Aging Well: News & Insights for Seniors and Caregivers Parkinson’s Awareness Month is a meaningful time to look more closely at how Parkinson’s affects everyday life. For many families, the first changes are subtle. A parent may seem less steady, more fatigued, or slower with routines that once felt easy. If you are caring for an aging parent, you may be wondering when extra support becomes the right next step. At The Kensington Falls Church, families often come to that question seeking practical guidance, compassionate care, and peace of mind. Our Promise is to love and care for your family…
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Real Estate News & Market Insights: Actress Zoë Kravitz has reportedly secured an invite to her friend Taylor Swift’s wedding to Travis Kelce—despite rumors swirling online that their friendship is “dunzo.” According to a source close to Kravitz, 37, who recently sparked her own engagement rumors with partner Harry Styles after she was seen sporting a large diamond on her ring finger, the “Big Little Lies” star is expected to be among the many A-listers in attendance at Swift and Kelce’s nuptials, which are said to be taking place later this year. The insider told People magazine that there is…
Local Voices: News, Culture & Community Former Vice President Kamala Harris closed out her “107 Days” book tour Friday night with an appearance in Savannah, where she discussed her new memoir, the war with Iran and the political stakes ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.Speaking at the Johnny Mercer Theatre, Harris said the book — which chronicles the 107 days between former President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 race and Election Day — was partly intended to give readers a clearer view of the campaign.She said she “wanted to lift the hood and show people,” adding that she hoped…
Savannah Chatham County Public School System (SCCPS) Update: Architects Visit Schools as SCCPSS Launches Middle School Architecture Studio Program In recognition of National Architecture Week, the Savannah Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) visited eight SCCPSS schools to introduce students to the exciting world of architecture through engaging, hands-on learning experiences. Participating schools included Groves High School, Savannah High School, Isle of Hope Elementary, Hubert Middle School, the School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low, Windsor Forest Elementary, Georgetown K-8, and Garrison School for the Arts. See pictures here: sccpss.smugmug.com/Architecture-Week-April-14-17-2026 Is your student interested in architecture? SCCPSS is inviting…
City of Savannah: Official News, Events & Community Updates Westbound Louisville Rd will be closed between MLK & W. Boundary 9:00 AM Tuesday, April 21st, until 8:00 PM Friday, May 15th, for gas line installation. Traffic will be detoured to Oglethorpe Ave. Read the full announcement on the official site
City of Savannah: Official News, Events & Community Updates City of Savannah’s 2026 Earth Day Festival Set for April 24 SAVANNAH — The 26th Annual Earth Day Festival, hosted by the City of Savannah Office of Sustainability, with the support of Lite Foot Environmental Foundation, takes place Friday, April 24, at Daffin Park—rain or shine. This year’s theme is “Local Action. Global Impact.” and highlights the power of everyday choices and community collaboration in driving meaningful environmental change, demonstrating how efforts locally contribute to a more sustainable future worldwide. More than 60 vendors will be on site and offer activities,…
Black Voices: News, Culture & Community from Across the Nation As many of us know, keeping weight in check can be hard. National data reflect that reality. Rates of overweight and obesity in the U.S. have steadily climbed since the early 1980s. The impact on health and well-being is significant. Weight gain and obesity increase the risk of 13 cancers, diabetes, stroke, arthritis, mobility problems and many other serious conditions. So, the recent rise of GLP-1 medications for weight loss has become a promising development. Officially known as glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, GLP-1 drugs were first approved to treat type…
From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment When filmmaker Alain Martin speaks about Haiti, his words carry both urgency and reverence. Born in Haiti and now based in New York, Martin felt compelled to illuminate a chapter of Haitian history that many have never learned — the U.S. occupation of Haiti from 1915 to 1934. His documentary, The Forgotten Occupation: Jim Crow Goes to Haiti, explores how the arrival of U.S. Marines reshaped the nation’s government, finances, and security forces, setting in motion a decline that still reverberates today. For Martin, this project is more than a film. It is…
Local Voices: News, Culture & Community The 2026 Savannah Challenger is underway at the Franklin Creek Tennis Center on Skidaway Island, bringing professional tennis back to the Coastal Georgia region for a week-long stop on the ATP Challenger Tour.The Savannah Challenger is part of the ATP Challenger Tour and also plays a role in the USTA French Open Wild Card Challenge, making it a key event for players looking to earn points and move one step closer to the French Open in Paris. The Tournament features rising pros and established competitors battling for ranking points, prize money and a chance…
From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment By Ben Jealous Look at the world around you. The sun rises on time. The seasons turn. A seed becomes a tree. A child grows into a person who can think and love and choose. Some people see all this and see an accident. Others see a plan. There is an old idea that helps explain the second view. If you find a watch on the ground, you know someone made it. The gears, the hands, the careful design — a watch does not build itself. If the world is even more…