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Almont High School student wins Congressional art contest

ALMONT — Casey Xiong, a 10th-grade student at Almont High School, was recently honored for her winning photography entry at the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for Michigan’s 9th District. The art exhibit and ceremony took place at St. Clair Community …

Richmond dancer wins first place at performing arts provincials

Richmond Academy of Dance was represented by 10 youth at this year's provincials in Victoria. A Richmond dancer returned home from a provincial performing arts festival in Victoria this week with a first-place finish. Theresa van den Boer with the …

Arts organization asks Keene City Council for $10K after loss of federal, state funding

UP IN JUST A BIT. A KEENE ARTS PROGRAM IS ASKING FOR THE CITY’S FINANCIAL SUPPORT AFTER LOSS OF FEDERAL AND STATE FUNDING, ARTS ALIVE LEADERS WENT BEFORE CITY COUNCIL REQUESTING $10,000 TO HELP THEM CONTINUE THEIR WORK PROVIDING SMALL GRANTS. THOSE GRANTS …

Kinetic Pendulum Sculptures Harness the Visual Power of Light With Hypnotic Repetition

Even the most cursory of glances reveals Damien Bénéteau’s exceptional command over light. For years, the French artist has played with illuminated surfaces, transforming them into dynamic and mischievous forces. What makes his sculptures so immersive, …

Inside the Salt Lake City stop of 'Antiques Roadshow’

As people walked around with some of their most prized possessions at Red Butte Garden and Arboretum in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, hoping to be part of the “Antiques Roadshow” magic, Marsha Bemko pulled a white chair into the shade and sat down. It was …

Swannanoa Family Fest brings community together for a day of games, crafts and fun

SWANNANOA, N.C. (WLOS) — Many residents gathered Saturday in Swannanoa for the inaugural Swannanoa Family Fest. The free event took place at Grovemont Park and celebrated community spirit and resilience with a day of fun for all ages. SWANNANOA COMMUNITY …

Winners announced for Reconciliation Art Project

2025 winners of IWC’s Reconciliation Art Project. IWC has wrapped up the first year of its Reconciliation Art Project with an inspiring public exhibition and afternoon tea during National Reconciliation Week. The event proudly celebrated the voices and …

Lufkin Art Guild celebrates 50 years of community art

LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - It was 1975 when Lufkin Art Guild founding member Audrey Medford and her husband, Robert, felt Lufkin could use a place for creativity to blossom and grow. “I would describe it as a very diverse group of people,” said Lufkin Art …

57th Street Art Fair gives the city 'access to the artists'

Oscar Matos Linares has been exhibiting at the 57th Street Art Fair longer than he can remember. The event returned for its 78th year in Hyde Park on Saturday, bringing more than 160 artists together to show pieces, including glass, jewelry, leather, …

Joan Miro was a giant of the surrealist movement, known for his playful, abstract paintings

Barron, WI (54812) Today Partly to mostly cloudy. Slight chance of a rain shower. High around 70F. Winds WSW at 10 to 20 mph.. Tonight Cloudy with occasional showers late at night. Low near 50F. Winds WSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%. Updated: June …

Russian activist Nadya Tolokonnikova, the co-founder of the feminist art collective Pussy Riot, is staging a performance ...

Russian artist Nadya Tolokonnikova, co-founder of Pussy Riot, can be seen inside her mock prison cell at the Museum of ...

Visitors to the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles observe Pussy Riot co-founder Nadya Tolokonnikova in her mock ...

Essential Guide to Crafting a Successful Daycare Business Plan

Starting a daycare can be a rewarding venture, both personally and financially. As more parents seek reliable childcare solutions, the demand for quality daycare services continues to rise. But before you dive in, having a solid business plan is crucial. …

Arts on Fire Festival in Scranton melts iron history with arts and community

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Despite the mud and drizzle, spirits were high at the 2025 Arts on Fire Festival in Scranton this weekend. Held at the historic Iron Furnaces, the two-day event celebrates the region’s roots in iron and steel – and the …

She’s his limbs, he’s her eyes. It’s love and art in full colour for this couple with disabilities

SPURRED TO FULFIL EACH OTHER'S DREAMS Things changed when the couple met at a theatre workshop in March 2023 and fell in love. Working together was like a “renaissance” for their artistic dreams since they could finally make art again, as Mr Lim put it …

Allegheny County police apprehend wanted man in Crafton

CBS News Live CBS News Pittsburgh Live Allegheny County police have apprehended a wanted man after a SWAT situation in Crafton on Saturday. The department's SWAT unit was deployed just after 4 p.m. to assist Crafton police after a man with multiple …

Oscar winner Adrien Brody's $425k art collection gets mixed reviews

Adrien Brody is showcasing another one of his skills: painting. The Oscar-winning actor has an art exhibition at Eden Gallery in New York City, titled Made in America. His latest collection will be at the gallery on display until June 28, and the mixed- …

Art Festival takes over Iowa City, supports those in needs locally

IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - The streets of downtown Iowa City are lined with musicians, food, and art this weekend for the annual Iowa Arts Festival, and this year, organizers are encouraging festival goers to give back to those in their community. Over 100 …

Brittany Kosin Calls for 100% of Fire Tax to Stay in Warwick Township

JAMISON, PA, UNITED STATES, June 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Libertarian candidate for Warwick Township Supervisor, Brittany Kosin, is calling on township leadership to end the decades-old practice of sending fire tax dollars to a neighboring …

Advancing Mental Health: Ms. Barilla’s Vision at the West Coast Symposium

PALM SPRING, CA, UNITED STATES, June 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Palm Springs West Coast Symposium 2025: A Landmark Event in Addiction Treatment and Behavioral Health The West Coast Symposium 2025, held from May 29 to May 31, brought …

SAF Files Brief in Illinois Assault Weapons Ban Lawsuit

BELLEVUE, WA, UNITED STATES, June 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and its partners have filed their brief with the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals in SAF’s challenge to Illinois’ assault weapons and magazine …

Urine Drug Testing Data Can Provide Timely Estimates of Overdose Death, 'JAMA Network Open' Study Shows

Millennium Health, Ohio State University researchers say drug test data could “close the gap” in the timeliness of reporting overdose mortality SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The availability of overdose …

Barcode Myth Busted: MadeInUSA.com Debunks Misleading Beliefs About Product Origin

MadeInUSA.com dispels the barcode myth, warning consumers that barcode numbers do not indicate a product's manufacturing origin. LEESBURG, FL, UNITED STATES, June 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As interest in American manufacturing continues …

Aventis Wellness Partners with HRM Asia to Recognise Singapore’s Best Organisations for Corporate Wellness

Aventis Wellness partners with HRM Asia to spotlight Singapore’s best employers championing corporate wellness and workplace well-being. SINGAPORE, SIN, SINGAPORE, June 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a powerful move to elevate the standards of …

Criminal Defense Attorney Adam Zentner of Zentner Law Recently Featured on Close Up Radio

LENEXA, KS, UNITED STATES, June 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Adam Zentner is an attorney who has been in practice for only about fifteen years yet has managed to make a name for himself and skyrocketed to a top position and a firm of his own. …

Taiwan Tourism Administration Shines at LA Pride 2025 With Colorful Celebration of Diversity

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Taiwan Tourism Administration brought vibrant energy, cultural pride, and a powerful message of inclusivity to this year’s LA Pride Parade, delighting thousands of spectators …

NIH Staff Demand NIH and HHS Leadership Uphold NIH Mission in “Bethesda Declaration”

The Bethesda Declaration raises concern over pressure to implement measures that harm the public. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Federal employees at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have stood up for …

Equity Access Group Spotlights Financial Tips for Seniors on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

EAG promotes senior safety this June 15, urging awareness of financial abuse and offering safeguards in reverse mortgage lending. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With World Elder Abuse Awareness Day approaching …

Major Mexican Narcotrafficker Sentenced to Nearly 20 Years in Prison

A Mexican national who operated as a high-level cocaine trafficker was sentenced today to 232 months in prison for directing an international drug trafficking conspiracy. According to court documents, Jorge Humberto Perez Cazares, also known as Cadete, 41, …

Ohio Company Sentenced for Violating OSHA Rule Leading to Worker’s Death

A Delaware corporation with a manufacturing facility in Ohio was sentenced today to pay a $500,000 fine, the statutory maximum, after pleading guilty to willfully violating an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rule. In addition to the …

Justice Department Sues Coffee House for Refusal to Serve Jewish Customers

Note: View complaint here. The Justice Department announced today that it filed a lawsuit against Fathi Abdulrahim Harara and Native Grounds LLC, the owners of the Jerusalem Coffee House in Oakland, California. The lawsuit alleges that the defendants …

Founder of Cryptocurrency Payment Company Charged with Evading Sanctions and Export Controls, Defrauding Financial ...

A 22-count indictment was unsealed today charging Iurii Gugnin, also known as Iurii Mashukov and George Goognin, 38, a resident of New York and citizen of Russia, with various offenses related to using his cryptocurrency company Evita to funnel more than $ …

Boston Saves Provides Financial Boost to BPS Students, Setting them up Future Success

During the 2024-2025 school year, Boston Saves, City of Boston’s children’s savings account (CSA) program, offered two promotions to give families a financial boost for their child’s future. These incentives were created to increase awareness and encourage …

Traffic Advisory: Moakley Bridge

The City of Boston conducts regular proactive maintenance to ensure that our bridges remain safe and functional. As part of this program, we will be making repairs to the Moakley Bridge that connects Downtown Boston to the Seaport District. The bridge will …

Council Votes to Permanently Establish Office of LGBTQIA2S+ Advancement

The Council has officially passed an ordinance establishing the Office of LGBTQIA2S+ Advancement as a permanent part of city government. The newly codified office, originally launched by the Mayor in 2022, will continue its mission to advocate for the …

Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Preview – Week of June 9, 2025

Here’s what to watch for from House Republican committees during the week: Agriculture   On Tuesday, June 10, the Committee on Agriculture will hold a full committee markup to consider H.R. 3633, the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act of 2025 (Hill …

Updated Links: Weiner Team on London Times Radio, US Main Street Radio; Op-Eds on Marijuana, College Cost, Trump Fatigue

Updated press release with the correct links WASHINGTON, D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, June 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Weiner Appears on London Times Radio, Silk and Joe; Spring Interns Publish Successful Op-Eds on Marijuana Warnings, College …

The Leader’s Floor Lookout: Week of June 9, 2025

Cutting Waste and Fraud From Bloated Federal Spending President Trump and House Republicans ran on the promise to combat bloated government spending by eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse. As part of this mission, the Department of Government Efficiency ( …