Florence, Ky. – September 07, 2026 -- Blue light glasses can ease digital eye strain for people who spend long hours staring at screens, but they are not a cure-all, according to optometrist Andrea Hill of Arnett Vision Care in Florence, Kentucky.
Sacramento – September 07, 2026 -- The California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) will hold its 34th Annual Recovery Happens event on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at California State Capitol Park in Sacramento, marking the state's official kickoff for National Recovery Month.
The free, public event runs from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM in Area 33 of the park and is expected to draw hundreds of people in recovery, their families, and behavioral health professionals.
Gaithersburg – September 07, 2026 -- Kareem's Lebanese Kitchen has officially opened its doors at Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg, Maryland, marking its debut with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that drew local leaders and community members.
The restaurant blends Lebanese heritage with a Maryland twist
The menu features handmade mezze, fresh-baked breads, Lamb Mouzat, Farrouj and a signature hummus. A standout addition is an exclusive crab hummus made with Maryland crab, merging Lebanese tradition with a regional ingredient.
Sacramento – September 07, 2026 -- The California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) will hold its 34th Annual Recovery Happens event on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at California State Capitol Park in Sacramento, marking the state's official kickoff for National Recovery Month.
The free, public event runs from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM in Area 33 of the park and is expected to draw hundreds of people in recovery, their families, and behavioral health professionals.
Gaithersburg – September 07, 2026 -- Kareem's Lebanese Kitchen has officially opened its doors at Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg, Maryland, marking its debut with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that drew local leaders and community members.
The restaurant blends Lebanese heritage with a Maryland twist
The menu features handmade mezze, fresh-baked breads, Lamb Mouzat, Farrouj and a signature hummus. A standout addition is an exclusive crab hummus made with Maryland crab, merging Lebanese tradition with a regional ingredient.
Salt Lake City – September 07, 2026 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has opened reservations for tours of the renovated Salt Lake Temple ahead of a six-month public celebration running April 5 to October 1, 2027.
Madrid – September 7, 2026 -- Getting into the world's most coveted outdoor events now requires patience measured in years, not months, according to a new report from travel agency Jade Peak.
The New York Marathon accepted just 1% of applicants this year
Jade Peak's first "Access Index" found that the New York Marathon's public lottery drew 240,000 applicants but selected only 1% of them. At current demand levels, the report estimates it would take up to 18 years to secure a rafting permit through the Grand Canyon.
Columbia, Md. – September 07, 2026 -- A new national survey from MedStar Health finds that 30% of men age 55 and older have never had a prostate exam, and nearly four in ten have skipped the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test, despite prostate cancer being one of the most common cancers in men.
PSA screening is recommended at least every two to four years for average-risk men ages 55 through 69. About one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime.
Las Vegas – September 07, 2026 -- MGM Resorts International has unveiled the culinary lineup for Bellagio Fountain Club during the Formula 1 Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix 2026, running Nov. 19-21, with tickets available through Ticketmaster.
Washington – September 07, 2026 -- The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum has launched "On Air," a free educational video series aimed at students in grades five through eight.
Monthly video collections cover a rotating set of aerospace topics
Each month during the school year, the museum releases a new collection built around a single theme. Confirmed topics for the 2026–2027 school year include weather in September, the solar system in October, art in November, air ships in February, moons in March, and comets and meteors in April.
