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Local teachers prepare students for summer science adventure
Forty middle school students from throughout Onondaga County were selected to take part in the 19th annual Bristol-Myers Squibb Science Horizons program at Syracuse University. The program, which includes field trips, lectures and hands-on learning opportunities, will kick off on…
Virtual Community Museum unveiled
Prject aims to preserve local black history
Duck Race to End Racism is June 11
Syracuse University, Community Wide Dialogue (a program of InterFaith Works of CNY) and National Grid will co-sponsor the ninth annual Duck Race to End Racism on Saturday, June 11, from noon-4 p.m. at the Syracuse Inner Harbor. “The Community Wide…
National Grid honored as major supporter of Connective Corridor, Near Westside projects
As the Connective Corridor and Near Westside Initiative continue redefining the economic footprint and landscape of the City of Syracuse and Near Westside, National Grid continues its commitment to provide economic development funds to ensure ambitious projects happen. While National…
Next Th3 takes place on June 16
A consortium of 21 Syracuse arts venues will once again coordinate free, monthly visual arts events from 5-8 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month, June 16. They include: ArtRage—The Norton Putter Gallery 505 Hawley Ave. At 6 p.m.,…
University Community Harvest Farmers’ Market Series begins June 10
The fifth annual University Community Harvest Farmers’ Market series will kick off on Friday, June 10. The first market of the 2011 season will be held that day from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., during SU’s Strawberry Festival, on the Kenneth A….
SU named to 2010 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction
SU has been named for the fifth consecutive year.
‘Now and Then’ at XL Projects features work from Syracuse’s Open Figure Drawing group
New and past works created by artists from Open Figure Drawing, Syracuse’s community-based drawing group for people of all abilities, are the subject of the exhibition “Now and Then: Open Figure Drawing Group Exhibition 2011” at XL Projects, 307–313 S….
Syracuse feels the love from Ten Tons of Love
For the past 16 years, Syracuse University’s Ten Tons of Love program has clothed members of the Syracuse community. According to the Rev. Craig Herrick, pastor of The First English Lutheran Church of Syracuse, the program is the third-largest provider…
First Near Westside Initiative microloan to support new business creating eight jobs
The Near Westside Initiative (NWI) has approved its first microloan since launching an innovative micro-lending program in an effort to spur economic development on the Near Westside. The first loan, in the amount of $12,000, has been approved for the…