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environment

Pennsylvania's Environmental and Energy Events: What You Need to Know

December 11, 2025

Pennsylvania is buzzing with environmental and energy-related activities. The state's Senate and House have packed schedules for 2025 and 2026, with numerous voting and committee meetings planned. These sessions will tackle important issues, including budget discussions and environmental regulations

entertainment

Holiday Fun in Gainesville and Alachua County

December 11, 2025

Gainesville and Alachua County are buzzing with holiday excitement this December. The Dance Alive National Ballet is bringing "The Nutcracker" to life, with performances in Gainesville and Ocala. The show includes special events like "Magic of Nutcracker" for children with special needs and "Class W

business

Chicago's Cultural Workers Stand Up for Fair Pay and Rights

December 11, 2025

Chicago's cultural workers are joining forces to demand better pay and working conditions. Many of them feel undervalued and underpaid, especially after the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Workers at various museums and cultural sites have been successful in forming unions and securi

opinion

Letters to the Editor: A Mixed Bag of Thoughts

December 10, 2025

In the bustling city of Philadelphia, a reader expressed relief after learning about a federal law designed to protect religious institutions. The law, known as the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act, was amended to include religious sites. The reader questioned why the Department of Justice

sports

Fernando Mendoza: A Quarterback with Cuban Roots

December 10, 2025

Fernando Mendoza is a name that has been making waves in college football. He is not just a talented quarterback, but also a proud representative of his Cuban heritage. Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Mendoza's journey to the top has been nothing short of inspiring. Mendoza's football career beg

crime

Fighting Crime in the Digital Age: How Tech is Changing the Game

December 10, 2025

Crime fighting has always been a tough job. But now, with new technology, it's getting a major upgrade. In DeKalb County, they're using high-tech tools to stay ahead of criminals. This isn't just about catching bad guys after the fact. It's about stopping crime before it even happens. People often

education

New Classes Coming to Fairfax County Schools

December 10, 2025

Fairfax County is adding new classes to its middle and high schools. Starting in the 2026-27 school year, students can take courses on artificial intelligence, personal finance, and cybersecurity. The school board approved these changes. Most of the new classes are optional. This means schools can

business

Green Bay's New Rule: Pay Up or Lose Your Business License

December 10, 2025

Green Bay is considering a new rule. It's about business licenses and permits. The city wants to stop giving them to people who owe property taxes. This is not new. Other cities in Wisconsin already do this. But Green Bay is different. Right now, someone can owe years of taxes and still get a licens

politics

Trump's Economy: Is It Really A-Plus-Perfect?

December 10, 2025

Donald Trump is out there, telling everyone how amazing the economy is under his leadership. He's giving it an "A-plus-plus-plus-plus-plus. " But do people really believe him? Not really. A big chunk of voters, 63% to be exact, don't think the economy is as great as he says. So, he's been rallying i

business

Huntsville, Alabama: A Big Win for Jobs and Medicine

December 10, 2025

Huntsville, Alabama, is about to get a major boost. Eli Lilly, a big name in the pharmaceutical world, is putting $6 billion into a new facility there. This isn't just any old factory; it's a high-tech hub for making advanced medicines. The focus will be on small molecule synthetic and peptide medic