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Despite PPP loans, museums and cultural institutions are cutting jobs.
In the form of Paycheck Protection Program loans, the federal government provided billions in coronavirus relief to art and history museums, zoos, and other cultural institutions. However, many of these institutions have laid off thousands!-->…
What a Week: My latest documentary watch, ‘Dublin: The Making of a City’ | New
A new documentary has just been released by the City of Dublin chronicling the incorporation of the community 40 years ago and how it has evolved since.Of course I was drawn to it, as a fan of local history and cinema.I don't watch as many…
Things to do in the Hamptons this week: August 12-17, 2022
Plan carefully to make the most of a busy week of fun in the Hamptons, with art, shows, workshops, outdoor activities and more, August 12-17, 2022.
You can find more things to do this season with our Summer 2022 Calendar: Must-See Hamptons…
Historic steamboat on Lake Minnetonka in search of a new launch site
Historic steamboat on Lake Minnetonka in search of a new launch site The Lake Minnetonka Museum is looking for a new launch site to help relaunch the historic Minnehaha steamboat. EXCELSIOR, Minnesota (FOX 9) - In the land of 10,000…
The Hudson Museum offers a unique and immersive historical experience
By Liz Nolan, Contributing Author
The American Heritage Museum is uniquely organized chronologically, so visitors follow history through a series of extraordinary exhibits and displays.Photo/submitted
HUDSON – If you are…
CEC adopts historic offshore wind goals for California, enough to power more than 25 million homes
For Immediate Release: August 10, 2022
New targets of up to 5,000 MW by 2030 and 25,000 MW by 2045 will accelerate California's transition to 100%…
Penn Museum will bury the skulls of slaves
More than 175 years after his death, a man named John Voorhees could finally have a proper burial.Mr. Voorhees died of consumption or tuberculosis in a poorhouse in Philadelphia in 1846, when he was 35 years old. But, after his death and…
Letter: Return Act an assault on hunters and conservationists | Opinion
The Law of Return, introduced by Rep. Clyde (R-GA), would decimate state funding for wildlife management and…
10 ways the village is celebrating its 150th anniversary
Ashwaubenon celebrates its sesquicentennial this year with the only way to mark a milestone as big as 150 years - with a week-long party.Here are 10 highlights of the festivities starting today and continuing through Sunday, and because…
Local historical societies open their doors for a day-long event in the hills
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"If you don't have the current story prequel, you don't understand how things work today," said Stacy Koncrabecky. Koncrabecky is the…
Norwich is looking to demolish an 1810 house in historic Bean Hill
Rear of the 1810 house at 36 Huntington Ave., Norwich on Thursday August 4, 2022. The city is seeking bids to demolish the house, located in the historic Bean Hill area. (Claire Bessette/The!-->…
Five historic properties have become hot new hospitality spots
Lock yourself away in Patmos
The fireplace room at Pagostas on the island of Patmos © Yiorgos Kaplanidis
Londoners know Maria Lemos as the woman behind the Rainbowwave fashion showroom…
What are the top 10 tourist attractions on Staten Island?
STATEN ISLAND, NY -- When people talk about visiting New York tourist attractions, most people immediately think of Manhattan.While Manhattan takes the lion's share of tourist attractions, Staten Island is packed with museums, parks and…
CTV Northern Ontario News: An Indigenous exhibit at the North Bay Museum
The new exhibit at the North Bay Museum invites people to learn more about the history of Indigenous peoples.
It's called Our Guides Are Really Going Places and goes through Paul Commanda's expeditions and shows his legacy.
"I'm…
ELITE AUCTIONS Announces August 19 Auction of Historic Mansion and Local Landmark in Suffolk,…
NO RESERVE AUCTION ON AUGUST 19
Truitt House, located in Suffolk's historic downtown area just off Main Street, will go up for auction on Friday August 19 at 11am.…
Historic home near Intel site in Ohio for $850,000
NEWARK, Ohio (WCMH) - Colonnades lead from a four-car garage to this eleven-bedroom mansion built by the legendary Weiant family - featuring pocket doors, mahogany floors and a private tunnel to escape into the gardens .
There are…
Green Leaf Park in Medina County adds 15 acres and protects Wolf Creek
Medina County's first district park is now 15 acres larger.Green Leaf Park – which opened in 1972 and is located at 1674 S. Medina Line Road in Sharon Township – grew by 15 acres in June, thanks to a $231,964.50 Clean Ohio grant from the…
Free admission to the Allentown Art Museum
Art should be for everyone, regardless of ability to pay.Now, at the Allentown Art Museum, it will.Admission to the museum will be free from August 27, funded by one of the last three donations from the Century Fund.“I think financial…
Opening of a new center for the elderly in Lithonia –
DeKalb County officials recently celebrated the grand opening of a new senior center in Lithonia. On July 14, DeKalb CEO Michael Thurmond was joined by Commissioners Mereda Davis Johnson and Lorraine Cochran Johnson, as well as Lithonia…
See inside this historic St. Johns, Michigan mansion
If you've ever walked West State Street in St. Johns, you've probably seen this giant mansion.Photos courtesy of FOX 47 News via YouTubePhotos courtesy of FOX 47 News via YouTubeIt's the Hicks mansion. It has a long heritage in St. Johns,…
Hydro launches final plea in Democrats’ climate bill
The hydropower industry is furiously lobbying lawmakers to include a tax incentive left out of a new climate package, arguing it is necessary to help the existing hydroelectric fleet to avoid premature shutdowns.
The last-second boost of…
CSU Pueblo’s study abroad programs connect students to history and heritage
After renewing their partnership with the University of Bergamo, Colorado State University Pueblo President Timothy Mottet, his wife, Rick Gonzalez, and CSU Pueblo Italian Director Chris Picicci dined in Bergamo, one of Pueblo's two Italian…
Parker Arts announces 2022-23 season
Highlights include Berlin with Terri Nunn, The Sound of Music and The Clairvoyants
PARKER, col., August 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Parker Arts recently announced its highly anticipated 2022-2023 show season. The season includes concerts…
Even with a historic fall in property prices, rents are expected to increase by up to 10%. Will…
With news that house prices are falling sharply in several capitals, millions of tenants could be eager to pay the landlord a little less.Key points:Although house prices are falling nationwide, rents are expected to increase by up to 10%…
Preserving Philly’s History; Visit to the Mall of the Dead and Dying; Hiring campaign for…
💌 Do you want this daily summary emailed to you? Sign up for Billy Penn's free newsletter and it will arrive in your inbox every morning. Founded in 1955, the Philadelphia Historical Commission was one of the first city…
A few things to do in Naperville the first week of August 2022
Above / Returning from a jaunt to Mason City, Iowa, a stop along the way to check out a “nature trail” in Brandon, Iowa, also took us to a Blue Star Memorial. If you read the Naperville Gardner in the July issue, you may recall that…
Historic Day event returns to Scroggs House Museum in Bucyrus
It was good to be back, John Kurtz said.For the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic, the Historical Society of Bucyre had its Historic Day event at Scroggs House Museum202 S. Walnut St., Saturdays."The weather has been great,"…
Adams clears $4.2 billion in unpaid contracts with Big Apple charities: mayor
NEW YORK CITY – Nonprofits can breathe a sigh of relief as Mayor Adams' administration unblocked $4.2 billion in contracts for charities that weren't being paid on time while providing essential services, according to Deputy Mayor Sheena…
Broad Street Manor full of life
When Brian McGregor and Linda Aardema moved to Hillsdale, they didn't expect to start a business.“We moved here with no intention of opening a bed and breakfast,” Aardema said.Now, four years later, the couple run Broad Street Manor, a…
Whiteside Museum of Natural History opens new exhibit
SEYMOUR (KFDX/KJTL) - Baylor County's Whiteside Museum of Natural History is now home to the new Lindgren Hall of Ichthyology.
The new exhibit kicked off Friday, July 29 at a private event and includes a wide range of freshwater…
Free Activities in Milwaukee, Lakeside, Downtown and More
Milwaukee is a great place to live and a great place to visit with lots to do. If you're on a budget, some of these things might seem expensive. So here are some free things to do around Milwaukee.Library programs, author talks, story…
07/28/2022 | Grant funds approved for two coastal bay projects
The Berlin Council submits a priority list of parks; List of inclusive playgrounds on Skate Park
BERLIN — Officials want to hear from the Berlin Parks Commission before drawing up a list of priority projects.…
Abuse allegations hanging over Senate race receive little mention at Greitens event in KC • Missouri…
When she arrived Monday night to hear from the former governor. Eric Greitens campaigning for the U.S. Senate in downtown Kansas City, Christine Thompson was on the fence.
It wasn't the child abuse…
The Palatine pizzeria plans to move to a historic building in the city center
The downtown Palatine Building which previously housed the oldest continuous business in the village is set to become the new home of Pizza Bella.
The restaurant, now at 100 W. Northwest Highway at Clock Tower…
Behind every work of art hides a story. Sometimes these stories have not been known for years.
Hou-Mei Sung, one of the museum's curators, discovered an ancient artifact, long stored in the museum's warehouse, which tells the story of a people, a religion and an era of story. A bronze mirror, dating from the 16e or 17e century in…
These 5 Norwalk Museums Are Kids Free On Mondays
NORWALK — Hundreds of families were already enjoying the state's Summer at the Museum initiative at the Stepping Stones Museum for Children on Monday when Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz visited to promote the summer enrichment…
Honor Stories: Jenni Maier served as a corpsman at Bethesda Naval Hospital | Local
CURT SYNNESS For independent recording
Jenni Maier, a Helena native and Navy veteran, served as a hospital corps member in the U.S. Navy for four years, the last…
Residential house in Kaunas / Architectural bureau G.Natkevicius & Partners
Residential house in Kaunas / Architectural bureau G.Natkevicius & Partners
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Rebuild a better Joe Manchin
Comment this storyCommentSen. Joe Manchin's bargaining position has long frustrated the left, but on many crucial issues he was right and I defended him. So far.After persuading his Senate negotiating partners to support a budget…
Visiting local museums could pay dividends
Longtime Maple Ridge resident, former mayor of the city, Ernie Daykin took a selfie outside the Haney House Museum as part of the Historic Places Days contest, while encouraging others…
10 Nashville Suburbs Worth Leaving Town For
Nashville is a city of culture, cuisine and charm that has something for everyone. But what if people are looking for something more? Nashville has so many neighborhoods, suburbs, and cities that it can be hard to narrow down the…
Copyright ruling heightens need for Congress to help save local news
A strong new argument for Congress to help save local journalism has come from an unexpected source.The US Copyright Office has just refused to help struggling publishers, after a group of senators asked if copyright protections for…
The perfect luxury launch pad for exploring the city with kids
Boston is one of the most historic cities in the United States, offering opportunities to learn more about the country's origins - not the whitewashed version of history many of us were taught growing up. , but the true stories of Native…
Open Call for Billboard New Mexico Art Exhibit Curated by Jodie Herrera
SaveArtSpace and New Mexico artist Jodie Herrera present the public art exhibit "Soul of a Nation". Courtesy/SAS
ART News:
SaveArtSpace (SAS) presents “Soul of a Nation,” a public art exhibition curated by New Mexico artist Jodie…
Nantucket – attractions to visit in a weekend
Nantucket is a small island 30 miles south of Cape Cod. But it's become so popular that some call it "Martha's new vineyard." Finding a house or property to buy there has become virtually impossible due to high interest and strict local…
Report: Homes deemed unaffordable in most US counties
Comment this storyCommentThe combination of rapidly rising mortgage rates and double-digit increases in home prices has resulted in an easily predictable consequence in the second quarter of 2022: the median home is less affordable for…
Ketchum’s proposed budget includes a property tax hike and an increase in staff salaries
Ketchum is proposing a 3% property tax hike to help fund next year's $35.3 million budget.The plan garnered little feedback from residents earlier this week. Highlights of the spending plan include a…
Feast your eyes and taste buds at Delicious Little Tokyo
Libo Matshazi, Iris Blake, Mario Martin and Beth Kopacz at the Sake Dojo.
The popular Delicious Little Tokyo, held from June 25 to 26, attracted many people to Japantown to enjoy Japanese cuisine and food culture.
Café Dolce…
Blaze overtakes historic building in downtown Winchester |
At approximately 8:00 p.m. on Saturday July 16, the Winchester Indiana Fire Department received a call for…
Abortion: Massachusetts Senate proposes $17.5 million funding increase for reproductive health care…
Members of the Massachusetts Senate upped the ante on spending related to advocating for access to reproductive health care in the Commonwealth on Monday with less than two weeks remaining in the legislative session.The state Senate, in an…
Hart’s turn to heterodoxy | Gerald McDermott
Tradition and apocalypse:Essay on the future of the Christian faithby David Bentley Hartacademic baker, 208 pages, $24.99
DThe avid Bentley Hart was once the darling of postliberal theologians for his brilliant books on divine beauty and…
Delicious day to honor history | News, Sports, Jobs
YOUNGSTOWN — It's unlikely that Jeff and Lori Pezzuto…
A week of events in Cambridge and Somerville, from Sidewalk Poetry to “Yellow Bird…
Sunday
Vend N' Speak Summer Pop-Up Fundraiser from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Starlight Square, 84 Bishop Allen Drive, Central place. Free, but donations are strongly encouraged. Samantha Benoit of Mumu's Pikliz - the Haitian condiment of…
Panola County Court of Commissioners Agenda: July 19, 2022 | New
Panola County Commissioners CourtA regular meeting of the Panola County Commissioners Court will be held…
NOTES Chino Valley | News in brief
Motorcycle show today in ChinoA motorcycle show will be held at 2 p.m. today (July 16) at the American…
Maine has one of the best art museums in the country
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You'll find it in the coastal town of Eastport.
Tides Institute & Museum of Art in…
8 Most Beautiful Mountain Towns in Idaho
Known as the "Gem State", Idaho is home to many small towns nestled in the Rocky Mountains, making it a truly spectacular place to…
Lounsbury House announces plans for community garden and patio, redevelopment of lower level…
"Ridgefield is growing and so are we"
With a commitment to preserving Ridgefield's historic community center "for the use and benefit of all", the board and staff of Lounsbury House are proud to…
Work on the North Carolina Veterans Memorial Building progresses; Soft opening scheduled for Nov.…
Julie Davis, Cherry Road Media
Work is progressing on both the exterior and interior of the Nebraska City Veterans Memorial construction project, and council members say the project is on track for a smooth opening…
How autocrats manipulate history to retain power
Katie Stallard was reporting from Ukraine in 2014 as the Russian military annexed the Ukrainian peninsula from southern Crimea. As a foreign correspondent for UK outlet Sky News, she had a front row seat when Russian President…
Quartier Beauregard divided into a potential historic district label
BATON ROUGE - The town of Beauregard is already listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and in less than 24 hours we will know if it is officially designated as a local historic district.
"It's basically someone telling me…
Birmingham’s historic The Pizitz Building is up for sale
(Bham now)
The Pizitz, one of Birmingham city center's most iconic buildings, is up for sale.
The Cushman & Wakefield Sunbelt Multi-Family Advisory Group announced today that they have the exclusive listing of…
Tom Barr and Darin Chappell candidates for Missouri House District 137
The two Republicans vying for House District 137 have both served in government for years. Now they want to travel to Jefferson City to represent residents of Fair Grove, Strafford and communities east of Springfield in Greene County.Darin…
Garden Ridge turns 50 with a time capsule | Community alert
A library card, a 2010 women's cookbook, and a police badge - these are just a few of the many trinkets and…
Ventura’s Rubicon Theater Announces Grand Opening of Sandra and Jordan Laby Hall Gallery Space
Rubicon Theater Company emerges from the pandemic shutdown by reimagining underutilized space in theatre. The building at 1006 E Main Street is owned by Rubicon and served as the organization's art headquarters for 24 years. As part of…
The latest restaurant openings and more in Conshohocken, Plymouth Meeting and Lafayette Hill
What's the latest in dining in Conshohocken, Plymouth Meeting and Lafayette Hill? Below is an update on openings, where restaurants are likely to open, and a rumor we hear constantly.
Opening soon (probably before Labor Day)…
Fire Threatens Historic Chinese Laundry Building – AsAmNews
by Akemi Tamanaha, Associate EditorA growing wildfire in Yosemite National Park could pose a threat to a historic Chinese laundry building.The Washburn Fire began burning on July 7 near lower Mariposa Grove in California. As of Sunday…
The ‘Nerds’ Franchise Starts Spiraling With ‘II’
There are only two possibilities for a sequel: it can be better than the first movie, or it can be worse – and the vast majority of them are worse. There's no shame in that. Making a film is a difficult thing to do. But the reasons for a…
🌱Sidewalk project starts Monday + gardening in small spaces
Hey, the Haddams-Killingworths. I'm here in your inbox today to keep you up to date with everything you need to know about what's happening in town. First, today's weather forecast: Another wonderful day! The forecast announces good…
Natural History Museum returns remains to New Zealand
The remains of the indigenous people of the Chatham Islands, known as the Moriori, have been unearthed and traded as artefacts, many of which have ended up in the collection of the Museum of London.In a ceremony held at Te Papa Tongarewa,…
Atherton Home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright put up for sale for $7 million: photos
A three-bedroom Frank Lloyd Wright home in Atherton, Calif., is on the market for $7 million.…
The historic Washington Building in Tacoma has become Astor Apartments
Tacoma's historic Washington Building enters a new era with a new name. Seattle-based Unico Properties, along with Pinnacle Partners, announced this week the completion of the building's conversion to apartments at The Astor, 1019…
Cranston budget battle: Mayor Hopkins asks council to delay ratification of school contract
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Mayor of Cranston Hopkins
The town of Cranston's budget battle continues.
Recently, Mayor Kenneth Hopkins announced that the city would cut 21 positions. Now, Hopkins has…
Jewelers pay tribute to the Queen’s 70 years on the throne
© Chris Jackson/Getty ImagesThe UK's Platinum Jubilee pageantry may be over, but union flags still fly over Mayfair - a reminder of the association between this part of London and many gems from the Royal Collection.Part of the state…
Robert Colescott throws down the gauntlet
Be careful. A thundering and fascinating exhibition of the great American painter Robert Colescott (1925-2009), arrives at the New Museum, to delight and dissect. "Art and Race Matters: The Career of Robert Colescott" is the first museum…
Belen MainStreet Partnership Receives Main Street America 2022 Accreditation
BELEN — Belen MainStreet Partnership has been designated an Accredited Main Street America™ program to meet rigorous performance standards.
Each year, Main Street America and its partners announce the list of accredited programs…
Is the Chicago Vocational HS heading to the National Register of Historic Places?
We were most concerned about Chicago Vocational, the architecturally significant but…
The $1.7 billion question: Lots of talk (but no answers) about replenishing the unemployment…
State Sen. Vin Gopal has said he won't give up the fight when it comes to getting relief — any relief — for the business community, which has been stuck with a $100 bill. $1.7 billion to replenish the unemployment!-->!-->…
ARA H-Trust sells 4 Hyatt hotels; Hilton, partner of Hang Lung in China – HOTELSMag.com
ARA H-Trust sells 4 Hyatt hotels: ARA US Hospitality Trust, Singapore, has entered into a purchase and sale agreement to sell a portfolio of four Hyatt Place hotel properties for US$32.5 million to New York-based…
The fans’ ultimate fan
Pam Sher, 83, is a fan of, well, fans. She's amassed about 2,000 fans over the past 50 years, and her passion has driven her to open North America's only dedicated fan museum, the Hand Fan Museum in Healdsburg, California, in the county's…