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Melbourne's Founding, Mary Shelley and Mikhail Gorbachev Among August 30's Key Historical Markers

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A major turning point came in 1835, when Melbourne, in present-day Australia, was founded. The settlement grew quickly because of trade, migration, and later the gold rushes of the 1850s. What began as a colonial outpost became one of the Southern Hemisphere’s major cities. Its history reflects larger patterns of empire, migration, urban growth, and economic development, while also being part of the longer and deeper history of Aboriginal peoples in the region. The modern era brought

Honoring Mother Jones And The Labor Movement This Labor Day

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BUZZ MAGAZINE – For generations, Labor Day has marked the unofficial end of summer, bringing families together for parades, picnics and community celebrations. Yet beyond the long weekend lies a rich history of workers who fought to secure many of the rights Americans now take for granted. Few individuals symbolize that struggle more than Mother Jones, the legendary labor organizer whose fearless advocacy forever changed the lives of working families across the nation. Born in Ireland and

Illinois Clean Ports Program: Local Community Engagement Continues To Improve Sustainability And Resilience In Near Port Communities

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SPRINGFIELD – Illinois EPA Director James Jennings is pleased to announce the Illinois Clean Ports Program’s next round of in-person meetings for stakeholders and near-port communities continuing the planning process to decarbonize ports with cleaner vehicle technologies and supporting energy infrastructure. For meeting details and to register, visit the Illinois Clean Ports Program website at illinoiscleanports.org . The scheduled meetings will take place: Tuesday September

SCCTD Honors East St. Louis Transit Ambassador for Safety Leadership During Sauget Fire

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BELLEVILLE The St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTD) recently recognized Willie Drisdel, transit ambassador for SCCTD and resident of East St. Louis, for his exceptional professionalism, initiative and commitment to public safety. Drisdel received a formal Letter of Commendation from Ronald Forrest, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Metro Transit, on behalf of Metro Transit and the Bi-State Development team, and was honored during an employee luncheon hosted by SCCTD