People around the world are marking Earth Day on Tuesday, an annual event held every April 22 to raise awareness and support for environmental protection. Celebrated in more than 193 countries, Earth Day honors the environmental movement and encourages action to preserve the planet’s natural resources. The day serves as a global reminder of the […]
It’s getting warmer out, meaning you could encounter more snakes. Should you encounter a snake, the North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission advises you to stay calm and give the snake plenty of space. If you would like the snake to leave your yard, you can do so by gently spraying it with a water hose […]
Mecklenburg County’s air quality continues to suffer as Charlotte remains the second-most polluted city in the Southeast for ozone pollution. The ranking is from the American Lung Association 2022 Air Quality Report. This makes the second year in a row that Mecklenburg County has a received an F for ozone pollution. Charlotte is the main […]
Everyone who has a common interest in Mother Earth is aware of Earth Day and more than likely hip to the strained relationship between politics and…
Almost a year ago, President Obama announced that his administration would embark on an ambitious initiative he called “My Brother’s Keeper.” The intention was to get…
Growing up, AmaRece Davis (pictured) didn’t have the most-positive outlook. In fact, it was the same outlook as most of the young men in Homewood,…
If you think everyday Americans aren’t speaking up about the environment, look no further than these photos. These are clean air ambassadors from all 50…
Leaders of the Hip Hop Caucus, a national, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that engages young people in urban communities in elections, policy making and community service projects led by Rev. Lennox Yearwood, hosted students from Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU) and Livingstone College on at their respective schools on Wednesday and Thursday to learn more about […]
The Hip Hop Caucus, a national, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that engages young people in urban communities in elections, policy making and community service projects led by Rev. Lennox Yearwood, is hosting two Speak Out events this week. The first event will be held tomorrow at Johnson C. Smith University at 7:30 pm. The second event […]
The city’s new recycling program started this week. Print this handy guide to determine items go in the big green roll-out container and which items go in the trash.