Metropolitan

15-year-old Stevie Bentley can’t wait to head into grade 10. She is especially excited, like many children, to be back in a school building for full-time classes, as last year’s virtual learning was a challenge. “I’m pretty excited for this. Hope it will be better. … Last year was a real struggle, ”she said. But …

Adelaide will be declared a Commonwealth Hotspot. Affected residents will be able to apply for financial assistance By Georgia Hitch South Australia’s Finance Minister and Senator Simon Birmingham has confirmed that the Adelaide Metro, along with Gawler and Adelaide Hills, will be declared a Commonwealth hotspot later in the evening. He said Chief Medical Officer …

Commuters have spoken of the “horrific” disruption after the metro line closed without warning over the weekend due to the so-called “Pingdemic.” Transport for London (TfL) announced on Saturday July 17 that trains would be stopped along the line due to a staff shortage after a multitude of control room workers were asked to self-service …

The Rotary Club of Colombo Metropolitan, in collaboration with Gift of Life International and Gift of Life Sri Lanka, facilitated surgery for a total of 50 Sri Lankan children with congenital heart disease. The patients were successfully operated on and have since returned home to their families with the hope of a happy and healthy …

WASHINGTON – A 6-year-old girl was killed and five adults were injured in a nighttime shooting on Friday, horrifying neighborhood residents and frustrating investigators who begged the public to help them catch those responsible. At a press conference on Saturday night, city leaders mourned the loss of a young life, identifying the girl who was …

Metropolitan Police sacked PC Wayne Couzens with immediate effect, a week after he admitted in court to murdering Sarah Everard after kidnapping her on her way home in south London. The police officer, 48, pleaded guilty at the Old Bailey after admitting to his kidnapping and rape in an earlier hearing. He faces a mandatory …

GOLETA, Calif .– Many moviegoers flocked to Camino Real Cinemas on Thursday to watch some major Hollywood blockbusters. Aidan Dunn watched Black Window with two family friends. “It’s so good to be in the dark room with the big screen right in front of you,” he said. “It’s so good to finally be back.” Brandon …

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – Jonesboro and 143 other cities in the United States will retain their metropolitan status after a federal proposal to downgrade cities was not adopted. The federal proposal would have changed the Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) designation to a minimum of 100,000 from the original designation of 50,000. Jonesboro, Texarkana, Hot Springs …

DUBUQUE, Iowa (KWWL) – After landing on a list of 144 cities threatened with losing their metropolitan status, Dubuque will retain its metropolitan area designation and access to federal funding and other essential resources that go with it. The first congressional district representative, Ashley Hinson, has been fighting for Dubuque since the Office of Management …

Arkansas’ two largest public housing agencies – in Little Rock and North Little Rock – face revenue shortfalls after enacting a federal program that guarantees funds to renovate their buildings, officials from both agencies said. . While the Rent Assistance Demonstration Program freed up more money for capital improvements, it presented budget problems, leading to …