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A New Look for a Half‑Century Old Science Hub

June 14, 2026

The Maryland Science Center is set to refresh its entrance at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, celebrating 50 years of discovery. The event began with a groundbreaking ceremony that marked the end of a $15. 2 million fundraising drive and the museum’s milestone anniversary. Leaders from state government, l

entertainment

Spotlight on New Voices: Opera, Film and Music in the Ozarks

June 14, 2026

The Bentonville Film Festival is teaming up with Opera in the Ozarks to show a documentary that follows four rising opera singers as they tackle modern challenges. The film, “Aria — Opera on the Edge, ” will be screened at 3 p. m. Thursday in Eureka Springs, with live performances from tenor Ben Gul

sports

Philly’s First World Cup: A Surprise Blend of Cultures

June 14, 2026

Philadelphia welcomed its first FIFA World Cup match with a lively mix of fans that surprised even the locals. Instead of the expected Ivory Coast supporters, most of the crowd wore Ecuadorian shirts and waved bright flags, turning Lemon Hill into a vibrant celebration. The city’s small Ecuado

art

A Vanishing Gallery of Childhood Dreams

June 14, 2026

The world’s largest collection of children’s drawings, more than 100 000 pieces, faces a sudden future in doubt. The museum that opened in 1986 began as a film project by Rafael Goldin, an immigrant from the Soviet Union. He asked kids worldwide to share how they see the world and began collectin

business

SpaceX’s Texas arrival divides a small town

June 13, 2026

The dusty roads near Brownsville, Texas, once led mostly to bird-watching spots and quiet winter homes. Now they guide visitors to a high-tech hub where rockets rise into the sky. The change started when SpaceX set up shop in an area now called Starbase—pulling workers from far-off cities like Austi

science

The Brain Detective Who Escaped a Dark Past

June 12, 2026

Tilly Edinger grew up in Frankfurt, surrounded by science and money. Her dad was a famous brain scientist, and her mother fought for women’s rights. From a young age she studied fossils at the Senckenberg Museum, working unpaid because it was a private shop. In 1921 she discovered that some fossil s

education

New Leader Aims to Grow Kids Museum in Tough Times

June 11, 2026

The Kids Discover Museum, a nonprofit focused on learning for children, welcomed a new executive director in September 2025. She stepped into the role after nearly a year and a half of uncertainty, when the museum was close to shutting down. Her first task was to stabilize operations within a short

entertainment

Chicago’s Hot June: Shows, Music, and Festivals You Can’t Miss

June 11, 2026

Summer in Chicago starts with a burst of culture. If you’re looking for something to do, the city is packed with theater, music, art and family fun. First up for theatre lovers is a new production of Sondheim’s “A Little Night Music. ” It follows actress Desirée Armfeldt as she navigates love and s

art

Golden Pages: A Long‑Term Look at Classic Children’s Books

June 11, 2026

The LSU Museum of Art has opened a new exhibit that lets people see how the beloved Little Golden Books have changed over eight decades. The display features more than 60 original drawings that first appeared in books starting in 1942. Curator Michelle Schulte says the show is more about remembering

lifestyle

San Antonio Unveiled: A Fresh Look at Culture, Food and Life

June 11, 2026

San Antonio is a fast‑growing city that draws people from all over the world. In recent years, thousands of residents have moved here from states like Missouri and California, as well as countries such as France and Kenya. Despite its size of about 1. 5 million people, the streets feel open; traff