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Dozens of volunteers grabbed trash bags and safety vests to spruce up Springfield's stretch of historic Route 66 ahead of the highway's 100th birthday celebration. The Mother Road Refresh shows how community pride can transform a landmark.
Dozens of young volunteers spent their weekend removing graffiti and picking up trash at a historic Tulsa plaza as the famous highway prepares to celebrate its 100th birthday. The two-hour cleanup brought fresh energy to a beloved landmark.
The legendary Harlem Globetrotters are celebrating their centennial season with a brand new video game launching later this year. Fans can finally experience the team's signature showmanship and basketball magic from their own couches.
The legendary Martha Graham Dance Company is bringing modern dance back to Mexico City's iconic Palacio de Bellas Artes this October after nearly half a century away. The homecoming celebrates both the company's centennial and Mexico's profound influence on Graham's revolutionary art.
American Airlines is celebrating its centennial with caviar, beef Wellington, and prawn cocktails inspired by the golden age of flying. The limited-time retro menu launches in March for premium passengers.
When a tiny Yorkshire terrier named Tank got trapped beneath a family's deck in Centennial, Colorado, local firefighters rushed to the rescue. The successful save reminded neighbors that emergency responders answer every call, no matter how small.
Thousands packed the streets of Springfield, Missouri, as the birthplace of Route 66 kicked off the iconic highway's centennial celebration with classic cars, community pride, and a tribute to American road trip history.
The NHK Symphony Orchestra is marking a century of music with ambitious plans to grow classical music's future audience. Their centennial season launches with a rarely performed 1937 oratorio featuring vocalists, choir, organ, and full orchestra.
America's most legendary road trip is now fully drivable by electric vehicle, just in time for Route 66's centennial. After a decade of infrastructure expansion, the 2,500-mile Mother Road welcomes a new generation of eco-conscious travelers.
The Grand Mosque of Paris is celebrating its centennial this month, honoring a century since it was built to remember Muslim soldiers who died defending France in World War I. The stunning landmark has welcomed millions of visitors and become a cherished symbol of France's diverse heritage.
Thousands of soccer fans transformed Atlanta's Centennial Olympic Park into a roaring celebration as Spain clinched World Cup victory. The free FIFA Fan Festival proved you don't need a stadium ticket to feel the magic of the world's biggest sporting event.
Colorful porcelain signs celebrating Idaho's 44 counties have lined Boise's Capitol Boulevard for 36 years without needing replacement. The handcrafted artwork, created as a "gesture of friendship and unity" for Idaho's centennial, proves beautiful public art can truly last.
America's most famous highway is celebrating its centennial, and travelers from around the world are breathing new life into once-forgotten towns. Small businesses along the 2,400-mile route are thriving again thanks to nostalgia-seekers hunting for classic diners, vintage motels, and authentic slices of Americana.
Western Sydney is getting a massive new national park that will protect 28 threatened species while giving the city's growing population much-needed green space. Opening in six months, Gulguer National Park will be three times larger than Sydney's famous Centennial Parklands.
Nearly two million pilgrims completed Costa Rica's annual Romería pilgrimage today, walking up to 174 miles to reach the Basílica de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles for the feast of La Negrita. This year's centennial celebration of their patron saint brought an extraordinary outpouring of faith and community.
Three classmates from 1950, all in their 90s, reunited to celebrate the centennial of St. Petersburg High School's historic building. Generations of alumni walked the halls again, sharing stories that span from the Great Depression to today.
A wood carving of a rare ancient fossil named after Sir David Attenborough was unveiled at his childhood exploring ground in Leicestershire. The sculpture celebrates both the legendary naturalist's centennial and a groundbreaking 560-million-year-old discovery.
Cranford's youngest residents will dress up as centenarians this Friday to celebrate 100 years of early childhood education advocacy. The playful event caps a week of activities honoring the National Association for the Education of Young Children's centennial milestone.
Swedish automaker Volvo is marking its centennial with a special-edition electric semi truck that proves going green doesn't mean sacrificing power or style. The anniversary model combines cutting-edge battery technology with luxury touches that honor a century of innovation.
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The oldest professional dance troupe in America just marked a century of transforming how we move and express emotion through dance. Martha Graham's revolutionary approach created an entirely new art form that still captivates audiences worldwide.
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