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Atlanta-based organization Our Village United received community grant from Jordan Brand
Atlanta-based women-led organization Our Village United (OVU) was among the recipients of the first community grant from Michael jordan and the Jordan brand.
The organization, based by dr. Lakeysha hallmon in 2016, helps entrepreneurs…
Governor Hochul announces completion of $ 48 million supportive housing development in the Bronx
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of a $ 47.9 million social and affordable housing complex in the Bronx that will serve chronically homeless people, including those with severe mental illness , disabled veterans and the…
Council decides to let Delta residents vote on arrival of medicinal marijuana in village
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - At tonight's village council meeting, residents of the village of Delta expressed concern and frustration over the possibility of medicinal marijuana coming to town.âI think you can hear loud and…
Snowmass Village condo fire spread from deck to roof, officials say
Teams respond to a structural fire at the Seasons Four condo complex in Snowmass Village on Saturday, October 30, 2021.Roaring Fork Fire Rescue / Courtesy Photo
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Fairport Harbor prepares to live stream village council meetings – News-Herald
People will soon be able to watch Fairport Harbor Village Council meetings from their homes, offices, or anywhere else with free Wi-Fi.
The village government recently purchased live broadcast material, which will be used to broadcast…
Stoughton Village Players Seeks to Create Children’s Program | Community
For families with children who love to play, or people who would like to help out or just see more options…
Granville council candidates debate pros and cons of adding development
GRANVILLE - Candidates for the village council discussed how to add commercial developments and housing without harming the appeal of the village and the school system at a recent candidates' forum.Three council seats are sought by five…
Questions for Applicants: Cold Spring Village Council
Three candidates - Cathryn Fadde, Jeff Phillips and Eliza Starbuck - are vying for two seats with two-year terms. Candidates are presented in alphabetical order.
Why are you looking for a seat on the board of directors? What…
Campaigners block FDR Drive next to East River Park – The Village Sun
BY LINCOLN ANDERSON | Sing "Save East River Park!" Climate change activists blocked traffic on FDR Drive for about an hour Monday around noon.
The activists were not with East River Park ACTION or 1,000 Trees 1,000 People but with a…
Garrettsville remains a picturesque example of a small American town
Garrettsville was once a thriving 19th century center with various mills, foundries and factories. In 1899, it was considered the largest maple syrup center in the world.There are still many business and industrial interests in the area,…
Gowanda community mourns after accident | News, Sports, Jobs
GOWANDA - A village and community are in mourning after a serious accident claimed the life of another resident and left another in serious condition Thursday afternoon.
The…
St James Lanark village FD volunteer leader claims competence despite residents’ concerns
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - The St. James Lanark Village Volunteer Fire Department has been working to escape the shadows of the past.As part of the review of Part I of this WCTV Special Report, the department was the victim of allegations…
Small Ohio community gathers after storm damage
TARLTON, Ohio (WCMH) - Many neighbors in the village of Tarlton in Pickaway and Fairfield counties are dealing with the legacy left in their hometown after severe storms last weekend.
Some remain without electricity, clean and…
Dia de los Muertos celebration returns to Playhouse Village
Dia de los Muertos (Photo - playhousevillage.org)
The Playhouse Village association and Mercadito Monarca carry on the cultural tradition of celebrating Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with a free!-->!-->…
Heavenly Village Stores Donate 500 Turkeys To Local Charities, Turkey Campaign Still Ongoing |…
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif .-- The small businesses that are part of the Heavenly Village stores!-->…
Perry Village adopts resolution to observe Juneteenth as a public holiday – News-Herald
Juneteenth will soon be on the list of recognized vacations by Perry Village.
The village council, at its October 14 meeting, approved a resolution adding June 15 to the public holidays observed by the government of Perry Village,…
Higley USD Managers Demonstrate Obligation and Cancel Uses
Higley USD Chief Financial Officer Tyler Moore reviews the details of the upcoming bond election to the District Board of Directors. (Screenshot from YouTube)
Officials from Higley USD presented to the board on October 13 how the district…
50 years ago, a young mother opened this now nationally recognized health center in Lincoln Heights.
Community health centers have become the ideal source of information during the pandemic, with familiar and trusted professionals available to answer questions. Ohio's first community health center…
Man who shot Cherry Hills Village officer gets 44 years in prison
ARAAPAHOE COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) - The man who shot and seriously injured a Cherry Hills Village police officer in a home burglary has been sentenced to 44 years in prison.
Angelo Alston was just 17 when prosecutors said he broke…
Highland Village City Update – October 2021 – Cross Timbers Gazette | South Denton…
As I write these lines, we are experiencing the wonderful cool mornings of the fall season. My walk this morning was much more pleasant; I have seen many of you on the trails enjoying the cool temperatures as well. If you've been…
Lewisville ISD Full Day Pre-K Classes Reach Capacity
Lewisville ISD will seek a waiver from the state to continue offering half-day pre-K classes to eligible students. (Archive photo from Community Impact Journal)
Lewisville ISD's 50 full-day pre-K classes are reaching capacity,…
Lincoln Heights has been denied resources for decades. Now is the time for a resurgence, officials…
Lincoln Heights celebrates 75 years since its official incorporation as a village. Despite seven decades of dwindling resources, officials are working on a resurgence. This predominantly black…
Disappointed at the village council | News, Sports, Jobs
For the publisher:
I am deeply disappointed that our village council did not even discuss Bill 85 at its last meeting.
Bill 85 would have appointed Sue Smith Zukin and Jake…
Highland Village event to raise funds for families of deceased officers – Cross Timbers…
The Highland Village Police Department's TXFallenPD tribute event returns this month.
The 13th annual event, which was canceled last year due to the coronavirus pandemic, is scheduled for October 16 at The Shops at Highland Village and…
Northbrook Chamber and Village Leaders Connect for Small Business Week
In recognition of National Small Business Week September 13-17, the Northbrook Chamber of Commerce facilitated one-on-one conversations between Northbrook directors and various local businesses. The aim of the meetings…
Fisher’s Federal Funding Could Be Used For Second Siren And Drainage Projects | Local News
FISHER - For people living in newer homes on the west side of Fisher, the community's unique tornado siren can…
Robbins cops returned to work on Tuesday amid contract dispute – NBC Chicago
Police officers who quit their jobs in the southern suburb of Robbins will return to work on Tuesday as the village and union leaders negotiate the terms of a new contract amid a dispute over wages, working conditions and d…
The park for the people | The Green Village
Problem: 2021/10 - October
As it navigates the bizarre waters of the pandemic while maintaining a full range of activities, Village Green welcomes a new general manager.…
Families displaced by landslides in Dolakha village await relief
It has been three months since a landslide swept away the house of Rupmaya Potrel, 38 years old. Since then, she has taken refuge in a community building. The resident of Raniban, in the rural municipality of Kalinchok-5, said the…
Oakland County Community Calendar October 3 and Beyond – The Oakland Press
Charitable activities
⢠Faith Church in Rochester Hills offers free meals to the community from 5:30 pm to 6:45 pm Wednesdays from Oct. 6 to Nov. 17 and Dec. 1 to Dec. 1. 22 at Faith Church, 160 W Hamlin Road, Rochester…
Fallbrook Quilt Guild Announces Meetings
FALLBROOK - The Fallbrook Quilt Guild invites community members interested in the quilt to attend the next meeting on Thursday, October 7th. The Guild now holds its meetings in the afternoon of the first Thursday of the month, with doors…
Maplewood’s funky fun art brings the magic
From the Maplewood Recreation Division
The delay of the start of the school year allowed Funky Fun Art to extend our summer until September and to offer additional weeks of camp! Funky Fun Art welcomed over 400 campers to our magical…
$ 19.8 million campaign to build Hope Village – transition employment center and park
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Hope to Opportunities Foundation has launched a $ 19.8 million fundraising campaign to expand and build, Hope Village - Transitional Employment Center and Park, a fully ADA transitional employment center , a…
The Greenways Plan has not been forgotten
After reviewing a significant portion of the 228-page recommended 5-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) at its September 15 meeting, the Oak Park finance committee met on September 27, in the presence of of some village…
Marin Housing Authority splits from development group
The Marin Housing Authority severed ties with a developer who was working on plans to renovate public housing in Marin City.
Michaels Development Co. is no longer involved in the project, it was revealed at a meeting of the Authority's…
Community evening to fight drugs and other social problems in the village of Fermanagh
An information evening will be held on Saturday in the village of Co Fermanagh in Donagh with the aim of tackling drugs and other social issues in the community. Father Gary Donegan, from Newtownbutler, who now works in Ardoyne,!-->…
Highland Village Hires Consulting Firm to Update Complete Town Plan
City manager Paul Stevens said town planning documents, some of which have not been updated since the mid-1990s, are crucial in establishing the city's long-term vision. (Valerie Wigglesworth / Community Impact Journal)
Highland…
Rafting on the Pato River in Colombia with former FARC combatants
(CNN) - The water is cold and screams echoed across the river. As the boat approaches the rapids, a roar rises to stay still, before a cry of "PADDLE" and the six rafters sink into the tumultuous waters in an impressive synchronized…
See the interior of a small house built for the homeless
Jolinn Bracey slept in her Toyota Corolla for five years until she put…
CITY SURROUNDINGS: Cheyenne Village Shrimp Boil Celebrates 50 Years Serving Adults With Disabilities…
This is the 50th year that Cheyenne Village has been there for adults with disabilities.A new tree in one…
Paradise Community Village restored on The Ridge
CHICO, Calif .-- The Community Housing Improvement Program, or CHIP, has just completed the Paradise Community Village after being…
Greenport Village is considering code changes to curb commercial “overdevelopment”; sparks…
Greenport is considering changes to the code to curb overdevelopment in the village.
In a business…
Community Memories September 23 – Knox County VillageSoup
A survivor's perspective on the day and the aftermath of September 23
OWLS HEAD - Lynn Tierney was the Assistant Fire Marshal for the New York City Fire Department on September 11. Nearly killed in the collapse, she continued to…
The proposed Naul village park will be a ‘fantastic community meeting point’, according…
The mayor of Fingal described a proposed new village park for Naul as a âfantastic community meeting…
The camera will help police enforce speeding tickets on I-271 in Mayfield; tickets will be sent by…
MAYFIELD, Ohio - Motorists traveling on Interstate 271 in Mayfield may want to check their speedometers - and their desire to drive really fast.In about 30 days, Mayfield Police will begin using a manual camera on the highway strip they…
Dunleavy administration and businesses send more fish to Yukon River communities – Mike…
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy is happy to see another shipment of salmon head for the Yukon River, an area struggling with low fish escapements this summer. The state of Alaska recently sent shipments of salmon worth $ 60,000 and helped…
Memorial celebrates the women of Holly, past and present • Oakland County Times
Memorial celebrates Holly's women, past and present
Memorial celebrates Holly's women, past and present
(Crystal A. Proxmire, September 19, 2021)
Holly, MI - A new memorial at the Village of Holly's Waterworks Park honors 100…
Swansea Police hire first black officers, reflecting changing demographics
SWANSEA - Swansea Police Department recently sworn in to its first black officers - Darrell Dunn and Jonathan Williams - which officials say is an important reflection of the increased diversity in…
Campbell County group innovates community center to help veterans heal
CAMPBELL COUNTY, Virginia. - The National Center for Healthy Veterans inaugurated a community center at Valor Farm in Altavista on Friday.The complex includes a living room, kitchen, meeting space, laundry room and weight rooms.It is a…
Raleigh family hope new children’s community center will reduce crime
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A family in Raleigh is trying to fight crime by opening a new community center in the community.
The center near Yale and Ramill Road is designed to keep kids out of trouble by providing fun and positive…
Fenton Village Inc.’s Board of Directors Calls on Board to Authorize BID’s Veto
The board of directors of Fenton Village Inc. asked the county council to allow the veto of legislation establishing a business improvement district pending possible changes to state law.
In a recent letter to the council, members of the…
Middle Village honors and remembers lives lost on 20th anniversary of September 11 – QNS.com
Subscribe to our Policy NewsletterNY for the latest coverage and to stay informed about the 2021 elections in your district and across New YorkHundreds of people gathered at Juniper Valley Park in Middle Village on the 20th anniversary of…
New in Northwest Delhi: In urban village, first women’s library offers many a room of its own
In the heart of Karala village, northwest of Delhi, is an airy room where young women have spent their days for the past week, studying in a space all their own in the district's first women-only library.
Swati Mathur (20), preparing for…
September 11 commemorative events on Long Island set for 20th anniversary
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The 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks will remain etched in Long Island memorials, which house around 500…
Devoted to community and family, Lynwood Battle Jr. has passed away at 78
Lynwood Battle Jr., a Cincinnati community leader who pushed for change, died Sunday at the age of 78.Daughters Monica and Brooke Battle remember him as a loving father and a man who was a model of leadership, service and…
Showers and lightning strike community before storms Ida
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Thunderstorms on Monday weren't due to Ida. Still, local authorities warn; people have to prepare before the residual rains arrive here.A Bullitt County woman was unaware her home had caught fire until it was…
Close-knit village of Cambs creates ‘bizarre’ group photo as pandemic memento
A small village southwest of Cambridge created a souvenir of the coronavirus pandemic during the lockdown for their community. Mentioned in the Domesday Book, the former village of Harlton has always been a thriving community and since the!-->…
U.S. communities say dire predictions in UN climate report are already unfolding
For many American communities, the grim predictions set out in a new UN report on climate change reflect more of the present and not just what is to come.Residents of places like Miami, Utah and Alaska say they are already seeing the…
New Perthshire Village to Include ‘Everything a Community Needs to Thrive’
If you are looking for a new home in Perth, this brand new village might be just the place you have been looking.Developed and built by Springfield Properties, Bertha Park will consist of 3,000 new housing units…
Opinion: Village Matters – Local News from Laguna Beach
Time to collaborate?
By Ann Christoph
Patience and perseverance, these two qualities are necessary in large part to cope with obtaining permits at the town hall. Talk to people who have tried to get permits, both in the past and…
Marion Selected for $ 11.4 Million Affordable Apartment Development
After a Columbus-based developer won an award from the Ohio Housing Finance Agency, an $ 11.4 million affordable apartment project is heading to Marion.Wallick Communities, a Columbus real estate developer specializing in affordable…
The village continues to celebrate a milestone with Onekama Days
ONEKAMA - Onekama residents will celebrate more than summer fun at the annual Onekama Day festival.This year marks the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Two Lakes City, and the Onekama Days Festival will celebrate the community's…
Memorial divides survivors 10 years after Norwegian massacre
STAVANGER, Norway (AP) - At 3:25 p.m. on July 22, a ray of sunlight should have illuminated the first of 77 bronze columns on a slice of land in front of the island of Utoya outside the Norwegian capital. Over the next three hours and…
Parks Department closes Tony Dapolito Leisure Center in Greenwich Village
Subscribe to our Policy NewsletterNY for the latest coverage and to stay informed about the 2021 elections in your district and across New YorkTony Dapolito Recreation Center has been closed after an ongoing construction project raised…
Newton Falls fires village director in stormy meeting | News, Sports, Jobs
David Lynch
NEWTON FALLS - Council by a 3-1 vote on Monday terminated Village Director David Lynch's contract with immediate effect, but Lynch…
Sensory walk installed at the warehouse of Love Our Community
LAKE TWP. - Images of a meandering river, a pond with lily pads and a hopscotch motif are part of a sensory walk created by 16-year-old Ian Palinkas for the Love Our Community warehouse. âA sensory walk is a path that…
It takes a Wil-age: Village’s George honored | New
SHELDON â For six months, the Village Northwest Unlimited management team in Sheldon…
What is Willow Village? All about Facebook’s new mixed-use development in the Bay Area
Although Facebook is best known as a social media platform, its design plans, including its Frank Gehry-the designed headquarters in Menlo Park, California deserves a second look. Their last? A mixed-use development that will replace…
Nekter Juice Bar officially opens in Prairie Village’s new Corinth Quarter shopping center
A juice bar is the latest addition to Prairie Village.
The Northeast Johnson County Chamber of Commerce hosted a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday morning for Nekter Juice Bar, the first new business to operate in Prairie Village's new…
Outrage after town planning representative denounces Soho / Noho alternative zoning plan as bogus,…
BY LINCOLN ANDERSON | There may be a heat wave, but things got even hotter in Soho and Noho last week after a senior planning official accused opponents of the rezoning of claiming only to care about affordable housing. .
Indignant…
Founder of YS Senior Center to be Commemorated – Plaque in Honor of Reverend Dr Matthews
"To provide comprehensive services to seniors in Yellow Springs and the Township of Miami and to help the elderly residents of our community maintain their dignity and provide the means to improve feelings of self-worth."
This goal, one…
Laguna Woods Village celebrates in style – Orange County Register
Red, white and blue golf carts, star and stripe hubcaps, small dogs in flag attire matching that of their owners. Uncle Sam costumes. Even a Statue of Liberty live.
Everyone was on hand to tour this year's highly anticipated July 4th Golf…
Return of the 4th of July celebration to the village of Manlius
Posted: Jul 3, 2021 / 11:11 PM EDT
/ Update: Jul 3, 2021 / 11:11 PM EDT MANLIUS, NY (WSYR-TV) - Parades, live music, fireworks and people gathered, an!-->…
School district, village talk joint hiring for equity; potential name change for IMMS | McFarland…
McFarland Village Council and McFarland School District are teaming up to work on village-wide equity and…
Ann Arbor Public Schools Shares Details of New Virtual School Plan
ANN ARBOR - Ann Arbor Public Schools to offer independent live synchronous and asynchronous virtual learning options for K-5 students for the 2021-22 school year, in addition to on-time in-person instruction full on all AAPS…
How a village in Fife used a £ 1 phone booth to keep the community spirit alive during the lockdown
Residents of a small village in Fife have created the smallest community center in the area - in an old red phone booth.
The villagers of Blebo Craigs bought the box from BT for just £ 1 and then transformed it in an effort to…
Dissolved Cubs Pack donates remaining funds to Sanford
Tracey Beck spoke with conviction about what it feels like to lose a longtime pillar of her community and how to move forward.Sanford Village President Dolores Porte nodded in understanding.
The pair stood in Sanford Village…