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Published 7 hours agoSean Kirst: Jim Gifford’s life equaled faith in Elmwood. Saturday’s cleanup, in his memory, nurtures that spark.
An annual gathering in honor of a guy, lost to violence, whose everyday world represented full neighborhood commitment.
Advocates hope Syracuse remains landmark in fight for reproductive rights
Syracuse’s Planned Parenthood location became the first freestanding abortion clinic in the U.S. over 55 years ago.
‘Salt City Responds’ to political climate through exhibit’s visual messaging
A new display titled “Salt City Responds” at the Warehouse Gallery features Syracuse artists’ responses to social and political issues.
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Published September 30Facing a labor shortage, SHA, developer host free construction workforce training for SHA residents
More than 150 people signed up for the training. Part of the challenge in hiring construction workers is the number of construction jobs happening in the region.
Lizzy McAlpine works through grief, love to reach new sound on ‘Angel’
Lizzy McAlpine’s latest album, “Angel,” is the singer’s triumph, featuring sonically different songs that cohesively mesh together.
Bandier musical trio strikes harmony, friendship singing in SU’s stairwells
Alyssa Pena, Kyra Rubenstein and Ronnie Kabbash formed Mothers and Mirrors last October as a way to share their passion for acoustic music.
Barbies, bracelets and rings: Viral trinket box unlocks Westcott’s whimsy
Outside the Westcott Barber Shop sits a pink "trinket box" where passersby can leave or take various items.
D.O. Sportscast: SU football treks to UConn, Brian Idalski’s strong start
After a bye week, Syracuse football treks to face UConn Saturday. And through one series as SU ice hockey’s head coach, Brian Idalski is off to an undefeated start. Our beat writers talk that and more on this week’s D.O. Sportscast.
Meet the couple who washes, dries and folds SU students’ laundry with care
Ray and Xai Uon, owners of Caraway Cleaners, build connections with Syracuse University students while caring for their clothes.
Gabby Wisbeck took ‘extra mile’ to stay occupied through high school to SU
Gabby Wisbeck has always ensured she’s fully occupied. Whether it was balancing multiple high school trainings or juggling soccer and SU’s ambulance club, she always stays busy.
Syracuse sticks with Steve Angeli at QB. Psychology might explain why.
Syracuse will stick with starting quarterback Steve Angeli against UConn Saturday. Psychology can explain why head coach Fran Brown stays committed to Angeli.
How team bonds, ‘nonstop’ practice drive SU cheerleaders’ year-round pep
Behind the hairdos and pompoms, Syracuse University cheerleaders spend the year practicing for game days and competitions.