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Help UPAWS: Donate Now for Injured Belgian Malinois, Chase

TL/DR - The Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter (UPAWS) in Michigan is raising funds for the treatment of a dog named Chase who was severely injured after being hit by a car. Chase, a Belgian Malinois, was taken to a vet in Appleton, Wisconsin for a surgery to fix his broken leg and is expected to make a full recovery. The shelter has so far…

Chicago Firefighter Dies Post Lincoln Park Fire Incident

TL/DR - A firefighter died in a fire at a building in Lincoln Park, Chicago, according to the Chicago Fire Department. The firefighter, who was trapped in the building and rescued, was transported to Illinois Masonic Medical Center in a very critical condition, but later died at the hospital. This marks the fourth firefighter to die in the line…

Washtenaw Community College Ranks Gold by Michigan VA for Veterans

TL/DR - Washtenaw Community College (WCC) has been acknowledged as a gold-level veteran-friendly school for the 2023-2024 academic year by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, the sixth consecutive year it receives the title. The award is given to institutions providing significant support to veterans and military-related students, including…

Sky Harbor Initiates Eco-Friendly Curb Program in Phoenix

TL/DR - Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is sponsoring the annual Airports Going Green conference, a forum that discusses sustainability in the aviation industry. The airport has introduced the Green Curb program which provides a designated pick-up area for electric vehicle rideshare riders and also gives a 40% discount for customers…