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‘A beautiful mess’: Laundry Love initiative in Palm Springs emphasizes dignity, connection

Providing a safe space for people experiencing hardship to do laundry is not charity, organizers stress, but a chance to walk alongside their brothers and sisters in the Coachella Valley.

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City’s 38th Annual Black History Month Parade unites community in celebration

"If we're not showing diversity in the things that we do in society, and we only show it from one view, then that's not showing that we are unified." — Jarvis Crawford

Meet Timothy Cornwall: An educator and animal enthusiast

In his current role as a puppy trainer at Palm Springs-based Guide Dogs of the Desert, Cornwall gets to witness firsthand the profound impact of his work.

Our procrastinator’s guide to Modernism Week 2025

It's not too late to score tickets to some of the best events during one of the city's signature events. Check out our recommendations for some of the hidden gems in a packed calendar.

‘We’re not going back’: LGBTQ+ community, allies march for justice, equality

Chants echoed through the Arenas District Friday night at a rally held in reaction to attacks by the new presidential administration that has begun to chip away at hard-earned rights of LGBTQ+ citizens.

Modernism Week 2025 offers hundreds of free or low-cost events

Palm Springs' annual Modernism Week returns Feb. 13 through 23, featuring more than 500 events celebrating midcentury modern architecture and design.

Villa Roma community celebrates historic district status during weekend ceremony

The recognition follows more than a decade of work by homeowner volunteers who researched and documented the 69-home community's iconic midcentury architecture featuring Roman-themed elements.

Palm Springs kicks off Black History Month with Saturday morning flag raising ceremony

The ceremony was just the start of a month filled with events honoring Black history that concludes with the annual Black History Parade & Town Fair on Feb. 22.

Palm Springs Library thrives as vital hub for physical media amid streaming dominance

With a diverse DVD collection and booming program attendance, the library remains a rare haven for film enthusiasts and community engagement alike.

2024 In Memoriam Part 2: Concluding our look back on local luminaries we lost

In the second and final part of his series running during the final days of 2024, Bruce Fessier remembers six more well-known people with local ties we lost in the past year.

From roaring ’20s soirées to 1980’s proms, here’s how to welcome 2025 in Palm Springs

Palm Springs offers a variety of New Year's Eve celebrations, from Great Gatsby-inspired parties to nostalgic nights with drag performances and firework extravaganzas.

2024 In Memoriam Part 1: Looking back on local luminaries we lost in the past year

In the first of a two-part series running during the final days of 2024, Bruce Fessier remembers musicians, athletes, and others who had significant connections to the desert.

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