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Reviving Bay City’s Historic Heart with Café Plans and Grants

June 25, 2026

Lumberman’s Mercantile isn’t just a store anymore. It’s turning into a café too, thanks to a $25, 000 grant that aims to boost small businesses and restore old buildings. The store sits in a 143-year-old brick building on Midland Street in Bay City, a street known for its mix of old and new business

science

Healing Spinal Injuries with Smart Scaffolds and Stem Cells

June 24, 2026

Scientists are looking for ways to calm the inflammation that follows a spinal cord injury, because this reaction stops new tissue from growing. One idea is to put tiny “scaffolds” into the damaged area. These scaffolds act like a temporary bridge, giving cells somewhere to attach and grow while als

education

Bringing Back History: Museum Revives Century-Old Entrance

June 24, 2026

The Museum of Science and Industry once had a grand southern gate that welcomed guests over a century ago—long before cars, airplanes, or even household electricity became common. That door, part of the original World’s Fair building from 1893, has remained closed for decades, but plans are now in m

entertainment

Charleston’s Week of Music, History and Fun

June 23, 2026

A busy week in Charleston invites people to enjoy a mix of music, history and community events. On Thursday the city opens its museums with a free lecture about the Battle of Sullivan’s Island, where a small American force turned the tide of the Revolution. Later that evening, electronic music fans

art

New Art, Food and Nature Events in Valparaiso and Beyond

June 23, 2026

Valpo’s creative scene gets a fresh start when the Art + Innovation reception for “Portrait + Free Flow Colorations” moves to July 15. The show stays on display until the end of July at Roots Café and Lower Lincoln, but guests now meet the artists at 5 p. m. in the café before heading to Lower Linco

politics

Coffee Shop Faces Investigation After Rejecting Politician

June 23, 2026

A New York coffee chain has come under scrutiny from the Justice Department after it reportedly turned away a U. S. congressman during a weekend visit. The chain posted on social media that it would have refused service to Representative Dan Goldman if it had recognized him. The company’s statement

business

Brooks Crowley Leads PRISM’s Upscale Hotel Expansion

June 23, 2026

PRISM has chosen Brooks Crowley to head its new division focused on luxury hotels. In this position, he will steer the company’s purchase plans for high‑end properties along the East Coast and beyond. The goal is to grow PRISM’s premium portfolio across America, building on its existing brands in Ne

lifestyle

A new healthy food spot lands at UC San Diego

June 23, 2026

UC San Diego students and staff will soon get a fresh dining option this fall when a trendy health-focused restaurant opens on campus. The place is Goop Kitchen, a branch of Gwyneth Paltrow’s wellness empire, and it’s joining the new Triton Center—a sleek building meant for studying, relaxing, and g

crypto

VIT Token Gains a New Trading Home on WEEX

June 22, 2026

The V. I. T. R. I. O. L. Network has just made its $VIT token available on the WEEX exchange, a move that broadens where people can buy and sell it. This change means more people will have easy access to the token that powers TradeCafe, a platform that mixes artificial intelligence with automated

education

The Day a Small Town’s Coffee Shop Became a Hotspot for Climate Debate

June 21, 2026

A quiet café in the heart of a rural community turned into an unexpected stage for global issues. When a local farmer named Maya shared her experience with drought, the conversation shifted from pastries to planet‑wide patterns. The owner invited a climate scientist, and the line of customers grew a