Archive for December 2022
Inner-City Scholarship Fund Raises Over $1 Million at 45th Annual Awards Dinner
(photo: https://www.innercityscholarshipfund.org/events/our-events/) Supporters of Inner-City Scholarship Fund raised $1.05 million at the 45th Annual Inner-City Scholarship Fund Awards Dinner on Thursday, December 1. Nearly 300 guests attended the event at the Plaza Hotel in Manhattan. Funds from the evening will help support Inner-City in its mission to provide tuition assistance for underprivileged students attending Catholic schools…
Read MoreWalgreens Launches Free Paxlovid Delivery Services with DoorDash and Uber
In partnership with DoorDash and Uber, Walgreens announced free delivery of Paxlovid, a COVID-19 oral antiviral therapy, directly to the doorsteps of those who need it. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221207005960/en/ With more than 8,000 Walgreens locations offering same day delivery services, available to anyone who lives within 15 miles…
Read MoreMarieBelle Chocolate Starts the Holiday Season with a Memorable Holiday Party… and Delectable Chocolate Delights
MarieBelle New York is getting ready to bring holiday “Joy to the World” in the most stylish of ways. Showcasing outstanding chocolate creations for all to admire; the beloved house of sweets held a holiday party at their Flagship Broome Street Store which had everyone feeling the holiday cheer while sampling Hot Chocolate from the Cacao Bar. MarieBelle artisan chocolates are known for…
Read MoreMax Original Rock Climbing Competition Series ‘THE CLIMB,’ Featuring Jason Momoa And Chris Sharma, Debuts January 12
Hilton Expands Luxury Portfolio in Mexico with Signing of Waldorf Astoria San Miguel de Allende
Hilton announced the signing of the Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts brand’s third property in Mexico, the new-build Waldorf Astoria San Miguel de Allende, expected to open in early 2025. Located in the heart of one of the most sought-after vacation destinations in the country, Waldorf Astoria San Miguel de Allende will offer 120 hotel guest rooms and…
Read MoreAdvancement of Blacks in Sports Founder Statement on Brittney Griner Release
ABIS Founder Praises “Full-Court” Press Leading to Release of Brittney Griner Statement by Gary Charles-Founder, Advancement of Blacks in Sports It has been a long ten months for WNBA superstar and two-time Olympic medalist Brittney Griner. Since that time, Griner was held in Russia on drug charges stemming from the discovery of two vaping cartridges…
Read MoreAVA DuVERNAY’S ARRAY UNVEILS SEVENTH ARTIST FOR THE LAW ENFORCEMENT ACCOUNTABILITY PROJECT ‘THE RECKONING’
Francesca Harper Ava DuVernay’s narrative change collective ARRAY has unveiled the seventh artist commission of its Law Enforcement Accountability Project (LEAP), a propulsive fund founded in the wake of George Floyd’s 2020 murder to catalyze creative expression around police violence and accountability. THE RECKONING, a dance film and choreographed piece by internationally acclaimed multidisciplinary artist…
Read More‘STOMP’ TO CLOSE IN NEW YORK CITY ON JANUARY 8, 2023 AFTER 29 YEARS AND 11,472 PERFORMANCES
The producers of STOMP’s New York production announced today that the award-winning percussion, rhythm and comedy sensation will end its (almost) 29-year run on January 8, 2023. STOMP’s North American and European tours will continue to run. STOMP opened at The Orpheum Theatre on February 27,1994. When it closes, it will have played 13 previews and 11,472 regular performances.…
Read More‘OBSESSED The Story of Diane Warren…so far’
OBSESSED, The Story of Diane Warren…so far, a new musical based on the incredible life of one of the most famous and successful songwriters of all time, is in development. OBSESSED is a rollicking rock ‘n’ roll musical of passion, obsession, and determination. The story of an extraordinary “bad-ass” woman – a genius who wrote and…
Read MoreHilton Expands Nevada and Mountain Resorts Portfolio with Signing of Waldorf Astoria Lake Tahoe
Hilton announced the signing of a brand and management agreement with EKN Development Group to welcome the iconic Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts brand to Nevada’s Crystal Bay and Incline Village community with the all-season Waldorf Astoria Lake Tahoe, expected to debut in 2027. Situated on a 15-acre site, the mixed-use development will introduce 76 guest rooms and…
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