Pandemic carves hole in state's cultural sector JULY 15, 2020.....The arts and culture sector, a major piece of the Massachusetts economy, will need hundreds of millions of dollars and multiple years to recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis, according to testimony delivered to state senators on Wednesday.Senators have been holding a series of listening sessions to gauge the pandemic's effects on different segments on the economy and check in on the gradual reopening of businesses.During Wednesday's session, [...] More
July 15 is tax deadline day. Here are 4 tips for filing. Millions of taxpayers took advantage of the IRS decision to push back the tax filing deadline due to the coronavirus pandemic. But with the tax filing deadline of July 15 upon us, those taxpayers need to take some important steps now to get their returns — and payments — to the IRS ASAP.Tax season is stressful for many consumers in the best of times, but 2020 has heightened those anxieties. More
Winchester students achieve academic honors University of AlabamaThe following Winchester residents graduated from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa in spring 2020: Brooke Carroll, Bachelor of Arts in communication and information sciences; Sydney Richardson, Bachelor of Science in commerce and business administration; Elizabeth Schipelliti, Bachelor of Arts in communication and information sciences.Bridgewater State UniversityKathryn G. More
Winchester Alumni Association spotlight: Kerry Lynne McHugh Kerry Lynne is only one of the 2100 Alumni members who have registered with the Winchester Alumni Association. Join the conversation and register today at WinchesterAlumni.org to stay in touch with Kerry and other Alumni across the decades.What class did you graduate with?1995What are you up to personally and/or professionally now? More
Cyclists to make ‘Black Lives Matter’ visible from space Local cyclists are organizing an event on July 18 and 19 to spell out “Black Lives Matter” on a global heat map that can be seen from the moon. Calling this event Wheels of Change, this volunteer group is encouraging everyone to run, walk or ride one of the 16 routes they have created using Strava, a GPS-enabled fitness app. More
Yankees offense stalls, bullpen struggles in 6-3 loss to Mariners The Yankees' offense struggled early and the bullpen struggled late as New York lost 6-3 to the Mariners on Tuesday night in the Bronx. 05/21/2024 - 3:10 pm | View Link
Bryce Young’s ‘excited’ take on new-look Panthers offense Year one of the Bryce Young experience did not go to well for the Carolina Panthers, but the supporting cast was also viewed as one of the worst in the NFL as well, and the quarterback entering his ... 05/20/2024 - 10:43 am | View Link
Thursday Cheese Curds: Young Packers’ offense looks to continue 2023 breakout Jordan Love’s breakout — and that of the rest of the team’s impressively young offense — buoyed the team to a playoff berth, a playoff win, and nearly to a spot in the NFC Championship Game. The ... 05/9/2024 - 2:20 am | View Link
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Broward School Board slashes former superintendent’s separation package
Last three chain-owned Bru’s Rooms close in South Florida
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Monarch High administrators, athletic director cleared in transgender athlete investigation
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Dogs not welcome in Fort Lauderdale parks.
John Rhys Plumlee can’t believe he gets to wake up every morning living his dream.
The former UCF quarterback signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers as a free agent after going undrafted last month and recently completed rookie mini-camp.
“I had a really good experience,” Plumlee told the Orlando Sentinel. “You’re drinking water through a fire hose, to say the least, but man, it was fun.
By COLLIN BINKLEY (AP Education Writer)
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is canceling student loans for another 160,000 borrowers through a combination of existing programs.
The Education Department announced the latest round of cancellation on Wednesday, saying it will erase $7.7 billion in federal student loans. With the latest action, the administration said it has canceled $167 billion in student debt for nearly 5 million Americans through several programs.
“From day one of my administration, I promised to fight to ensure higher education is a ticket to the middle class, not a barrier to opportunity,” President Joe Biden said in a statement.
There is no shortage of fresh things to see and do at Orlando’s theme parks and attractions this summer. We’ll spot new parades on the ground and drones in the sky. Some attractions are being updated, and others are remodeled beyond recognition.
The additions and events start kicking in Friday, so let’s look at what is scheduled to happen between now and Labor Day.
The “Ignite” fireworks show returns Friday, launching at park close on select nights this summer.
Your article concerning the contested reelection of Broward Circuit Judge Carol-Lisa Phillips was excellent but still leaves important questions left to be answered.
Let me begin by stating that I am an unabashed supporter of Judge Phillips. As a trial lawyer for almost 50 years, I have appeared and tried cases before literally hundreds of trial judges throughout the state.
I have served as chair of the Judicial Qualifications Commission that oversees the conduct of judges and served as a chair of a Judicial Nominating Commission.
By The Associated Press
Spain, Ireland and Norway said Wednesday that they would recognize a Palestinian state on May 28, a step toward a long-held Palestinian aspiration that came amid international outrage over the civilian death toll and humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip following Israel’s offensive.
The almost simultaneous decisions by two European Union countries, and Norway, may generate momentum for the recognition of a Palestinian state by other EU countries and could spur further steps at the United Nations, deepening Israel’s isolation.
Currently, seven member of the 27-nation European Union officially recognize a Palestinian state.