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John Williams honored with performing arts center at North Hollywood High School
11+ hour, 25+ min ago (411+ words) LOS ANGELES -- Legendary composer John Williams, one of the most celebrated figures in film music history, was honored Wednesday with a performing arts center named after him at his alma mater, North Hollywood High School in Los Angeles. Williams, who…...
Parents urged to address risks of children's cellphone use
20+ hour, 1+ min ago (345+ words) RALEIGH, N. C. (WTVD) -- Child psychologists and parents are raising new concerns about how young people use their cellphones, following a series of troubling incidents involving local students. Parents like Claire Lanning, a mother of three children ages 8, 16 and 18, say they are…...
3-hour parenting on the weekends? Why the trend by Emma Grede is striking a nerve with moms and dads
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (237+ words) NEW YORK -- There is a heated conversation right now about parenting. It was sparked by entrepreneur Emma Grede, who revealed she spends about three hours with her kids on weekends by choice. She's the founding partner of Skims and Good…...
Watch STOMP Out Bullying's 2026 Culture Shock this Thursday
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (275+ words) NEW YORK -- For the 8th year, STOMP Out Bullying will host Culture Shock - a panel discussion that brings together voices from entertainment, sports, and media to share real experiences around bullying, cyberbullying, discrimination, identity, life challenges, and personal growth. Panelists share…...
STOMP Out Bullying's 8th Annual Culture Shock Event, promoting cultural understanding and tackling bullying and cyberbullying.
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (49+ words) ABC11 Raleigh-Durham Watch STOMP Out Bullying's 2026 Culture Shock this Thursday This year's discussion takes place on Thursday, April 30 at 11: 00 a. m. EST | 8: 00 a. m. PST....
Durham schools prioritizing wellness to curb chronic absenteeism
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (328+ words) DURHAM, N. C. (WTVD) -- Attendance in Durham Public Schools has not rebounded since the pandemic, with new district data showing that at least 37% of students are frequently missing class. District officials say attendance has fallen 4 to 5 percentage points since the 2018-19 school year…...
Camp Marin-Sierra: the spirit of scouting 75 years strong
1+ week, 5+ day ago (402+ words) NEVADA CITY, Calif. -- On the western slope of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in the historic Emigrant Gap, you'll find Camp Marin-Sierra, a 320-acre private Scouting America summer camp. The location boasts forested campsites, a warm alpine lake, and 75 years of…...
Tax Day arrives with new breaks, higher average refunds
2+ week, 1+ hour ago (419+ words) RALEIGH, N. C. (WTVD) -- Wednesday is Tax Day, marking the deadline for millions of Americans to file their returns, as new tax rules this season delivered larger refunds for many filers. "It has been very busy," said Jack Chaudhary, founder of Tax…...
Where passion meets the plate: Inside San Francisco's Culinary Clash
4+ week, 6+ hour ago (249+ words) SAN FRANCISCO -- For three nights a year, the elegant Luce Room at the Inter Continental San Francisco transforms into something extraordinary - a proving ground where culinary students don't just cook, they run the whole show. Culinary Clash, now in its…...
Nonprofit shows NICU families that 'Today is A Good Day"
4+ week, 2+ day ago (173+ words) Flourtown, Pa -- When it comes to families with children in the NICU, this nonprofit is showcasing how every day with them is special. "Today is a Good Day" began with Martha Sharkey and Paul Sharkey. Martha was pregnant with twins,…...