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0 Community Corner The Light House was recently awarded a $8,250 Nourishing Neighbors Summer Meals Grant from the Safeway Foundation. Nikki Gaskins , Patch Staff Posted Reply ANNAPOLIS, MD — The Light House was recently awarded a $8,250 Nourishing Neighbors Summer Meals Grant from the Safeway Foundation to help connect individuals facing food insecurity with proper nutrition. As the food insecurity crisis remains at a critical level, this grant provides much-needed support by directly funding The Light House food program's hunger relief efforts. "Since the start of the pandemic, the demand for our Light House food programs has almost doubled," stated Heather Cassity, Executive Director at The Light House. "Alongside this dramatic increase, we historically see a 10-20% increase in meal program participants once children are out of school during the summer months. The Light House is dedicated to providing healthy and fresh … [Read more...] about Light House Food Program In Annapolis Receives Meal Grant

LANGHORNE, Pa. (CBS) — Sesame Place on Tuesday announced changes to its diversity, equity and inclusion programs after high-profile incidents recently that allege characters were intentionally ignoring Black children at the Bucks County park. One video that gained nationwide attention appeared to show the character, Rosita, snubbing two young Black girls. READ MORE: Pennsylvania Rep. Scott Perry Says FBI Agents Seized His Cellphone Another family has filed a separate suit with similar allegations. Sesame Place says it will conduct a racial equity review of its current practices. READ MORE: Chester County DA Taking Over Investigation Into Ellen Greenberg's Death The park also says all employees will be required to undergo a bias training session by the end of September. The statement by Sesame Place says that nationally recognized experts in civil rights will oversee the process. MORE NEWS: Philadelphia Tennis Players React To Serena Williams' Retirement … [Read more...] about Sesame Place Announces Changes To Diversity Programs After Recent High-Profile Racial Incidents

0 Pets Adoption facilities in the Hyde Park area put these pets up for adoption over the past week. Pet News , Patch Staff Posted Reply If you've been hoping to add a four-legged ball of love and affection to your family, look no further than these shelters in the Hyde Park area for a pet who needs a home. There are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages and sizes without a home throughout Illinois — and many of them are located near you. For those looking to adopt, a great place to begin the search for an adorable new four-legged companion is at Hyde Park Cats, where Sable the cat is waiting patiently, or another local facility. If you aren't sure if you have time to take care of a pet year round, many shelters also offer opportunities to foster pets until they are placed in appropriate homes. With help from our friends at Petfinder, Patch has compiled this week's list of animals available for adoption near … [Read more...] about Pet Adoption In The Hyde Park Area: See New Dogs, Cats

0 Pets These pets are waiting for their forever homes in South Side area shelters. Pet News , Patch Staff Posted Reply Do you want to add a furry friend to your family? Look no further than these South Side animal shelters for a pet available for adoption. Local shelters in South Side and environs have dogs, cats and other animals ready and waiting for someone to take them home. About 6.5 million companion animals are taken in each year by animal rescue organizations nationwide, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. However, only around half of all animals are adopted each year, ASPCA data shows. Looking to adopt an adorable new family member? A great place to begin the search is at Hyde Park Cats, where Sable the cat is waiting patiently, or another local animal pound. If you aren't sure if you have time to take care of a pet year round, many shelters also offer opportunities to foster … [Read more...] about South Side Area Pets Newly Up For Adoption

(CNN) — Olivia Newton-John, the Australian singer whose breathy voice and wholesome beauty made her one of the biggest pop stars of the ’70s and charmed generations of viewers in the blockbuster movie “Grease,” died on Monday, according to a statement from her husband. She was 73. “Dame Olivia Newton-John passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends. We ask that everyone please respect the family’s privacy during this very difficult time,” her husband, John Easterling, wrote in a statement on the singer’s verified Instagram account. “Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer.” READ MORE: China Launches Long-Range Airstrike Drills Around Taiwan On Fourth Day Of Military Exercises The singer revealed in September 2018 that she was treating cancer at the base of her spine. It was her third cancer diagnosis, following bouts with breast cancer in the early ’90s … [Read more...] about Singer And Actress Olivia Newton-John Dead At 73

0 Schools A Broadneck High School graduate is among 40 students in the DC region receiving Dunkin' DMV Regional Scholarships for college. Emily Leayman , Patch Staff Posted Reply ANNAPOLIS, MD — A Broadneck High School graduate in Annapolis will be headed to college with one of the Dunkin' DMV Regional Scholarships. Dunkin' and its franchisees in the DC area launched their inaugural Dunkin' DMV Regional Scholarship Program earlier in 2022. This summer, Dunkin' announced the 40 student recipients throughout the DC region in partnership with Scholarship America. The $2,500 scholarships will go toward the students' accredited two or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school they will attend this fall. "On behalf of my fellow DMV-area franchisees, we feel honored to award these 40 commendable students with the 2022 Dunkin' DMV Regional Scholarships," said Maria Icaza, one of Dunkin's DC area franchisees. "We … [Read more...] about Broadneck High Graduate Wins Dunkin’ DMV Regional Scholarship