New York City has seen a spike in street debris complaints. Between September 2023 and September 2024, the city's 311 trash systems received 41,023 complaints about garbage on sidewalks, up over 250% from four years before and 30% from the previous year. Additionally, the percentage of streets classified...

  Room 118 at Foran High School is more than simply a place to paint and sculpt, it's also a place of connection, creativity, and inspiration. Mrs. Deanna Dotson creates a classroom environment in which young artists feel appreciated, respected, and encouraged to express themselves freely through...

Valentine's Day is almost approaching, and although it might be stressful to choose the ideal present, it doesn't have to be expensive. Being able to stay within a budget while still surprising a loved one with a unique, thoughtful gift that shows how much they care. Inventive and reasonably priced suggestions...

As graduation approaches, high school seniors begin to plan the next chapter of their lives. Whether they are starting a career, attending college, joining the military, or taking a gap year to explore new horizons, this critical milestone encourages them to dream big and set objectives for the future....

Every year, in a blend of tradition and compassion, the President of the United States spares two turkeys from the Thanksgiving dinner table. Instead of killing a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner, the President officially "pardons" a living bird. A fun way to spend Thanksgiving, this yearly event takes...

Every obstacle in life that makes people feel discouraged forms a “brick”. As more and more obstacles arise, they begin to build a wall.  “Behind the wall you have built is the real you,” says motivational speaker, game creator, and short film director, Anthony Valentine. This is a message...

A vibrant, yet menacing insect with striking red and black wings, silently infiltrates the local Milford community. The invasive lanternfly is a formidable adversary to the environment. As it spreads, relentlessly, it leaves behind a path of destruction, decimating crops and threatening native plant...

Throughout the year, farms can be a great place for friends and family to get plants, gifts, or fresh produce. A nice spring or summer day can even be a perfect time to go horseback riding outside! Local farms surrounding Milford all have their specialties. This is why I have captured images at four...

As the high school curtains close, a new stage beckons graduates: choosing a career. Upon tossing their graduation caps, many students would choose to march towards a different kind of education, trading textbooks for tactical training. Joining the military post-graduation is about commitment to growth...

A random act of kindness can make someone’s day in just a simple way. Milford celebrates random acts of kindness all throughout February for National Random Acts Of Kindness month.

          For centuries in the United States, children with disabilities were ignored and thought to be unteachable by schools, despite how smart and worthy they were of the same education as other students.            National Special Education Day is celebrated on December 2 each year,...

          5 p.m. the snow is falling. The aroma of hot chocolate swirled in the crisp air. Families all around are bundled head to toe in cozy clothing. Stars sparkle in the night sky as cars line up ready to see the glimmering lights illuminate the darkness. New Haven Fantasy of Lights occurs at...

          As students walk through the halls of Foran High School, they may look around and see other students wearing dress shirts and ties, dresses and skirts or a signature red, white and blue uniform. For many of Foran’s sports teams, dressing up at school the day of a game is just one of...