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Los Angeles plans to end oil drilling in neighborhoods

June 24, 2026

Los Angeles is moving toward banning oil drilling in residential areas, a decision years in the making. Many residents near drilling sites complain about constant noise, bad smells, heavy truck traffic, and health worries. During a recent meeting, activists protested under banners like "Wilmington w

science

Kindness After Chaos

June 23, 2026

When a tornado struck Joplin, Missouri in May 2011, it left thousands of homes wrecked and many people dead. The disaster forced about a third of the town’s 50, 000 residents to leave their homes. In the weeks that followed, people in Joplin began helping each other with supplies and shelter. The

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Art Grants Light Up LSU Museum’s New Folk Art Space

June 23, 2026

The LSU Museum of Art has secured a $25, 000 Learning and Engagement Grant from the national nonprofit Art Bridges. This money will back five new wellness‑and‑community projects that tie into the museum’s upcoming Folk Art Gallery, which opens on June 30. The gallery will borrow pieces from the Amer

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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

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Skate Spots Bring Kids Together

June 22, 2026

The summer air buzzes with the sound of wheels on concrete as young riders gather at a local skate park. A four‑year‑old boy, who has already spent more than a year on his board, rolls in front of the crowd with energy that rivals older skaters. His mom says he spends four days a week there, learnin

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Community Foundation Gives $103K to 17 Local Groups

June 22, 2026

The Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley gave a total of $103, 350 to 17 different nonprofits during its 2026 awards luncheon. The money will help projects that focus on early learning, job training, mental health care, food safety, and reading programs in Kankakee and Iroquois Counties. I

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Apricot fun meets science, tech, and community at Los Altos event

June 22, 2026

The Los Altos History Museum turned apricots into a gateway for curious minds on June 28 with its STEM fair. Instead of just celebrating fruit, the event mixed hands-on science with playful activities. Kids could pull DNA from apricots, tinker with robotics, or design their own hybrid fruit using fr

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Restaurant Fights to Keep Its Music Alive

June 22, 2026

A Prince George’s County restaurant owner is pushing back against new county rules that threaten to silence live music at her spot. La’Caj, a Latin and Cajun fusion eatery, has hosted small live performances on its patio for nearly three years, drawing crowds without complaints. But now, after a lan

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Boulder’s New Art Grants: A Chance to Redefine the City

June 21, 2026

The city of Boulder has announced a fresh initiative that offers residents up to five thousand dollars for public art projects. The goal is simple: let artists paint murals, build sculptures, play music, or tell stories that reflect the neighborhoods they live in. The application process is open‑h

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Garden Art Walk Turns South Bend’s West Side into a Living Canvas

June 21, 2026

South Bend will host a colorful stroll called the Arts in Bloom Garden Walk on June 24, from 9:30 a. m. to 7:30 p. m. The event will let visitors wander through private gardens that showcase roses, peonies, lavender, pansies and more. The walk will cover several gardens on the city’s near west si