Postal Service Releases Top Dog Attack City Rankings

WASHINGTON , May 14, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — As a prelude to a news conference tomorrow to kick-off National Dog Bite Prevention Week, the U.S. Postal Service released its top 30 dog attack city rankings and offered tips to reduce dog attacks to letter carriers. Nationwide, 5,581 postal employees were attacked last year.

Tomorrow’s 10:30 a.m. ET, event at the National Press Club in Washington, DC, will include letter carriers recounting their dog attacks and feature pit bull therapy dog Elle, the American Humane Association’s 2013 Hero Dog of the Year. Veterinarians and representatives of the medical community will provide tips on dog attack prevention and responsible pet ownership. Representatives from the insurance industry will discuss dog bite claims and homeowner liability. Internationally-renowned dog trainer, author, and television personality Victoria Stilwell and Kelly Voigt, a dog attack victim, will join Elle and her handlerLeah Brewer in a dog safety demonstration. Continue reading

The ArtWalk that Keeps on Giving

Jean Brandt of Brandt Gallery released a statement that the current (May) exhibit will be the final art exhibit of Brandt Gallery at 1028 Kenilworth (Pictured: Object of Beauty work by Cynthia Penter and Michelle Marie Murphy, October ArtWalk, 2010).

Jean Brandt of Brandt Gallery released a statement that the May exhibit will be the final art exhibit of Brandt Gallery at 1028 Kenilworth (Pictured: Object of Beauty, work by Cynthia Penter and Michelle Marie Murphy, October ArtWalk, 2010).

A special report by The Tremonster

Change is the only constant (Heraclitus), and as Tremont ArtWalk rolls through its 22nd year, changes have continued amidst some perennial favorites. Joan Deveney, a veteran of the Cleveland art and poetry world, organized this year’s annual Stupid Cupid exhibit, a Robert Ritchie inspired Valentine’s Day installation at the Doubting Thomas Gallery this past February, which featured over 20 participating artists familiar and new to ArtWalk regulars. Continue reading