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This Saturday at Cooper’s Landing, the smells of local food trucks and the sounds of live music filled the air as the 4th annual “Life Jackets for Veterans and Pets” program hosted by the United States Exercise Tiger Foundation (USTF) took place. Free life jackets were distributed to participating veterans and any pets who wanted to go for a swim.Susan Haynes, USTF national director, said Cooper’s Landing was the perfect location for the USTF to hold a life jacket distribution event. “We’re looking to do this around the Fourth of July and Richard King has been so gracious to host…
By Christina Chakarboole, Bill Walcott and Marili Baca, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester Democrat and ChronicleRochester residents showed their support Saturday by turning out in droves at the Rochester Pride Parade and Festival.The celebration of LGBTQ life was the most well-attended event ever, with organizers saying more than 250 marchers and tens of thousands of people took to the streets. The parade itself lasted more than two hours.Rochester residents went all out in curating their Pride costumes. Emily Dyson, who has attended Rochester Pride every year since moving to the city three years ago, stood radiant in a sequined…
Karl Urban is forever known as a badass actor, both on and off screen, and has left an indelible mark on some of the most iconic franchises in film history. From Star Trek to The Lord of the Rings to the MCU, he’s been everywhere, playing some of the most iconic characters. The Boys’ Karl Urban / Amazon Prime Video In the Bourne films, Urban played Kirill, the menace to Matt Damon’s Jason Bourne in The Bourne Supremacy, and one of his most memorable scenes featured Urban in an exhilarating car chase sequence, accomplishing a feat every boy dreams of.…
What does President Trump’s second term blueprint actually say on key issues? Americans are growing increasingly anxious about a new plan called “Project 2025” that outlines what a second term for President Donald Trump would look like. Everyone from late-night host John Oliver to musician Lizzo has spoken about the plan, with MSNBC host Chris Hayes warning that it “could completely control every aspect of your life.” But is it really as alarming as they say? In short, yes. The plan proposes reforming the federal government, though it’s not the first of its kind. The blueprint, published by the Heritage…
With the 2024 Olympics just around the corner, Team USA is ready to put on a show. As excitement builds, fans across the country are scrambling to get their hands on the latest Olympic gear to cheer on their favorite athletes. This year’s collection features a variety of pieces and accessories that not only highlight your American pride, but also show off your style. Whether you’re buying merch or traveling to Paris to watch the event in person, there’s no better way to show your support than by wearing stylish gear.Nike’s Team USA CollectionAlongside the regular products, Nike has also…
Rising supermarket prices over the past few years have forced many families to compromise on the quality of ingredients when grocery shopping, with a recent survey published by Supermarket News finding that 41% of families with children are more likely to switch to lower quality food products in order to cope with inflation.In contrast, 29% of those without children are switching to lower quality groceries to cope with rising prices.For nearly 20 years, O Organics has been enabling families to consistently enjoy high-quality organic foods at affordable prices, even in an age when grocery prices are soaring. O Organics offers…
The Big Picture Urban Legends attempts to copy Scream but falls short, lacking in satirical sharpness. The killers in Urban Legends wear similar versions of the costumes in I Know What You Did Last Summer. Urban Legends closely replicates the plot of I Know What You Did Last Summer but lacks originality. 1996 and 1997 were two big years for slasher films. Scream and I Know What You Did Last Summer, both written by Kevin Williamson, are credited with reviving the genre. Scream lampooned horror films and was popular with both critics and audiences, while I Know What You Did…
The rising cost of living is taking a toll on Gen Z, with a new survey finding that nearly half of Gen Z adults receive financial help from their parents or other family members.Nearly half (46%) of Gen Z adults ages 18 to 27 say they rely on financial help from their parents or other family members, according to Bank of America’s “The Parent Trap” survey released last week. The Ipsos poll surveyed more than 1,090 Gen Z adults between April 17 and May 3.The findings are similar to those of an online survey conducted in September, which found two-thirds…
Get Urban Milwaukee’s top stories delivered to you every day 231 E. Buffalo St. Photo by Jeramey Jannene The Third Ward Fire of October 28, 1892, destroyed 16 densely packed blocks, destroyed 440 buildings, forced the evacuation of nearly 2,000 residents, and killed five people. To say that the blaze turned the city’s commercial center into a ghost town would be an understatement, as very few of the supposedly haunted buildings remained. On the bright side, this devastation made the job of cartographers at the Sanborn-Perris Map Company of New York much easier as they surveyed the city to produce…
A new survey confirms that a record number of young people in Gen Z — nearly half — identify with a sexual orientation other than “completely straight.” The survey joins a growing body of research showing growing acceptance of LGBTQ+ identities and a willingness to come out and be proud at a younger age. Commissioned by condom and sex toy brand Durex, the Global Sex Survey interviewed 29,000 adults across 36 countries. 44% of survey participants aged 18-24 said they were “not totally straight.” At the same time as more people are coming out as LGBTQ+, support for same-sex relationships…