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Alle-Kiski Valley events: The Stroller, Feb. 20, 2026
The Stroller for Feb. 20, 2026 lists community events across the Alle-Kiski Valley, including a benefit bingo for the Community Fireworks Fund at Pioneer Hose Firehall Sunday and scholarship applications being accepted by the Westmoreland Garden Council for the Katherine M. McKenna Scholarship.
Rhubarb reopens and a new team continues its farm-to-table legacy
Rhubarb reopened Feb. 19 under new ownership by Marble City Hospitality Group, and executive chef Mallory Foster and director Chelsea Deming are remaining to carry forward the restaurant's farm-direct, seasonal menu.
Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe praises New York City's optimism.
A tribute by Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe highlights New Yorkers' everyday resilience and optimism, describing how routines, neighborliness, and public services help the city carry on through snow and other disruptions.
Recent heartwarming stories
Showing: 321-330Bills WR Khalil Shakir connected to Puppy Bowl puppy Button
Khalil Shakir spent time with Button, a rescue puppy who will appear in Puppy Bowl XXII; Button was rescued through Valley River Humane Society and Nickel City Canine Rescue and has since been adopted.
Feeding Hills opens new creative hub and tattoo studio
Realm Ink and The Alchemist Society held a grand opening in Feeding Hills, combining a professional tattoo studio with a marketplace and gallery; more than 20 local vendors participated.
Pet store kitten attaches itself to man and prompts his adoption
A kitten at a pet store latched onto a man and vocalized, and he adopted her; the new owner says the cat now nests on his shoulder and has formed a close, 'velcro' bond with the family.
Porch fire reported on Sparkleberry Court was contained with no injuries.
Fire crews responded Saturday to a porch fire in the 4100 block of Sparkleberry Court; residents were safely outside and no injuries were reported. The fire was limited to the exterior porch and officials say the cause is under investigation.
Events this weekend: neighborhood gatherings and winter activities
This weekend includes a brewery fundraiser for Jeppson the cat with BARCS adoptable animals and a portion of drink sales donated, and a Galentine's 'Flamingle' drag brunch at the Maryland Zoo.
Newton County Schools announces 2025-26 HERO Award honorees
Newton County Schools announced school- and division-level honorees for the 2025–26 HERO Awards, a program recognizing classified employees; the district winner will be named March 31 at the Porter Performing Arts Center.
New veterinary hospital opening in Northeast Tallahassee today.
PetSmart Veterinary Services opened a private veterinary clinic inside the PetSmart at Capital Circle NE and held a grand opening on Feb. 7 with an adoption event and a wild animal petting zoo sponsored by North Florida Wildlife Center.
Pottsville Rotary February Students of the Month Recognized
The Pottsville Rotary Club honored six February students of the month from Pottsville Area, Minersville Area and Nativity BVM high schools, noting their leadership, scholarship and community service.
Anti‑Valentine's event lets people symbolically feed an ex to a reptile
Oliver's Emporium in Mentor is hosting a Not-So-Anti-Valentine's Day Craft Show and fundraiser where attendees can pay to name a cockroach or rat and have it fed to a rescue reptile; proceeds support the Herps Alive Foundation.
Black History Month events are happening across Greater Cleveland.
Black History Month marks 100 years since Dr. Carter G. Woodson created Negro History Week, and organizations across Greater Cleveland are hosting talks, performances and exhibits throughout February and into April.
