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BBC News
a day ago
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- BBC News
Plans for new Telford leisure centre to go on show
Plans for a new leisure centre which will include a five-lane swimming pool are set to go on display. Telford and Wrekin Council said the centre would be built at the Telford Langley School in Dawley, an area it said had "the highest level of unmet demand for swimming provision".The centre was subject to planning approval and if granted, the authority hoped to have it built by early 2027. The plans will go on display on will be named after the first man to swim the channel, Captain Matthew Webb, who came from the Dawley area. The council said the name was fitting as this year marked the 150th anniversary of that plans will be revealed at a consultation event at Telford Langley School between 15:00 and 19:00 on Friday. Follow BBC Shropshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Cory United Methodist Church celebrates 150 years
CLEVELAND (WJW) – Cory United Methodist Church on East 105th Street in Cleveland was founded in 1875 and moved to its current location in the 1940s. It's known as one of the oldest African-American churches in Cleveland, and celebrated its 150th anniversary on Sunday. List: Where over 70 Big Lots stores are reopening this week There was worship time followed by a celebration organized by Lisa Young. 'We're happy today that everyone that used to come to Cory is coming back home — reunited, and it feels so good,' Young said. According to Young, the church has hosted prominent figures such as Malcom X and Martin Luther King Jr., among others. It can seat 2,400 people. The Cleveland Orchestra has performed there several times for the annual Martin Luther King Jr. concert. 'Because of all the great things that they have had and are still doing, this is the mothership,' Pastor Darlene Robinson said. 'Once-in-a-lifetime:' When you can see all three Goodyear Blimps together over NE Ohio Cory United Methodist has also expanded into a recreation center and is home to many community outreach programs, including day care and senior services. 'A lot of the youth from the Glenville community come and play basketball there, they swim, they do other things there to make sure they are learning skills to prepare them for adulthood,' Young said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
Decades of memories come alive at James Ward Elementary School's 150th anniversary celebration
CHICAGO — Rose Marie Ruggiero, who goes by Cookie, and Mary Reusz, now affectionately known as Grandma Mary, go way back. 'I lived right across the alley from her grandmother,' Reusz said. 'Her grandmother had a cherry tree, and I used to go and steal cherries from the tree.' Along with building humorous memories at home, the ladies, now in their 90s, also shared unforgettable times at James Ward Elementary School. 'The teachers were always so good, and I had a good time here. I didn't go to kindergarten but first grade to eighth,' Ruggiero said. On Saturday morning, the long-time friends returned to the school, located at the corner of 27th Street and South Shields Avenue, sitting side by side in the auditorium. Reusz graduated from eighth grade in 1945, and Ruggiero graduated in 1947 but says it doesn't feel like it's been 78 years. The two were among a large crowd of alumni, current students and educators who came out to celebrate the school's 150th anniversary. Festivities included going back in time with gems from the past on display and students sharing their talents. The first section of James Ward opened in 1875, with two additions coming along in 1897 and 1927. The building is the district's oldest continuously used and operated school. 'It's our oldest school but it's a school that celebrates inclusion, celebrates art,' Pedro Martinez, Chicago Public Schools CEO, said. 'It's a community that has changed over time, but it's always been a wonderful community.' Eric Chen, who graduated from James Ward in 2021, says his elementary school foundation was key to his success as he heads to Princeton University this fall. 'These teachers really put in so much effort, like outside of school hours, to make sure we succeed, so I'm very grateful they're really passionate,' Chen said. As he transitions from CPS, Martinez says he wants to see students like Chen continue representing what the district can offer. 'The talent that exists here, both in our staff and our students. There is just no shortage of talent so when we support that talent, we make our wonderful city even greater,' Martinez said. All these years later, Reusz and Ruggiero say they're proud of the next generation of students for putting their old stomping ground on the map. 'These children are so smart. I am proud of them,' Ruggiero said. 'Well, I say take it all in because you have a wonderful opportunity here at Ward School, see look at us,' Reusz said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
EFL club release ‘gorgeous work of art' kit to celebrate 150th anniversary and even rival fans want to buy it
PORT VALE have released a stunning retro home kit to celebrate their 150th anniversary. The League One new-boys' smart new strip has been flying off the shelves since its release. 2 The Valiants' 2025-26 white home shirt will include a smart black collar, as well as black trim on the sleeves, It will also subtly include the Puma logo, in addition to a retro Port Vale logo. The shirt is not sullied by a garish sponsor, instead oozing a simple class. Vale's kit is topped off with black shorts, also featuring the retro logo, as well as stripey black and white socks. The Staffordshire side, who finished second in League Two, have confirmed that they have already flogged 1,815 home shirts on its first day on sale. For context, Vale averaged home gates of 7,639 last season. Port Vale's kit launch has also been resoundingly well received online. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 2 While a second wrote: "Stunning kit. They always look miles better without a sponsor too." A third commented: "Best kit I've seen for a long long time. Fulham fan." Birmingham become first EFL club to win promotion as Tom Brady's club bounce back to Championship at first attempt And a fourth swooned: "Sweet Jesus. So simple and yet so stunning." Another asked: "Is it appropriate for a Wednesday fan to purchase this?" Port Vale CEO Matt Hancock said: "I'm proud that we can mark the beginning of our 150th anniversary season with the launch of our brand-new 2025/26 home shirt. "The design rightly honours and helps us to reflect on our past, whilst we can also make positive steps forward in an exciting season back in League One. "I'd like to personally thank the members of our Supporter Advisory Board, who were presented the crest concept at their inaugural meeting. "The group continues to help us shape decisions and we're delighted that they will be involved throughout such an important season."
CBS News
5 days ago
- General
- CBS News
Maryland Zoo breaks ground on new red panda habitat
The Maryland Zoo broke ground Thursday on a project that will bring new animals to the oldest part of the property. The first of several new habitats will house red pandas. The project is expected to be completed in 2026, according to zookeepers. "Maryland Zoo celebrates its 150th anniversary next year, and you don't get to be as venerable as we are without constant reinvention," said Maryland Zoo President and CEO Kirby Fowler. "When complete in 2026, the red panda habitat will bring dynamic, charismatic animals right to the front of our zoo." Red panda habitat at Maryland Zoo The new red panda habitat will be located between the round cafe and the round stand in the Main Valley section of the zoo. The Maryland Zoo will break ground Thursday on a project that will bring new animals to the oldest part of the property. The Maryland Zoo The area recently housed a snowy owl, but it was designed to support breeding red pandas. According to zookeepers, red pandas are technically not part of either the panda or bear family, but they are fun and engaging animals. The new habitat will highlight conservation efforts to connect the forested highlands between Nepal and India through reforestation. Maryland Zoo renovations The Main Valley section of the zoo is the oldest on the property. It's where the zoo initially housed exotic animals when it first opened in 1876. Since then, the zoo has expanded and renovated other parts of the property. In 2022, zoo leaders established a 10-year plan to renovate Main Valley. The plan includes new state-of-the-art habitats to house red pandas and gibbons. The habitats will prioritize the welfare of the animals. The zoo has also renovated its historic Crane Barn and brought birds back to the front of the zoo. "This is the first of many zoo improvements that started with our new parking lot last year and will continue with a gibbon habitat, a flyway for our eagle and snowy owl, and upgrades to our rental facilities and guest amenities," Fowler said. Maryland Zoo welcomes new life The Maryland Zoo welcomed new life recently, with the births of a baby blue duiker, a baby lemur and the surprising addition of a female giraffe calf. The baby blue duiker, a type of small antelope, was born in April to mother Flower and father Kuruka. A one-and-a-half-pound baby blue duiker was born at the Maryland Zoo, staff announced in April 2025. The Maryland Zoo The animals stay relatively small, at about seven to 20 pounds, and they live up to 10 years. The baby lemur born in late April was the first birth of the endangered species since they returned to the zoo in 2023. On April 24, zookeepers announced the arrival of a baby lemur to the zoo, saying it was the first birth since the endangered species returned in 2023. The Maryland Zoo The arrival of a baby giraffe in March left zookeepers surprised. She arrived shortly after the zoo welcomed a 4-year-old female giraffe, who they didn't know was pregnant at the time.
