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As the City of San Antonio seeks to document the cultural landscape of North Main Avenue, known as the “gay strip,” local residents want the city to respect all of its history, including the parts that have been censored. The city first announced its intention to designate the gay strip as a heritage site last year, and the city’s Historic Preservation Office is currently working through the process, recording oral histories and public feedback over three meetings. About a dozen people attended a community meeting organized by the city Thursday evening, where they emphasized that the cultural heritage of this…

Updated Jul 19, 2024, 08:34 ISTDonald Trump brought onto the stage on Thursday during his speech at the 2024 Republican National Convention the jacket and helmet of slain former firefighter Cory Comperatore, who was fatally shot by gunman Thomas Matthew Crooks at a Republican rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The former president was grazed by a bullet in his ear. Corey Comperatore was a former firefighter who was killed at a Trump rally in Butler. Donald Trump brought his jacket and helmet to the keynote speech at the 2024 Republican National Convention on Thursday. Comperatore was shot and killed by gunman…

Count the Mayor of Saxonville on the corner of Fred Taylor.The legendary Jacksonville Jaguars running back missed out on induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this year despite being a finalist in his first year, but expectations are high that the greatest Jaguars running back in history will be coming to Canton sooner rather than later. And for former Jaguars defensive lineman Calais Campbell, Taylor’s eventual induction is a given. Campbell said on social media Thursday that Taylor “deserves a gold jacket.”Deserves a gold jacket— Calais Campbell (@CalaisCampbell) July 18, 2024The Jaguars selected Taylor with the ninth overall…

Business claims necessary upgrades, state claims bar hosted lewd activitiesHow do I submit a news tip to The Desert Sun?How do you submit a news tip to The Desert Sun? Read on to learn what makes a good tip and who to email.An LGBTQ bar that’s been a Cathedral City mainstay for more than three decades announced it’s closing this week amid a battle with the city over rules and occupancy issues. The Barracks’ closure also comes months after allegations emerged that it violated the terms of its state liquor license by hosting lewd acts.The owners say they plan to…

The highlight of the third day of the Republican National Convention was the keynote speech by Senator J.D. Vance of Ohio, former President Donald J. Trump’s new running mate. But before that, several other notable speakers took to the stage to discuss foreign policy under the evening’s theme of “Making America Strong Again.” And once again, the Republican National Convention ignored the real issues facing the LGBTQ community, and LGBTQ identity was only used to create misunderstandings, fears, or outright lies. Vance was preceded by a host of other speakers, including Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, former Trump advisor Kellyanne Conway,…

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, tobacco use is more prevalent among LGBTQ+ people than heterosexual and cisgender people.This disparity could lead to LGBTQ+ people experiencing higher rates of smoking-related diseases, but data is lacking because researchers often don’t ask about sexual orientation or gender identity, said Dr. Jamie Garfield, a pulmonologist at Temple Health.Garfield leads the UNIQUE (Integrating Interprofessional Learning to Serve Queer Communities Through Education) project, an initiative designed to help Temple University Health internal medicine residents and clinicians improve communication skills, develop empathy and learn about the experiences of transgender and non-binary patients through…

Sarah Vander Newt recently sewed the final thread on the 2,500th jacket she made since founding her Denver-based clothing company, Vander Jackets. For the Aurora-based designer, each individually designed and sewn product is a work of art. The designer sources materials from surplus fabrics found in the metro area, upcycling excess inventory into functional, eye-catching pieces. The jackets are thoughtfully crafted to accommodate everything a runner needs, including a watch hole, extended cuffs that double as gloves, thumb holes, and a variety of open pockets, including a back pouch that can hold anything from an extra layer to a water…

Matt Dillon shows off his fashion skills. The 60-year-old actor looks dapper and ageless in a new space-themed campaign for German luxury accessories brand MCM. In one photo, Dillon is seen wearing a black leather jacket and black pants, holding a black leather tote bag in one arm, and sitting on a chair in front of a large metal pipe. “MCM has always pushed the boundaries, and this year they set their sights on Mars,” reads the official press release. “In a bold move that screams ambition and innovation, MCM launches the ‘From Munich to Mars’ campaign. It’s a testament…

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Fashion is a dynamic business. Most apparel brands release at least two to four collections a year. While selling their current seasonal collections, brands identify market trends and materials and plan their next collections at least a year in advance. The sales period is around three months, and unsold inventory represents a financial loss. Fast fashion companies are introducing new lines more frequently, shortening the time required to design, produce, and market new items. Technology and Fashion The fashion industry is no stranger to experimenting with cutting-edge technology: some of the most significant innovations include laser…

An outfit suited to the digital age where fashion and technology come together. Fashion and technology have always gone hand in hand. Throughout history, technology has always shaped fashion, from the invention of the sewing machine, which revolutionized clothing production, to the introduction of synthetic fibers, which transformed the texture and durability of clothing. Today, as we move deeper into the digital age, the intersection of fashion and technology is more dynamic than ever. Cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and 3D printing are opening up new possibilities across the fashion industry, transforming how design, manufacturing, marketing, and sales…