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Fall 2025 Fashion Trends Tailored for the Elegant Woman

Fall fashion 2025 isn’t just about trends — it’s about curating a refined yet expressive style that reflects the depth and confidence of lived experience. With these tips, a fresh fall look will be at your fingertips. ...
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Sustainable Gardening for a Changing Climate

In 2012, all of Ohio was updated to Zone 6 on the USDA Zone Hardiness Map. Some climate models suggest that by 2040, Ohio could be Zone 7. Learn what we as gardeners need to do to keep our gardens sustainable with the changing climate… ...
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Preparedness Pays Off: Tips for National Preparedness Month

September is National Preparedness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time. Better Business Bureau® (BBB®) Serving Greater Cleveland is reminding consumers that preparation today can make all the difference tomorrow. ...
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Learn About Social Security From SSA’s Social Media Pages

The Social Security Administration strives to provide the public with accurate and helpful information. In addition to the resources available at ssa.gov, SSA posts useful information on its social media channels. ...
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Begging for Table Scraps: What Human Foods Can Dogs Eat?

Most of us have heard that dogs shouldn’t eat human food — but just look at those sad eyes. Some dogs are experts at convincing us they should share our food. The fact is that some foods that humans eat are perfectly fine for dogs, while others can be dangerous.  ...
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We Need to Go Outside; Here’s Why

Spending time outdoors, even in the cold, misting rain and warm sunshine, was something my mom — and now research — both encourage and support. Everyone can benefit from going outdoors at least 10 minutes a day. Building a sun or outdoor break into our daily routines can be critical to better health. ...
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Music in my Life: John O’Connor’s Journey

Join us on a musical journey with our two-part profile of a man who has turned what he loves into what he does. ...
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Labubu Lookalikes: Beware of Online Fakes

Are your grandkids begging you for the hottest toy of the year? Better Business Bureau® (BBB®) Serving Greater Cleveland is issuing a consumer alert regarding counterfeit Labubu doll scams targeting buyers of the trending collectible toys. Consumers are getting lured by shady websites, social media ads and pop-up sellers offering fake products or taking payment without delivering anything. ...
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