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When Francesca Zambello leaves her post as General and Artistic Director of the Glimmerglass Festival at the end of August, she will still retain ties to the region, including a partnership in a property development she started in early…

The Gold Rush may be 140 years old, but this weekend Gold Rush Days returns to Buena Vista on August 13-14 at McPhelemy Park. This two-day festival celebrating the history and heritage of Buena Vista and Chaffee County features a full…

A few people have been coming by lately while I was in different parts of the state and asking for a few places to visit that would be indoors and cool. Besides the obvious answers, including all the different museums in the state and…

Placeholder while loading article actionsINDIANAPOLIS — Mike Thibault confirmed he didn't send a gift basket to the Los Angeles Sparks as he sat answering questions in the bowels of Hinkle Fieldhouse. But a sly smile crept across his face…

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the Cut Inflation Act was "historic and transformative." Watch the briefing in the player above. Pelosi's comments came Friday just before the House vote. The estimated $740 billion…

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…

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 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…

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…

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%…

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…

The Law of Return, introduced by Rep. Clyde (R-GA), would decimate state funding for wildlife management and…

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…

Posted: 2022-08-07 21:36:19 Modified: 08/07/2022 21:33:02 "If you don't have the current story prequel, you don't understand how things work today," said Stacy Koncrabecky. Koncrabecky is the…

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!-->…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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%…

💌 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…

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…

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,"…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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 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…

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…

At approximately 8:00 p.m. on Saturday July 16, the Winchester Indiana Fire Department received a call for…

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…

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…

YOUNGSTOWN — It's unlikely that Jeff and Lori Pezzuto…

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 Commissioners CourtA regular meeting of the Panola County Commissioners Court will be held…

Motorcycle show today in ChinoA motorcycle show will be held at 2 p.m. today (July 16) at the American…

Arts You'll find it in the coastal town of Eastport. Tides Institute & Museum of Art in…

Known as the "Gem State", Idaho is home to many small towns nestled in the Rocky Mountains, making it a truly spectacular place to…

"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…

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…

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…

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…

(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…

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…

A library card, a 2010 women's cookbook, and a police badge - these are just a few of the many trinkets and…

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…

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)…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

A three-bedroom Frank Lloyd Wright home in Atherton, Calif., is on the market for $7 million.…

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…

Friday 08 July 2022 GoLocalProv News Team View larger + 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…

© 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…

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…