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Silver Spring, MD – Driver shortages and reduced availability of waste collection and recycling personnel have been and continue to be a significant issue for waste management companies. the SWANA Applied Research Foundation (ARF) has…

Tom O'Malleyfounder of pii frozentalks about the importance of implementing the latest anti-fraud solutions to combat cybercrime and protect customers' personal dataPeople's "personally identifiable information" (PII) is extremely…

Had she done it her way, Andrea Ruzicova would have been in Slovakia instead of racing in Auckland. It has been three years since she last saw her parents and brother in her country of birth, but this year a lack of MIQ spots once again…

With the Downtown Corvallis Association disbanding after nearly four decades of service, the work of promoting and advocating for downtown businesses is up for grabs.The Chamber of Commerce, however, is only partially…

For much of the past two decades, Joon Choi has worked on a training program that she believes can change harmful social norms regarding domestic violence in the Korean American community. During her long career as a social worker, she has…

Sandpiper announced the launch of Sandpiper Health, a strategic communications and public affairs consulting firm specializing in healthcare. Leading the initial team of 30 consultants in Australia, China, Hong Kong and Singapore…

A Republican lawmaker in Missouri on Tuesday unveiled a bill to tax and regulate adult-use marijuana in the state. It would provide delisting opportunities, authorize social consumption facilities, and allow cannabis businesses to claim…

India Wynne has a stable life. They have a bachelor's degree and a master's degree. They own a house. And they have a steady job as an adviser in US Senator Ron Wyden's office.But Wynne's life wasn't always like this."I never thought I…

Young people from Dance Studio of Maine perform at the Marketplace in 2015. File photo The popular Gorham Business Exchange market has been canceled for the third consecutive year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision came after…

Kaleigh Rougraff, a kindergarten teacher at Newport Elementary School, has been named Kentucky State VFW Teacher of the Year. Rougraff, in her seventh year at Newport, was named Elementary School Teacher of the Year and was…

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop and has seen recent surges driven by the delta and omicron variants, a local group says the health conditions of Indigenous, immigrant and non-English speaking communities have been impacted…

GREENWICH, Conn., January 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Anxiety Institute, a clinical research center specializing in the treatment of acute anxiety disorders, today announced the opening of a new training department to continue its mission to…

Democrats who want to keep the Senate close at hand are also aiming to reshape the makeup of the chamber while they're there, hoping their nominations will help reflect a more inclusive Washington if elected.Some of the top Senate…

The Airdrie and District Hospice Society (ADHS) is hosting its second annual Humor for Hospice virtual fundraising event on February 12, featuring two stand-up comedy shows. Headliner Jean Paul and opening act Laurie Elliott will take to…

Kristin Brackemyre, director of PAC and government relations for the Public Affairs Council, said companies that plan to continue withholding donations to election objectors "have made peace that supporting their campaigns will not be a…

A new program launched by Amazon has awarded a total of $ 500,000 to nine Colorado nonprofits working with people most economically affected by the pandemic, including women entrepreneurs and people of color with small businesses . The…

Late last Thursday afternoon, volunteers from the Free Transit Ottawa advocacy group stood near the gates of St. Laurent Mall, pushing leaflets into the hands of people rushing to catch a bus on the outside platform. "Free rate now, free…

WINCHESTER, Va. (AP) - The local Salvation Army has recruited approximately 300 volunteers to participate in its 2021 Red Kettle fundraising campaign - a record.The non-profit organization kicked off the fundraiser on Friday afternoon at…

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SCHAUMBURG, Illinois., 22 November 2021 / PRNewswire / - As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to test their mental health and well-being, emergency nurses need the support of family and friends more than ever, so that of the community. To…

Mary Quinn Ramer named member of the year LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ / Press Release) - VisitLEX took home the Best in Show award as well as three gold, four silver and three bronze awards at the Kentucky Travel Industry…

“We see ourselves as a local business with a global impact, but the most important thing is to create a real local connection and impact by supporting an…

The Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center says the worldwide death toll from COVID-19 has passed the 5 million mark. The center reported Monday morning that the global death toll from the COVID pandemic had reached 5,000,425, just…

Press release Thirty-five percent of women worldwide have experienced physical and / or sexual violence between intimate partners or sexual violence outside the partner. As part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based…

A $ 2 million donation to Baylor University from an alumnus Matthew B. Lindner of Cincinnati, Ohio, will support the university's film and digital media department to develop and implement the Baylor in LA program.…

The following is an interview with Ciarra McEachin, State Executive Director for Susan G. Komen in Georgia, Q: What is your role at the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation?A: I serve as the Executive Director of State for Susan G. Komen…

ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Compete to win in the first Reuse Road Rally on Sunday, October 24.Hosted by SCRAP Creative Reuse, the drive-thru scavenger hunt will take teams all around Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti as they follow clues and take photos.…

LAUNCH OF ZONE 23 AND HIP HOP IN PUBLIC HEALTH ”LIL SUGAR ”, EXHIBITS THE MANY HIDDEN FORMS OF SUGAR IN FOOD PRODUCTS - Voiced by iconic rapper and health advocate Darryl DMC McDaniels, "LIL SUGAR" -…

This year, the Blue Mountain Humane Society's Fall Fur Ball is taking on a Furr-Lough. That is, the 2021…

WASHINGTON - In addition to the news already covered over the previous week, each Sunday Native News Online provides a snapshot of activity in Washington, DC that is impacting the Indian country over the past week. Senators urge…

MORGANTOWN - Balancing work and parenting is tough enough for families,…

Correspondent Photo / Sean Barron Carson Nagy left, a sophomore at Mahoning County Career and Technical Center, speaks with Tom Burton, the human resources…

The Yeiser Art Center will launch a new fundraising event this week,…

This innovative partnership prevents and truly ends the catastrophic consequences of the pandemic, including the domino effects of business closures, unemployment, poverty and…

The Harvard Graduate Council held its first public meeting of the academic year on Monday to set its priorities for the coming semester, including working with the Harvard Graduate Students Union, strengthening communication between the…

More than 400 handcrafted pottery bowls by local artists graced tables…

About 1,000 people attend Republican Governor's Harvest Festival fundraiser in Des Moines !-->!-->…

After a long hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Source LGBTQ + Center's Hanford pop-up is once again…

© Council of Europe Strasbourg, france - Strengthening efforts to end statelessness in Europe and to guarantee the exercise of fundamental rights for everyone was the central theme of the events organized on 23 and 24…

One of the most frustrating parts to experience a pandemic is knowing that people are not adhering to Covid-19 guidelines and safety recommendations - such as wearing a mask in indoor public spaces and getting vaccinated - when research…

Kokomo TribuneIt has been a difficult year for everyone. We have been forced to live with the unimaginable in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and learned to help each other in ways we never thought possible. As students return to…

@adamwyo As Wyoming athletics comes out of one of the most financially tumultuous seasons in program history, the administration will be forced to reassess existing revenue streams for their future benefit. Driven by growing demand…

In November 2021, voters in Alexandria will choose from 15 candidates for nine positions on the Alexandria City School Board. There are five candidates vying for three seats in District A, which covers the eastern part of…

FLOYD COUNTY - For more than 40 years, the Floyd County Animal Rescue…

BILLINGS - In Billings on Saturday, one person could have started their day with a run to benefit children's literacy before spending the afternoon with the LGBTQ community at 406 Pride Festival and Family Day.People put on their sneakers…

The Conservative Party of Canada, which holds a slim lead in a tight election race, faces growing criticism for its stance on gun control, after the Conservatives pledged to overturn the 2020 ban on certain "assault style" weapons. Tory…

BARC hosted a free overdose training session on Tuesday, where the Baylor community had the opportunity to learn how to use a life-saving drug called Naloxon. Photo courtesy of BARC By Skylla Mumana | Journalist!-->!-->…

This story was originally posted by NEXTpittsburgh, an information partner of PublicSource. NEXTPittsburgh is an online publication about the people driving the region forward and the innovative and cool things that are happening…

More than 100 celebrities have announced their intention to appear during We for India: Save Lives, Protect Livelihoodss, which will be broadcast live via Facebook on August 15. Artists such as Mick Jagger, Annie Lennox, AR…

NEW YORK, August 6, 2021 / PRNewswire / - the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) today celebrates the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) decision to grant accelerated marketing authorization for avalglucosidase alfa…

As a native of the Dominican Republic, Augusta University's Dr Alejandro Baez was called in to help him respond to the COVID-19 pandemic last year, efforts that have lowered case rates and deaths. However, helping neighboring Haiti to…

For the past few years, Cancer CarePoint, a San Jose-based nonprofit organization, has organized a fundraiser for a garden party, an event that, between sponsorships, ticket sales, and auction proceeds, would raise more than a million…

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Governor Mike Parson announced $ 4 million in new grant opportunities to fight crimes against children and provide additional funding to agencies that provide services to victims of crime.Victim Center development…

J. Walter Cameron Center. CP: Wendy Osher (7.20.21) The J. Walter Cameron Center in Wailuku, Maui, has served the Maui community for nearly 48 years, but like most nonprofits, the organization reports that it has been affected by…

PC: Office of Congressman Ed Case Congressman Ed Case HI-01 today announced his House Appropriations Committee approval of his funding measure for labor, health, social services and education for the fiscal year 2022, with $ 254…

Two colleges in northeast Indiana take advantage of their proximity to a city dubbed the orthopedic capital of the world. Ivy Tech Warsaw Orthopedic Training and Advanced Manufacturing Center recently received 1,999 bars of…

The Canadian Football League will begin training camp this week with the season kick-off on August 5th. There are still a few notable former Buckeyes continuing their careers in the north like Duron Carter, Jonathan Newsome and Troy Smith…

When the Center for Aging and Community (CAC) at the University of Indianapolis first launched as an academic center of excellence 20 years ago in 2001, it did so with the hope it would have a transformative effect on the elderly of…

Kent Hay spends his working hours trekking the 28 miles within Auburn city limits, driving through shopping lanes, walking through muddy wetlands, or hiking through wooded parks in looking for people living in the area. It's part…

Today, LLS officially announced the 2021 National Student of the Year winners, New Generation Team co-candidates - 16 years old Charlie farrell and 16-year-old twins Isabelle ashley and William ashley from Branson School to Ross,…

When Herz, a lesbian club in Mobile, Alabama, opened in 2019, owner Rachel Smallman said she and his wife didn't have a place where they could "go and be authentic themselves." So they made their own space."In the Deep South, you're going…

June 23, 2021 We've heard it before, but this time it's real: Big Tech is coming to Miami. Buckle up. Miami Dade College - a longtime leader in training tomorrow's workforce today - is rising to the top of the talent pipeline. Cyber…

Charges of voter suppression, racism and opportunistic political maneuvering took center stage on the eve of Tuesday's primary as candidates vying to become New York's next mayor made their final final speeches to voters. It abruptly…

Coming from a traditional Mexican and Christian home, University of New Mexico student Uris Tapia-Flores experienced isolation as she grew into her identity as an LGBTQ + individual, feeling separated from communities that had once…

For the first time since 2019, Midland County Relay For Life teams were able to host an in-person event.On June 19, the cancer awareness event returned with a hybrid event across the county. While not all of the essentials of the Relay…

One of the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the absence of large-scale political events in Maryland for a year and a half. No chatter. Not in a good mood. No speech. Democratic gubernatorial…