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Remote learning is costing parents a fortune
Private school was never in Colby Shire's plans when she and her husband started a family. It simply cost too much. That's why the couple bought a home in a good public school district in York, Pennsylvania, where class sizes were small.
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For decades he didn't give up trying to ID a boy and his killer. The obsession paid off just before this detective retired
For years Maj. Tim Horne had a box under his desk he'd bump his leg into almost every day.
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The US pandemic at one year: Looking back at the week everything changed, and looking forward
This week's news coverage of the coronavirus will toggle between retrospectives about the one-year anniversary of the pandemic and forward-looking reports about vaccines and variants. I have compiled what some news outlets are doing to mark the moment, but first, here is a flashback to twelve months ago.
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A father of 5 is among at least 38 dead connected to the Kentucky floods
Gabriel Hensley, a father of five who stopped to help an injured driver and was later swept away by floodwaters himself was found dead this week, as the storm damage across eastern Kentucky complicates efforts to find the many people still unaccounted for.
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Gas prices are rising, so it's a good thing some vehicles are secretly hybrids
With gas prices gas prices passing $5 a gallon in many places, drivers may wish they had a hybrid vehicle. In fact, many owners of newer vehicle could already be driving hybrids and not even know it. Hybrid technology is finding its way into all sorts of vehicles that aren't advertised as hybrids.
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Designer Kate Spade found dead in apparent suicide
Kate Spade, the fashion designer and businesswoman, hanged herself with a scarf in an apparent suicide at a New York City apartment Tuesday, according to a NYPD source.
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CAMAC’s 30th Anniversary Gala
Photography by Vicky Pink - On Saturday, January 30, 2016, Houston Style Magazine was on …
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Drexel Society, Inc. 19th Biennial Presentation Charity Ball
Photography by Vicky Pink On Saturday, January 10, 2015, Houston Style Magazine was on hand …
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Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business 2014 Graduation Reception
Photography by Vicky Pink On May 10, 2014, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at …
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Houston Area Urban League/Comcast Robocamp Showcase
Photography by Vicky Pink On Thursday, August 14, 2014, Houston Style Magazine was on hand …
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Tri-County Black Chamber of Commerce's 10th Annual Awards Luncheon
On Friday, February 27, 2015, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at the Houston Community …
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2015 Red Cat Jazz Festival
Photography by Vicky Pink - On Sunday, May 10, 2015 Houston Style Magazine was on …
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Manslaughter charge in Daunte Wright's death is a 'good initial step,' family lawyer says, as ex-officer is due in court
The family of Daunte Wright -- the Black motorist shot and killed by a Minnesota police officer during an arrest attempt last weekend -- sees a manslaughter charge filed against the officer as a "good initial step" toward justice, a lawyer for the relatives said Thursday.
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CDC ends recommendations for social distancing and quarantine for Covid-19 control, no longer recommends test-to-stay in schools
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the nation should move away from restrictive measures such as quarantines and social distancing and focus on reducing severe disease from Covid-19.
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It's hot as hell, and this meteorologist isn't taking it anymore
I'm hot as hell and I am not going to take it anymore! It's my version of the infamous line from Paddy Chayefsky's 1976 movie, "Network."
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Hilary moves through Southwest with historic amount of rainfall
Hilary has weakened to a post-tropical cyclone that is still threatening deadly flooding and powerful gusts across parts of the West as it has turned streets into raging rivers, forced some residents to flee and left others in need of rescue.
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Biden announces student loan relief for borrowers making less than $125,000
President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced new steps to address student loan debt, which includes forgiving $10,000 for borrowers who make less than $125,000 per year and extending the payment freeze one final time until the end of the year.
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Merck CEO Quits Trump Council Over Charlottesville
One of America's most prominent black CEOs quit President Trump's manufacturing council on Monday over Trump's failure to condemn white supremacists.
Kenneth Frazier of Merck said in a statement: "America's leaders must honor our fundamental values by clearly rejecting expressions of hatred, bigotry and group supremacy."
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Why Tamron Hall Really Left NBC And Is She Joining Kelly Ripa?
When Tamron Hall left NBC/MSNBC because of the arrival of Megyn Kelly from Fox News, a lot of folks and fans were obviously upset and were concerned about her landing another high-profile gig.
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George Clinton Kicks Off 4-Day Prince Celebration In Minneapolis
Surprise guest George Clinton kicked off the festivities at the first annual Celebration at Prince’s home and studio, Paisley Park. The Celebration promised to be a tribute to the iconic late musician at the studio where he lived, worked, and sadly, died, last year at the age of 57.
