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Sherwood Elementary field trip connects second graders with their community
Second-grade students from Sherwood Elementary visited local sites in Edmonds — Johnny Mo’s, the Edmonds Museum, the police and fire departments, the library — and met Mayor Mike Rosen.
St. Joseph's High School in Pittsfield could be converted into housing
Scarafoni Associates plans to buy the long-vacant St. Joseph's High School in Pittsfield to convert the top two floors into 21 market-rate apartments, and the city's Community Development Board approved a zoning subdivision to allow the sale.
Pets on Set: Pumpernickel, Ciabatta and Focaccia are four-week-old Bread Batch kittens
Three four-week-old kittens — Pumpernickel, Ciabatta and Focaccia — are featured from Frogtown Fosters and are not yet ready for adoption; the rescue reports kitten intake has risen to about 40 this year and is planning a May 8 bingo fundraiser.
Recent heartwarming stories
Showing: 261-270Nearby forest soundscapes boost mood more than distant ones.
A study of 195 German students found that familiar local temperate forest sounds produced stronger short-term feelings of restoration and awe than acoustically richer tropical recordings from Panama.
New Mural Donated by Shane Pierce Highlights Brevard Humane Society in Cocoa
A large, colorful mural by artist Shane Pierce now covers the exterior of the Brevard Humane Society's Molly Mutt Thrift Shop in Cocoa; a dedication ceremony is set for April 28 at 9 a.m.
Murrysville area hosts historical open house and community events
Local groups around Murrysville will hold a historical open house April 19 and a Drive Electric car show April 18, alongside talks, markets, volunteer cleanups and scholarship opportunities through April and May.
Endangered native fish to be introduced at El Rio Preserve in Marana.
The Town of Marana and the Arizona Game and Fish Department will introduce two endangered Arizona native fish species to the lake at El Rio Preserve after Town Council approval, and officials expect hundreds to be released in the fall.
Volunteers to spend night at Cincinnati Animal CARE for sleepover fundraiser
Twenty volunteers will sleep overnight with dogs at Cincinnati Animal CARE on April 18 to raise funds for medical care, day-to-day care, and resources to help shelter animals find homes faster.
SPCA of Texas receives $100,000 grant from The Dallas Foundation
The SPCA of Texas received a $100,000 grant from The Dallas Foundation to support its Adoptions Preparation Program, which prepares roughly 8,000 animals a year for adoption.
Stolen golden dragon found at a Richland junkyard house
A 400-pound golden dragon statue stolen from a Richland lot was located in a debris-filled yard after a Facebook post led the owner to the property, and neighbors and friends helped recover and return it.
West Fargo Coffee with a Cop set for April 15
The West Fargo Police Department will host Coffee with a Cop at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 15, in the Harvest Room at the Rustad Recreation Center, 601 26th Ave. E; a representative from the patrol division will be the guest speaker and the event is sponsored by the COPS Unit.
BWI Marshall expands accessibility for low-vision travelers with ReBokeh technology
BWI Marshall now offers free, unlimited access to Towson-based ReBokeh's mobile app to help travelers with low vision customize on-device visuals and navigate the airport; the airport is the second in the world and the first in the Mid-Atlantic to provide the technology.
Manvel presents updated comprehensive and thoroughfare plans
Manvel City Council held an April 6 public hearing on updated comprehensive and major thoroughfare plans tied to the Manvel 2045 vision; final consideration is scheduled for April 20 at city hall.