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The United States Post Office was first created in 1775 by the Second Continental Congress, with Benjamin Franklin serving as the first Postmaster General. This early incarnation of the post office deliberately prioritized the mailing of newspapers over personal correspondence in an attempt to help strengthen the bond of the colonies through the sharing of […]
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As schools transitioned to online classes in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, PVCC’s Betty Sue Jessup Library was presented with a seemingly insurmountable problem: how could a service that depends so heavily on in-person interaction survive a world of social distancing? The library faculty, led by Director of Library Services Crystal Newell, knew there […]
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The second I walked in the door of Michael’s Diner, I was instantly struck by how friendly and welcoming the atmosphere was in the face of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The interior of the diner resembles a 1950’s burger joint crossed with a Mediterranean restaurant, incorporating the sensibilities of the restaurant’s owner, Michael, a native […]
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