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Riverside County reports progress reducing animal euthanasia
The Department of Animal Services' 2025 report says new programs raised adoptions and spay/neuter surgeries and put the county's four shelters on track toward a 90% pet life preservation rate.
Torrance chamber celebrates local education achievements.
The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual Celebrate Education event on April 23 to honor students and educators, spotlighting mentorship programs, scholarships and student speakers on leadership.
Marceaux returns home to rejoin Cajuns
Kennedy Marceaux, a Kaplan native, has transferred from Alabama to rejoin the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns and said being back home has been meaningful.
Recent heartwarming stories
Showing: 391-400Brattleboro Area Youth Council launches Youth Action & Connection Initiative
The Brattleboro Area Youth Council, in partnership with Vermont Afterschool, is offering $2,500 to support at least two youth-led community projects; applications are due April 15 and youth voting is planned for mid-to-late April.
La La Land Kind Café is coming to Charlotte
Dallas-based La La Land has signed a lease for its first North Carolina cafe at 1930 Camden Road in the Design Center of the Carolinas, replacing the former Bitty & Beau's location; an opening date has not been announced.
Alle-Kiski Valley events roundup for April 2, 2026
The Stroller lists community events across the Alle-Kiski Valley for April 2, 2026, noting a community Good Friday worship service in Brackenridge and a range of local meetings, reunions and support services.
Women to Watch: Beasy brings radio and community service together.
Beasy hosts weekday evenings on Urban One Atlanta's Majic 107.5/97.5 and the Gracie Award-winning Sunday program Jesus and Coffee; she also leads community efforts through #OperationWeGotUs to address housing, foster-care, and reentry needs.
Learning on the job at MVTV and Oak Bluffs School provides hands-on experience
Students at Martha's Vineyard Regional High School are participating in a work-study program with placements at MVTV and Oak Bluffs School that include paid work, internships, and volunteering; some placements count for elective or CTE credit and occur during the school day while others happen after school. Time management and the seasonal nature of island businesses are reported as challenges for some participants.
Fairfield launches North Texas Street makeover with grant funding for businesses
Fairfield opened applications for the North Texas Street Revitalization Program, offering up to $30,000 per eligible business from a $400,000 ARPA allocation.
Jackson-Milton first graders exceed snack goal for Rescue Mission
Corrine Tomaino's first-grade class at Jackson-Milton Elementary collected 2,565 individually wrapped snacks during March's Kindness Month and donated them to the Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley.
Ryan Bueter of The Killer Dueling Pianos revives human connection in the digital entertainment era
Ryan Bueter's The Killer Dueling Pianos stages participatory live shows built around two pianists and audience requests, and the article cites a study reporting higher engagement and physiological responses for live performances.
Danville Humane Society names new director and plans to re-open later this spring.
The Humane Society of Danville appointed Sheilah Knight as director and announced it will reopen to the public later this spring after pausing animal intake during a leadership transition.
Gilbert residents invited to sign Ocotillo Bridge beam.
Gilbert is holding a public beam-signing event Thursday from 4–6 p.m. at Gilbert Regional Park for a 43-foot steel beam that will be permanently installed as part of the $112 million Ocotillo Road extension.