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Gen Z and classical music are reconnecting.
Orchestras in the U.S. report growing Gen Z and millennial audiences, with St. Louis Symphony and the Los Angeles Philharmonic citing higher shares and tailored programs. Institutions point to casual concerts, cross-genre collaborations, social media outreach and education as part of the change.
Dogecoin community donates 1 million DOGE to animal welfare
MoonPay, the Dogecoin Foundation and House of Doge donated 1 million DOGE—about $97,000—to the AKC Humane Fund to support U.S. dog shelters, rescues and veterinary care.
Sequim church teens build homes in Mexico during spring break
A team of more than 20 youth and chaperones from Sequim Community Church traveled to Vicente Guerrero in Baja California during spring break to build two homes for local families through Youth With A Mission; the group returned to Sequim on April 5.
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Showing: 141-150STARTRADER revamps District 10 basketball court in Vietnam
STARTRADER has launched redevelopment of a 28x15m basketball court at the District 10 Children's House in Ho Chi Minh City, aiming to expand structured sports access for more than 10,000 young learners annually.
Great Lady Great Gentlemen honored alongside NCJW luncheon and Italian Sports Gala
Three New Orleans-area gatherings recognized community service and culture: the 47th Great Lady Great Gentlemen Awards at Chateau Golf & Country Club, the NCJW Hannah G. Solomon Award luncheon at the Audubon Tea Room honoring Leslie Jacobs, and the 40th Louisiana American Italian Sports Hall of Fame Gala at the JW Marriott New Orleans.
Opening Day at Churchill Downs returns to an afternoon start for 2026 Derby Week
Churchill Downs is moving its Spring Meet opener to an afternoon start on Saturday, April 25 (gates 11:30 a.m., first post 12:45 p.m.), and Opening Day will include the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks Post Position Draw alongside family-focused events.
Annual river cleanup starts early with unhoused participation
Ahead of Saturday’s 22nd annual Grand Valley River Clean Up, outreach groups placed four dumpsters and distributed trash bags, gloves and grabbers so people camping along the Colorado River could begin collecting and disposing of trash.
El Dorado Hills firefighters rescue 15 ducklings from storm drain.
The El Dorado Hills Fire Department rescued 15 ducklings from a storm drain and reported that all were brought out safely. The department shared photos showing the drain's depth but did not say how the ducklings were discovered.
Granny Camp Kick-Off launches life skills series at University Libraries
Arkansas Folk and Traditional Arts and the University of Arkansas Extension are hosting a drop-in "Granny Camp Kick-Off" noon–2 p.m. April 15 in Mullins Library to introduce a new life-skills series featuring hands-on sewing crafts and volunteers from local Extension Homemakers Councils.
The act of kindness each zodiac sign secretly craves.
A list matching one thoughtful gesture to each zodiac sign, from shared activities for Aries to printed photos for Cancer.
Runoff: Andrea Cooke wins Macon-Bibb District 5 seat.
Andrea Cooke won the Macon-Bibb County Commission District 5 runoff with about 70.5% of the vote; Edward Foster received about 29.5%.
Pete Alonso and wife visit BARCS animal shelter and donate $10,000
Pete Alonso and his wife, Haley, toured the Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) and gave a $10,000 donation through the Alonso Foundation. Alonso, new to the Orioles this season, met a dog named Fletcher and the couple have adopted two dogs.
Pet of the Week: Precious is a calm 7-year-old American Pit Bull Terrier.
Precious is a 7-year-old American Pit Bull Terrier at the San Diego Humane Society who arrived emaciated in August 2025 and is now healthy and described as calm and affectionate.