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Growing Community Roots in Fayetteville

July 19, 2026

William Shelby, 36, works as the horticulture education coordinator at Cape Fear Botanical Garden. He was chosen for Fayetteville’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2026 because he pours his energy into strengthening the city. Shelby’s projects range from building community gardens to leading volunteer groups a

education

Learning, Feeling, and Growing: How Kids Feel While Studying

July 19, 2026

Adult learners at community classes bring a wide range of backgrounds and life challenges. Their success often hinges on how well they can manage their emotions, turning feelings into useful energy for learning. The most common tool to measure this skill was created with college students in mi

entertainment

Silver Room Block Party Brings a Fresh Beat to Chicago

July 19, 2026

The Salt Shed hosted the comeback of the Silver Room Sound System Block Party, a long‑running celebration that once filled Chicago’s streets with music and dance. This year the event showcased a wide range of Black art, from Zimbabwean pop to opera and hip‑hop, proving that the block party is more t

art

Basket Stories: How Weaving Keeps the Columbia Plateau Alive

July 19, 2026

A new show at the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture invites visitors to see that basket weaving is not a relic but a living craft. The exhibit, called “Carrying Tradition, ” runs until May 30, 2027 and features pieces that have never been on display before. Curator Tisa Matheson, who runs the mus

art

Community Pool Gets a Splash of Color

July 19, 2026

A local teacher named Deanna Ehrhardt was busy adding color to a street box when a man named Chris Tucci stopped by. He had an idea that would change the life of Lewiston’s children. Tucci, who now runs the city’s aquatic program, saw that the community pool was at risk of closing. He decided to st

health

Women’s Know‑How on Malaria Prevention in Nigeria

July 19, 2026

Malaria still spreads widely across Nigeria, even though many programs aim to reduce it. One key step toward stopping the disease is ensuring that women who can become pregnant understand how to protect themselves. A recent study focused on Nigerian women aged 15‑49 and looked at what influences the

health

Living With HIV: How Big System Rules Shape Your Well‑Being

July 19, 2026

People on antiretroviral drugs now live longer, but their overall life quality still falls short of the average person. Most studies zoom in on medical details like drug side‑effects or viral load, leaving out the bigger picture of how money, laws, and community norms influence health. These “

politics

New Job for Former Rock Island Treasurer

July 19, 2026

A former treasurer from Rock Island has just landed a new role. The position is with the Quad Cities Regional Educational Association, or QCREDA for short. QCREDA works on school funding and education policy in the Quad Cities area. They need someone who knows how money moves in schools, an

science

“Counting the Cost of PFAS: A New Way to Hold Polluters Accountable”

July 19, 2026

The problem with PFAS is that it can make people sick and also push up health bills. Scientists have shown links between these chemicals and serious illnesses. Because of that, a new idea was born to calculate how much money the disease costs everyone. First, experts gather all studies that l

entertainment

A Night of Stories and Inclusion at the Putnam Museum

July 19, 2026

The Putnam Museum in Davenport is hosting a special evening on Wednesday, August 19 that brings together film, speech and new technology. Marlee Matlin, well known for her acting career and lifelong work in disability advocacy, will speak about how everyone should be able to enjoy the arts. Th