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New Team Gear Shop Coming to Christiana Mall

April 12, 2026

A sports fan favorite will soon land in Delaware. Later this spring, Rally House—a store packed with jerseys, mugs, and team-themed home goods—will open its first Delaware location inside the Christiana Fashion Center. The spot will replace the old Lands' End store in the same shopping plaza, sittin

lifestyle

Knitting fans gather in Chicago for a weekend of yarn, creativity, and connection

April 12, 2026

Every year, a quiet Chicago neighborhood transforms into a lively hub for yarn lovers. Over 2, 000 people gather at YarnCon, a free weekend event that started in 2007 as a small market for local crafters. Today, it draws sellers from Illinois and beyond, offering everything from hand-dyed threads to

opinion

Why Naples residents aren't buying airport noise as city appeal

April 12, 2026

A Naples local isn't impressed by the idea that airport noise adds to the city's charm. Over 125, 000 flights take off and land at Naples Airport each year, making constant noise a daily reality. One resident pointed out that calling this noise "charming" feels out of touch when it disrupts peace an

politics

Why Pennsylvania’s Energy Bills Keep Rising

April 12, 2026

Pennsylvania sits on a goldmine of energy resources—gas, coal, nuclear, and even strong wind and solar potential. Yet households here pay some of the highest electricity bills in the country, despite sitting on top of so much energy wealth. Between 2018 and 2023, the cost per kilowatt hour jumped ne

entertainment

A Weekend of Music, Drama and History in Fayetteville

April 11, 2026

The Australian Chamber Orchestra arrives in town with a fresh piece called “Horizon, ” written by composer John Luther Adams. The group, led by violinist and conductor Richard Tognetti, will perform the work during its tour, including a show at 8 p. m. Saturday night in Walton Arts Center on W. Dick

health

Scaling Trauma Care: What Helps and Hinders New Centers

April 11, 2026

The Trauma Recovery Center (TRC) is a proven way to give people who have suffered violent crime the mental health help they need. It started in the United States and has now been set up in 53 hospitals and outpatient clinics across the country. Because it works well, other nations want to copy it to

politics

Trump’s Name on Money and Buildings: A Question of Power

April 11, 2026

The idea that a president could put his own name on the nation’s currency feels like something out of a fantasy novel, yet it is happening. The Treasury Department announced that future U. S. bills will bear President Trump’s signature to celebrate the country’s 250th anniversary, a move that has sp

politics

Southport Connector Plan: What It Means for Cypress Parkway

April 11, 2026

The Central Florida Expressway Authority has finished a study on the Southport Connector. The plan would link I‑4 at SR 429 to the Turnpike and Canoe Creek Road. It cuts through Poinciana, raising a new span in Cypress Parkway’s median. The goal is to turn the road into six lanes and fix key traffic

lifestyle

Community Hub for Sport, Culture and Work

April 11, 2026

The Yutang Cultural and Sports Center sits in Shenzhen’s Guangming District, tucked inside the Tianliao Community. It is surrounded by a mix of old industrial sites and tight urban‑village housing, making it a bridge between factory workers and residents. The building covers roughly 54, 690 square

sports

A Coach’s Journey From Loss to Helping Others

April 11, 2026

Ryan Day grew up with a quiet secret. When he was nine, his father ended his own life in front of him and his brothers. The family kept the pain hidden for many years because talking about mental illness was hard to do back then. Years later, Ryan became the head coach of Ohio State football.