In a first for the Dallas City Council, an existing board member or commission who refused to resign was fired from the city’s service. And our neighborhood was at the center of the battle. At the council meeting on August 25, the new councilor of District 14 Paul Ridley triggered …
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CarGurus (CARG) wins 5.20% for August 27th
Last price $ Last trade Change $ Percent change % Open minded $ Back Close $ High $ low $ 52 week high $ 52 week low $ Market capitalization PE ratio volume exchange CARG – market data & news trade CarGurus Inc – Class A (NASDAQ: CARG) shares rose …
Read More »Despite the economic hardship of the pandemic, Sonoma County’s ice cream parlors are thriving
Maraline “Mimi” Mazzetti Olson has been running an ice cream parlor in Sebastopol since 1995 and has won many loyal customers. But when the pandemic hit in March 2020, she panicked. In their shop there was a freezer full of homemade ice cream ready to scoop. However, no customer would …
Read More »The Virginia man’s family, trapped in Afghanistan, are providing free mental health services to the Afghan community
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Virginia (WRIC) – Two military bases in Virginia will host their first round of Afghan refugees this weekend, and residents here in central Virginia plan to help. After Fort Lee, both Fort Pickett and Quantico are the next bases that will provide temporary shelter to refugees. Virginia Governor …
Read More »Shreveport city council members react to changes in leadership in the SPD
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) – Wayne Smith is now deputy chief of police for the Shreveport Police Department, with Ben Raymond stepping down after three years. Smith tells KSLA that he will work on things from the start. “Well, many things will be done in the coming months to support that. …
Read More »DePalma helps St. George Men’s Group cook Italian-style CDR support
By Pam Johnson / Zip06.com • 8/25/2021 8:30 am EST As a member of the St. George Men’s Group (SGMG), Steve DePalma has happily – and practically – managed the fried pizza stand at the SGMG Italian Festival since its inception. After a year-long hiatus due to COVID, the eighth …
Read More »Camp Veritan’s campers and counselors have been committed to 70 years
When Moe Liss was a consultant at Camp Veritans in Haledon 70 years ago, he had the idea to keep campers having fun with muskrats long after the summer hikes and mud pits. He invited the children to other events, from playing kickball on the roof of the Paterson Young …
Read More »Nokia admits scholarships to improve representation
Press release Nokia makes grant pledges to better represent underrepresented communities in technology Nokia works with the online learning platform Udacity and the Blacks In Technology Foundation. Over 300 scholarship offers for Nanodegree programs that are completely online and can be completed alongside studies or part-time. The programs cover a …
Read More »Powell’s charm offensive in Congress leads him to keep his job
(Bloomberg) – US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has built a reputation for being a skilled Fed attorney through strong personal connections with Congress who will assist him when nominated for a second term. Powell has served as no Fed chairman since Alan Greenspan during his three years at the …
Read More »MBHS Student Named Jefferson County’s “Outstanding Teenager”
Anna Bella Foster from Mountain Brook is the new Miss Jefferson County Outstanding Teen. In addition to winning the overall title on July 18, Foster won the talent competition with her interpretation of the famous Puccini aria “O Mio Babbino Caro”. An aspiring junior at Mountain Brook High School, Foster …
Read More »US recruits commercial airlines to transport evacuees out of Afghanistan
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 (Reuters) – The United States has enlisted the help of six commercial airlines to transport people from Afghanistan after they are evacuated as Washington attempts to increase the pace of American and vulnerable Afghans departing Kabul. The Pentagon said Sunday it called 18 civil aircraft from United …
Read More »Durant Children’s Center Launches Pee Dee Parent Helpline | Local news
“Anne and Dan Ervin are shining examples of philanthropy in our South Carolina area and beyond. We are grateful for your generosity and partnership, ”said Zeigler. “It is an honor to support the Pee Dee Coalition with this scholarship.” The Durant Children’s Center, a multidisciplinary examination and treatment center, is …
Read More »Ministers reprimand SWISS directors about bonuses
SWISS and Edelweiss aircraft on the ground on April 21, 2020 due to the Covid 19 pandemic at the Dübendorf military airfield in Switzerland. © Keystone / Valentin Flauraud Government ministers admonished the directors of Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) to pay out bonuses last year despite receiving state aid …
Read More »Ypsilanti teenager raises $ 15,000 to help clear medical debt for families in Michigan
YPSILANTI, MI – Harshini Anand’s passion for public health probably exceeds what you’d expect in a typical teenager. Anand, 16, from Ypsilanti, is a member of the Health for All Steering Committee and an active volunteer in the Washtenaw County Health Department of Directors. When the aspiring senior of Washtenaw …
Read More »Tasmania Prime Minister School Vaccination Program Begins at Elizabeth College
August 22, 2021 Jeremy Rockliff, Minister of Health Tasmania’s first 11th and 12th grade students ages 16 and up will receive the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine tomorrow (Monday, Aug 23) at Elizabeth College. Up to 800 students are vaccinated in specially organized clinics run by the Ministry of Health in cooperation …
Read More »Analysis: Key Lightfoot appointments have not kept pace with the growth of Latinos in Chicago Latino voices | Chicago News
The election of Mayor Lori Lightfoot to key city posts during her first two years in office failed to keep pace with the growing number of Latino Chicago residents, according to an analysis by WTTW News. Lightfoot, the first black woman and gay woman to serve as Chicago mayor, has …
Read More »Insurance Advertising Market Size and Growth 2021-2028 | Key players – UnitedHealth Group, Liberty Mutual, GEICO, Allstate Corporation, Berkshire Hathaway, The Progressive Corporation, MetLife, State Farm Mutual
New Jersey, United States, – The Insurance advertising market Size and forecast to 2028, this report provides an analysis of the impact of the COVID19 epidemic on the key points influencing the growth of the market. In addition, the insurance advertising market segments (by major players, types, applications and major …
Read More »Letter to the editor: CMP electricity corridor could pose a fire hazard
We saw the devastating forest fires in Northern California that claimed lives, houses, and huge acres of forest. These were mainly caused by power line disturbances. Pacific Gas and Electric’s power lines set off the fatal fire in Paradise, California, in 2018. The company pleaded guilty to 85 deaths and …
Read More »Analysis – Extreme weather conditions sound alarm bells for underinsured China
BEIJING (Reuters) – Devastating summer flooding in populated central China’s Henan Province is a wake-up call for local authorities to seek better insurance coverage against natural disasters, potentially opening up a huge market for the country’s insurers. Many local governments in China, especially those in typhoon-prone areas, have adopted such …
Read More »District Council Public Service Opportunities and Updates
Posted by Amanda Fiedler | Councilor, District 5 Anne Arundel County Council is currently in legislature for the month of August. While there are no public gatherings or discussions about laws, there is daily work for the residents of our neighborhood. One of the tasks of the district council is …
Read More »Positive Tomorrows deserve a pat on the shoulder – The Journal Record
Lillie-Beth Brinkman Positive Tomorrows first hosted their annual Cork and Canvas auction and fundraiser at their new school last week, and it was a success in every way. The sold-out Cork and Canvas party coincided with the birthday of the school principal, Susan Agel, and a special drink – the …
Read More »Glacier Queer Alliance opens Community Resource Center
Since Bryan Bebb founded the Glacier Queer Alliance about two years ago and operated from a closet-sized room at the former Kalispell Hospital, the nonprofit has recently opened a 1,800-square-foot community resource center at the Gateway Community Center in Kalispell, where they have a full program of small groups and …
Read More »Why the McFlurry Machine Company just got injured
State of Repair is motherboards exploring the home improvement culture, device repair, property, and the forces struggling to lock down access to the things you own. McDonald’s McFlurries are delicious, but the machine that makes them is collapses the whole time. The problem occurs so often that someone built a …
Read More »17-Year Study in Children Associates Poverty with Smaller, Slower-Growing Subcortical Regions | The source
Children in poverty are more likely to have cognitive and behavioral difficulties than their better-off peers. Much research in the past has looked at the physical effects of child poverty or documented the psychological differences between socio-economic classes. but Deanna Barch, Chair and Professor in the Department of Psychological & …
Read More »Gambling Addiction in ND: A Closer Look
Gambling addiction is a very real problem for many families across the state. To get a better idea of how serious the problem is, we’ve spoken to people who have seen the effects firsthand. Four percent of North Dakotans – or around 19,000 people – had a gambling addiction in …
Read More »Where to find emergency COVID-19 food supplies, free vaccinations, and free testing in Union County – County of Union, New Jersey
Union County, NJ – Union County’s Board of County Commissioners advises residents affected by the COVID-19 pandemic that emergency food supplies will be distributed at three locations in August. Any Union County resident in need of emergency COVID-19 food supplies can attend these events. Free COVID-19 vaccinations and testing will …
Read More »Proposed drug abuse treatment in residential areas for the Muskegon neighborhood where some residents are cautious
MUSKEGON, MI – In an area of Muskegon that is becoming a center for religious organization services, inpatient treatment for addicts could soon be available. Fresh Coast Alliance proposes to spend $ 2.8 million on two 15-bed residences for a location on Roberts Street in the Sheldon Park neighborhood. The …
Read More »YP, Chamber Name Emerging Leader Awards Winner | People
The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce and YP Nashville honored 56 young professionals Thursday night during their 14th annual Nashville Emerging Leaders Awards event at Lipscomb University’s Collins Alumni Auditorium. “As the Nashville area thrives, it is critical for our community to retain, attract, and inspire more emerging leaders to …
Read More »Campaign for World Humanitarian Aid Day: #TheHumanRace against the climate crisis watch – World
To move the world against the clock of the climate crisis, OCHA and humanitarian partners have launched #TheHumanRace – a global challenge for climate protection in solidarity with the people in the most disaster-prone countries in the world and the countries most affected by climate change. The climate emergency is …
Read More »Local business supports Arum Lily Blitz | Augusta-Margaret River Mail
Entrepreneurs support, train and motivate landowners to participate in a nationwide program to eradicate the aronia lilies. In its third year, the Arum Lily Blitz is once again bringing together local and state government agencies, environmental organizations and private landowners to undertake a coordinated control effort across the Margaret River …
Read More »“We are being treated to death”: Activists urge Kenny to do more against gun violence | Local news
On Wednesday evening, more than 50 women community leaders and activists gathered outside Philadelphia City Hall, dressed in red and wearing roses, to commemorate loved ones lost in the shootings. They were the second group this week and urged Mayor Jim Kenney to do more to address the violence in …
Read More »Public Health: 124 COVID cases, four hospital stays confirmed from Friday to Monday
click to enlarge After failing to identify a new case number yesterday due to rising numbers and falling staffing levels, Humboldt County Public Health reported this morning that between Friday and Monday, 124 new COVID-19 cases were confirmed with four new hospital admissions, including two people in their 40s. The …
Read More »DVIDS – News – Fort Detricks Army Community Services are here to support families during the PCS season
Moving somewhere unfamiliar every few years is extremely stressful for our military families. To ensure a smooth transition, the Army Community Service is here to assist those new to Fort Detrick. As service members in the process via ACS, they get an overview of the available services, including job placement,Family …
Read More »Fernando Aguirre, DHS Group, Appointed Executive Advisor of Policy and Partnerships to the World Bank
Fernando Aguirre, Vice Chairman of the DHS Group, comes to the World Bank with exceptional political and management expertise. Equity partner of the DHS Group today announced the appointment of Vice Chairman Fernando Aguirre as Executive Advisor, Policy and Partnerships for the World Bank. Fernando Aguirre comes to the World …
Read More »Massive floods worsen the supply chain crisis, Black Friday looms
Floods in parts of Western Europe and China are adding to supply chain delays. Those floods damaged the railroads that were used to deliver goods, experts say. Because of this, we might see fewer Black Friday deals as retailers raise their prices. Loading Something is loading. Floods in parts of …
Read More »“A poison in the system”: The epidemic of sexual assault in the military
In 2011, the Veterans Benefits Administration lowered the detection threshold for veterans to “prove” that they were sexually assaulted, which will help them qualify for PTSD-related disability benefits. A 2018 report by the VA Inspector General found that the agency nonetheless denied 46 percent of all medical claims related to …
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