Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Also known as African American History Month, the event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans.
Darien and Teddy live in Comox, a small island town of 15,000 residents located off the coast of British Columbia (BC), Canada.
Through the United Way’s “Safe Seniors, Strong Communities” initiative, Darien and Teddy have their groceries delivered, receive hot meals three times a week and enjoy regular check-in conversations by phone. Due to their existing health conditions, it would be extremely difficult for them to have access to these necessities if it weren’t for the Safe Seniors program. Read more
A popular publication that helps seniors find a ride to things like doctor’s appointments or grocery store trips is going mobile in 2021.
The Denver Regional Mobility and Access Council’s (DRMAC) developed a mobile app for its “Getting There Guide”, which connects people with public transportation, volunteer-based driving services and private options. Read more
It’s 2021 and that means: there’s a light at the end of the tunnel. While 2020 was one of our most challenging years that I can remember (between #workingfromhomewithkids, to its impact on commuter transit services, to getting used to new requirements for sanitization on transit and beyond), it’s time for a fresh start for 2021. Read more
At a test track 20 miles outside of Pueblo, Amtrak’s latest high-speed Acela train has been topping 166 miles per hour. Staff at the Transportation Technology Center are monitoring and evaluating its performance and safety features, including traction and braking systems. Read more
Denise Wood lives alone in Denver, and that’s how she’s spending Christmas this year — alone. Read more
