Monroeville resident Bryan Kiger’s career outlook changed about two decades ago while working as a therapeutic staff support for an elementary student with autism. Kiger, 48, founded Progress City consulting in 2018, working with small businesses and nonprofits. But when he discovered the unemployment rate for people with autism was about 85%, he thought back…
arah Paulson walked into the 79th Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on June 8, 2026, with a young woman by her side, and the internet immediately wanted answers. The woman in question was Ella Beatty, the 24-year-old daughter of Hollywood royalty Annette Bening and Warren Beatty. Ella is a rising actress in…
In a society that often praises individuality, body art remains one of the most striking forms of self-expression. Richard Huff, a 51-year-old father, proudly calls himself a “tattoo addict.” With more than 240 tattoos covering most of his body, Richard has turned his skin into a personal diary of ink. But while he sees his…
A Texas jury reached a verdict in Karmelo Anthony’s murder trial after hours of deliberation. The decision came after prosecutors and defense attorneys offered starkly different accounts of the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf. Was Karmelo Anthony acting in self-defense, or was the stabbing the “sneak attack” prosecutors described in court? After hearing two sharply…
Monroeville resident Bryan Kiger’s career outlook changed about two decades ago while working as a therapeutic staff support for an elementary student with autism. Kiger, 48, founded Progress City consulting in 2018, working with small businesses and nonprofits. But when he discovered the unemployment rate for people with autism was about 85%, he thought back…
Family Hope Center for People with Disabilities Achieves Certified Autism Center™ and Down Syndrome Center of Excellence™ Designations Being recognized as a Certified Autism Center and a Down Syndrome Center of Excellence represents a significant milestone in Family Hope Center’s journey.” — Dr. Joelle Al Asmar, CEO of Family Hope Center DOHA, QATAR, June 9,…
Family Hope Center for People with Disabilities Achieves Certified Autism Center™ and Down Syndrome Center of Excellence™ Designations Being recognized as a Certified Autism Center and a Down Syndrome Center of Excellence represents a significant milestone in Family Hope Center’s journey.” — Dr. Joelle Al Asmar, CEO of Family Hope Center DOHA, QATAR, June 9,…
From Baby Fame to Personal Transformation: Zach Strenkert’s Journey Zach Strenkert, who gained attention as a two-year-old for weighing 70 pounds on The Jerry Springer Show, has shared an update on his life and transformation. Strenkert’s unusual growth was a medical mystery, leading his family to seek help through media appearances. His mother, Laurie, revealed…
Professor Ruth Grossman, left, and Gabriela Garcia, MS ’26 present research at the INSAR conference in Prague in April 2026. Courtesy photo Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) Professor Ruth Grossman, director of Emerson’s Facial Affective and Communicative Expressions (FACE) Lab, traveled to Prague, Czech Republic in April, along with research coordinator Elana Groves and CSD graduate student Gabriela Garcia, MS…
Real life stories AuthorMariamReading2 minViews38Published by05.05.2026 Stray dogs are often seen moving from place to place, searching for food—quick glimpses that most people pass by without thinking, while the animals continue struggling to survive a harsh reality. One such dog, a small puppy later named Salvador, was found in an extremely critical condition. He was…