The Alaska Native Language Center, which has served the state for more than half a century, will shut its doors this summer. The decision follows a shift in the University of Alaska’s budget priorities and signals a change in how state resources are allocated to Indigenous language work. For many p
Grand Valley State University will welcome more than 50 middle and high school teams on March 21 for the Region 12 Science Olympiad competition. The event, held at the university’s Valley Campus in Allendale, will pit students from Kent, Ottawa and Muskegon counties against one another in 47 STEM
The Players Championship has faced a rough start, with weather and timing problems piling up. Lightning and rain on Thursday forced a 21‑minute pause, delaying tee times for the afternoon round. Now, officials have announced that the main gates will not open until 9 a. m. on Saturday’s third round,
A big Apple store in Grand Central is shut for now, and no one knows why. Photos show walls, curtains, lights and cameras set up on the balcony. Someone thinks Apple might be filming a special video for its 50‑year party, or maybe a new gadget is coming. The store will open again on Saturda
A group of community clubs in Santa Monica and nearby cities started a new project to curb youth violence. They used money from a state grant that was meant for areas in Los Angeles County where fights and shootings are common. The places chosen also struggle with poverty, low school performance, an
The spot on 1150 Front Avenue in Cleveland’s East Bank has finally shut its doors for good. The Margaritaville chain announced on March 12 that the restaurant will not reopen, ending a chapter for locals who once flocked there. Fans and staff alike were thanked in the statement, which noted ho
Pregnant Hispanic/Latino women were asked to join a program that helps keep their weight healthy. The study wanted to see if the way the sessions were run—either in a small group or one‑on‑one—and the type of advice given mattered for how many people actually used their vouchers to buy fruit and veg
Merrill Gardens, part of Solivita Marketplace in Poinciana, recently turned its courtyard into a runway for an exciting dog fashion event. The gathering followed the community’s earlier summer celebration, where residents enjoyed a stylish pet wedding. The venue buzzed with activity as residents
The Dolby Theater in Hollywood rolled out its red carpet for the 98th Academy Awards, signaling that the final pre‑party buzz is underway. Chef Wolfgang Puck returns for the 32nd year to supply the Governor’s Ball menu, featuring tray‑passed dishes and a dramatic Oscar Gold Spraying Station where
A lavish bat mitzvah at the Plaza Hotel last weekend drew attention when the founder of a high‑end fashion brand, Rebecca Hessel Cohen, celebrated her daughter’s twelfth birthday with a room full of pink confetti, DJs, and a giant cake. The event, dubbed “Club Cohen, ” was an expensive makeover of t
