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Steven Barber to unveil Jimmy Carter statue at Naval Academy
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Monument maker Steven Barber is set to present a statue of former President Jimmy Carter at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis on Oct. 1, 2026, which would have been Carter’s 102nd birthday.
NYC Big Book Award publishes 2026 winners list
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The NYC Big Book Award marked its 10th anniversary by publishing its 2026 winners and distinguished favorites in the October issue of Printed Word Reviews on Oct. 1, 2026. The list spotlights more than 100 subcategory winners across 15 major…
Spring Dell sets 33rd annual auction for Nov. 20 in Waldorf
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Spring Dell Center will host its 33rd annual auction on Friday, Nov. 20, 2026, at the Greater Waldorf Jaycees Hall to raise money for services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Black Mental Wellness sets 2026 healing conference for November 6 in Silver Spring
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Black Mental Wellness will hold its 2026 “Healing Across Generations” conference on Nov. 6 at the Silver Spring Civic Building, bringing together mental health professionals, community leaders and families to focus on trauma, resilience and Black…
Tony Nesca’s Poems and Photographs wins NYC Big Book Award distinction
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Canadian author Tony Nesca’s Poems and Photographs was named a Distinguished Favorite at the NYC Big Book Awards in the Poetry-Nature, Place, and the Environment category.
Brockstedt Mandalas Federico adds Dianna Stuart in Lewes
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Brockstedt Mandalas Federico LLC has hired attorney Dianna E. Stuart for its Lewes, Delaware office to expand its personal injury practice across Sussex County beach communities.
Russovoir’s ‘Byron: The One Lung Filipinomenon’ named a Distinguished Favorite at the 2026 NYC Big Book Award
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Russovoir’s LGBTQ novel ‘Byron: The One Lung Filipinomenon’ was named a Distinguished Favorite in the 2026 NYC Big Book Award.
Students in Gaithersburg to mark 9/11 anniversary with day of service
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High school students in Gaithersburg, Maryland, will gather Sept. 11 for Districts for Dignity, a 9/11 Day of Service event that blends volunteerism, menstrual-health education and a competition to assemble emergency period kits.
Indian-origin trio completes unsupported transcontinental U.S. bike ride
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Three Indian-origin cyclists finished a 3,168-mile, 52-day ride from Santa Monica, California, to Washington, D.C., without a support vehicle.
Delta Scientific launches portable barrier that stops vehicle and ballistic threats
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Delta Scientific has released the DSC50BR, a portable security barrier that combines ASTM SC30 vehicle-impact protection with UL 752 Level 9 and 10 ballistic resistance.
Mike Wysocki’s career book wins NYC Big Book Award honor
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Mike Wysocki’s Careers By the People: Candid Career Advice from 101 Experienced Professionals was named a Distinguished Favorite in the NYC Big Book Award’s Career category.
SXSW comedy Edie Arnold Is a Loser hits theaters Oct. 8 after roadshow tour
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The independent coming-of-age comedy Edie Arnold Is a Loser is launching a nationwide theatrical roadshow after its SXSW Film Festival premiere, with screenings across U.S. cities ahead of a Oct. 8 release.
NYC Big Book Award names 2026 winners on 10th anniversary
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The NYC Big Book Award announced its 2026 winners and distinguished favorites, marking the program’s 10th anniversary and recognizing 163 subcategory winners across 15 major categories.
Christiane Scarpino memoir wins NYC Big Book Award
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Christiane Scarpino’s memoir Missing Pieces won the NYC Big Book Award in New New Nonfiction (First time published), giving new visibility to a survivor account of the 1977 Mobil Oil Building bombing in New York City. The recognition spotlights a…
Tampa nurse practitioner urges women to vet testosterone providers ahead of FDA menopause workshop
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Tampa Bay family nurse practitioner Maribel Dixon is urging women considering testosterone therapy for menopause to ask more about provider training as the FDA prepares a Sept. 17 workshop on the topic.
L. A. Tramwell’s debut novel wins NYC Big Book Award recognition
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L. A. Tramwell’s young adult novel, Gretna Can’t Get Any Greener, was named a Distinguished Favorite in the Teen category by the NYC Big Book Award.
Tonya Fitzpatrick brings destination stewardship debate to Martha’s Vineyard
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Award-winning journalist and author Tonya Fitzpatrick led a community conversation on Martha’s Vineyard on Aug. 15 about whether tourism growth is improving life for residents or just increasing visitor counts.
Airtripmaker expands lower-fare flight options from Canada to India
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Airtripmaker says it is offering competitive fares on flights from Canada to India across Economy, Premium Economy, Business Class and First Class.
OurBus adds South Station service with fares from $19
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OurBus launched new Boston South Station service to New York City and will add Baltimore and Washington, D.C., on August 20. The expansion gives riders another option at a rebuilt transit hub and opens with promotional one-way fares starting at…
OMNICOMMANDER launches new website for IBEW 26 Federal Credit Union
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OMNICOMMANDER has launched a new website for IBEW 26 Federal Credit Union, adding more self-service tools and a smoother digital experience for members in the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia region.
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