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Shady McCoy Questions Ryan Clark’s ESPN Exit Reaction

July 27, 2026

LeSean “Shady” McCoy, a former NFL running back who now appears on sports shows, recently spoke about the way Ryan Clark reacted to his dismissal from ESPN. McCoy said that he was not convinced Clark’s tears were genuine, suggesting that some people act for attention. He added that he had watc

politics

Churches Fight for the Right to Speak in Politics

July 27, 2026

The Johnson Amendment, added to tax law in 1954, stops churches and charities from openly supporting or opposing political candidates. In September 2024 a coalition of religious groups, including the National Religious Broadcasters and two Texas churches, filed a lawsuit against the IRS claiming the

education

Celebrating Freedom: Kingston’s Emancipation Day Event

July 27, 2026

Kingston will host a public gathering on Saturday, Aug. 1 to observe Emancipation Day. The celebration will begin at 12:30 p. m. in Confederation Park and run until 3:30 p. m. , though rain will move the program indoors to Memorial Hall at City Hall. The day marks the 1833 Slavery Abolition Act that

health

Black Women’s Health in Focus: A New Film Sheds Light on Medical Neglect

July 26, 2026

Black Girl Vitamins, a Chicago wellness brand that began five years ago, has grown fast by addressing health problems common among Black women. They have targeted issues like anemia and vitamin D deficiency, giving people who had long felt ignored a sense of recognition. The company has supported st

art

Blackboard Art Battles: Japan’s Chalk‑Canvas Competition

July 25, 2026

"The idea of turning a classroom blackboard into a masterpiece is catching on among Japanese high schoolers. In a yearly event called Kokuban Art Koshien, students from roughly three hundred schools bring fresh drawings to life with bright chalk. The pieces range from dinosaur adventures and manga m

art

Betsy Wyeth’s Hidden Design Legacy and Other Local Treasures

July 25, 2026

The Brandywine Museum of Art has opened a new shrine to Betsy James Wyeth, showcasing her knack for turning old buildings into cool, Shaker‑inspired spaces. Visitors can walk through Brinton’s Mill, the historic complex where Betsy and her husband Andrew lived, now made accessible for the first tim

opinion

Politics and Personal Identity: How Headlines Turn Us Into Targets

July 25, 2026

When you scroll through the news, most stories feel like background noise – zoning changes or new road plans. They rarely spark strong feelings. But when a headline feels aimed at you, pointing to your race, gender, religion or political leanings, the subject shifts from a simple policy issue to a q

politics

Citizenship Reexamined: A Fresh Take on Rights and Responsibility

July 25, 2026

A recent Supreme Court case sparked a debate about what it really means to be a citizen in America. The decision overruled an order that would have limited automatic birthright citizenship, a move that some argued challenged the long‑standing rule that anyone born on U. S. soil is a citizen. Justic

crime

A Knife Fight Turns Fatal: What Happened in Madison

July 24, 2026

The city of Madison was shocked after a homeless man named Corey Durell Ruiz, 38, was shot by police on a downtown street. A video taken by witnesses showed the moment he died and it was shared online, sparking outrage. The police said Ruiz tried to stab an officer with a knife while they were tryin

entertainment

Community Fun: July and August Events

July 24, 2026

Get ready for a packed summer of music, sports, and community gatherings. On July 23, the Eagles Club hosts a Veterans Coffee & Conversation at ten in the morning, while Normal Park lights up with Gazebo Nights; the opening act starts at five and the Jay Stulo Band plays from six. That evening, Sawm