By: Greg Gulas | Picture Courtesy of Jamie Hall Facebook. If you have ever had the opportunity to witness in person a Youngstown State University men’s or women’s basketball, women’s volleyball or football game, or when the Youngtown Pride played in the World...
A $25 million gift from an anonymous donor to Penn Medicine and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) will establish the Center for Epilepsy and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (ENDD), accelerating collaborative research in genetic therapies for neurodevelopmental...
he annual exhibit opens Wednesday, March 8, and will highlight significant developments in country music over the past year The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum will offer perspective on country music's latest chapter with the opening of American Currents: State...
Congressman Bill Johnson (R-Marietta) today announced that high school students in Eastern Ohio residing in the 6th Congressional District are eligible to participate in the 2023 Congressional Art Competition, “An Artistic Discovery.” “This is a wonderful opportunity...
National Common Courtesy Day on March 21st serves as a reminder of the behavior that keeps society from melting into a sea of madness. In addition, the day brings awareness to how crucial common courtesy is in our lives and provides examples to help us improve....
The Boardman Rotary will host its 40th annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, March 18 & Sunday, March 19, and Saturday, March 25 & Sunday, March 26, from 8:00am-1:00pm at the Lariccia Family Community Center in Boardman Park. The breakfast is returning to...
Three years after staying at Give Kids The World Village during his battle with craniosynostosis, Brody Heinrich and his parents returned to the storybook nonprofit resort – this time it was to pay it forward to other families facing critical illnesses. The Heinrichs...
National Good Samaritan Day on March 13th recognizes the unselfish actions of those who provide help when needed. The day is also known as Good Samaritan Involvement Day and celebrates kindness in all its forms. #GoodSamaritanDay The term “good Samaritan” comes from...
Hoping to raise a record-breaking amount for charity this March, Jersey Mike's Subs, known for its authentic fresh sliced/fresh grilled subs, asks customers to eat a sub and help a local cause. (View/download b-roll) To celebrate the company's 13th Annual Month of...
Rory McCarty was shocked to find an 82-year-old Navy veteran and widower still “grinding” out 8-9 hour shifts at a Walmart. He realized at that moment he could put his social media influence towards a good cause. Helping raise $108,000 in just a few days, McCarty gave...
International Women’s Day on March 8th each year celebrates the social, economic, and political achievements of women around the world. The day also brings international awareness to gender parity. According to the World Economic Forum, global gender equality is...
Spotting an opportunity to change someone’s life and nab some pretty stunning publicity in the process, Heinz is looking to get in contact with a Dominican sailor who survived four weeks adrift at sea with little more sustenance than a bottle of ketchup. The company...
This year the Mahoning Valley St. Patrick’s Parade will celebrate its 45th Anniversary! The parade is set to begin at 1:00 p.m. on Sun., Mar. 12 and the parade route will stretch down Market St. in Boardman, beginning at the Boardman Township Government Center and...
Increased Research Funding for Early Detection and Better Treatment Options Has Contributed To Improved Survival Rates -- But More Must Be Done, According to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. American Cancer Society's (ACS) Cancer Facts & Figures 2023 report,...
High school seniors managed to secure a quarter-million dollars for their sweet, 80-year-old janitor who had to come out of retirement after his rent went up. The money was raised through a GoFundMe, which started out as a simple goal of $10,000, but quickly took on a...
The St. Baldrick's Foundation, the nation's largest charitable funder of childhood cancer research grants, is proud to announce the newest round of research grants, named for St. Baldrick's Hero Funds, totaling more than $400,000. Four grants were awarded across four...
Norfolk Southern announced Friday an initial $300,000 donation, without condition, to the East Palestine City School District to support the district's academics, athletics, extra-curricular activities, and its long-term contingency planning regarding the impacts of...
Every year on February 26th, National Letter to an Elder Day encourages putting pen to paper and writing to an elder you know. The day serves to remind that loved ones enjoy hearing from us and that a simple letter brightens their day. #LettersToAnElderDay Everyone...
When we observe kindness in others, we are often inspired to offer kindness ourselves. Someone set a good example for us to follow, and we must continue those good examples for others in our lives. National Set A Good Example Day on February 26th encourages us to set...
