ANAHEIM, California (AP) — For over two years, Ebonie Vazquez searched to find a mentor of color for her son, Giovanni, now 11 and passionate about playing the violin. She has now found that space at a local church. New Hope Presbyterian Church, a multiethnic congregation led by a Black ...
UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State Extension Master Gardeners have released a new children’s book designed to educate youngsters about the invasive spotted lanternfly, which has wreaked havoc in landscapes across Pennsylvania and beyond. “Lucky and the Spotted Lanternfly” introduces young ...
NEW YORK (AP) — There’s no easy way to bridge the political divides that have created rifts in communities, families and friendships. But workplace morale and productivity can take a hit when ideological differences are left to fester, affecting teamwork and feelings of mutual respect. Finding a safe space to process emotions while remaining civil can be a delicate balancing act. While talking politics with colleagues can be fortifying, the opposite also can be true when we disagree. Being exposed to strongly held beliefs that run counter to one’s own values can lead to people ...
UNIVERSITY PARK — Prospective pesticide applicators can gain a foundation of knowledge about safe and proper handling and use of pesticides by attending the “Private Pesticide Applicator Short Course,” a Penn State Extension workshop aimed at those who would like to become certified private pesticide applicators to apply restricted-use pesticides on their farm or property. The workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. on Dec. 11 and from 9 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Dec. 12 in nine locations simultaneously: — Bellefonte: Willowbank Building, Emergency Operations Center ...
WILLIAMSPORT — The STEP Board of Directors announced Rachelle A. Abbott as the new President & Chief Executive Officer of Lycoming-Clinton Counties Commission for Community Action (STEP), Inc., effective Dec. 16. Following an extensive search by the STEP Board of Directors, the board ...
UNIVERSITY PARK — In the United States, more than 6 million individuals are living with Alzheimer’s disease, and there are about 11 million unpaid caregivers supporting them. Around the world, the disease impacts an estimated 50 million people. To provide an overview of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, Penn State Extension joined forces with the Alzheimer’s Association to offer the “Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia” webinar. This webinar will take place from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Nov. 29. The program is designed for people who are facing an Alzheimer’s or ...
