A few hundred people, most of them older Black women, gathered in a quiet warehouse‑turned‑church near Atlanta’s airport to hear the start of a three‑day summit. The space was dim, but the excitement and stage lights made it feel alive. The meeting began with a prayer from Rev. Paul Thibodeaux, w
South Africa’s primary health clinics are facing a new kind of challenge: the growing impact of climate change. Every year, hotter temperatures, unpredictable rains, and more intense storms put extra pressure on these clinics. Nurses are the first people who see patients affected by heat‑relat
A&C Naturals is moving into a new storefront on Massillon Road, with its grand opening scheduled for June 6. The family‑run shop is run by Audrey Corrigan, her mother Corky, and sister Kalia. They trace their roots back to the fourth generation of Green residents, having operated the business from h
A resident of Lanexa, an artist named Patty Putnam is stepping forward in a national art contest that could change her future. She has faced many health problems after losing her job as a visual director at Saks Fifth Avenue. Eight chronic illnesses made it hard for her to keep moving and working
The news that Caesars Entertainment will be bought for $17. 6 billion barely made a ripple in Danville, Virginia. The city’s casino, which brings in roughly two million visitors yearly, will keep running just like before. Even the local government’s deal with Caesars stays intact. City leaders say t
Summer tourists keep flooding into Philadelphia. A major sports event brings crowds that many neighborhood shops rarely see. Owners don’t need to be official sponsors to get part of the wave. Local spots can still stand out by joining the excitement without breaking rules. Many visitors don’t care
The school year may have ended, but the conversation about education keeps going. A reporter covering Cincinnati’s public schools and nearby colleges has noticed a lot of important topics that still need attention. From new school budget plans to the rising number of students who are homeless, and e
A recent online survey of 2, 000 U. S. adults revealed that more than half have heard about ultra‑processed foods (UPFs), yet only a third feel they truly grasp what these products are. The study, conducted through a partnership with YouGov, aimed to see how confident people are in explaining UPFs a
Everett’s waterfront scene has changed a lot since 1996, when the first pint of Scuttlebutt Brewing Company hit tap. The family‑run spot grew from a dusty fish plant on West Marine View Drive to a bustling restaurant at 1205 Craftsman Way, all while keeping the same family names on the payroll. T
The Dallas Stars hockey team is switching up their game plan by eyeing a new home in Plano, Texas. Instead of staying downtown, the team wants to build a massive entertainment hub near The Shops at Willow Bend, a spot already popular for shopping and dining. The project could cost around $1 billion
