Panama Culture Newswire

WCA Foundation Awards Karen Ross Crossley Scholarship

Kristin Melville, director of the WCA Foundation, awards Makensie Bessie, a UPMC Chautauqua staff member, with the Karen Ross Crossley Scholarship. Bessie is pursuing a degree in respiratory therapy at Mercyhurst University The WCA Foundation awarded $720 …

CWV Book Corner, May: Army Veteran Lisa Renee Kirk

The sharing of any non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products and services on the part of VA. This month’s Center for Women Veterans Book Corner author is retired Army Veteran Lisa Renee Kirk, who served as a military policeman from …

Black Music Sunday: Songs for mamas, grandmas, and nurturers

Black Music Sunday is a weekly series highlighting all things Black music, with over 260 stories covering performers, genres, history, and more, each featuring its own vibrant soundtrack. I hope you’ll find some familiar tunes and perhaps an introduction …

Jack Roush: Longtime NASCAR team owner, always in a Panama hat      

Car owner Jack Roush talks with driver Greg Biffle during qualifying for the NASCAR Nextel Cup Tropicana 400 at Chicagoland Speedway, July 9, 2004. (Photo by A. Messerschmidt/Getty Images)Al Messerschmidt, WireImageLONG POND, PA - JULY 26 : Team owner …

Survivor Host Jeff Probst Addresses His Immunity Challenge Blunder

Reality TV has an element of unpredictability, and a recent episode of Survivor 48 showed what can go wrong. The problem was that longtime host Jeff Probst announced the wrong contestant as the immunity challenge winner. Related Longtime fans of the …

How inheritors and craftsmen are passing along the 'Four Treasures of the Study'

The techniques of making Huzhou ink brushes, Huizhou inksticks, Xuan paper, and Duan inkstones—representing the "Four Treasures of the Study," an esteemed collection of tools used in traditional Chinese calligraphy and painting—have all been …

How to Watch All 11 Sniper Movies in Order (Chronologically and by Release Date)

Set your streaming sights on Sniper. The long-running film franchise first started with 1993's Sniper starring Tom Berenger as expert American gunner Thomas Beckett. In the movie, Becket embarks on an assassination mission in Panama, and is assigned to …

David Lee Roth set to rock Cincinnati as part of 21-date concert tour

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - As part of his 21-date summer tour, legendary rocker David Lee Roth will perform in Cincinnati. The former frontman of Van Halen, now 70, will play at the Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati on August 21. Tickets for the event are on sale via …

Panama: Students Take to the Streets, Read Why

Panama’s university students, professors and administration marched in Panama City. Photo: Erick Marciscano  La Estrella de Panama Demonstrators dressed in white held flags and protest signs. The slogans centered around university autonomy. By Adolfo …

Rylan Clark is set to return to the music industry as he 'flies to LA studio to record with legendary songwriter' - 13 ...

His music career sadly faltered in its early days when his run on The X Factor ended with an early elimination. But 13 years later, Rylan Clark is reportedly having another shot at singing and is flying to Los Angeles to record in a studio with a …

Student Travel in Panama: A Budget-Friendly Adventure Guide

If you’re a student craving travel, sunshine, and unforgettable experiences—without blowing your budget—Panama might be your perfect destination.  Lush rainforests and Caribbean beaches to affordable hostels and friendly locals, this Central American …

Art Walk in Downtown Panama City

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - This Mother’s Day weekend, Downtown Panama City is welcoming artists, musicians, and art lovers alike for this year’s spring Art Walk! On Saturday, May 10, enjoy the free event from 12:00pm to 5:00pm where various …

Hong Kong’s Li Ka-shing in rare public appearance, declines to discuss Panama port deal

Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing had made a rare public appearance, attending a concert at Kai Tak Stadium but declining to answer questions on his company’s controversial Panama Canal port deal. Li, 96, was sitting in a bike-like wheelchair, smiling and …

10+ summer music festivals worth the drive from Baton Rouge

Stock photo By Gracelyn Farrar May 9, 2025 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival wrapped up last weekend, featuring big names like Carlos Santana, Cage the Elephant, Luke Combs, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, Pearl Jam, Laufey and Lenny Kravitz. But …

MAY offers many cultural events to showcase Panama. “Museum Month 2025”

These include exhibitions, talks, workshops, lectures, historical tours, guided tours, discussions, and musical performances. The Portobelo Customs Museum, also known as the Museum of Afro-Panamanian Memory, presents the exhibition “The Legacy of Portobelo …

Art Walk in Downtown Panama City

Ticket alert: 10 South Florida concerts going on sale now (with presale passwords)

It’s never too early to start thinking about summer concert season, or fall, for that matter. Tickets are going on sale this weekend for a bunch of performances by acts that we here in South Florida have long felt affection for, especially those with a …

From teacher to thriller writer: 30A author finds new chapter in life

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Deborah Rine never planned on becoming a novelist. But after picking up the pen in her sixties, the former French teacher has authored 13 novels—and she’s not slowing down anytime soon. Now based on the Emerald Coast, …

Copa Holdings Announces Monthly Traffic Statistics for April 2025

PANAMA CITY, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Copa Holdings, S.A. (NYSE: CPA) today released preliminary passenger traffic statistics for April 2025: Copa Holdings (Consolidated) April 2025 April 2024 % Change ASM (mm) (1) 2,546.6   2,421.1   5.2%   RPM ( …

Leaders of the Hypnosis Education Association to Present and Exhibit at IACT's HypnoExpo 2025

Melanie McCool to speak on niche marketing and lunar-aligned hypnosis, while Shawn Bray showcases HypnoBiz-in-a-Box™, the ultimate hypnosis business platform. ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hypnotherapists and …

Gershman Mortgage Celebrates Recognition in Scotsman Guide’s Prestigious 2025 Top Originators Rankings

CLARKSVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gershman Mortgage proudly announces the recognition of multiple Loan Officers in the esteemed Scotsman Guide’s 2025 Top Originators rankings. This distinguished annual list …

US Entrepreneur Kenneth W. Welch Jr. Transforms Liberian Community by Building First School Since War

How Kenneth W. Welch Jr. Answered Pastor's Plea, Building School That Transformed Community Without Educational Resources Since War LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A recent story published in La Fenetre …

State Science Day 2025

STEM Scholars compete for more than $400,000 in Scholarships and Awards DUBLIN, OH, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For 77 years, State Science Day, a program of The Ohio Academy of Science, has been the pinnacle of academic …

California Closets Sponsors First-Ever Raleigh St. Jude Dream Home® Giveaway

California Closets Supports Community, Contributes Custom Closet Solution to St. Jude Charity Event. RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- California Closets is proud to be one of the local sponsors of the Triangle’s …

Consistent Weekly Pool Maintenance Essential for Clean, Safe Swimming Conditions, Says Louisiana Pool Contractor

METAIRIE, LA, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Regular weekly pool maintenance is one of the most critical aspects of preserving water quality, extending equipment lifespan, and ensuring safe, enjoyable swimming conditions. With rising …

STACEY SCHWIZER SELECTED AS EMPOWERED WOMAN OF THE YEAR BY IAOTP

Stacey Schwizer will be honored at the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) annual awards gala in Las Vegas this December NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stacey Schwizer, Principal and Owner of …

DRC Ventures Partners with ELYSIAN to Celebrate 10 Years of Women Inspiring Women at Star-Studded Celebration

SPARTANBURG, SC, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DRC Ventures, in collaboration with ELYSIAN, co-hosted a powerful celebration this past weekend to honor ELYSIAN’s 10th anniversary. Held at the private estate of ELYSIAN Founder, …

DDA Partners with Former Indian PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s Family to Build India's First Major League-Standard Ballpark

This historic partnership marks a bold new era for baseball in India with the groundbreaking of the first MLB-standard ballpark and the ceremonial first pitch. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Diamond Dreams Academy (DDA), …

St. Paul Author Honored as Midwest Book Awards Finalist for 'It’s About Time' (Millions of Copies Sold for Dad)

A Former Minnesota Amateur boxing champions autobiography reads like a novel wrapped around a package of poems ST PAUL, MN, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Former Minnesota amateur boxing champion and author Mark Connor, from …

Joan Ava Gillman selected as Top Educator of the Year by IAOTP

Joan Ava Gillman will be honored at the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) annual awards gala in Las Vegas this December NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Joan Ava Gillman, Science teacher at the …

Limo Proposals Require Planning, Timing, and Detail to Create Memorable Moments

NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A limousine offers a private, elegant setting for a marriage proposal, but creating the perfect “yes” moment on wheels requires more than a fancy ride. From route selection and …

Louisiana Swamps Play Crucial Role in Water Filtration and Flood Mitigation, Says Local Tour Operator

MARRERO, LA, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The swamps and wetlands of South Louisiana are often viewed through the lens of tourism, wildlife, and folklore—but beyond their cultural significance, these ecosystems serve a vital …

History Made (Again) in Lewiston: First Full-Body Ali Statue in the US Unveiled

No one expected the Phantom Punch to land in our quiet New England town. Join Lewiston as we turn that iconic moment into a step forward after a great tragedy. LEWISTON, ME, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WHO: Platz …

New Episode of 'Health Uncensored with Dr. Drew' Discusses How We Treat Pain for Plantar Fasciitis

Dr. Drew continues to redefine how people think about wellness in this engaging health show FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Health Uncensored with Dr. Drew is an entertaining health and wellness show hosted …

Ashwin Rajendraprasad Selected as Top Innovative Chief AI Officer of the Year by IAOTP

Ashwin Rajendraprasad will be honored at the International Association of Top Professionals annual awards gala in Las Vegas this December NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ashwin Rajendraprasad, Chief AI Officer …

DR. NIKHIL BHAYANI SELECTED AS TOP GLOBAL INFLUENTIAL PHYSICIAN OF THE YEAR IN INFECTIOUS DISEASE BY IAOTP

Dr. Nikhil Bhayani will be honored at the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) annual awards gala in Las Vegas this December NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Nikhil K. Bhayani, MD, FIDSA ( …

IntelliTec College Acquires Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts and Sciences

Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts and Sciences, of Las Vegas, NV, begins an exciting new chapter under the new ownership of IntelliTec College. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DVMD LLC, based in Colorado Springs, …

Gershman Mortgage Springfield Branch Honored with National Recognition by Scotsman Guide 2025

SPRINGFIELD, MO, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gershman Mortgage's Springfield, MO branch, located at 1557 East Primrose Street, Suite 100, proudly announces national recognition for outstanding achievement, as featured in …

Gershman Mortgage Benton Branch Honored with Multiple Recognitions in Scotsman Guide’s 2025 Top Originators Rankings

Gershman Mortgage is pleased to announce that Loan Officers from its Benton, KY branch have been recognized in Scotsman Guide’s 2025 Top Originators rankings. BENTON, KY, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gershman Mortgage is …