In honor of Women’s History Month, the U.S. Mint announced: 5 new coins This month we celebrate the contributions of American women in the fight for equality. The American Women…
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A history of dividend cuts since 1871
Richard Drury You’re probably not the only one whose financial goal is to own a portfolio of dividends that exceeds the cost of living. This eliminates the need to sell…
The complex history of the 11th Ward is always present in aldermen’s latest campaigns – Chicago Tribune
Chicago’s 11th Ward – five mayors, the Daley family and once a powerful Democratic political force – begins a new chapter in the city’s history as the center of Asian-American…
Karen Batchelor’s ancestry research helped her make DAR history
Detroit native Karen Batchelor, of Southfield, looks for record books from New York while researching a longstanding genealogy brick wall to try to connect a family member to his father…
Longtime Queensbury historian Van Dyke remembered for preservation
Morley Thompson Post Star Feature In this 2012 photo, Queensbury town historian Marilyn Van Dyke reveals a poster designed to mark Queensbury’s 250th anniversary. Van Dyke, who died Monday at…
UWGB Women’s Basketball Cruise Wins First WNIT in Program History
Green Bay – The University of Wisconsin Green Bay women’s basketball team wasn’t ready to end the season. Lost to Cleveland State University Their hopes of playing in the NCAA…
Leigh, Iowa, Cornell’s Diacomi Harris Seeks Unusual History
TULSA, Oklahoma — Only four wrestlers have won four NCAA Division I national titles. Earlier this week, Spencer Lee was asked if he knew their names off the top of…
Hagerstown Park Associated With Black History Is Set For Mist Pads, Other Plans
A project to bring summer wet fun to Wheaton Park is about to begin. City officials are planning an improvement package for a park near Jonathan Street, and city engineer…
2023 Black History Month Winner: Charles Allen “Chuck” Cusack Jr., Educator
Charles Allen “Chuck” Cusack Editor’s Note: During this year’s Black History Month, the Greater Union Life Center is sponsoring banners along Woodland Boulevard in DeLand honoring 16 individuals who have…
How many Oscars has Netflix won in its history?
Photo: Getty Images Now that the 95th Academy Awards are over, here’s our latest guide to Netflix’s history at the Oscars. This includes details of all awards and all nominations.…