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Kimberly Schlapman to receive Habersham Central High School lifetime achievement award
Kimberly Schlapman, a Habersham Central High School alum and member of Little Big Town, will receive the 2026 HCHS Lifetime Achievement Award during the Class of 2026 graduation ceremony in May.
Colorado Mesa unveils sculpture honoring Mary Rait
Colorado Mesa University unveiled a bronze sculpture of Mary Rait on April 10 during the school's 101st anniversary; the work by Scott Shaffer sits on a bench outside the Moss Performing Arts Center.
New Aroostook gathering spot aims to spark local connections
The LIVING Room is a new community space in downtown Houlton housed in the former S.L. White Drug Co. building, created by Randi Bradbury and Ira Dyer to encourage belonging; a grand opening is set for April 18 and a first Sunday salon for April 19.
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Showing: 401-410New Era Living CEO plans to reinvigorate senior living with renovations and expansion
Era Living named Nisan Harel CEO and is moving to strengthen leadership, roll out company-wide customer service training, and completely rebuild its Ida Culver House Ravenna as part of a multi-year plan.
S.B. Rescue Mission Easter Feast will serve a community meal on April 2.
The Santa Barbara Rescue Mission will hold its annual Easter Feast on April 2 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at 535 East Yanonali Street, offering a traditional dinner prepared by men in the Mission's 12-month Residential Treatment Program.
Malcomb Coley to be honored at UNCF Charlotte Mayor's Masked Ball
The 12th annual UNCF Charlotte Mayor's Masked Ball takes place this weekend and will honor Charlotte executive Malcomb Coley while raising funds for HBCU students.
CityPlace Welcomes Moxies as New Social Dining Destination
Moxies will open March 24 at 565 S. Rosemary Ave. in CityPlace, West Palm Beach, with a ribbon-cutting scheduled that day at 5 p.m. The opening is expected to create about 200 jobs.
Gaylord hotel donates $2,300 to Otsego County Animal Shelter
The Comfort Inn & Suites and MainStay Suites in Gaylord donated $2,300 to the Otsego County Animal Shelter this year, bringing their four-year total to $9,800.
International festival at UW Memorial Union set for April 19
The Wisconsin Union Directorate Global Connections Committee will host the second WUD World Wide, a free international festival at the UW-Madison Memorial Union on Sunday, April 19 from 1–6 p.m. The event will include cultural student group performances, dining specials, and cultural displays.
Patch reopens with ceremony featuring special golfers' tee shots.
The Patch held a March 19 reopening ceremony honoring golfers who helped integrate the course and will fully reopen for public play on April 15, 2026.
Chinatown Stitch in Philly advances with $10 million regional grant
The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission shifted $10 million from a reserve account to Philadelphia’s Chinatown Stitch project, and the city added $2.5 million to keep engineering design moving for the next two years.
Easter events in South Bend offer egg hunts, train rides and brunch
A listing of family-friendly Easter activities across the South Bend area runs from March 20 through April 11 and includes Passion Plays, egg hunts, train rides and brunches; some events require tickets or registration.
25 Women for '26: Danielle Andrews supports home ownership and families
Danielle Andrews is named among Tallahassee's 25 Women for 2026 and is profiled for her work as a real estate broker and community leader who promotes homeownership and supports maternal health and youth programs.