Jun. 30—Who: Located at 829 Jefferson Ave., Scranton, the Northeast Region PA affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness has served the region for more than 40 years, providing support and education to families, friends and individuals living with mental illness, explained Executive Director Marie Onukiavage. NAMI is “the […]
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major ice storm, bitter cold to impact region Monday and Tuesday
A WINTER STORM WARNING has been issued for the entire WBRZ viewing area from midnight tonight through 6 pm Monday. Watch live, late-breaking updates and all WBRZ newscasts online here Watch latest updates on Facebook Live here A strong storm system will spread precipitation across the southeast Louisiana and southwest […]
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Mercedes-Benz drives into Dubai’s digital marketplace with its first e-store in the region
German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz has reported a recovery in sales in the Middle East after being hit by massive losses during the initial months of the lockdown. The pandemic did dent demand, but also caused an uptick in sales, since consumers prefer private vehicles to ensure social distancing. The covid-induced […]
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Capital Region student joins fight for racial justice one song at a time
SLINGERLANDS, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Many people angered and frustrated by racial and social injustice have been searching for ways to make real change. One Capital Region college student is working to do that with every song he sings. During the height of the pandemic, Ari Miller was like many other […]
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Region in a Minute: Plaistow YMCA to hold Trunk or Treat Saturday | Haverhill
PLAISTOW — The Plaistow Community YMCA will hold a “Trunk or Treat” Halloween event on Saturday, Oct. 3, from noon to 2:30 p.m. Families can sign up to be a “trunker” or a “treater” (or both) by visiting online at northshoreymca.org. Trunkers hand out candy while treaters receive candy. This event is open to […]
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How COVID-19 is fueling a new wave of Bay Area transplants to the Sacramento region
Jesse and Shanni Burke were working on their laptops a few feet apart in their cramped Silicon Valley apartment this spring, sweltering without air conditioning, when it dawned on them. The coronavirus pandemic that was virtually imprisoning them in their tiny downtown San Jose walk-up also offered an unexpected escape […]