Additional Benefits for Family of Slain Raleigh Officer, Gabriel Torres

TL/DR - Gabriel Torres, a Raleigh police officer who was killed in a mass shooting while on his way to work, will have his family receive additional benefits due to a bipartisan push to close a loophole that had initially prevented them from receiving these benefits. This push resulted in the Officer Gabe Torres Act which expands the eligibility…

Iowa Man Charged with Hate Crime for Destroying Satanic Temple Altar

TL/DR - Michael Cassidy, a man who beheaded a statue put up by the Satanic Temple in Iowa, has been charged with a felony under the state’s hate crime statutes. Cassidy, who was an unsuccessful Republican candidate for Mississippi’s state House of Representatives, is accused of third-degree criminal mischief in violation of individual rights. The…

Empowering Kids: Explore Grand Rapids’ Boys & Girls Clubs

TL/DR - Xavier Martin, a long-time member of the Boys and Girls Club in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is now an educator and mentor for the organization. Martin's approach includes having the children he mentors repeat affirmations about their worth and importance, engage in educational games, choose activities they enjoy, and have someone who supports…

Cosmic Crescendo: Scottsdale Arts’ Exciting Theme for Annual Gala

TL/DR - The Scottsdale Arts is hosting The ARTrageous Gala on April 6 at Scottsdale Civic Center, with the theme for this year’s event termed as "Cosmic Crescendo". The event will include a variety of performances, interactive art stations, live auctions, and multiple dining options with cosmic-inspired dishes. The ARTrageous Gala, which is the…