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Queer Art Shines in St. Pete’s June Fest

June 5, 2026

St. Petersburg lights up with a splash of color this June, as local artists showcase their queer creativity across town. At the City Theatre lobby, a show called “Royal Tea” invites visitors to see art that blends royalty themes with LGBTQ+ identity. The curator, Rachel Covello, mixes ideas of dr

environment

Forests Fading: Why Trees Keep Disappearing in Anne Arundel County

June 5, 2026

Back in 1609, when English settlers first arrived, the Chesapeake Bay area was almost entirely covered in forests. Over time, trees were cut down for farms and buildings, especially for growing tobacco. By the late 1800s, farming slowed down in some areas, letting forests grow back. But by 1950, ano

entertainment

Florence, Alabama: A Small Town with a Big Sound

June 4, 2026

"Florence, Alabama, a place where the population is about half of what you’d see at a major Taylor Swift stadium show, still earned a spot on Garden & Gun’s new list of the South’s best music towns. The magazine highlighted other southern gems such as St. Augustine, Florida; Macon, Georgia; Bristol,

sports

High‑School Sports Highlights from Section III

June 3, 2026

The scoreboard for June 2 shows a busy day of high‑school games in Section III. In baseball, the final round of the Class D tournament had Oriskany defeating McGraw 8‑4. Christian Brothers Academy won the Class AAA state regional, beating Elmira 9‑7. Oneonta topped Bishop Ludden‑Grimes 14‑4

politics

Texas Senate race faces first-ever unmarried candidates

June 2, 2026

For the first time ever, voters in Texas may elect an unmarried man to the U. S. Senate. Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico both run as bachelors in a state where marriage has long shaped political careers. Texas has a history of favoring candidates who present traditional family imag

entertainment

When Famous Faces Fade Due to Scandals

June 2, 2026

Celebrities often become symbols of success, creativity, and influence. But when their actions cross legal or moral lines, they risk losing everything. One online platform decided to rank the worst of these falls from fame by tracking negative news, Reddit discussions, and social media calls to "can

celebrities

Celebrities Celebrating Birthdays June 7‑13

June 1, 2026

June starts with a mix of seasoned actors, singers and sports figures. On the 7th, legendary director James Ivory turns 98 while actress Virginia McKenna hits 95. The day also marks Tom Jones’s 86th birthday and the talk‑show host Jenny Jones’s 80th. Meanwhile, Liam Neeson turns 74 and Colleen Camp,

politics

Texas Senate Race: Will Populism or Pocketbook Issues Decide the Winner?

June 1, 2026

Texas voters face a clear split this election: one candidate banking on cultural battles, the other on economic struggles. Republican Ken Paxton leans hard into hot-button issues like immigration and transgender rights, mirroring the GOP’s playbook since Trump’s rise. Democrat James Talarico counter

politics

Justice Files: A New Look at the Epstein Investigation

May 30, 2026

The former U. S. Attorney General, Pam Bondi, spoke before a small group of lawmakers on Friday. The committee was led by Republican House Chairman James Comer, who said the group would ask why some documents had not yet been shared. Bondi’s team released over three million pages about the inv

entertainment

Latrobe’s 10th Mister Rogers Festival Gets a Passport Twist

May 30, 2026

The city of Latrobe is gearing up for its decade‑long celebration honoring Fred Rogers, a local legend. This year’s event runs from Monday to Saturday in the downtown area and offers more than just a stroll through a whimsical world. Attendees receive a “Neighborhood Passport” that they can fill out