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Wednesbury resident celebrates 102nd birthday with over 2,000 cards from around the world and visit to childhood house ...

The celebrations were made possible through the efforts of the home’s activity team, who launched social media and newspaper appeals for birthday cards. The response was truly overwhelming with Lilian receiving over 2,000 cards from Australia, New Zealand, …

'Is that a camel?': Lake Ariel petting zoo gains non-profit, animal sanctuary title

Lynn Closterman thinks of herself as a sanctuary for animals. Just don’t ask her exactly how many animals have found a home at Safari Farm Petting Zoo & Sanctuary. “I try not to count,” she said. “My USDA inspector knows how many I have, exactly. I get …

A Forgotten Disneyland Replica In California Once Offered Free Beer For Parents

In the 1960s, a one-of-a-kind theme park in California tried to capture the magic of Disneyland, blending animals, rides, and family-friendly attractions. Located in the San Fernando Valley, this park was designed to bring a bit of adventure to the Los …

Things to do in the Chattanooga area this weekend include Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival, springtime activities

With the arrival of spring, comes the Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival at Coolidge Park this weekend. There are also plenty opportunities to get outside, including Wauhatchie BoulderFest, the Great Backyard Bird Count and free spring hikes at two …

Wolf Dog From Joe Exotic’s Zoo Now Lives at a Colorado Sanctuary

In 2020, Netflix's true crime series, Tiger King, documented Joe Exotic's (Maldonado) chaotic roadside zoo in Oklahoma. The Tiger King's story was a wild ride from start to finish,  ultimately ending with his arrest and the zoo being shut down. …

Fashion on the farm

Eden Hore’s visions from the past (clockwise from bottom left) Kevin Berkahn hooded cape, 1971; John West coats with matching hats, early 1970s; Rosalie Gwilliam day dress, cape and hat, 1975. Photos: Te Papa Press/Eden Hore Central Otago, Images © …

Police round-up miniature horse wandering in the middle of metro Detroit road

BROWNSTOWN TWP., Mich. (WXYZ) — Metro Detroiter Michelle Cialkowski got the shock of a lifetime Tuesday when she almost ran over a miniature pony that was in the middle of the road. She said she was on her way to work around 5:00 a.m. when she slammed on …

Speeding, Council Rules Concern Residents

  TOMS RIVER – History repeated itself as concerns of traffic safety and meeting rules were discussed at a recent Township Council meeting.   Kathleen Gabrielski, who moved to Ortley Beach permanently last year, said she was wondering why there wasn’t a …

DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: AWESOME APRIL EVENTS

March 18, 2025 (San Diego’s East County) – It’s springtime in East County—the season for flower festivals, Easter egg hunts, Lakeside’s rodeo and Western Days Parade, outdoor roller skating at Viejas and bunny rides aboard a historic train in Campo. This  …

Wildlife road trip to celebrate the big 50th wedding anniversary

YUMA, Tenn. — If it is flying or sitting high in a tree, sure, I expect to look "up" at a bird. But if I am standing flat-footed on the ground, looking up at a bird isn't usually in my frame of reference. But here I was, almost nose-to-nose …

Fun on Guam: Agana Heights Coconut Festival to be held on March 25-27

Presented By: Agana Heights Coconut Festival Dates: 4/25/2025, 4/26/2025, 4/27/2025 Location: Agana Heights Mayor’s Office Ground Time: Friday: 5pm-10pm; Saturday: 12pm-9pm; Sunday: 12pm-9pm Agana Heights will be celebrating their …

Saddle Up! The 26 Baddest Baddies Of The 2025 Houston Rodeo

MadameNoire Featured Video Source: sdominick / Getty   You know we had to celebrate the sweet honey buckiin’ baddies who looked mighty FINE in their cutesy cowgirl getups at the world-famous Houston Rodeo. This buzzy event (which runs through March 23) …

Flea Fest Returns to Louisiana For A Rare Spring Event This Year

For the past few years now, the popular Flea Fest has been only held in the Fall of each year in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The organizers of the event have decided that they want to bring back every picker's dream by hosting a Spring 2025 event this …

A new festival celebrating strawberries to premier at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront

VIRGINIA BEACH — Strawberry season is just around the corner, and while the berries are ripening in the field, a new festival is being planned to celebrate the plump, sweet fruit. Strawberry Fest at The Beach, a free, new event featuring live music, …

Jim Valentine: Animals and the showing

Many of us share our homes with pets. Animals that become part of the family whether they live in a tank of water, cage with a running wheel, or rule over the place in their fur coats, they are part of the family and must be considered when making a …

CSO Presents Family Concerts - Elmer The Patchwork Elephant

Chattanooga Symphony and Opera will present its Family Concert, Elmer the Patchwork Elephant, on three different dates. The first will be Friday, April 4, 4:30 p.m. at the Glenwood Community Center. The second is Saturday, April 5, 3 p.m. at the Downtown …

Olean Library to host basket petting zoo

Crazy for crawfish? Mudbugs & Margaritas Crawfish Festival returns to Foley in April

GCM Staff Report There’s nothing quite like the perfect combination of spicy, buttery crawfish and an ice-cold margarita to wash it down. If that sounds like a dream come true, then the Mudbugs & Margaritas Crawfish Festival is the place to be. …

Developer withdraws plans to build 40 homes on Wellington polo fields

Discovery Land Co., owned by Frank McCourt, has withdrawn plans for a luxury neighborhood in Wellington's equestrian preserve. The proposal, called Isla Carroll, faced criticism for prioritizing luxury homes over equestrian facilities. McCourt Partners …

Lavelle Jones Launches Book to Empower Disabled Veteran- Businesses: 'I Know Something You Do Not Know! The Big Secret'

U.S. Air Force veteran Lavelle Jones exposes barriers and offers solutions for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses in his new book. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- U.S. Air Force Veteran Exposes Systemic …

Cambridge Indivisible Hosts “The People’s Town Hall” in Response to Rep. Andy Harris’ Absence

Residents hold a town hall without Rep. Andy Harris, featuring a “missing” milk carton in his place. Join us March 22 at Mace’s Lane Middle School. CAMBRIDGE, MD, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cambridge Indivisible Hosts “ …

Marie Wetherell: Law School Graduate Now Building a Career On-Screen

AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Actress Marie Wetherell is proving a career pivot can be the perfect catalyst for following your dreams. While attending the University of Idaho College of Law, Marie experienced a …

International Investors Benefit from B-BBEE in South Africa – Brand SA Challenges Mainstream Narratives

South Africa is facing international criticism on various fronts regarding its Black Economic Empowerment policies. This criticism is rooted in misinformation. JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Comer and Luna Applaud the Trump Administration for Releasing JFK Files

WASHINGTON—House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) and Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.), the chairwoman of the Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets, today praised the Trump Administration for …

DOD Suspends Project Labor Agreements: What It Means for Workers and Taxpayers

PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Department of Defense has announced the suspension of Project Labor Agreements on large-scale federal construction projects. This threatens to undermine workplace safety, …

‘Age of Secrets’ Biography on John Meier Exposes the Hidden Death of the World's Richest Person Howard Hughes

John Meier was the Only Person to Call for a Congressional Hearing and Investigation Into the Death of Howard Hughes NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "Age of Secrets: The Conspiracy that Toppled …

Tipping Point Military Innovation Unveils Major Improvement to IVAS for Coordinated Targeting

TPMI enhances IVAS with AI-powered coordinated targeting, boosting battlefield efficiency and lethality for U.S. Army squads. ORLANDO , FL, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tipping Point Military Innovation (TPMI), a leader in …

Partners in PROMISE Calls for Policy Reforms to Support Military-Connected Families with Disabilities

Partners in PROMISE® urges policymakers to fix gaps in special education & healthcare for military kids with disabilities. NORFOLK, VA, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Partners in PROMISE®, a leading advocate for military …

Students Shine with Innovative Solutions at Newsmatics' Inaugural Hackathon; Winning Team Takes Home 25,000 CZK

Student Teams Excel in Newsmatics Hackathon with Projects on Fake News Detection, Market Analysis and More WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an inspiring display of creativity and technical prowess, students from …

SCAN Group Advocates for Expansion of PACE; Testifies at Nevada Senate Committee on Health and Human Services in Support ...

LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Tuesday, March 11, 2025, Kelsey Avery, Director of State Government Affairs at SCAN Group (SCAN), a not-for-profit healthcare organization that includes SCAN Health Plan, one …

Betsy Craig, MenuTrinfo® CEO, appointed Chair, Allergy Committee of the Make America Healthy Again Coalition

Craig has passionately advocated for allergy awareness for over 15 years, aligning with MenuTrinfo’s commitment to transparency and excellence in foodservice. COLUMBIA, MD, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MenuTrinfo® CEO …

DLNR News Release – Coral Planting Project Seeks Feedback, March 18, 2025

  STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI   DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES KA ‘OIHANA KUMUWAIWAI ‘ĀINA        JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR   DAWN CHANG CHAIRPERSON   CORAL PROJECT SEEKS FEEDBACK FOR OʻAHU TRANSPLANTING SITES FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE …

Attorney General Pamela Bondi Welcomes President Donald J. Trump to the Justice Department

On Friday, March 14, 2025, Attorney General Pamela Bondi welcomed President Donald J. Trump to the Justice Department. Both President Trump and Attorney General Bondi delivered remarks, as did FBI Director Kash Patel and Deputy Attorney General Todd …

Wealthy Miami Man Pleads Guilty to Decades-Long Scheme to Defraud the IRS

A Miami man pleaded guilty yesterday to conspiring with others to defraud the United States by concealing millions of dollars in assets and income in undisclosed Swiss bank accounts. According to court documents and statements made in court, between 1985 …

Justice Department Files Statement of Interest Supporting Equal Access to Educational Opportunities and Facilities for ...

The Federal Task Force to Combat Antisemitism announced that the Justice Department filed a statement of interest in the Central District of California to advance the appropriate interpretation of federal laws that prohibit colleges and universities from …

Former Principals of Aerospace Start-Up Charged with Fraud and Tax Crimes

An indictment was unsealed today charging five former principals of Theia Group Inc., a Washington, D.C.-based aerospace start-up company, with conspiracy and fraud. According to the indictment, Erlend Olson, John Gallagher, Stephen Buscher, Joseph …

AI-Voice Consumer Surveys -- OptusApp Invites Investors to Join the Journey

OptusApp welcomes potential investors on its journey, and launches a ground breaking cost-down AI Voice driven service for the housing sector. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AI-Voice Consumer Surveys -- OptusApp …

NordSpace Announces SHARP Program, Canadian Hypersonic and Space Research Systems for Defence Applications

MARKHAM, ONTARIO, CANADA, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NordSpace, a Canadian space technology company working to develop the nation's first orbital space launch vehicle and operational commercial spaceport, unveiled its SHARP ( …

Profit-Driven Policies on Waste are Fuelling Global Inequality

Policies around waste management and processing are making global inequalities worse. A leading environmental expert is calling for change. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Policies around waste management and …