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A tale of 2 rec centers in the town of Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA BAY, New York (WWNY) - Two topics that could have a major effect on recreation were discussed at this week’s town of Alexandria board meeting. The first concerns the recent sale of the 272-acre Bonnie Castle Stables and Rec Center. Town Supervisor Brent Sweet confirmed the derelict property...
Cavalry regiment at Fort Drum ‘inactivated’
FORT DRUM, New York (WWNY) - After 20 years of service at Fort Drum, the 1st Brigade, 3rd Squadron, 71st Cavalry Regiment was inactivated Friday morning. The 71st Cavalry of the United States Army was constituted in 1941. In 2004, the cavalry regiment was activated at Fort Drum. “Foundationally, cavalry...
Gouverneur & St. Lawrence County Fair opens Tuesday
The 2024 Gouverneur and St. Lawrence County Fair will be open Tuesday, July 30 through Sunday, August 4, 2024. The Gouverneur and St. Lawrence County Fair is a family tradition since 1859, and serves as a showcase for agricultural and youth achievements. 2024 marks the 165th year for the Gouverneur Agricultural and Mechanical Society, and the 172nd year for the St. Lawrence County Agricultural Society. The Gouverneur and St. Lawrence County Fair Association has been working diligently for months to ensure that the 2024 Gouverneur and St. Lawrence County Fair is bigger and better than before.
Philadelphia school district faces federal complaint over antisemitism
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) filed a federal complaint on Tuesday addressed to the US Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights under Title VI alleging that antisemitism is rampant in the Philadelphia school district. Title VI or the Civil Rights Act of 1964, prohibits discrimination based on shared ancestry and provides for safe learning environments.
Barbara Webber, ground-breaking legislator, has died
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - A long-time teacher and groundbreaking Jefferson County lawmaker has died. Barbara Webber taught elementary school for 25 years in the Carthage School District and served three terms as a Jefferson County legislator, the first Black woman to hold that position. According to her obituary, she...
Energy storage opportunities in Mid-Atlantic region await clear state policies
The role of battery storage on the grid was a major focus of the RE+ Mid-Atlantic conference in Philadelphia last week. In addition to numerous storage vendors and consultants on the show floor, a panel of experts assembled to discuss storage strategies for the PJM interconnection area, covering the Mid-Atlantic region.
New campaign to improve Philly children’s reading skills relies on time-tested song
Sign up for Chalkbeat Philadelphia’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system.Efforts to improve Philadelphia students’ reading skills aren’t confined to classrooms. One of the latest such campaigns to bolster literacy is Right2ReadPhilly — and it relies on a tool rooted in Black history.The campaign began in early June and is run by Mighty Engine, a local creative agency. The group is building access to reading resources and sign language for children as young as six months old. It works hand in hand with many other groups — including the city’s “reading captains” — that are...
Maryland Delegates to the First Continental Congress
Maryland Delegates to the First Continental Congress. The First Continental Congress convened in Philadelphia on Monday, September 5, 1774. The colonial delegations were introduced in geographical order, from North to South. The Maryland delegates were the ninth group to introduce themselves and have their letter of introduction read. The delegates who attended the first meeting were:
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