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Sebastiano specializes in news writing. She focuses on numerous aspects of news such as investigative reporting, politics, crime, court, legislation and higher education.
‘It means everything’ — Philadelphia voters reflect on the power of their ballot
Philadelphians voted in the 2025 Municipal Primary and Special Election for who they want to see on the ballot representing their party in November.
‘It is what shapes me:’ Adam Agoub seeks excellence through faith
Twenty-two men stand in a line bowing their heads. One man holds a hand to his chest, another has his arms at his sides.
Manzanita Boutique offers style, sanctuary and community in West Philly
An orange building stands on Baltimore Avenue in West Philadelphia, with two glass doors. Teal gates close off one door and welcome people passing by to step through the other.
International friendly unites families, cultures at Subaru Park
Families streamed into Subaru Park on Saturday, Aug. 2, tickets in hand, ready to watch the Philadelphia Union face off against Germany’s Eintracht Frankfurt Eagles in an international friendly.
Case of rape, strangulation of UK student dismissed by grand jury
The case against a Lexington man accused of raping and strangulating a UK student was dismissed by a Fayette County grand jury on March 18.
Former University of Kentucky student, Sophia Rosing, was sentenced to 12 months in jail for assaulting a student desk clerk in November 2022.
Former UK student sentenced to 12 months in jail after being arrested or assault in 2022
Students are paying more: tuition, student ticket costs increase
Students at the University of Kentucky will be paying more in the 2025-26 school year than years prior following a number of budget approvals.
Man arrested for rape, strangulation of UK student headed to grand jury; denied release from house arrest
A Lexington man arrested for the rape and attempted strangulation of a UK student had his case bound to the grand jury and was denied release from home confinement by a Fayette County district judge on Oct. 10.
UK students arrested for on-campus rape
Two University of Kentucky students have been charged with the rape of another student in an on-campus residence hall.
Judge sends UK students arrested for rpe, strangulation to grand jury
The case of University of Kentucky students charged with the February rape and strangulation of another UK student in an on-campus residence hall was sent to a grand jury at their preliminary hearing.
Philly teens step up as play captains for summer of fun and leadership
Cheers, signs, and a red carpet welcomed a new class of teen leaders in Kensington this week, as Fab Youth Philly kicked off its annual Play Captain Initiative—a program that trains local youth to bring playful learning and leadership to PlayStreets across Philadelphia.
Man arrested for rape, strangulation of UK student
A Lexington man has been arrested for rape and strangulation of a UK student, according to the Lexington Police Department.
DEI efforts at UK to be disbanded
University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto announced the Office of Institutional Diversity will be disbanded as a part of the university’s “mission to advance this state in all that we do.”
Bill to end DEI initiatives at public universities in Kentucky fails to be voted on before veto period
Recently amended Senate Bill 6 was not voted on by the Kentucky Senate before entering the veto period last night, failing to advance through the General Assembly.
UK to determine future of partnerships, funding for identity-based groups
The University of Kentucky will determine, over the next 60 days, which “identity-based” organizations can receive university support in compliance with federal instruction.