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Communities plan fundraisers supporting farms, food access
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Communities in Missouri, Louisiana and Ontario are hosting food-centered fundraisers this fall, including farm-to-table dinners benefiting local organizations and Baton Roots’ community farm, plus Stratford’s Empty Bowls event supporting people facing food insecurity. The events pair local food and entertainment with fundraising for community programs.
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Candidates discuss local issues at forums
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St. Joseph County sheriff candidates Rod Laureys and Scott Ruszkowski discussed gun violence, mental health response, jail ministry and immigration at a community forum in South Bend. Both emphasized community cooperation and engagement as voters weigh who should lead the county’s law enforcement agency.
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Communities Gather Across US for Crime Prevention
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National Night Out events in Vance County, New Orleans and Acadiana brought residents together with law enforcement and community organizations through food, activities and face-to-face conversations, emphasizing crime prevention, trust and support for victims and families. San Antonio’s Neighbors Together event similarly connected residents with one another, local officials, businesses and community resources.
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Communities promote projects, partnerships, opportunities
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Across several communities, local partnerships are creating ways for people to contribute and connect, from environmental volunteer fairs and a restored student learning garden to career mentoring, arts exhibitions and showcases of community groups. The efforts emphasize shared learning, volunteerism and sustaining local organizations and opportunities.
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Anthropic Launches New ‘Don’t Be Mean To The Clankers’ Policy
Dylan Kresak · 2 min · 13h
Community Festivals Planned, Held Across Four Cities
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Communities in Penfield, Atlanta and Gainesville are hosting public outdoor music and neighborhood events featuring local performers and activities. The events also support charitable or community-focused organizations, including the Mac Miller Fund and Veterans Outreach Center, the Atlanta Music Project and Community Spring.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Communities Plan Día de los Muertos Events
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Communities in Milwaukee, Dallas, San Antonio, El Centro and Baldwin Park are marking Día de los Muertos with public celebrations and shared ofrendas that honor deceased loved ones and Mexican and Latin American heritage. Events include performances, food, markets and educational activities, while organizers invite residents to participate and remember together.
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Film initiatives spotlight emerging filmmakers, build community
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Film communities are creating opportunities for emerging artists through a Kansas City festival showcasing local and international work, a new fellowship supporting U.S. Muslim storytellers, and an Amarillo collective that trains filmmakers through productions. At UMass, a student club is building community through group screenings and discussions, underscoring cinema’s role as both a creative platform and a shared experience.
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Communities list upcoming October events
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Community calendars highlight a range of upcoming events, from Halloween activities, fall festivals, markets and family programs in U.S. communities to performances, concerts and cultural events in Cape Town. Carthage-area organizers also point residents to several events planned for October.
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Durable value comes from building monopolies on secrets and new technology, not from competing harder in crowded markets.
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Communities Mark October 7 Attack Anniversary
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Israel marked the third anniversary of the October 7, 2023, attacks with national ceremonies and community events honoring those killed and abducted; its national soccer team also planned to wear “7.10” armbands in remembrance. The commemorations came amid the continuing Israel-Hamas war, which has killed more than 74,000 Palestinians in Gaza, according to the reports.
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Food policy changes advance in Texas, Baltimore, Congress
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Baltimore’s new Community Healthy Food Access Act offers grants of up to $250,000 to eligible small retailers in underserved areas to stock fresh food, with additional support for larger grocers and community food initiatives. Separately, a proposed federal bill would fund partnerships between community health centers and food-assistance nonprofits to improve patients’ access to food.
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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
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The video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.
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Filipino American festivals planned across US communities
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Filipino American Heritage Month events across the country are celebrating the culture through festivals featuring food, music, dance, local businesses and community organizations. A Chicago Filipino American restaurant also marked the occasion by sharing its signature wings and bringing people together over food.
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Communities Plan Fall Festivals, Turkey Trots
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Thanksgiving Turkey Trot events are gearing up in Merrimack, Charlotte, Tuscarawas County and Redmond, with races supporting local causes including children’s programs, holiday gifts and community services. Redmond is also marking its 10th race anniversary with an October Turkey Hunt giveaway.
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Communities, nonprofits expand housing support
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Community organizations are expanding housing support for people facing financial or other barriers, from rebuilding unsafe homes in Vietnam and providing affordable housing for seniors to furnishing homes for people starting over and developing residences with care for adults with special needs. Separate initiatives also highlight the need for first-time buyers to better understand mortgages and homeownership costs.
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White House Suspends Microsoft From Green Card Program Over H-1B Fraud
Dylan Kresak · 4 min · 15h
Retirees Find Affordable Living Across Five U.S. Communities
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Articles highlight five affordable retirement options: a resident-owned mobile-home community in Palm Harbor, Florida; lakeside Rogers City, Michigan; waterfront Lakeside Coves in Tennessee; small-town Clarkdale, Arizona; and riverfront Tionesta, Pennsylvania, where homes may cost under $150,000. Their common appeal is lower-cost, slower-paced living near water and outdoor recreation, though each offers a distinct setting and community model.
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The grammar gatekeeper test
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Twelve spelling and grammar traps that catch almost everyone. Pass, and the AI knights you. Fail, and it's gentle about it. Mostly.
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Communities Weigh Homelessness, Housing Solutions
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Across several communities, officials and candidates are urging more deeply affordable and permanent housing, stronger local action on homelessness, and greater accountability for public plans and spending. One homelessness-services leader also argues that programs should be evidence-based and outcomes measured, with better support for frontline workers.
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Communities Weigh Data Center Projects and Impacts
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Data center expansion is drawing concern in rural communities over farmland loss, water and power demands, noise and residents’ role in local approvals. Supporters say the facilities provide critical infrastructure for agriculture and the wider economy, while officials and developers point to power infrastructure and are considering ways to address community concerns.
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Alzheimer’s Walks Raise Funds Across Communities
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Walk to End Alzheimer’s events brought communities together across the U.S. and Scotland to honor people affected by the disease and raise money for research, care and support. Participants carried colored flowers reflecting their connections to Alzheimer’s, while organizers and families emphasized the walks’ role in building community and sustaining hope.
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Communities Host Revolutionary War History Events
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New books, museum programs, exhibits and school events are bringing fresh perspectives to the American Revolution, from archaeological evidence and local veterans to African American, Native American, women and international contributors often overlooked in traditional accounts. These efforts are also engaging communities and students as the nation marks the 250th anniversary of its founding.
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Poll: PA GOP Favors Fetterman More Than Dems
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) has become more popular with Republicans in Pennsylvania than with Democrats, according to a new poll. His surge in popularity with the GOP follows his virtual appearance at the GOP’s midterm convention in September. According to the Quinnipiac University poll, which was released Wednesday, 72% of Pennsylvania Republicans held a favorable opinion on Fetterman. Just 19%
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Trunk-or-Treat Events Planned Across Four Communities
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Communities in Elkhart, Warren County, Johns Creek and Hagerstown are hosting free Trunk or Treat events, with activities including costume contests, decorated vehicles and treats for children. Events are scheduled from mid-October through Oct. 23, with Elkhart’s annual gathering set for Saturday at Island Park.
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Communities Expand Disaster Preparedness Ahead of Storms
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Communities and organizations are preparing for severe weather through first-responder training, local flood planning, and advance staging of resources. California officials are emphasizing flood readiness, while storm-response guidance urges tree crews to prepare equipment, schedules, and insurance before storms hit.
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Communities Schedule Meetings on Land, Water
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Public agencies and community groups are meeting to weigh the stewardship of shared natural resources, from plans for Eagle River park and fairground land to Wyoming federal-land recreation fees and local water, sewer and conservation issues. A Cumberland County forum will bring regional experts together to discuss pressures on water resources.
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VA Awards $112 Million for Veteran Suicide Prevention
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The VA awarded $112 million through its Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox program to 191 community organizations to expand suicide prevention and support for veterans and their families, including recipients in Utah, Kansas, Ohio, Alabama and Colorado. The community-based grants aim to reach veterans who may not be connected to VA health care through outreach, peer support and other local services.
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Venice Bishop Dewane dies after leading 260,000 Catholics
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Bishop Frank J. Dewane, who led the Diocese of Venice for nearly two decades and served a community of roughly 250,000 to 260,000 Catholics, has died at 76 after a brief illness. He retired earlier this year; funeral arrangements are pending.
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Republican Infighting Derails GOP Plans To Lower Gas And Diesel Prices Before Election Day
Simon August · 5 min · 15h
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