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community

What Makes a Good Community?

February 8, 2025

Communities are essential. As they grow, they play an even bigger role with our elderly friends, family, and other people facing long term problems of daily life. But unfortunately too often older people who need extra care are left in the shadows. This is a real problem and there is no clear answer

education

Liberty Hill's Old Diner: A New Spot for History and Community

February 7, 2025

In the heart of North Charleston, South Carolina, leaders have their sights set on breathing new life into an old diner, Al's. The diner sits on East Montague Street and has been a landmark for generations. The building, which is in a state of disrepair, has a rich history and the community is look

environment

Glenview's Green Heroes: The 2024 Sustainability Stars

February 7, 2025

Glenview's seventh annual Environment and Natural Resources Commission's Environmental Sustainability Awards event just wrapped up. This event is always a big deal. In 2024, three categories were recognized. The programme is designed to acknowledge and reward the efforts of local organisations, in

health

Bluffton's Big Health Boost

February 7, 2025

Get ready, Bluffton! A new medical hub is on the way. Imagine this: a shiny, three-story building, 54, 000 square feet of space, and a boatload of new medical services to serve Beaufort, Jasper, and Hampton counties. This isn't just any building; it's the MUSC Health Bluffton Medical Pavilion. It's

lifestyle

Altadena's Beauty Store Bounces Back

February 7, 2025

A local beauty spot in Altadena is back on its feet and ready to spread some positivity. The owners of Simply Divine Beauty Supply, a small black-owned store, had a close call with the Eaton Fire. It was just a little damaged, but it could have been a lot worse. The fire made the owners think about

education

Empowering Teens: Inside Out Club's New Teen Program Manager

February 7, 2025

Gina Curtis, a seasoned educator and entrepreneur, has a new gig. She's the new Teen Program Manager for the Inside Out Club. The club is in Naperville, Illinois. Her job? To connect more schools with the club's workshops and camps. The goal? To help teens build confidence for the real world. Curti

environment

Blazing Clues Point to Edison

February 6, 2025

You might not be surprised to hear that recently it was revealed a utility company may be responsible for starting a wildfire in a Northern LA neighborhood so it's no surprise that SoCal Edison has admitted that it is likely that the equipment they have used to deliver electricity to the area may ha

health

Medicaid Changes: What's Next For Kids' Healthcare?

February 6, 2025

Picture this: during the COVID-19 pandemic, states made sure all kids could easily access health care. It was like having a safety net for kids' health by providing free Medicaid cover. However, starting last April, this safety net started to unravel. Imagine many states beginning to take back that

health

Making Hospitals Rainbow Friendly

February 6, 2025

The Rainbow Project is a five year old initiative that has been making big changes in healthcare. It aims to improve services for LGBTQ+ young people and their families dealing with chronic health issues. It all started in 2020 when a big city hospital decided to make a change. They wanted to mak

science

What's the Story?

February 6, 2025

Did you know that when people talk about changes, they can be all over the map in terms of what to see required? So, Imagine trying to sort out different ways to understand and deal with change. Guess what? It is the Iceberg Model of Change. It basically splits up ways that people see change in