WASHINGTON — As a 20-year physical therapist in Washington, D.C., Dr. Jason Henderson has worked with many disabled people. But there is another reason why shaking Henderson’s hand feels like squeezing a brick. In a Southeast Washington church, twice a week, Henderson becomes the Sensei for a group of young men. There, he uses martial arts
SYDNEY — Sugar cane could be the answer to Australia’s enormous plastic pollution problem, a pair of Sydney-based entrepreneurs say. About 70 billion pieces of soft “scrunchable” plastics are used in Australia each year, many of which are food packaging. Very little is recycled, and much of it ends up in landfills or the ocean. That’s a problem Grounded
WASHINGTON, D.C. — College is often seen as some of the best years of young people’s lives. However, that changed in 2020 with COVID-19. The pandemic meant students struggled to balance personal anxiety and their college studies. Many were forced to return home after living on campus, and to take up their studies in virtual classrooms.
Last year was a difficult year for most. The spread of the pandemic brought the world to a screeching halt. For former junior middleweight boxing champion Tony Harrison, the pandemic claimed the life of the man who taught him his craft: his father, Ali Salaam. As Harrison prepares for his upcoming bout against the tough-as-nails
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we have grown accustomed to hearing certain occupations described as “essential workers.” With the deadly pandemic combated via quarantines and vaccinations, psychologist could possibly among the most essential occupations. Dr. Natasha Manning-Gibbs says it’s unfortunate it took the coronavirus for many to address their mental health. Witnessing the closure of businesses,
Shane Harris A SPA Success Story Steps In When you first arrive, you get a larger-than-life feeling, maybe it’s the mountain air or the open sky, but to me, it’s the best idea San Diego County EVER had. Any educational institution that serves in a supportive role as San Pasqual, it’s worth keeping, and frankly,
Though it’s known as “The City of Brotherly Love,” Philadelphia has also produced some of the best pugilists to ever lace up a pair of gloves. Hall of Famers such as “Smokin’” Joe Frazier and Bernard Hopkins top the list of Philly greats, while Matthew Saad Muhammad and Meldrick Taylor solidified their spots as some
FRANKLIN, Tenn. — Firefighters from the Franklin Fire department acted swiftly to rescue a kayaker from a flooded river after his kayak capsized. The incident took place at Harpeth River in the city of Franklin, Tennessee. In a press release shared on March 28 from the City of Franklin, authorities reported that the Franklin Fire department received
Washington, D.C. community leader, activist, small business owner and pastor Kevin Hart Sr. has not let the challenges of COVID-19 or racial unrest frustrate him, fill him with anxiety or keep him at home during these trying times. On any given day, Hart can be found attending to the needs of the people in his
Ten-year-old Nicholas Buamah has been a busy kid — and he loves it. He understands there’s work to be done. For one thing, the young Georgia native has his sights set on building a community library in Ghana, where his nonprofit organization, “Books Without Borders,” already donates books to less fortunate communities. It was just
