PHILADELPHIA – Jay-Z is putting his weight behind an effort to fund private school vouchers in Philadelphia. The entertainment mogul’s Roc Nation announced it is funding a campaign this month to drum up support for the Pennsylvania Award for Student Success, a statewide legislative proposal to spend taxpayer money on private school scholarships for low-income … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – The Pullman Market and award-winning chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph have partnered to bring a new concept to Pearl’s culinary market. The concept is called Nicosi, a dessert bar that will “challenge guests’ expectations of dessert.” Recommended Videos Nicosi is anything but ordinary, as the experience will change its menu every three months. All … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – From Duloc to across the nation, your favorite Shrek characters are coming to the Tobin Center in San Antonio to bring the beloved film to life on stage in “Shrek the Musical” this July. The reimagined production of “Shrek the Musical” emphasizes the importance of loving ourselves and one another. It will … Read more
A rodeo bull hopped a fence at the 84th Sisters Rodeo and ran through a concession area into a parking lot, injuring at least three folks before wranglers caught up. SISTERS, Ore — A rodeo bull hopped a fence surrounding an Oregon arena and ran through a concession area into a parking lot, injuring at least … Read more
Deputies said Madeline Nichols was killed in a crash Friday. A driver faces several DUI charges. LAKELAND, Fla. — Madeline Nichols of Lake Wales was excited to start kindergarten in the fall. At just 5 years old, her mother Jacqueline Nichols said she touched the lives of those around her. She loved getting ice cream … Read more
CHICAGO – From Seattle pho shops to an East African eatery in Detroit, an eclectic mix of restaurants and chefs are vying for the coveted James Beard Awards, which will be announced Monday at a ceremony in Chicago. More than 100 restaurants are finalists in 22 categories for the culinary world’s equivalent of the Oscars. … Read more
NEW YORK – As Roger Daltrey hits the road on a short solo tour this June, he’s unsure if fans will ever see another tour from The Who. “I don’t see it. I don’t know whether The Who’ll ever will go out again,” he told The Associated Press over Zoom. Recommended Videos The 80-year-old rocker … Read more