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Akron Student Takes Home National Advertising Award

July 16, 2026

A student from the University of Akron has earned a top national prize in advertising, capturing attention at a major industry gathering. Quinn Smith, studying art at the Myers School of Art, received a National Silver ADDY for his “Keep It Separate” campaign, which blends multiple media forms into

technology

Akron Wins Big Boost for Polymer Innovation

July 16, 2026

A new funding program from the National Science Foundation has picked Akron, Ohio as a key hub for polymer technology. The grant, part of the Regional Innovation Engines initiative, can award up to $160 million over ten years. The money will go toward new research, turning ideas into products, train

opinion

New Health Hub Brings Big‑Name Care to North San Diego

July 16, 2026

Palomar UC San Diego Health is a fresh public health system that started on July 1. It was created by a Joint Powers Authority, which lets two established organizations—Palomar Health and UC San Diego Health—work together as one. The idea is to keep the familiar, community‑based care that Palomar of

health

Building Prevention Into Everyday Care in the Southeast

July 16, 2026

In late April 2025, a gathering at Emory University sparked new ideas for stopping chronic illnesses before they start. The meeting highlighted three main moves that could change how health services work across the Southeast. First, care teams should grow to include people who know their communitie

sports

Allentown Sports Legends: A Fresh Look at the Hall of Fame

July 14, 2026

Allentown High School, founded over a century ago in rural Monmouth County, has grown from a small farm‑bordered school into a powerhouse of athletic talent. For many years the team struggled to find its footing, but in recent decades it has produced state champions and professional prospects across

lifestyle

Bill Curry: A South Street Legend Who Turned Bars into Stories

July 14, 2026

Bill Curry, 85, left a lasting mark on Philadelphia’s South Street. He traded his newspaper job for a barstool and opened Copabanana in 1978, turning a modest tavern into a local icon. The spot became known for its art‑deco vibe, fresh lime margaritas, sizzling burgers in a front‑window grill, and g

politics

Supreme Court Decision Sparks Debate Over Voting Rights

July 14, 2026

A Supreme Court ruling on April 29 has sparked intense discussion about the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Some people say the Court weakened the law, while others argue it was a misunderstanding of the case. The decision focused on a 1982 amendment, not the original act itself. The ruling used a compl

education

The Humanities Make a Comeback in the Tech World

July 14, 2026

The idea that only science and math matter in today’s jobs is old news. A new twist on the usual STEM mix now shows how people who study literature, history or art can be just as valuable. The term STHEAM – Science, Technology, Humanities, Engineering and Math – highlights this shift. In a universi

politics

Virginia School Board Shifts Toward New Governor

July 14, 2026

A new governor has tipped the balance on Virginia’s education board by appointing her fifth member, giving her a 5‑to‑4 majority over the appointees of the former administration. The board, which sets rules for public schools across the state, now has a different mix of voices that could influenc

education

College Confidence Drops Again: What Students and Politicians Really Think

July 14, 2026

A recent phone survey of a thousand U. S. adults found that fewer people trust college and university systems than they did last year, falling to 38 % who feel confident. This is a step back from the modest rise seen in 2023, and it sits far below the high level of trust recorded in 2015 when more t