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 Lehigh County Controller Mark Pinsley, recently elected to his second term, announced his candidacy for Pennsylvania Auditor General, declaring himself the only candidate that can flip the office back to the Democratic Party and promising to boldly reimagine the office with “audits to impact” intended to result in policy change and spur the legislature forward. “Tim DeFoor, the incumbent Auditor General, is backed by powerful special interests looking to privatize education who will stop at nothing to hold this seat. It’s imperative our nominee be best suited to be able to take on DeFoor. I’m a veteran, small business owner, ... Read more

 The Elkton community in St. Johns County, Florida, is about to witness one of the most significant events held in their hometown. The First Black Tiny Home Festival brings together the community and enthusiasts to show representation of Black and Brown people in the Tiny Homes on Wheels Movement. The festival will be held February 17 to 20, 2023, for a long weekend of fun and celebration in honor of Black History Month, Black culture and Tiny Homes Living. The festival will showcase tiny homes of different styles for guests to tour including, vans, RVs, skoolies, and other tiny home ... Read more

 Walk into any retail store and you will see the holiday shopping season has started. But, somethings are missing – affordability and availability. With the fall out after the pandemic, the crunch to find qualified workers, and supply chain delays, shelves once stuffed with good bargains are a thing of the past. To help ease the burden of holiday shopping, Smyrna Pawn announced they have fully stocked shelves with luxury handbags at an affordable price. They appraise and authenticate the bags and all other luxury items before they are included in their inventory. This practice gives shoppers confidence when they ... Read more

 Locals and visitors are invited to discover up-and-coming events across the county. Grand County, Colo., released a list of local summer events that the community and visitors may not have heard about. Whether new or up-and-coming, these under-the-radar festivities offer entertainment for everyone, including theater, food, family fun and live musical performances. Summertime diversion awaits in Granby, Grand Lake, and Winter Park. Music & Market – Polhamus Park in Granby turns into a hotbed of live music, market vendors, food trucks, and beer offerings every Wednesday, 5-7 p.m., through Aug. 24. Visit the events page at www.destinationgranby.com for information on ... Read more

 Harris County Public Library (HCPL) announced its slate of author talks for the expanded 2022 edition of its Authorama series. This year, for the first time, Authorama will feature in-person appearances by two nationally known authors with ties to the Houston area, in addition to virtual visits. Award-winning poet Van G. Garrett will host story times featuring his debut children’s picture book, Kicks, and Young Adult author J. Elle will share her unique and inspirational path to the New York Times bestseller list. On the virtual side, Authorama will live stream appearances by Preeti Chhibber, super fan and author of ... Read more