Community ContentFRAMINGHAM — MetroWest Nonprofit Network, in partnership with Framingham State University, recently announced that 25 participants have been selected for the inaugural Nonprofit Management Certificate for Practitioners program, with the 12-week online program set to launch on Sept. 24. “This certificate program is an important step towards meeting MWNN’s goal of creating a robust pipeline of next generation leaders who will be charged with leading MetroWest nonprofit organizations,” said Anna Cross, Executive Director of MWNN. “We were humbled by the enthusiasm applicants, funders and leaders of the nonprofit community expressed for the program. We hope this program will give future leaders not only the skills and information needed to lead organizations successfully, but also connect them to a network of colleagues and supporters who they can count on long after they complete the program.”Generous support from the TJX Charitable Foundation, the Middlesex Savings Charitable Foundation, Digital Federal Credit Union Charitable Foundation, Main Street Group Foundation, the Rusche Epperly Family Trust, and individual donors, provided program support and scholarship funds that were critical in providing access for applicants who would have otherwise been unable to participate. The larger than anticipated pool included a diverse group of applicants from a number of MetroWest communities and organizations.

Emma Ballard, Blackstone Valley TechThe senior scored four goals and had an assist for BVT (2-0) in a 5-0 win over Bay Path. Emma Guadagnoli, Blackstone Valley TechGuadagnoli scored three goals as BVT improved to 3-0 with a 4-1 win over Monty Tech. DOVER-SHERBORN 218, Hopkinton 240: Curtis Bowman and Ben Schroeder each shot a 2-over 34 as D-S (2-0, 1-0 TVL) knocked off TVL foe Hopkinton at Natick’s Sassamon Trace Golf Course. Girls Cross CountryHOLLISTON 16, Medfield 39: Holliston sophomore Carmen Luisi won in 18:47 as the Panthers (2-0 overall, TVL) ran by Medfield. HOPKINTON 15, Norwood 50: Junior Autumn Tumbleton ran Norwood’s 5K course in 20:20 as Hopkinton swept in its season-opening meet.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Australia and the United States announced expanded military cooperation on Thursday, including rotational deployments of all types of U.S. military aircraft to Australia, a day after announcing a submarine deal denounced by China as intensifying a regional arms race. The United States, Britain and Australia were “severely damaging regional peace and stability, intensifying an arms race, and damaging international nuclear non-proliferation efforts,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said. The White House defended the U.S. decision to provide Australia with advanced technology for nuclear-powered submarines, rejecting criticism from both China and France. Blinken said the United States had been in touch with French counterparts in the last 24-48 hours to discuss the new partnership with Australia. Dutton said the nuclear-powered option France had was “not superior” to that operated by Britain and the United States.

FRAMINGHAM — A local man is accused of grabbing a puppy by the neck and trying to steal it on Wednesday, claiming it was his dog, authorities said. He then allegedly disconnected her leash from the dog and picked up the dog by its neck and ran away. A witness gave chase before the suspect allegedly took the leash off the puppy, dropped it and tried to ride away on a bike. When he drew near the woman who owned the puppy, the man allegedly punched her in the arm, according to the report. When police arrived, the suspect allegedly ran into the middle of Hollis Street, screaming and forcing traffic to stop because he wouldn’t move.

The BHT Foundation (formerly, Brother, Help Thyself, Inc.), the organization that provides financial support to D.C. and Baltimore-area nonprofits, announced it was handing out more than $35,000 to local LGBTQ and HIV organizations. The foundation annually bestows grants of varying amounts to organizations with annual budgets under $500,000, based on need. “Furthermore, our grants will help strengthen our support within the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) communities. From the leather community, Onyx Mid-Atlantic, Inc., received $2,500 for education and community support services, and Boot Black Round Up 2021 received $100 for event expenses. For more information about the BHT Foundation, visit www.bhtfoundation.org.

Authorities said the fire, reported about 10:35 a.m., was confined to construction materials. The cause is under investigation, and Metro said it appears to be accidental. The fire department said two firefighters suffered minor injuries and were taken to a hospital for treatment.

A man was shot and killed at a Metro Blue Line station in downtown Los Angeles just before midnight Thursday, and authorities are searching for the shooter. The victim, who was in his late 20s, was traveling inside one of the train cars and was shot as he left the train, she said. It was not immediately clear which direction the man was traveling before he exited the train and was shot, nor which direction the shooter ran, authorities said. Officials had no information Thursday morning on a description of the shooter and could not confirm any relationship with the man who had been killed. A spokesperson for Metro did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Wikimedia CommonsMacomb County Executive Mark Hackel. Macomb County has about 2,500 employees.Asked if he’d terminate county employees for not following the order, Hackel responded, “No. That’s a personal choice that people should be able to make for themselves.”Hackel said the only way he would enforce the vaccine order is if “I’m forced to by some legal action and I realize there’s no way out. (In Detroit, which is not included in the Wayne County figures, 44% of residents are vaccinated. )Nearly 100,000 Macomb County residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since the pandemic began, and the virus led to the deaths of 2,429.

click to enlarge Dave MesreyA new transit-only lane has been installed in front of Little Caesars Arena. A stretch of Woodward Avenue in front of Detroit's Little Caesars Arena has been changed into a dedicated transit lane in order to keep things moving on game days and concerts.Dan Lijana, a spokesman for M-1 Rail, the QLine streetcar's operating entity, says the dedicated lane is reserved for the QLine and DDOT and SMART buses and is expected to be completed on Monday. He says M-Rail has been working with the Michigan Department of Transportation, the City of Detroit, and Little Caesars Arena operators Olympia Entertainment since December.Lijana says they hope to transform other stretches of Woodward into dedicated lanes. "Dedicated lane has been a priority for our riders and for M-1 Rail since launch," Lijana says in an email. "The dedicated lane stretches from Temple Street to the I-75 service drive.

The Human Rights Campaign has endorsed all three Democrats running for major statewide office in Virginia this November, as well as several candidates in competitive races for the House of Delegates. “The Human Rights Campaign is proud to endorse incredible champions who have spent their careers delivering on that promise of equality. “Governor Terry McAuliffe has fought tirelessly to ensure LGBTQ+ Virginians are afforded equal protection under the law. “That’s why I fought to protect LGBTQ+ rights from right-wing attacks that would have hurt Virginians and crippled our economy. “I am so honored to be endorsed by the Human Rights Campaign.

Maroney, 25, like so many others, alerted the FBI about the abuse. "I am also a survivor of sexual abuse," Biles said Wednesday . not report my abuse, but when they eventually documented my report 17 months later, they made entirely false claims about what I said,” Maroney said. The agency ultimately failed to report abuse, according to the report. FBI director Christopher Wray also testified Wednesday and apologized to Nassar's victims, adding that he was both "heartsick and furious" when he learned of the bungled investigation.

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click to enlarge Courtesy of Buddy's PizzaBuddy's Pizza releases a limited edition IPA to celebrate 75 anniversary. Buddy’s Pizza doesn’t think so. To celebrate its 75th anniversary, the home of the Detroit-style pizza has teamed up with Griffin Claw Brewing Company to release a limited edition ale. The Anniversary Ale is a New England IPA and its debut falls in line with the release of the chain’s Oktoberfest and Hawaiian Spice pizzas. While the specialty pizzas will only be available through the end of October, the Anniversary Ale will be available at Buddy’s full-service restaurants through the end of the year.

click to enlarge Michigan House of RepresentativesState Rep. Steve Marino. State Rep. Steve Marino was stripped of his legislative committee assignments on Tuesday, a rare move that is usually reserved as a form of discipline.The Harrison Township Republican was removed from his chairmanship of the coveted Commerce Committee and replaced by Pauline Wendzel, R-Waterliet.House Speaker Jason Wentworth, R-Farwell, wouldn’t say why he removed Marino from his committee duties."Rep. Marino is no longer the chair of the Commerce Committee and no longer serves on the Local Government committee. Rep. Pauline Wendzel has been appointed to serve as the committee chair," Wentworth’s spokesman Gideon D'Assandro toldin a statement. "The speaker trusts Rep. Wendzel to carefully review important legislation related to Michigan’s economy and make strong recommendations to the rest of the House of Representatives.

It’s really, really hard. I don’t think I’m complaining in an overtly dramatic way. I think that’s really neat. And that’s really great because it gives it an identity that’s unique to this particular franchise. I don’t think you can say, “And this is going to do this,” but I think it’s going to.