Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and technology. Her stories hold a mirror to society, reflecting both its malaise and its beauty.

When: Manheim Township Board of Commissioners meeting, Feb. 23. What happened: The board hosted an informal discussion with developers on proposed multi-story building for use as a combination of ...

No matter one's thoughts on the Civil War and all the consequential issues that led up to it and persisted for generations once it was over, everyone should be frustrated when a prominent monument is ...

Rich Uncle Pennybags, also known as the Monopoly Man, made an appearance at the Museum Center to announce that the Queen City will soon have its own version of the classic board game. Hasbro plans to ...

There is power in letting your voice be heard. Ten days before the city’s Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) September meeting, word started spreading about a threatening proposal for the grassy lot on the ...

HUDSONVILLE, Mich. — A Hudsonville-based company known worldwide for producing emergency vehicle lighting is expanding its operations with a major new facility. SoundOff Signal celebrated the ...

Learn how to crochet the beautiful and versatile Sofia Square — and customize it to any size you need! 🧶 Whether you're making a blanket, pillow cover, bag panel, or garment, this tutorial shows you ...

A vehicle fire on I-95 North in Fort Pierce is blocking lanes on Thursday morning. Multi-vehicle crash with injuries on southbound Turnpike in Boca Raton delays traffic A multiple vehicle crash with ...

If you go A public meeting on the proposed removal of a traffic light at North and Lloyd streets is 5 p.m. Tuesday at the city recreation center, 1112 North St. A public meeting with state ...

An organization for the Signal Level Variability portion of the DySPAN 2025 Tutorial by SpectrumX. This tutorial on Signal Level Variability is part of a larger tutorial The SpectrumX toolkit for data ...