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A community town hall on June 3 at UNLV
The public is invited to "Combating Racism and Discrimination: A Community Town Hall" at UNLV's Philip J. Cohen Theater in the Student Union on Friday, June 3, 6-8 p.m.
The free event is hosted by the Clark…
Homer finds comfort in the community after his arrest for murder
Anesha "Duffy" Murnane, resident of Homer. (Homer Police Department)
The Homer community is struggling to come to terms with this week's news of an arrest being made in the disappearance of Anesha "Duffy"!-->!-->…
Cambridge Advances $3 Million Proposal for Department of Community Safety, Seeking to Provide…
Cambridge City Council's finance committee voted unanimously on Tuesday to advance a $3 million proposal for a planned community safety service.The committee approved the proposal at a fiscal year 2023 budget meeting. The proposal will now…
Chaffee County Public Health Launches Chaffee Community Clinic
Chaffee County Public Health (CCPH) will launch a new pilot project called Chaffee Community Clinic (CCC) in Salida on May 23 and Buena Vista on May 31.
The inspiration for this initiative came from the most recent Community Health…
Afghanistan: Taliban order women to stay at home; to cover in public |
According to information received by UNAMA, this is a formal directive rather than a recommendation, any violation of which will result in the punishment of male relatives.
UNAMA is deeply concerned by today's announcement by the Taliban!-->…
How the annulment of Roe v. Wade could have an impact on the transgender community
Monday night was like any other for Alexis Rangel.
"I was at home doing my best to relax and, you know, have a nice dinner," she said.
Then news broke that a majority of Supreme Court justices…
Churches are closing in predominantly black communities – why public health officials should be…
For decades, churches have been central pillars of community health in predominantly black communities, compensating for a highly inequitable public health infrastructure. The current COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the important…
The community comes together to remember the Barry family
DULUTH, MN. (KBJR 6) – Hundreds of people gathered to honor the life of the Barry family during a public funeral service on Sunday."I can't even imagine the pain the family and their close friends are feeling," said councilor Arik Forsman,…
County News | Guilford County, North Carolina
The Guilford County Division of Public Health (GCDPH) has been appointed 2021 North Carolina Public Health Association (NCPHA) Dr. Sarah Taylor Morrow Department of Health of the Year. This award is given to health departments that have…
The City of St. Petersburg holds a public meeting for the first draft of the Community Development…
ST. PETERSBURG, FL - Earlier this year, the City of St. Petersburg announced the launch of the Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) program, a process that takes into account the social and community impact of major…
County Youth Find a Voice in Public Presentation Contest | News, Sports, Jobs
Garrett Lesch poses as he prepares to give a spectacular presentation by Paul Harvey at the annual West District 4-H Presentation Day in Hamburg.
NEWBERRY - The LMAS District Health Department is issuing a public health warning as COVID cases since Jan. 3, 2022 are increasing at a rate of 103 every two days. Omicron, like…
Asheville City offices close for MLK Jr. day, ART buses will operate on vacation schedule
Asheville City government offices will be closed on January 17 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Here is an overview of the City services affected by this celebration.
Garbage and recycling
Although the city offices are closed, the…
SF investigates COVID testing company that could have operated illegally
San Francisco city officials are investigating a California company that may have operated illegal coronavirus testing sites throughout the city.The city attorney's office sent a letter to Community Wellness America on Monday asking for the…
Survey for Community Members to Help Kearney Public Schools Create Strategic Plan | Local news
- Identify the knowledge and skills that a student should have as a graduate of this school district.
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City seeks community input for redevelopment of old Northwood Center
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) - "It is right in the center of Tallahassee, so it will serve all four quadrants for citizens of all areas of Tallahassee."Michael and Judy Sheridan have big plans for a piece of the old Northwood Center property.…
Newton County Public Library | Newton County Company
Family game night in Morocco, Roselawn: Join us for a fun night of games and snacks at Roselawn Library or…
BCSD distributes kits through community schools | Public Service News
BATAVIA - Vehicles parked in the parking lot behind the old Robert Morris school building throughout Monday…
The state of science and society in 2022
As 2022 begins and the third year of the pandemic continues to put pressure on the scientific community and the public, it is worth considering the state of science and society. The main headline of Wellcome's Global Monitor 2020:…
Sale of mobile home community could give the public more access to Lake Erie in 2022
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Euclid Beach Amusement Park closed over 50 years ago, and now the Western Reserve Land Conservancy has purchased a 29-acre site that sits on part of the former property of the amusement park.âWe…
Kansas City health officials optimistic about recent COVID case counts
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - When it comes to COVID-19, there is cautious optimism in the public health community.
The head of the World Health Organization is speaking out, saying he believes the global pandemic has a good chance of…
Akron connections, partnerships raise multiple groups: Betty Lin-Fisher
In the spirit of the holidays, here's a story about community, giving and giving back. Earlier this year, I was already in awe of our community, as evidenced by the generosity featured in several columns I wrote as part of The Beacon…
Lakewood Public Library promotes computer literacy with the Girls Who Code Club
LAKEWOOD, Ohio - A recent report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics found that computer research jobs will increase 19% by 2026. Yet nationally, women only earn 18% of bachelor's degrees in computer science.The Lakewood Public Library,…
Governor honors director of health Harris with highest state honor
Before his retirement at the end of this year, Mecklenburg County Public Health Director Gibbie Harris was awarded that of North Carolina highest honor, The Order of the Longleaf Pine, for his dedication to serving the community through…
CDPH and Discovery Partners Institute announce city-wide system to monitor COVID-19 in wastewater
CHICAGO â The Discovery Partners Institute (DPI) and the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced that the city-wide system to monitor the virus that causes COVID-19 and its variants in…
Pittsburgh City Public Safety Council investigating vandalism and theft on Mount Washington –…
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - City leaders warn of a "Grinch" on Mount Washington. They say there has been a recent spate of corporate vandalism and theft. READ MORE: Man was stabbed multiple times in Northview HeightsSome of these thefts were…
Elected officials and community attend unveiling of Christmas public art installation in Flushing…
"Please Get the Moon for Me", a public artwork based on children's book by author Eric Carle, created by artist Adam Eddy is on display at Flushing. (Photo courtesy of F&T Group)
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San Diego Community News Group
Starting December 15, residents of San Diegans will be required to wear a mask indoors in all public places, regardless of their immunization status, under a new statewide mandate released on Monday. The California Department of…
On the road to recovery: Bowling Green community mobilizes after deadly tornado
A global pandemic has made the past year and a half stressful to say the least, and even Mother Nature screams at times. âThis is the worst tornado event we've ever seen,â Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said…