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Sep 15 2024LIFESTYLE

The BASE Secures Its Roxbury Home for Good: A Testament to Community Commitment

The BASE, a nonprofit organization that uses sports to build teamwork skills and self-esteem in Boston children, has secured its Roxbury home for good. The organization's leader, Steph Lewis, received a call from the landlord two days before Christmas, informing him that the building was being put u

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Sep 11 2024LIFESTYLE

The Battle for Inclusion: A New Hampshire Teen's Fight for the Right to Play Girls' Sports

Imagine being a 14-year-old transgender girl, eager to try out for your school's track and tennis teams, only to be told you can't because of a new law. This is the reality for Iris Turmelle, a freshman at Pembroke Academy in Pembroke, New Hampshire. Turmelle, along with another transgender teenage

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Sep 08 2024SPORTS

Scorching Gridiron: Can Youth Sports Survive SoCal's Heat Wave?

The relentless SoCal heat wave is sending shockwaves through youth sports leagues, forcing teams to scramble for cooler playing fields and adjust game schedules. Imagine trying to run a marathon when the asphalt is practically melting! That's the reality facing young athletes right now. One high s

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Sep 06 2024BUSINESS

Can a Side of Beef Change the Face of Fine Dining? A Look at NYC's Culinary Inclusion Efforts

Imagine this: a side of beef bigger than a classroom desk, and a group of high school students wielding sawblades, ready to tackle it. This isn't just a scene from a cooking show; it's the Food Education Fund in action, aiming to inject diversity into the world of fine dining. But are these hands-

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Aug 27 2024EDUCATION

BGC South East Soars to New Heights: Unveiling Expanded Education Programs and The Reading Clinic's Move

BGC South East's expansion of education programs and relocation of The Reading Clinic was made possible by a $200,000 Resilient Communities Fund grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation. Over two years, this project has benefited 5,000 local children and youth through newly developed curriculums

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