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HPD welcomes new police K9 Trina to track missing persons
The Hawaii Police Department introduced K9 Trina, a 3-year-old Labrador paired with Officer Christopher Ross to assist in tracking missing children and endangered adults; the Hawaii Island K9 Association donated $25,000 and funded kennel upgrades in Kona.
Looking for spring plants: find expert advice at local nurseries
A Tallahassee gardener recommends buying from local nurseries for personalized advice, plants adapted to the local climate, and classes, while noting online and big-box purchases can bring unsuitable species, pests, or misleading hardiness information.
Knights of Columbus honors Dorchester County first responders at annual awards dinner
The Knights of Columbus held the 35th First Responders Social on Feb. 7 to honor police, firefighters, EMTs, telecommunicators and detention deputies across Dorchester County, and awards included Telecommunicator of the Year Hannah Moffitt and EMT of the Year Allison Brooks.
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Showing: 921-930Mister Rogers honored on the Hollywood Walk of Fame 28 years ago
On January 8, 1998, Fred Rogers received the 2,101st star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6600 Hollywood Boulevard; the event coincided with the 30th anniversary of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood.
Music Meets Healing as The Levites Present 'Made for Each Other' on Studio 512.
Kraven Rowry of The Levites spoke with Studio 512 about Made for Each Other: A Journey Through Grief, a project that combines music with therapeutic conversations; The Levites will perform in Austin on January 19 and February 8.
Puppy Bowl Returns for Its 22nd Year with New Lineup
The Puppy Bowl returns for its 22nd year on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 8, airing at 2 p.m. ET and simulcasting across Animal Planet, Discovery, TBS, truTV, HBO Max and discovery+; the three-hour show will feature a record 150 dogs from 72 shelters and special segments including a senior-dog exhibition and Adoptables.
Illinois advances clean, affordable energy with CRGA.
Illinois passed the Climate and Resilience Grid Act (CRGA) to expand storage, efficiency, and virtual power plant programs and to support clean energy investment after federal budget changes were reported to put about 15 solar and storage projects in the state at risk.
Jean-Georges' Miami condo adds a members-only wellness club
Developer Terra and the Well will open the Well Club on the seventh floor of the Jean-Georges Miami Tropic Residences, offering spa, fitness and food-forward programming to key holders; the tower is expected to be completed in 2028.
Zohran Mamdani and Kathy Hochul expand child care in New York
New York leaders Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul announced expansions to state-funded child care, including a new "2-care" program for 2-year-olds and $1.7 billion in added funding for the 2027 budget.
Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands joins By the People: Conversations Beyond 250 initiative
The Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands, serving as the Humanities Council of the Virgin Islands, will host a two-day conference called "Voices of the USVI: Dialogue and Discovery" on March 19–20, 2026 at the University of the Virgin Islands as part of the nationwide By the People: Conversations Beyond 250 initiative.
Duke Energy Foundation launches America250 grant opportunity for nonprofits in six states.
Duke Energy Foundation is offering America250 grants of $5,000 to $20,000 to qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofits in North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Florida, with the application window open Jan. 12–Feb. 20.
I Never Want to Retire: Seven Reasons I Plan to Keep Working
About 4.1 million Americans are expected to retire each year through 2027, yet the author lists seven reasons for staying active in work, including ongoing innovation, team engagement and opportunities to give back.
SmileyWorld and SKIDOS launch digital games teaching emotional learning through play.
SKIDOS and SmileyWorld released a suite of digital games in December 2025 aimed at teaching emotional intelligence to children, including features intended for neurodiverse learners. The games are available on iOS, Android and web, offered by subscription and also gifted free to schools.