On December 1, 2023, Dream Big Union Bridge hosted the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at The Square in Union Bridge. The event was a festive affair, with Santa and a duck starting the countdown to light the tree. Delegate Eric Bouchat also spoke at the event, adding to the holiday cheer. Attendees were treated to…
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Illinois Home Values See Significant Surge in 2022 According to the latest data from Zillow’s Home Value Index, home values in Illinois have experienced a substantial increase, with a 4.5% year-over-year surge. This represents a significant rise of over $10,000 since October 2021. Over the course of the last two years, home values in the…
Mason Vallarma is the interim manager of the City and Borough of Wrangell. The deadly Nov. 20, 2023 landslide happened on his first day on the job. (Liz Ruskin/Alaska Public Media) The lethal landslide in Wrangell abruptly shifted the focus of its new interim city manager. Not that Mason Villarma had had much time to…
The Denver Nuggets secured a 119-111 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Friday, fending off a second-half surge from one of the top contenders in the Western Conference. The win extended the Nuggets’ winning streak to four consecutive games and improved their season record to 14-6. Nikola Jokic once again showcased his playmaking abilities, matching…
Beyoncé speaks about her excitement for her new film, which is a behind-the-scenes look at her recent world tour and seventh studio album “Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé.” The film provides insight into her creative process, shedding light on aspects of her work that are often unseen by the public. This is particularly significant as…
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Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration released a lengthy environmental assessment late Friday detailing the cleanup of a polluted industrial site in Brighton Park where a tent camp for migrants is being built. The report by Terracon Consultants found high levels of mercury and other chemicals in the soil, which are being removed. The 800-page document was…
Jack Dikranian was the recipient of a life-saving heart transplant last Thanksgiving, but when his new heart began to fail, Tampa General Hospital doctors turned to innovative technology to save his life. Jack battled cancer as a child, which left him with a weakened heart and set the stage for a lifetime of health challenges….
