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University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences ·

USAHS Hosts 5th Annual Psychiatric Mental Health Summit

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. -- The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) is hosting its 5th Annual Psychiatric Mental Health Summit on September 26 at its St. Augustine, Florida campus, with virtual attendance also available.

Notarizers ·

Notarizers Recognized as Top Notary Firm in Toronto

Notarizers, a leading notary public firm in Toronto, has been recognized as one of the top three notary services in the city by ThreeBestRated®. This accolade underscores the company's dedication to providing comprehensive, efficient, and cost-effective notary services to its …

Abraham Lincoln Long Nine Museum ·

Abraham Lincoln Long Nine Museum Hosts Inaugural History and Hog Roast

The Abraham Lincoln Long Nine Museum in Athens, Illinois, hosted its inaugural History and Hog Roast on August 1st, 2026, celebrating the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln. The event, which brought together local officials, community members, historians, and visitors, …

Urban Peak ·

Urban Peak's Mothership Honored in Design Awards

Urban Peak, a Denver-based nonprofit organization, has received recognition for its innovative integrated campus, The Mothership, which was designed by Shopworks Architecture. The campus, which received an honorable mention in the Fast Company Innovation by Design Awards for 2026, is …

Sacred Connection ·

Sacred Connection Partners with Conexão Ancestral to Combat Botanical Exploitation

Sacred Connection, a direct-trade botanical brand, has partnered with its non-profit arm, Conexão Ancestral, to combat botanical exploitation and fund vital projects in Amazonian indigenous communities. The collaboration aims to ensure that commercial success translates directly into community-led development, addressing …

Liberty Tax ·

Liberty Tax Donates Over $30,000 to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Liberty Tax, a leading tax preparation franchise, has donated more than $30,000 to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital as part of its annual Love Your Neighbor community outreach program. The funds were raised during Liberty Tax's recent convention, which took …

Lancaster-Lebanon IU13 ·

Pennsylvania Launches Free Online Course for Organ Donation Education

Pennsylvania's Department of Education and Health have launched a new online course aimed at secondary school educators, designed to bring accurate and engaging lessons on organ and tissue donation into classrooms across the state. The initiative, developed through a collaboration …

Ontario Nicotine Action Table ·

Ontario Unites to Tackle Tobacco and Nicotine Addiction

TORONTO -- Ontario's healthcare stakeholders have come together to tackle the persistent issue of tobacco and nicotine addiction, aiming to reduce the use of these substances to below 5% by 2035 and 2045, respectively. The initiative, …

Shoppers Foundation for Women’s Health ·

Shoppers Foundation Launches Giving Shelter Campaign to Support Women's Shelters

TORONTO -- Shoppers Foundation for Women’s Health has launched a national campaign called Giving Shelter, aimed at supporting women and children who are fleeing domestic violence. The campaign, which runs from September to October 9, is …

Live Wildly Foundation ·

Live Wildly Study Shows Cost-Efficient Wildlife Crossings for Florida Communities

A new study commissioned by Live Wildly and prepared by engineering firm FDA | Prime AE has revealed that constructing wildlife crossings in Florida can provide communities with a substantial return on investment. The study shows that for every dollar …

Plan International Canada ·

Plan International Canada Celebrates 10 Years of Girls Belong Here

TORONTO -- Plan International Canada has celebrated a decade of its Girls Belong Here program, which has empowered hundreds of young women and gender-diverse youth to engage with influential decision-makers and shape policies that affect their …

Lyal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath ·

Lyal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath Secures $1.605 Million Verdict for Forklift Injury Victim

A Miami-Dade County jury has awarded $1,605,000 to Dairo Herrera, a warehouse worker who was seriously injured after being struck and run over by a forklift. The accident occurred on February 15, 2024, at a flower delivery company where Herrera …

James Beard Foundation ·

Tucson Chef Joseph Sotomayor Named 2026 Favorite Chef

PHOENIX -- Tucson Chef Joseph Sotomayor has been named the 2026 Favorite Chef by Colossal, the leading professional fundraiser for purpose-driven online competitions. Sotomayor, known for his bold and memorable flavors, will receive a $25,000 prize, …

TravelingWiki Foundation ·

TravelingWiki Launches LocateMoreFriends.com to Connect Special Needs Youth

TravelingWiki Foundation, a global organization dedicated to assisting special needs and disabled youth, has launched a new platform called LocateMoreFriends.com. This initiative aims to connect young individuals with similar backgrounds to share in community sports and other activities.

Basics and Beyond fitness & nutrition ·

Dan DeFigio Marks 30 Years in Fitness and Nutrition with Basics and Beyond

Dan DeFigio, founder and director of Basics and Beyond fitness & nutrition in Nashville, has dedicated over three decades to helping individuals build sustainable habits for long-term health and fitness. The business, established in 1993, offers a range of services …

Rutgers University ·

Nearly One-Third of College Students Blackout After BORG Drinks: Study Finds

A new study published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs has shed light on a concerning trend among college students: the blackout rage gallon (BORG). The research, conducted by Andrea C. King, a professor of psychiatry and …

International Freedom Coalition ·

International Freedom Coalition Documents Jihadist Violence

Washington, DC, USA -- Twenty-five years after the September 11, 2001, attacks, a coalition of organizations and individuals has come together to document and advocate for communities affected by jihadist violence. The International Freedom Coalition, founded …

Collaborative for Student Success ·

New Jersey's High Graduation Rate Hides Math Readiness Gap for College Students

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. -- The Collaborative for Student Success has released a new report that challenges New Jersey's record-high high school graduation rates, highlighting a significant gap in math readiness among college-bound students. The remaining students …

Agentic AI Foundation ·

Agentic AI Foundation Partners with Gates Foundation for Inclusive AI Development

The Agentic AI Foundation has announced a significant partnership with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, marking a pivotal step in ensuring that the benefits of agentic artificial intelligence (AI) are accessible to underserved communities globally. The collaboration aims to …

St. Augustine's Nights of Lights Returns with Award-Winning App

St. Augustine, Florida -- The popular Nights of Lights festival is set to return to St. Augustine, Florida, from November 21, 2026, to January 18, 2027, illuminating the historic city with millions of bright white lights.

Lions Clubs International Foundation ·

Lions Clubs International Foundation Awards $200,000 for Nepal Flood Relief

OAK BROOK, Ill. -- Lions Clubs International Foundation has awarded a $200,000 grant to support flood relief efforts in Nepal, where devastating flash floods have left over 1,000 people dead and thousands missing. The floods, triggered …

Long Beach City College ·

Long Beach City Council Set to Rename Street in Honor of Mayor Beverly O’Neill

Long Beach, CA -- At the upcoming September 15, 2026, Long Beach City Council meeting, the council will consider renaming Lew Davis Street, located just south of Long Beach City College (LBCC), to Beverly O’Neill Way.

U.S. Court Allows Synagogue Members to Carry Firearms

Washington, D.C. -- The U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland has issued a preliminary injunction allowing members of the Silver Spring Jewish Center to carry firearms within their synagogue, effectively halting a ban imposed …

Tunnel to Towers Foundation ·

Tunnel to Towers Foundation Retraces Stephen Siller’s Final Steps on 9/11 Anniversary

Staten Island, New York -- On September 11, 2001, Stephen Siller, a firefighter with the New York Fire Department (FDNY), ran through the Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel toward the burning Twin Towers, where he ultimately lost his life.

Thurgood Marshall College Fund ·

Thurgood Marshall College Fund Releases Annual Report on Black Thriving

Washington, D.C. -- The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and Gallup have released the fourth annual "Black Thriving in America" report, which offers a comprehensive look at the wellbeing of Black Americans. This year's report, titled …

Tusayan, Arizona ·

Tusayan Remains Open as Grand Canyon Faces Flooding

TUSAYAN, Ariz. -- The Town of Tusayan, located near the Grand Canyon National Park, has issued a statement assuring visitors and residents that the town remains fully operational and unaffected by recent flooding that has impacted …

EQAO Welcomes Chris Day as New Board Chair

TORONTO -- Chris Day, a seasoned leader with extensive experience in governance and transformation, has been appointed as the new Chair of the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) Board of Directors, effective August 29, 2026.

The Education Plan® ·

New Mexico Education Plan Urges Families to Save for Future Costs

Santa Fe, NM -- The Education Plan® is urging New Mexico families to consider a 529 education savings plan as a crucial addition to their back-to-school shopping lists. These plans, designed to ease the financial burden …

Oxford Treatment Center ·

Oxford Treatment Center Promotes Patient to Clinical Manager

OXFORD, Miss. -- Oxford Treatment Center has promoted Kate Bell to Outpatient Clinical Manager, a role that reflects her journey from patient to clinical leader. Bell, who has been in long-term recovery for 7.5 years, brings …

AgriRÉCUP ·

Quebec Farmers Prepare for Unwanted Pesticide and Medication Collection

SAINT-BRUNO-DE-MONTARVILLE, Quebec -- Farmers across Quebec are preparing for the upcoming Unwanted Pesticides and Old Livestock/Equine Medications (UPLM) program, which is set to run from September 21 to October 8. This initiative, organized by AgriRÉCUP, aims …

National 4-H Council ·

National 4-H Council Welcomes Three Young Leaders to Advisory Committee

Washington, D.C. -- National 4-H Council has welcomed three young leaders to its Young Alumni Advisory Committee (YAAC), aiming to strengthen alumni engagement and leverage their diverse experiences to support the organization's mission.

Landmarks Illinois ·

Landmarks Illinois Receives $300,000 Gift from MacArthur Foundation

Chicago -- Landmarks Illinois, the leading preservation advocacy organization in Illinois, has received a significant $300,000 gift from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. The donation will support the group’s efforts to make preservation …

Quiet Communities Inc ·

First U.S. Survey Reveals Widespread Health Impacts from Data Center and Cryptomining Noise

Quiet Communities and Science for Georgia have released the first-of-its-kind national survey on the impacts of data center and cryptomining noise pollution on public health. The survey, which received 103 responses from residents across 11 states, reveals that a significant …

Los Angeles Public Library ·

Los Angeles Libros Festival Celebrates Latino Heritage Month

LOS ANGELES -- The Los Angeles Public Library is marking Latino Heritage Month with its eighth annual Los Angeles Libros Festival, set for Saturday, September 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Central Library.

United States Mint ·

United States Mint Releases Special 9/11 Commemorative Half Dollar Coins

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The United States Mint has released a special edition of the Enduring Liberty Half Dollar, featuring a unique privy mark to honor the victims of the September 11, 2001, and February 26, 1993, …

With Honor Action ·

U.S. Bipartisan Delegation Honored in Ukraine Amid Russian Attacks

On September 14, 2026, a bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers and veterans received the Ukrainian Badge of Honour in Kyiv, recognizing their commitment to supporting Ukraine's freedom. The delegation, comprising three Republican senators and five House representatives, was honored by …

UNICO National ·

UNICO National Launches INSIEME High School Fall Congress

UNICO National, the largest Italian American service organization in the United States, is set to launch the inaugural INSIEME High School Fall Congress on September 23, 2026. The event, which will take place at the County College of Morris in …

Frank J. Russo for Governor ·

Frank Russo Proposes Hiring Veterans for School Safety

Non-party affiliated candidate for Florida Governor, Frank J. Russo, has unveiled a new initiative aimed at enhancing school safety in the state. After spending a day as a substitute teacher at David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School in Daytona Beach, …

Old National Bancorp ·

Old National Bank Hosts Fifth Annual Better Together Volunteer Days

EVANSVILLE, Ind. -- Old National Bank, a leading commercial bank headquartered in the Midwest, is set to host its fifth annual Better Together Volunteer Days event. The initiative aims to engage the community in various volunteer …

Global Superyacht Forum ·

GSYF Hosts Exclusive Cocktail Event Before Monaco Yacht Show

On September 22, 2026, an exclusive gathering of fifty industry insiders will take place at Amazónico Monte-Carlo, just before the Monaco Yacht Show opens its doors to the public. The event, hosted by the Global Superyacht Forum (GSYF) and Capital …

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