The U. S. National Parks have recently updated their list of fee-free days, causing quite a stir. Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth are no longer on the list, but President Trump's birthday, which also happens to be Flag Day, has been added. This change comes right after the Trump administra
Local music groups and churches are gearing up for a series of holiday events. These events promise to bring joy and warmth to the community during the festive season. First up, RCS Chamber Singers will team up with New Winter, a Celtic group from Ohio. They will perform a concert featuring bagpipe
The music scene in 2025 has been a vibrant mix of genres and artists. From pop to K-pop, and everything in between, the Billboard 200 chart has seen a lot of action. So far, 22 different albums have claimed the top spot. Some of these albums are from previous years, like SZA’s SOS and Kendrick Lamar
MacKenzie Scott, now a billionaire philanthropist, once faced financial struggles during her college years. She had to borrow $1, 000 from her roommate to avoid dropping out. This act of kindness left a lasting impression on Scott, inspiring her to give away billions through her philanthropic platfo
James Sherrod, a dedicated leader in Erie, Pennsylvania, passed away at the age of 63. He was known for his work as the executive director of the Martin Luther King Center, a role he held since 2008. Sherrod was a driving force behind the revitalization of Erie's west bayfront neighborhoods. He coll
November 10, 2025, marks the birthday of many notable figures in entertainment. Among them are Ellen Pompeo and Kiernan Shipka, who are celebrated for their contributions to film and television. Sinbad, the comedian known for his stand-up routines and acting roles, will be celebrating his 69th birt
A recent study looked into how changing religions might be linked to mental health issues in young adults. It used data from Finland and tracked people born between 1986 and 2003. The study found that those who left their original religion, or switched to a different one, had a higher chance of taki
Many celebrities had odd jobs before they became famous. Some of these jobs were quite unusual. For example, Jonathan Bailey, who is known for his acting, used to work in a honey factory. He had to check the temperature of lemon curd early in the morning. This job made him realize that he did not wa
In Pennsylvania, many people are struggling because of the government shutdown. A woman went to church in tears because she won't get food benefits in November. She wasn't there to talk about politics. She just needed help to feed her kids. Millions of people in Pennsylvania rely on these benefits.
OpenAI's Sora 2, a tool that creates super realistic videos from text, has updated its rules. Now, it won't let users make videos of real people or copyrighted characters without permission. This change came after many celebrities and creators complained. They didn't like seeing their faces and voic
