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CAMPAIGN 2026: Montgomery community activist joins governor’s race

Alabama News Network · June 14, 2025

Posted: Jun 14, 2025 12:13 PM CDT Updated: Jun 14, 2025 12:14 PM CDT by WAKA Action 8 News CAMPAIGN 2026: Montgomery community activist Ja’mel Brown has announced he’s running for governor. Brown says he’s seeking the Democratic Party nomination....

Alexandria invites community members to mentoring partnership open house

Central Nova News - Virginia · June 13, 2025

The Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities (RPCA) is inviting the community to an Alexandria Mentoring Partnership (AMP) Open House on Tuesday, June 24 at 5 p.m. This event aims to introduce attendees to AMP and various mentoring...

Debbie Lesko comments on community events and politics

NW Valley Times - Arizona · June 14, 2025

Debbie Lesko, a long-serving member of the U.S. Congress representing Arizona's 8th District since 2018, recently shared several updates on social media. Her posts reflect a mix of local community engagement and political commentary.On June 13,...

'Every swing makes a difference!' Telford work colleagues take on monumental golf challenge in aid of charity

Shropshire Star · June 14, 2025

Tom Flint and Charles Kidson from Telford are aiming to play 100 holes of golf in a day to raise funds for Prostate Cancer UK. The pair will have an early start next Friday (June 20), as they bid to complete five-and-a-half rounds of golf at the...

UFC ace Paul Craig to embark on gruelling Help for Heroes charity bike ride

Daily Record & Sunday Mail · June 14, 2025

UFC star Paul Craig is embarking on a 250-mile bike ride just days after taking on Rodolfo Bellato at UFC Atlanta. The Airdrie 37-year-old lands on Sunday from the US and heads straight to Buckingham Palace on Monday, to take part in the Help for...

Roger Daltrey Receives Knighthood for Contributions to Music and Charity: ‘It’s a Wonderful Honor’

Rolling Stone · June 14, 2025

Steve Winwood, David Beckham, Gary Oldham and more also honored as part of King's Birthday Honors list Roger Daltrey, David Beckham, and Gary Oldman were among those who received knighthood Saturday for this year’s King’s Birthday Honors list....

Musicality Singers to perform in support of life-saving charity

Darlington and Stockton Times ·

Richmond-based Musicality Singers will perform in support of Yorkshire Air Ambulance at Harmby Village Hall on Saturday, June 28, at 7pm. The concert will feature a mix of Broadway hits, 60s and 70s pop, sacred and folk songs, and works by George...

How Beit Hirfati is shaping to be a community-driven workshop and cultural centre

Oman Observer · June 14, 2025

The story of Beit Hirfati is a testament to the enduring spirit of cultural revival and the deep-rooted connection Oman has with its ancient craft traditions. It all began with a young Omani man named Said Al Hinai, whose first encounter with clay...

How running is now becoming a community activity in India

Financial Express ·

Vishwajeet Kaushish, a 54-year-old former national athlete in rowing, had been a fitness enthusiast all his life. He would run in marathons, participate in sports events regularly, and be up-to-date about all happenings in the world of athletics....

[JUST IN] Herdsmen Attack: Over 200 Feared Killed In Benue Border Community

Daily Independent · June 14, 2025

9 MAKURDI – Over 200 persons among them children, women and the elderly are feared killed by armed men suspected to be herdsmen militia during an attack on Yelwata, Guma Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State on Friday night, going into the...

Richland County Foundation funds emerging community needs

Shelby Daily Globe - Ohio ·

The Richland County Foundation Board of Trustees approved grants totaling $923,634.86 during its June meeting. Competitive and field of interest grants approved by the board included the following grants: Habitat for Humanity of Richland and...

“Backbone of the community”: Q&A with Binu Abraham on Hwy 25

BenitoLink - California · June 14, 2025

Lea este artículo en español aquí. Binu Abraham is the director of the San Benito Council of Governments (COG), the county’s lead transportation agency. On May 1, she spoke with BenitoLink about her office’s most ambitious undertaking: the...

Punisher Coin at $0.01, FLOKI’s Community, and Turbo’s Speed: Which Is the Next Crypto to Explode?

South Africa Today · June 14, 2025

Searching for the next crypto to explode is a priority for many in digital assets. As new projects attract attention and established tokens continue to innovate, the question remains: which coin will deliver strong returns next? With countless...

ICYMI: Local chocolate-making legend remembered fondly by community

Stratford Today · June 14, 2025

Known for creating the iconic Mint Smoothie and building a beloved local business from scratch, Stratford's own Rheo Thompson passed away this past weekend at age 82. Editor's Note: This story was previously posted on StratfordToday.ca. The...

St. Charles considers regulations for short-term rentals, community members voice concerns

Shaw Local - Illinois ·

The city of St. Charles could impose new regulations and fees for AirBnbs, Vrbos and other short-term rentals currently unregulated within city limits. Short-term rentals are not defined in the city’s zoning codes and no tax is collected from...

Artist Michael Guerra Foerster rallies San Antonio ceramics community for exhibition at Central Library

San Antonio Current - Texas · June 14, 2025

click to enlarge Courtesy Photo / Ed Escobedo Ed Escobedo’s dynamic vessels blur boundaries between sculptural and functional forms. When visual artist Michael Guerra Foerster began studying at the University of Texas at San Antonio in 2014, his...

Mrs. Meyer's 'Compassion Store' cultivates community with kindness

ABC 7 Chicago - Illinois · June 14, 2025

CHICAGO (WLS) -- There's a place you can shop that's cash-free because compassion is the currency. Mrs. Meyer's Compassion Store will be open in Chicago June 13 and 14. Inside the pop-up shop, you can participate in tangible acts of kindness in...

League builds community through tech and Esports

The Star-News - California · June 14, 2025

What began as a spontaneous coffee meeting between two strangers in 2021 has evolved into an expanding esports education program now serving dozens of families across San Diego County. Unified Esports League (UESL), developed by Matthew Iske and...

The Chamber Chronicles: Summer connections that strengthen our community

Walla Walla Union-Bulletin - Washington State ·

The Walla Walla Valley Chamber of Commerce recently launched its Chamber After Hours: Summer Series with an inspiring and deeply engaging evening focused on health and wellness. Held right here at the Chamber, our kickoff session featured Ryan...

Paedophile who had photos of young children given community order and fined

Isle of Wight County Press · June 14, 2025

Jacques Barton of Hooke Close, Freshwater, appeared at the IW Crown Court for sentencing on Friday, June 13. The 23-year-old previously admitted three counts of making indecent photographs/pseudo-photographs of children between October 1, 2021,...