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Medal of Honor Boulevard connecting Pueblo to Pueblo West opens Friday.
Medal of Honor Boulevard opened Friday, linking Pueblo and Pueblo West after nearly two years of construction and about $40 million in costs. Most funding came from a voter-approved 2016 ballot measure, and a local recycling company says parts of the route include recycled plastic materials.
McGovern highlights art's role in mental health at UMass event
Rep. Jim McGovern spoke at UMass Amherst's 'Art for the Common Good' event about how music, theater and other arts support brain health and community well‑being, and he raised concerns about federal funding for arts programs.
Middlebury Food Pantry launches Summer Feeding Program
Middlebury Food Pantry will offer free lunches to anyone 18 or younger every Friday from May 29 through Aug. 7, and will also distribute a limited number of free grocery bags weekly in partnership with local organizations.
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Showing: 331-340Natalie Cole and Nat King Cole foundations unite to support music education
The Natalie Cole Foundation and the Nat King Cole Foundation have joined forces to fund scholarships and arts programs, including support for Harlem School of the Arts, Berklee College of Music, Grammy Camp and a community center in Costa Rica. The Natalie Cole Foundation has donated more than $1 million over the past two years to scholarships and community projects.
Bertrand Drive revitalization begins in Lafayette with $1.9M project
City officials in Lafayette broke ground on a $1.9 million project to improve traffic flow, add pedestrian and bike access, and support businesses along Bertrand Drive; the first phase, placing communication lines underground, is expected to take about six months.
Lawrence County Ministerial Alliance to host Good Friday service in Bedford
The Lawrence County Ministerial Alliance will hold a community Good Friday service on Friday, April 3 at 7 p.m. at Bedford First Assembly of God, organizers say it is intended to unite local congregations in reflection and worship.
White River Humane Society to host Bone Appetit fundraiser on April 25
The White River Humane Society will hold "Bone Appetit: Building a Brighter Future" on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Lawrence County Fairgrounds to support the shelter and its new building program. Tickets are available online or can be picked up at the shelter.
Inner-Tribal Treatment Breaks Ground on Wellness Village in Southern California
Inner-Tribal Treatment broke ground on the Inner-Tribal Wellness Village at the historical Ahúuya Village site to expand culturally grounded behavioral health and SUD care for Native communities; Phase 1 work has begun with site grading and a pending building permit.
Boys and Girls Club opens EHN Mind Lab to support area youth
Emergence Health Network and the Boys and Girls Club of El Paso have opened the EHN Mind Lab inside the club in Segundo Barrio, and the location will host an open house on March 24.
Mukwonago firefighters honored after ice rescue at Rainbow Springs Lake
State Senator Julian Bradley presented four Mukwonago firefighters with his Forward 28 award after they rescued two fishermen who fell through the ice on Rainbow Springs Lake.
JC Animal Shelter receives $10,000 grant from PetSmart Charities to expand adoptions
PetSmart Charities awarded the Washington County Johnson City Animal Shelter a $10,000 grant to support in-store and off-site adoption efforts, and the shelter will host an adoption event at the Johnson City PetSmart on March 28 from 12–4 p.m.
Mariachi festival draws energetic crowd and community pride
Students from Mariachi Las Aguilitas performed at Napa Valley College’s sixth annual ¡Viva Mariachi! Festival on March 21, joined by regional mariachi and folklórico groups and a lively audience.
TEAM, Inc. to host annual Community Cookoff fundraiser April 25.
TEAM, Inc. will hold its annual Community Cookoff on April 25 with all-you-can-eat food, drinks, music and raffles; tickets are $65 and proceeds support the nonprofit’s programs that serve more than 19,000 people in the region.