—and the type of advice given mattered for how many people actually used their vouchers to buy fruit and veg
Merrill Gardens, part of Solivita Marketplace in Poinciana, recently turned its courtyard into a runway for an exciting dog fashion event. The gathering followed the community’s earlier summer celebration, where residents enjoyed a stylish pet wedding. The venue buzzed with activity as residents
The Dolby Theater in Hollywood rolled out its red carpet for the 98th Academy Awards, signaling that the final pre‑party buzz is underway. Chef Wolfgang Puck returns for the 32nd year to supply the Governor’s Ball menu, featuring tray‑passed dishes and a dramatic Oscar Gold Spraying Station where
A lavish bat mitzvah at the Plaza Hotel last weekend drew attention when the founder of a high‑end fashion brand, Rebecca Hessel Cohen, celebrated her daughter’s twelfth birthday with a room full of pink confetti, DJs, and a giant cake. The event, dubbed “Club Cohen, ” was an expensive makeover of t
In Maine, a child’s world is built on the same bedroom, bus stop, and friends each day. When that foundation cracks because a family can’t pay rent, the impact ripples through the child’s health, school, and future. Rising rents have pushed many families to the brink; one missed paycheck or medical
The Fulton Historical Society is arranging a day out on March 15 at two in the afternoon, taking folks to a nearby prairie restoration project. The event is led by Dean Huisingh, who founded the society and also runs a conservation foundation that works to protect Illinois plants and animals. He
A young doctor once met a delivery driver who had lost two legs because of diabetes that went untreated. The man didn’t know how much his high blood sugar cost him until he was in the hospital. That meeting sparked a question that many medical students share: are we being taught to stop problems bef
The day starts with a chill as an AHL hockey game kicks off at 4 p. m. on TV. Soon after, a top‑tier Australian football match begins at 4:05 a. m. , showing teams from Collingwood and St. Kilda battling it out on the field. At 10 a. m. , fans can catch taped NHRA qualifying at Gainesville Rac
A sudden storm hit a small town in southwest Michigan, turning a quiet shopping area into a chaotic scene of flying debris. A worker at a local phone store started recording as metal sheets, insulation and other junk were hurled through the air. The tornado ripped roofs off nearby buildings and scat
