Day: August 5, 2026

‘Renegade Lunch Lady’ Chef Ann Cooper’s Mission to Change School Food, One Lunch at a Time

School lunch lasts just 20 to 30 minutes, but advocates say what children eat during that short window can have lasting effects on their health, education and future. That’s the message behind Sullivan 180’s inaugural Speaker Series, which will feature nationally recognized school nutrition advocate Chef Ann Cooper later this month. Known as the “Renegade […]

New York’s Medical Aid in Dying Takes Effect: What to Know

New York’s Medical Aid in Dying Act goes into effect on Wednesday. The new law allows Medical Aid in Dying for New Yorkers with a terminal illness who have six months or less to live. Governor Kathy Hochul signed the bill into law earlier this year in February. “[The law] promotes [patients’] dignity and helps […]

A Theater Piece Puts the Immigration Court System on Trial

Immigration court proceedings can determine whether someone is allowed to remain in the United States or faces deportation. But those hearings are rarely seen by the public. A new work-in-progress theater piece aims to bring that process into the spotlight. “Notice to Appear” combines documentary storytelling with a staged public tribunal. The performance draws on […]

Mandatory Child Death Review Program Gets Fraction of Requested Funding as Counties Struggle

Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Department of Health received $242,000 in this year’s budget to help county teams review the deaths of children, a state […]

Sullivan County Native Shlomo Franklin Returns Home for Tusten Theatre Performance with AILÍSE

For singer-songwriter Shlomo Franklin, returning to Sullivan County means more than coming back to perform. It means reconnecting with the landscapes, people, and experiences that shaped his music. The Bethel native and Nashville-based folk artist will perform Thursday night at the Tusten Theatre in Narrowsburg as part of “Here & There,” a collaborative concert series […]

Sullivan County

High Grocery Prices Are Squeezing Families. A Local Nutrition Expert Shares Ways to Eat Well for Less.

As grocery prices continue to put pressure on household budgets, families are looking for ways to prepare healthy meals without spending more. A free community program in Honesdale this week aims to help residents do just that, offering practical strategies for shopping, meal planning and reducing food waste. Barbara Griggs Pratt, clinical nutrition manager at […]

Wayne County