In the heart of Kansas City's Midtown Westport neighborhood, a family-owned business, Haha's Kebabs and Shawarma, has risen from the ashes like a phoenix. Just a few months ago, a devastating arson attack left the shop in ruins, but the owner, Fouad "Frank" Haha, has refused to let the flames exting
Carmelo Anthony, a former NBA legend, has made a surprising move into the cannabis industry. The basketball star has launched his own cannabis brand, STAYME7O Canna–s, and is set to be the headline speaker at the MJBizCon 2024 conference in Las Vegas. Anthony's entry into the cannabis industry may
In the heart of America's Midwest, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) has been a beacon of warmth, inclusivity, and community for generations. When Governor Tim Walz, a Lutheran raised Catholic, brought his progressive legislative record onto the Democratic ticket, the nation took not
As we navigate the complexities of modern childhood, it's essential to acknowledge the profound impact of our built environment on kids' mental health. Dr. Vivek Murthy, the US surgeon general, has sounded the alarm on the crisis of youth mental health, and experts like Jonathan Haidt and Peter Gray
Springfield, Ohio, has been at the center of a storm, with a series of bomb threats targeting local government offices, schools, and medical centers. According to Republican Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, these threats have been extensively investigated, and the results are clear: all 33 threats have be
For years, Marvel vs. Capcom 2 had been locked away in a virtual purgatory, a relic of a bygone era when Marvel was still a struggling comic book company and Capcom was the go-to developer for fighting games. But amidst a sea of changes, from Marvel's acquisition by Disney to the rise of esports and
The recent cancellation of Springfield, Ohio's annual CultureFest celebration is a stark reminder of the destructive power of hate and fear. The decision came after days of violent threats, bomb threats, and vandalism targeting the city's Haitian community, which has grown significantly in recent ye
In a city filled with concrete and steel, a group of Boston and Cambridge students are learning to tend urban gardens and discover the joy of growing their own food. The CitySprouts Green Team Summer Program is a unique initiative that not only teaches students about science and the natural world bu
The debate over school resource officers (SROs) at Waukegan High School has students, parents, and community members feeling uneasy about the lack of a deal between the city and school district. For nearly two weeks, negotiations have been ongoing, but the two sides remain $40,000 apart. As classe
As the nation hurtles towards one of the most pivotal elections in recent history, the Sundial Group of Companies has launched a critical voter education series, "Paint the Polls Black." This ambitious initiative aims to inform, mobilize, and protect the voting rights of Black communities across the
