Tag: freelance writer
-
Michigan wrestler Nick Suriano wins title at 125; Wolverines 2nd
By Jonathan Szczepaniak | Special for The Detroit News Detroit – It’s an impressive feat to end a championship drought in one season, but Michigan managed ... -
Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley celebrates 20 years of Women Build projects with Ypsi Township build
Huron Valley Habitat for Humanity celebrates the 20th anniversary of its Women Build program by carrying out projects for the benefit of two women living in ... -
Elizabeth Middleton Obituary (1937 – 2022) – Fredericksburg, VA – The Free Lance
Elizabeth Jo Knotts Middleton Elizabeth Jo Knotts Middleton, 84, beloved wife and mother, died Tuesday, March 1, 2022 in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Mrs. Middleton was born November ... -
John Grindrod: some thoughts on clutter, at work and at home
While working as a quality inspector for Mid-American Cleaning Contractors, I work my way through a wide range of workspaces, both work cubicles and outlying desks. ... -
Big-Race Showdown: Our experts’ picks for the Tampa Bay Derby
For the sixth year in a row, America’s Best Racing is challenging some of the brightest minds in horse racing betting to come up with their ... -
Outdoor Swimmer Names Ella Foote as New Editor-in-Chief
Outdoor Swimmer, the magazine for outdoor swimmers, has appointed Ella Foote as its new editor, overseeing its print, digital and experiential releases. Foote started in the ... -
Across the Pond – The Spectator
Note: “Across the Pond” is a column in which freelance writer Grace Schutte will write about her study abroad experience in Valladolid, Spain. Last week was ... -
Rachel Cohen joins Vox as senior reporter covering domestic politics
Rachel Cohen joins Vox as a senior reporter covering domestic politics. Rachel was most recently a contributing writer for the Intercept and a freelance writer whose ... -
The joys of browsing online sales sites in pajamas
Sharon Stephenson is a freelance journalist who fled the city of Wellington for rural life on the Kāpiti coast three years ago. OPINION: Maybe I was ... -
RPI and Union begin ECAC playoffs
TROY — RPI captain Ture Linden has made just one playoff appearance in his engineering career and the senior is looking forward to hitting the ice ... -
From Water to “Gunpowder Days,” Author Heather Hansman Examines the American West | Arts and events
Heather Hansman feels more like herself when she explores the great outdoors. This allows her to spend time with many of her favorite people. “I’m really ... -
It’s heartbreaking to see Ukraine once again ravaged by war
Opinion “/> Daria Lawrynuik and her granddaughter Sarah Lawrynuik: Daria was fiercely proud of her Ukrainian heritage, but strongly opposed to her family visiting the ... -
CBA and La Salle advance to Class AA basketball semifinals
TROY — In the days leading up to the Class AA quarter-final against Ballston Spa, CBA guard Lenny Buddington was tasked with guarding top scorer Nick ... -
Why I said goodbye to alcohol: “It’s never too late”
Upper West Side, New York, July 28, 2019. The couple at the next table at my local Japanese restaurant on Columbus Avenue near Central Park seemed ... -
RPI hockey tries to position itself for the ECAC playoffs
TROY — Twenty ECAC hockey games are scheduled with two to go and the RPI men’s hockey team has plenty to play for as they prepare ... -
Digital solutions during the pandemic have put people with disabilities on an equal footing. Don’t forget us when it’s over
This opinion piece is by John Loeppky, a disabled artist and freelance writer/editor in Regina. For more information on CBC Opinion Sectionplease consult the FAQs. I ... -
Michigan works to reverse rise in substance use disorders during pandemic
This article is part of Health, a series about how Michigan communities are stepping up to address health challenges. It is made possible thanks to funding ... -
Protest at Parliament is our latest long-running soap opera
Jane Bowron is a Christchurch-based freelance writer and general columnist for Stuff. Columnist for television news for three decades, she is the author of two books. ... -
Jeremy Atkins, Megan Damore, Brian Cunningham
Some move today! § Jeremy Atkins tweeted that he was leaving Z2 Comics, where he was vice president of retail marketing, to relaunch his own marketing/PR ... -
🌱 Gas Station Shooter Manhunt + Closure of COVID Testing Sites
Happy Wednesday neighbours! Here’s what’s happening in town today. First, today’s weather forecast: Periods of sunshine. High: 71 Low: 59. Here are the top three stories ... -
Where is Rachel from “Inventing Anna” from now?
The most popular show on Netflix right now depicts one of the most dramatic friendship breakdowns of all time. Based on the infamous “SoHo crook” Anna ... -
John Grindrod: Post-Christmas Trips to a Very Different Hilton Head
There are few experiences that I have enjoyed in my life more than travel. For me, it’s the longer weekend releases, which I’ve also been a ... -
Rare blackbirds | Lifestyles | theadanews.com
This week’s star critter is a blackbird that isn’t seen as often in the area as some other blackbird species. During the snowy weather last week, ... -
Penning Vogue article helps Samuel Getachew find a new creative voice
First-grader Samuel Getachew published a cultural review of Euphoria, originally written for his 120 English teacher, in Vogue. The publication is Getachew’s first apolitical piece. Alessia ... -
By Removing the Medicare Middleman, Ann Arbor Direct Primary Care Clinic Expands
Nearly three years after opening, an Ann Arbor-based medical clinic that offers unlimited visits for a flat monthly fee is expanding to meet growing interest in ... -
Authentic and wonderful Mexican well worth the wait at Tequila’s in Niskayuna – The Daily Gazette
If you like the food at La Mexicana, this small but authentic deli and cafe on State Street in Schenectady, you’ll love Tequila’s Mexican Bar & ... -
John Grindrod: Remembering the most winning loser in the coaching world
Despite how hugely disappointing this football season has been for me as a Browns fan, I’m a little more excited about the sport as we approach ... -
Confronting racism starts with quality education | News, Sports, Jobs
With all the issues reduced, racism and white supremacy may be America’s top national issues. It would be difficult for a person with a ... -
Ann Arbor joins national coalition to reduce building emissions
The City of Ann Arbor has joined the Building Performance Standards Coalition, an initiative the Biden administration recently announced to reduce emissions from buildings. Ann Arbor ... -
🌱 Loop It Up receives grant + leadership forum in February.
Hello, Savannah! Here’s everything you need to know to get this Tuesday off to a good start. First, today’s weather forecast: Rather sunny and pleasant. Top: ... -
Who is Jimi Famurewa, judge of the Great Cookbook Challenge?
FOOD critic Jimi Famurewa is back on our screens with Jamie Oliver’s new cooking series The Great Cookbook Challenge on Channel 4. After appearing as a ... -
The cat who came back from the cold
She kept following me. It was boring. I’m the nervous type. She would come in silently and when I looked up, she was there, and I ... -
John Grindrod: Hail to those special groundhogs and their fleeting fame
Every year, I have to laugh as February 2 approaches, because that’s when a rodent seen as a pest by most for the rest of the ... -
The Recorder – The World Keeps Turning with columnist Allen Woods: an artist responds to the insurrection
” . . . more often than not, art is a disruptive form, serving as a tool to change existing political and social realities. Inna Didenko, ... -
Mental health advice for those living abroad – four things I learned
Orla Carlin lives in Dubai where she works in education and is a freelance writer. She is studying for a master’s degree in mental health and ... -
Zavasky shows some shooting touch off the bench for Pine-Richland boys’ basketball
Through: Jerin Steele Sunday January 23, 2022 | 11:01 a.m. Christopher Horner | Tribune-Review Pine-Richland’s Nate Zavasky (left) cheers on the Rams with teammates during a ... -
John Grindrod: What Was Once Common Today Often Isn’t Anymore
When it comes time to make sheets and towels in my crib, I always think of two people, my mother and my neighbor Suzanne Kelley. Now, ... -
UAlbany men’s basketball team moves away to UMBC
CATONSVILLE, Md. — Matt Cerruti picked up a pass near the UAlbany bench then started a run for the basket, with his lopsided floater in the ... -
Figment Popcorn Bucket’s ‘Bad Artwork Sketch’ eBay Listing Hits $10,000
By now, we’re sure you’ve heard of the Figment popcorn bucket craze. On opening day, the queue to grab one at the 2022 EPCOT Arts Festival ... -
John Grindrod: Glimpses of America, 1957
A few years ago, one of my sweet readers, Mary Crider, gave me a large stack of my favorite childhood magazine, Sports Illustrated, mostly from the ... -
Union hockey embarks on a tough road trip
SCHENECTADY — The first hockey game in 28 days for the Union College hockey team certainly didn’t go the way anyone associated with the program wanted ... -
Obituary of Vilmos Agoston (1947 – 2022) – San Antonio, TX
Vilmos Agoston, loving husband, father, devoted grandfather, writer, philosopher, essayist passed away on January 2, 2022 in San Antonio, Texas.He is known to most of his ... -
Shadow & Bone Season 2 begins filming, David Wurawa confirms
Netflix’s fantasy show Shadow and Bone has finally started filming its second season, as a social media post from actor David Wurawa revealed. Shadow and bone ... -
🌱 Statewide Healthcare Workers’ Petition for COVID-19 Mitigation
Happy Monday, Scottsdale! I hope you had a good weekend ! Here’s everything you need to know to start the day right. First of all, the ... -
John Grindrod: Memories of a Father’s Patience
Despite the death of my father over 40 years ago, I often think of him, which is not unusual, I realize. And, when I think of ... -
PPHS Class of ’60 shows the spirit of the school
POINT PLEASANT – With a spirit of pride for their school, the Point Pleasant High School class of 1960 announced the establishment of a permanent scholarship ... -
Show the courage and strength of ordinary people
New Delhi, January 5 (IANS): How free are women to make their own choices in the circumstances in which they find themselves? How do ordinary citizens ... -
Writers Across Wyoming Pen Biography of the Late Dayton Priest | Local news
DAYTON – In July 2020, Father Carl Beavers passed away at his ranch near Dayton. Now, four writers and editors have teamed up to write the ... -
🌱 Bedford New Conservation Land + Pony + Booster Blitz Registration
Good year! Let’s start today on an informed note. Here are the most important things happening in Bedford today. First of all, the weather forecast for ... -
Best New Restaurants in Oakland & Berkeley
At the end of each year, East Bay Nosh interviews Cityside’s newsroom staff as well as its regular editors and columnists. The objective: to bring you ... -
🌱 Temple Hills Vacation Shoot + MHA Seeks COVID Restrictions
Happy Wednesday Laurel! Here’s what’s going on in town today. First of all, the weather forecast for the day: Cloudy, a little rain; Benign. High: 52 ... -
After the death of his son, this man from Biddeford turned to music to soothe his grief
BIDDEFORD, Maine – All things considered, it has been a decent year for Jim Baumer. The artist wrote a few dozen songs, released his first EP, ... -
A Thing of the Past – The New Indian Express
Express news service KOCHI: For many, especially millennials, sending Christmas cards to friends and family was like a ritual. In December, the hunt for colorful New ... -
2 recipes for making special pancakes on Christmas morning
Jenna Reason [email protected] Go back in time, say at least a few centuries and even further back. This is when two ingredients add flavor to modern ... -
NHL stops cross-border games and closes 6th team
Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin, third from left, celebrates his second goal of the game with center Pius Suter (24), defenseman Gustav Lindstrom and center ... -
Pressing, Noir Midi, and languid.
At Slate’s Annual Music Club, Slate reviewer Carl Wilson writes emails about the year in music alongside other reviewers – with Lindsay Zoladz, New York Times ... -
Mechanicville’s quick start sets the tone for boys’ basketball win over Hoosick Falls
MECHANICVILLE – It’s not just that Mechanicville scored the game’s first 10 points in their unbeaten battle against Hoosick Falls. The key to the Red Raider’s ... -
Death notice of Sharon Mayberry (1944 – 2021) – Northampton, MA
Sharon mayberry Northampton, MA – Sharon Mayberry passed away on October 8, 2021. She was known for her critical thinking, strong opinions and keen sense of ... -
Michigan braces for long-term effects of COVID-19 on mental health
This article is part of Health, a series on how Michigan communities are rising to meet health challenges. It is made possible by funding from the ... -
Eric Garcetti skips past scandal on downhill path to New Delhi
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti speaks during an interview about homelessness in Los Angeles. | (Richard Vogel, AP file / photo) Not much has gotten easy ... -
How acclaimed ‘Vampire’ novelist Anne Rice’s passion for writing began in North Texas
Much of the late Anne Rice’s literary successes occurred in her thirties, but her influences in writing began during her early years in New Orleans and ... -
Animal rights protest opens against Laurel Park + UMD Roy Rogers
Hello, Laurel people! It’s me again, Alexis Goring, your host of Laurel Daily. First of all, the weather forecast for the day: A lot of sun. ... -
Hoosier Press Group Hires Future Executive Director and General Counsel | News
The Hoosier State Press Association has hired Amelia Dieter McClure as its government relations advisor. She will work with Executive Director and General Counsel Steve Key ... -
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washtenaw County turns 30, over 7,500 young-adult couples
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washtenaw County (BBBS) is celebrates 30 years of service in the local community and asks residents for their continued support as ... -
The reporting of Cubs begins in the fourth year for these students from Barnegat
The gifted and talented fourth graders of the Barnegat Township School District received expert advice in preparation for their role as Cub reporters. (Photo courtesy of ... -
Union hockey beaten by Quinnipiac
SCHENECTADY – Union were looking to continue their three-game winning streak, but Quinnipiac had other ideas as they clinched a dominant 4-0 win over Messa Rink ... -
Death notice of Amy McCormick (1976 – 2021) – Blythewood, South Carolina
Amy mccormick November 1, 1976 – December 1, 2021 Blythewood, South Carolina – Amy (Catherine) Elizabeth McCormick, 45, of Blythewood, South Carolina (formerly Bloomington, Indiana) died ... -
The Day – Big Ten tilt: Michigan continues playoff bid, title vs. Iowa
Indianapolis – Iowa opened this season as a trending pick to finish second in the Big Ten West. Michigan wasn’t ranked in the preseason poll and ... -
Michigan projects aim to dismantle racism behind maternal and child deaths
This article is part of Health, a series on how Michigan communities are rising to meet health challenges. It is made possible by funding from the ... -
Supporters speak out: Journalist Michelle Hiskey says Decaturish is “the real deal” – Decaturish
Cyber ââMonday Offer: This week, Decaturish will be offering annual subscriptions for $ 30. Our normal price for an annual subscription is $ 60. Paid supporters ... -
EMU Project Works With Oversight Boards To Improve Public Safety In Washtenaw County
A recent grant from Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan (CFSEM) will help a policy research project at Eastern Michigan University (EMU) expand its mission to combat ... -
Nintendo Switch digital game sales now take place on Amazon
Cyber ââMonday sales are on, and if you missed out on Nintendo Switch’s bestsellers from Black Friday, fear not. There are still good sales to be ... -
Insecure Season 5 Episode 6 Recap: “Tired, okay ?!”
Photo: Merie Wallace / HBO Every Monday, the editor of Very Smart Brothas Panama Jackson and contributing freelance writer Shanelle Genai break down the final episode ... -
Best Cyber Monday Deals on Dick’s Sporting Goods: Nike & More
When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. The Dick’s Sporting Goods Cyber ââMonday sale is underway as the retailer ... -
Africa’s e-commerce on growth trajectory, boosted by tech-savvy young people
An employee packs goods at a warehouse at the Kilimall e-commerce platform in Nairobi, capital of Kenya, November 1, 2019 (Xinhua Edith Mokeira, a freelance writer, ... -
Community coalition proposes pilot plan for non-police response in Ann Arbor
The recently formed Coalition for a New Vision of Our Security (CROS) asks residents of Washtenaw County to sign a petition support a proposed pilot plan ... -
We need a cultural change that combines well-being and success – Alastair Stewart
The tragic case of Robin Williams does not become any less tragic over time and reminds us that we genuinely need to allow mental health to ... -
Two sisters – author of children’s books and editor of the New York Times – to have a ‘conversation’ at the Brunswick Library
Elisabeth Egan (left) and Kate Egan (right). Left photo courtesy of Elisabeth Egan. Right photo by Sheryl Palese. Whether playing pretend ‘librarian’ as a child or ... -
The senior class built a winning culture for Pine-Richland field hockey
Through: Jerin steele Sunday 21 November 2021 | 11:01 am Chaz Palla | Tribune-Review Laura Krill of Pine-Richland will play against Hempfield on September 7th. A ... -
Measuring diversity in Australian publishing
In 2019, Bernardine Evaristo became the first black woman and the first British black person to win the Booker Prize. In his recent publication Manifesto, To ... -
No. 20 Panthers face Virginia with chance to win CCA Coastal Crown | Sports
PITTSBURGH – Quarterback Kenny Pickett and 11 other âsuper seniorsâ will play their final home game at Heinz Field when Pitt plays host to Virginia on ... -
Denver’s Jokić learns to stand, not to get thrown
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, shoots for a basket on Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic in the second half of an NBA basketball game ... -
How can the hospitality industry be more diverse?
Chaired by Kelly-Marie Staunton MIH, Deputy Director of Champneys Health Resorts, the âFuture Forumâ aims to develop strategies to promote and nurture education around inclusion in ... -
Outside of Oregon, it’s a tough season for the Pac-12
Fans storm the field after the double overtime of an NCAA college football game between Oregon State and Colorado on Saturday, November 6, 2021, in Boulder, ... -
John Grindrod: Going Back in Time with Thurber’s Dog
A while back I read an article written by Holly Zachariah of the Columbus Dispatch that made me smile and for more than one reason. It ... -
Lying Flat and measuring all costs
You’ve heard of the Great Resignation, haven’t you? Shortages of truck drivers and restaurateurs in the United States and Europe putting the brakes on the Grand ... -
Media School lecture series to host Afghan journalist on Monday, November 8
The Media School will welcome Afghan journalist Fatema Hosseini at 6:30 p.m. on November 8 at Franklin Hall Commons and on Zoom as part of its ... -
Local Weekly Journalist Plagiarizes JI Articles, Some in Full | Business
The editor of two weekly newspapers, the Windsor Journal and the Windsor Locks Journal, apologized “wholeheartedly” for the publication of stories by a young freelance writer ... -
Washtenaw County agencies are seeking federal transportation funds for buses, roundabouts, bike lanes, etc.
Biodiesel buses, roundabouts, accessible sidewalk ramps and road resurfacing are among the projects for which the Washtenaw Area Transportation Study (WATS) seeks federal funding under the ... -
Michigan Agencies Seek Strategies To Address Child Protection Worker Shortage
This article is part of Health, a series on how Michigan communities are rising to meet health challenges. It is made possible by funding from the ... -
Media groups condemn murder of radio station
Filipino journalists hand out hats with “Stop Killing Journalists” at a rally on February 23, 2007. AFP FILE PHOTO Media groups have expressed outrage over the ... -
The locker room doors open to a new writer
First published on November 1, 2021 Updated 29 minutes ago Changing room Our LockerRoom section dedicated to women in sport welcomes its second full-time reporter thanks ... -
Scientific links of the week »Explorersweb
A passion for the natural world drives many of our adventures. And when we’re not really on the outside, we like to find out about the ... -
Game of Thrones creators reunite stars in Netflix’s three-body problem
Game of Thrones showrunners David Benioff and DB Weiss have prepared the cast for their new Netflix show Three-Body Problem, featuring two stars from Thrones. Game ... -
Fiverr just did an entire ad campaign for nothing
The creation comes from research showing that 60% of respondents never pursue their ideas due to lack of resources. Fiver maintains that its members can provide ... -
Randy’s Natural World: a little ladybug and a mishmash | Lifestyles
This week’s star creature is a little ladybug that probably goes unnoticed by many people. And I speak from experience because I only identified one when ... -
Absolute Nature CBD 2021 Review: Pros, Cons, Best Products
The cannabidiol (CBD) industry has been described as sort of the Wild West, and that’s an apt comparison. A lack of regulation in a crowded market ... -
Welcome to our new editor-in-chief, Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya!
Hi Autostraddle! It’s me! Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya (but you can just call me Kayla â or KKU, which I also love), longtime writer /Riverdale advocate / ... -
Lou Baldwin, Catholic journalist for 35 years, dies at 86
PHILADELPHIA (CNS) – Louis âLouâ Baldwin, Catholic journalist and man known to generations of Philadelphia Catholics for his signatures for 35 years, died on October 18 ... -
All is Canon: the Shattered City of Light – Cinelinx
In this episode of Everything is Canon, Steve talks to author Claire Winn about her early days, Broken city Light, which is described as “As the ... -
The ypsiGLOW Community Art Celebration returns on October 29 with a new location and new collaborations
New collaborations with community groups and an expansion into Ypsilanti Riverside Park are just a few new elements of the ypsiGLOW celebration for 2021. The event ... -
🌱 Lawmakers protest redistricting and body positivity for the WOC
Welcome back, Laurel! Here’s everything you need to know to get a good start on Tuesday. First, the weather forecast for the day: A lot of ... -
He retired from his professional career. He did not retire from volunteering.
The time of dreams Text size At the invitation of a friend, around the fall of 1971, I started volunteering at St. John of God School ... -
Three Minneapolis siblings grab headlines with their own hyper-local community newspaper
If you were on a journalism-themed quiz (most exciting night ever, right?) And the question was “successful newspaper editors,” would you shout names like Joseph Pulitzer ... -
More paramedics are providing proactive and elective care as community paramedics expand in Michigan
This article is part of Health, a series on how Michigan communities are mobilizing to address health challenges. It is made possible by funding from the ... -
MOT educator and composer Karen Vanderkloot DiChiera dies at 80 – Daily Tribune
Karen Vanderkloot DiChiera, educator, composer and co-founder of Michigan Opera Theater with her former husband David DiChiera, died on October 9. She leaves behind two daughters ... -
Despite being a national heroine, Maud Lewis has long been on the fringes of the Canadian art world.
Maud Lewis, Three Black Cats, 1955, oil on cardboard, 30.5 x 30.7 cm, private collection. (Art Gallery of Nova Scotia) This excerpt is adapted from Maud ... -
Prepare to never come back: Umbrella Academy Season 3 takes place at the Oblivion Hotel
As fans eagerly awaited the third season of The Umbrella Academy To die for, Netflix gave viewers a juicy teaser on the show’s anniversary day, confirming ... -
Hatfield, Ted H. 1948-2021 Kansas City, Missouri | Obituary
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Ted Halleck Hatfield left this world prematurely on October 3, 2021, due to complications from heart surgery. Now that Ted is gone, ... -
Giants vs Bums, father vs son
The first baseball game I ever watched on television took place on the small black and white screen of our family’s faithful Zenith in Rockville, Maryland. ...