VALLEY GLEN

Mar 27 2026SPORTS

Victory for Glenbard South in Volleyball Clash

Glenbard South’s boys volleyball team secured a convincing win over Willowbrook with a score of 25-18, 25-21. The Raiders’ players performed strongly, with Owen Stauber contributing seven assists and four digs, while Dom Kuceba added twelve assists. Jackson McCabe recorded five kills and three digs,

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Mar 19 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Famous Faces Turning a Year Older on March 19

Glenn Close, who is 79 today, once played Nova Prime in the first Guardians of the Galaxy movie. Bruce Willis celebrates 71 and has lent his voice to an alien character on The Orville. Rachel Blanchard marks 50 after a high‑speed chase role in an episode of 9‑1‑1. Canadian actor Garrett Cla

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Feb 17 2026CRIME

Neighbors Take Action: How a Small Community Thwarted Crime with Signs and Cameras

Valley Glen, a quiet part of the San Fernando Valley, has seen its residents step up to keep their streets safe. Facing a surge of break‑ins linked to gangs from South America, homeowners installed 22 warning signs and set up infrared license‑plate readers plus video cameras. The initiative reported

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Feb 15 2026EDUCATION

Students Gain Real‑World Skills Through School Business Club

Valley High’s business club, DECA, is turning ordinary classes into real‑world training. The club has grown fast in its third year, thanks to teacher Nick DeFrancesco’s guidance. Students meet after school and sometimes more often, practicing role‑plays and case studies that mimic real busines

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Dec 02 2025EDUCATION

A New Chapter for The Citadel: President Glenn Walters Steps Down

Glenn Walters, the head of The Citadel, has decided to retire. He will leave his post at the end of the 2025-26 school year. Walters shared this news with the school community in early December. He believes it is the right time to move on. Walters has been in charge for eight years. During his time,

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Nov 16 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Glen Powell's Long-Awaited SNL Moment

Glen Powell finally got his chance to host "Saturday Night Live" after a long wait. It all started when he was told he would host during the Covid-19 pandemic. He shared the news with a UPS driver named Mitch, who was delivering a package. Powell invited Mitch to watch the show, but things didn't go

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Nov 03 2025EDUCATION

A College's Fight for Survival: Valley Forge's Controversial Move

Valley Forge Military College is in serious trouble. Money problems and a shrinking student body have left it struggling to stay open. Now, the school's leaders are considering a risky plan to join President Trump's conservative college initiative. This initiative, called the Compact for Academic E

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Nov 01 2025EDUCATION

A Military College's Bid for Federal Funds Amid Turmoil

Valley Forge Military College is in a tough spot. They're facing money problems and big changes. Now, they're thinking about joining President Donald Trump's plan for colleges that support conservative values. This plan, called the Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education, offers federal

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Apr 08 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The On-Screen Spark: Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney's Fun Chemistry

Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney have a natural spark on screen. They have acknowledged this and even used it to promote their romantic comedy, Anyone But You. Powell has been open about their easygoing chemistry and how they enjoy working together. He has mentioned that they have a lot of fun on and

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Feb 07 2025ENVIRONMENT

Glenview's Green Heroes: The 2024 Sustainability Stars

Glenview's seventh annual Environment and Natural Resources Commission's Environmental Sustainability Awards event just wrapped up. This event is always a big deal. In 2024, three categories were recognized. The programme is designed to acknowledge and reward the efforts of local organisations, in

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