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(NYSE:WHG - Free Report) during the 4th quarter according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission The institutional investor bought 22,178 shares of the asset manager's stock 683 Capital Management LLC owned approximately 0.24% of Westwood Holdings Group at the end of the most recent quarter Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC lifted its position in Westwood Holdings Group by 87.5% in the fourth quarter Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC now owns 27,861 shares of the asset manager's stock worth $396,000 after buying an additional 13,000 shares during the last quarter Empowered Funds LLC boosted its position in shares of Westwood Holdings Group by 5.4% during the fourth quarter Empowered Funds LLC now owns 26,460 shares of the asset manager's stock valued at $384,000 after buying an additional 1,353 shares during the period Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC grew its stake in shares of Westwood Holdings Group by 0.3% during the fourth quarter Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC now owns 585,843 shares of the asset manager's stock valued at $8,741,000 after buying an additional 1,725 shares during the last quarter Peapod Lane Capital LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Westwood Holdings Group in the fourth quarter worth approximately $2,533,000 Garner Asset Management Corp lifted its stake in shares of Westwood Holdings Group by 11.4% during the 4th quarter Garner Asset Management Corp now owns 140,753 shares of the asset manager's stock worth $2,012,000 after acquiring an additional 14,427 shares during the last quarter Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 56.64% of the company's stock Separately, StockNews.com lowered Westwood Holdings Group from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Monday Get Our Latest Stock Report on Westwood Holdings Group WHG stock traded down $0.92 during trading on Monday The company had a trading volume of 16,637 shares The firm has a market capitalization of $156.65 million has a 52-week low of $11.01 and a 52-week high of $18.03 The company has a 50 day simple moving average of $15.90 and a 200-day simple moving average of $15.63 Westwood Holdings Group (NYSE:WHG - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday The asset manager reported $0.16 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter Westwood Holdings Group had a return on equity of 2.66% and a net margin of 2.33% The firm had revenue of $23.25 million during the quarter The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend June 2nd will be given a dividend of $0.15 per share This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.59% Westwood Holdings Group's payout ratio is 2,000.00% Before you consider Westwood Holdings Group MarketBeat keeps track of Wall Street's top-rated and best performing research analysts and the stocks they recommend to their clients on a daily basis. MarketBeat has identified the five stocks that top analysts are quietly whispering to their clients to buy now before the broader market catches on.. and Westwood Holdings Group wasn't on the list While Westwood Holdings Group currently has a Hold rating among analysts top-rated analysts believe these five stocks are better buys View The Five Stocks Here Looking for the next FAANG stock before everyone has heard about it Enter your email address to see which stocks MarketBeat analysts think might become the next trillion dollar tech company Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInSLOAN Iowa (KTIV) - A school bus in Northwest Iowa crashed Tuesday afternoon while students were on board The Westwood School District says the crash happened near 290th Street and Benton Ave the Westwood School District says the crash happened when one of its buses left the roadway and entered a shallow ditch tells KTIV there were 14 students on the bus when it crashed “We are extremely grateful to report that no students were injured in this incident The district wishes to specifically acknowledge the remarkable quick thinking and responsible actions of the students on board,” stated the district “They provided immediate assistance to the bus driver Their bravery and support in this potentially frightening situation are commendable and deeply valued by the Westwood School District.” The driver of the bus was taken to a hospital The Westwood School District is a rural district with its school building located in Sloan Want to get the latest news and weather from Siouxland’s News Source? Follow these links to download our KTIV News app and our First Alert Weather app Exceptional sales performance drives positive flows in Institutional and Intermediary channelsStrategic ETF platform expansion continues with launch of LBRTY Global Equity ETF (NYSE:BFRE)One-year anniversary of Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income (MDST) with an annualized distribution rate of 10.5% 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westwood Holdings Group (NYSE: WHG) today reported first quarter 2025 earnings "We are extremely pleased with our strong start to 2025 delivering exceptional results across our business Our Institutional channel achieved remarkable success highlighted by winning a significant nearly $1 billion sub-advisory mandate in our Small Cap Value strategy Our Intermediary channel recorded its best sales quarter since 2022 with particular strength in our energy offerings Our ETF business continues to gain momentum with our flagship MDST ETF reaching its one-year anniversary with a 10.5% annualized distribution rate while we successfully launched our innovative Westwood LBRTY Global Equity ETF and continued focus on high-quality investments we are well-positioned to navigate market uncertainties and deliver long-term value to our clients and shareholders." Revenues decreased from the fourth quarter due to lower performance-based fees and increased from last year's first quarter due to higher average assets under management ("AUM") Firmwide assets under management and advisement totaled $18.0 billion consisting of AUM of $17.0 billion and assets under advisement ("AUA") of $1.0 billion First quarter income of $0.5 million compared to the fourth quarter's $2.1 million on lower revenues and higher operating expenses offset by lower income taxes and changes in the fair value of contingent consideration Diluted earnings per share ("EPS") of $0.05 compared to $0.24 for the fourth quarter Non-GAAP Economic Earnings of $2.5 million First quarter income of $0.5 million compared to last year's first quarter of $2.3 million due to changes in the fair value of contingent consideration in 2024 offset by higher revenues and lower income taxes Diluted EPS of $0.05 compared with $0.27 per share for 2024's first quarter Non-GAAP Economic Earnings were $2.5 million Economic Earnings and Economic EPS are non-GAAP performance measures and are explained and reconciled with the most comparable GAAP numbers in the attached tables Westwood will host a conference call to discuss first quarter 2025 results and other business matters at 4:30 p.m https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BI848844d99e514a3ba97ad4fbad4288af you will be provided with a dial-in number containing a personalized PIN https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/i4pd6rdr an email will be sent with important details for this conference call Westwood Holdings Group (NYSE: WHG) is a boutique asset management firm that offers a diverse array of actively-managed and outcome-oriented investment strategies along with white-glove trust and wealth services Westwood’s client-first approach has fostered strong long-term client relationships due to our unwavering commitment to delivering bespoke investment strategies with a vehicle-optimized approach exceptional counsel and unparalleled client service Our flexible and agile approach to investing allows us to adapt to constantly changing markets while continually seeking innovative strategies that meet our investors’ short and long-term needs Our team at Westwood comes from varied backgrounds and life experiences which reflects our origins as a woman-founded firm We are committed to incorporating diverse insights and knowledge into all aspects of our services and solutions Our culture and approach to our business reflect our core values - integrity teamwork and driving results - and underpin our constant pursuit of excellence Statements in this press release that are not purely historical facts statements about our expected future financial position as well as other statements including without limitation words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “could,” and other similar expressions constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Actual results and the timing of some events could differ materially from those projected in or contemplated by the forward-looking statements due to a number of factors which could damage our reputation and result in costly litigation and liability for our clients and us; our stock is thinly traded and may be subject to volatility; competition in the investment management industry; our ability to avoid termination of client agreements and the related investment redemptions; the significant concentration of our revenues in a small number of customers; we have made and may continue to make business combinations as a part of our business strategy its annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31 2024 and its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31 You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements which speak only as of the date of this press release Westwood is not obligated to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events Inc.Terry ForbesChief Financial Officer and Treasurer(214) 756-6900 AND SUBSIDIARIESCONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS(in thousands except per share and share amounts)(unaudited) AND SUBSIDIARIESCONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS(in thousands except par value and share amounts)(unaudited) AND SUBSIDIARIESCONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS(in thousands)(unaudited) AND SUBSIDIARIESReconciliation of Income Attributable to Westwood Holdings Group we are providing non-GAAP performance measures that we refer to as Economic Earnings and Economic EPS income attributable to Westwood Holdings Group Our management and Board of Directors review Economic Earnings and Economic EPS to evaluate our ongoing performance We believe that these non-GAAP performance measures while not substitutes for GAAP income attributable to Westwood Holdings Group are useful for management and investors when evaluating our underlying operating and financial performance and our available resources We do not advocate that investors consider these non-GAAP measures without also considering financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP We define Economic Earnings as income attributable to Westwood Holdings Group plus non-cash equity-based compensation expense amortization of intangible assets and deferred taxes related to goodwill Although depreciation on fixed assets is a non-cash expense we do not add it back when calculating Economic Earnings because depreciation charges represent an allocation of the decline in the value of the related assets that will ultimately require replacement Although gains and losses from changes in the fair value of contingent consideration are non-cash we do not add or subtract those back when calculating Economic Earnings because gains and losses on changes in the fair value of contingent consideration are considered regular following an acquisition we do not adjust Economic Earnings for tax deductions related to restricted stock expense or amortization of intangible assets Economic EPS represents Economic Earnings divided by diluted weighted average shares outstanding British designer Vivienne Westwood printed a painting by François Boucher onto corsets elevating this piece of lingerie to the status of fine art A creation now on view at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs (MAD) as part of the exhibition “Rococo & Co From Nicolas Pineau to Cindy Sherman,” running until May 18 the eccentric sophistication of the 1980s embodied by Jean Paul Gaultier and Gianni and Donatella Versace began to fade more minimalist fashion driven by Helmut Lang Amid these established designers and emerging talents one British creator remains defiantly true to herself Vivienne Westwood revives the history of costume and upholds the traditions of tailoring Vivienne Westwood has rejected the establishment and its conventions Her Fall/Winter 1990 show stands as a vibrant love letter to the Rococo movement a London museum renowned for its holdings from this period she was captivated by the paintings of François Boucher The French master of ornamental style held a special fascination for the punk designer Many pieces from the Fall/Winter 1990 collection brightly colored petticoats resembling crinolines the paintings themselves,” Westwood explains in a video “I chose the painter who most epitomizes the decorative movement The Sleeping Shepherdess.” Vivienne Westwood explains in a video she chose to print that painting onto a series of corsets The idyllic setting and heightened sensuality of the scene are intensified by the inherently erotic nature of the corset a signature of Westwood’s style since 1987 the house dedicated an entire exhibition to the corset in 2023 at its Rue Saint-Honoré boutique discussed three exceptional creations in an interview for Numéro Vivienne Westwood’s “Portrait” Fall/Winter 1990 collection has gone down in fashion history So much so that at the start of the decade these corsets—worn by the likes of FKA Twigs and Bella Hadid—were fetching sky-high prices in vintage boutiques and online along with a capsule collection inspired by the originals the corset has now been consecrated as a work of art in its own right It’s at the MAD that it receives this recognition the Vivienne Westwood corset adorned with Boucher’s Daphnis and Chloe embodies the enduring influence of Rococo style across eras and disciplines “Rococo & Co. From Nicolas Pineau to Cindy Sherman” runs until May 18, 2025, at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. More information at madparis.fr Newsroom 54 rue des Acacias 75017 Paris T+33 1 56 88 98 00   |    Advertising 54 rue des Acacias 75017 Paris T+33 1 56 88 98 37     |    Copyright © 2024 Numéro     |    Legal notices Votre inscription a bien été prise en compte. ExpandPrime Healthcare, the new owner of St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee, is parting ways with Westwood Obstetrics & Gynecology, which has been the provider of childbirth labor and delivery services the past four years. (Tiffany Blanchette) KANKAKEE – Once the central point for the delivery of babies in and around Kankakee County, it appears that function will largely end for St. Mary’s. Prime Healthcare, the new owner of St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee, is parting ways with the obstetrics group which has been the provider of childbirth labor and delivery services the past four years. In an April 11 communication to Westwood Obstetrics & Gynecology Ltd., administration at 555 W. Court St., Kankakee, the contract, which expires at the close of business May 16, will not be renewed. Having a preferred services agreement with Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital since May 2021, Westwood’s president, Dr. Roger Taylor, said the firm had no indication this decision was forthcoming. The effect of this mid-May timeline, Taylor said, effectively removes St. Mary’s from being a birthing location. Taylor said when Westwood signed to be the medical group for St. Mary’s births four years ago, the hospital was performing about 200 births annually. The total was increased to an estimated 500 in following years before it settled at 350 yearly the past two years. Riverside Medical Center, located only a couple miles west of St. Mary’s, handles the vast majority of Kankakee, Iroquois and even southeast Will County births. In an email response from Prime to the Daily Journal, Prime confirmed the labor and delivery practice will conclude. A Prime spokesman said there are not enough births to keep the service as a viable option. “... But the need for maternal care has dramatically declined in our hospital while access to these services is stable within the community at neighboring hospitals,” Prime said. The decline of births at the hospital resulted in this decision. “This has led to the difficult, but necessary decision of transitioning OB services to Riverside Hospital and suspending OB services at St. Mary’s Hospital - Kankakee,” Prime said. The spokesman said the hospital currently sees “just 26 births a month – less than one per day – with yearly births declining by nearly one-third since 2022. “It is not possible to ensure the highest standards of quality care with such little volume and a service that was entirely dependent on any single physician,” the spokesman said. Prime said all staff affected by the suspension of OB services will be offered comparable positions elsewhere within the hospital or at other Prime Illinois facilities. Prime said no other changes are planned at St. Mary’s at this time. Taylor said when Prime Healthcare acquired St. Mary’s as part of its larger purchase of other health care locations in Illinois, including St. Joseph’s Hospital in Joliet, they were informed no major changes in services would take place for at least 18 months. That situation was about two months ago, he said. He considers this action a significant change. Taylor said Westwood offers St. Mary’s a top-notch practice. “There was no hint of this coming,” he said. In a news release shared by Westwood, Taylor said the medical practice, founded in 1969, has served generations of Kankakee County women and families, delivering thousands of babies and remained a “cornerstone of women’s health in the region for 55 years.” Taylor said Westwood was informed in a notice of default on April 18 from Prime Healthcare, which formally acquired St. Mary’s Hospital in March. “Westwood strongly disputes the claims made in that notice and has formally communicated its disagreement,” Taylor wrote in regard to the notice of default. “Despite this, Prime has confirmed its intent to end the agreement ... and has not committed to any continuation of funding or service agreement beyond that date,” he said. No formal transition plan for continuity of care has been shared, he said. Taylor said Prime suggested the possibility of Westwood resuming operations as an independent medical practice. Taylor said with such a limited notice and no funding, the feasibility of such a transition remains uncertain. “This is not how we envisioned the end of more than five decades of service,” he said. “We are deeply proud of what we’ve built and the care we’ve provided. But without clarity, support or time to prepare, continuing in this current environment is simply not possible. Our patients deserve better.” Regarding the potential of more births being handled at Riverside, hospital administration said they are certainly able to handle additional labor and deliveries. During the past three years, the number of births at Riverside has been approximately 700 per year. Prior to the pandemic, the average was more than 1,000. “Riverside is certainly able to take on any additional labor and delivery patients,” said Riverside Healthcare President and CEO Phil Kambic. “Whatever changes there are in the local health care services, we have the staffing in both our clinics and at the hospital to meet the community need. “With the expansion last year of the insurance plans we accept, we are now an option for even more area families. Having these vital services close to home is important, and we are glad to have the highly skilled, experienced staff to provide them.” Copyright © 2023 Shaw Local News Network we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links Photo: Courtesy of Vivienne WestwoodOver the past few years bridal has become a major pillar of the Vivienne Westwood brand and countless to-be-weds vying to wear their signature corseted styles “It’s just a very beautiful and important part of the life of our house,” says Kronthaler so we got more organized.” Reading between the lines it seems that creating wedding looks appeals to the designer’s inner romantic and marriage means a lot—to be together and share life,” he says “It’s something you can control—you can control your time together and share the good and the bad things the bad things are half as bad and the good things are double.” (Kronthaler would know: he was married to the brand’s namesake Photo: Courtesy of Vivienne WestwoodPhoto: Courtesy of Vivienne WestwoodPhoto: Courtesy of Vivienne WestwoodWhile Kronthaler says he’s more of a traditionalist when it comes to wedding dresses—especially compared to the more outré pieces he’s known to create for the brand’s ready-to-wear lines—he always wants the Vivienne Westwood bride to feel truly unique you don’t get so easily somewhere else,” he says “I think it can also be a bride who doesn’t necessarily wear the clothes or sometimes can’t usually afford it I think we are very good at making the girls look good without being too rigid.” Corsetry is a major facet of much of the brand’s bridal designs but there’s a strong emphasis on comfort and flexibility which is always a very structured and complicated piece but the skirt is easy to change and won’t explode your bank account But it will change the dress completely,” says Kronthaler “I always like a little bit of this spontaneity The drapes aren’t nailed down—there's always a bit of movement to it.” Photo: Getty ImagesDeciding to headline Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week—a multi-day industry event with runway presentations and an enormous wedding trade show—felt like a major step for the bridal arm of Vivienne Westwood You have to really concentrate on how to make it unique.” Putting together the lineup for the show meant balancing more commercial designs with statement looks that add to the drama of the presentation Photo: Courtesy of Vivienne WestwoodPhoto: Courtesy of Vivienne WestwoodPhoto: Courtesy of Vivienne WestwoodThough there was plenty of classic bridal white the pieces in the collection played with touches of blush a rose print that has been used throughout Vivienne Westwood’s history “I do think it’s beautiful to use light colors but everybody has different skin tones and sometimes going into rose hues is nice,” says Kronthaler who also noted that international bridal clients often look for alternative colors that fit their own country’s traditions Photo: Courtesy of Vivienne WestwoodPhoto: Courtesy of Vivienne WestwoodPhoto: Courtesy of Vivienne WestwoodThe collection also presented plenty of tailoring options for the modern bride “They are really very mannish suits—the idea is really about stealing his jacket,” the designer says they decided to use models of all genders to wear the pieces and Kronthaler himself even closed the show wearing a white veil and floor-length skirt—and a The Simpsons T-shirt he hinted: “It may be great to have some boys in wedding dresses Photo: Courtesy of Vivienne WestwoodPhoto: Courtesy of Vivienne WestwoodWhile the majority of designs were brand new for the show Kronthaler also dipped into the brand’s formidable archive for inspiration The opening gown was a recreation of a dress his former wife Vivienne Westwood made for 1995’s Vive la Cocotte collection a Rococo painting by the artist François Boucher and we loved terribly much together,” says Kronthaler of the famous artwork which hangs in London’s The Wallace Collection "No woman has ever looked like that in a painting—it is the most beautiful dress ever made in the history of the human race.” “I’m thinking here a lot about Vivienne in it all,” reflects Kronthaler Photo: Getty ImagesMore Great Wedding Stories in VogueJustin Theroux and Nicole Brydon Bloom Are Married! Inside Their Laid-Back Beach Wedding in Mexico The Bride Wore an Audrey Hepburn-Inspired Dress to Marry at Her Grandparents’ Home in Mexico Normani and DK Metcalf Share the Story Behind Their Whirlwind Engagement This South Carolina Wedding Was Filled With Details Reflecting the Couple’s Love Story and Honoring Their Roots Sign up for Vogue’s wedding newsletter an all-access invitation to the exceptional and inspirational Never miss a Vogue moment and get unlimited digital access for just $2 $1 per month This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page This collection has something — and I cannot stress this enough — for EVERYONE Click here to log in. ending a multi-year controversy that divided the small community In Tuesday’s special mail-in election the ballot only had one question: “Shall the following be adopted nearly 53% voted against the sale of the park About 58% of Westwood's 1,432 registered voters cast a ballot If the vote had passed, the city would be able to move forward with its plan to sell the land to Mission Woods-based real estate company Karbank. It’s been nearly two years since the developer proposed that it turn the green space into an office park with retail shops Just west of Joe D. Dennis and the adjacent field is the old Westwood View Elementary School. As a condition of the sale, Karbank would have to buy that building from the Shawnee Mission School District for $2.65 million, and then use $4.5 million of funds generated from the new development to build a new park in its place Karbank would also have needed to pay the city’s debt it owes Dennis Park that was once home to the Westwood Christian Church located at 50th Street and Rainbow Boulevard split residents in not only Westwood but also neighboring communities Signs reading both “Save the Park” and “Build the Park” popped up all over that area of Johnson County Supporters of the sale formed a group called New Park for Westwood arguing that the tiny park — less than one acre in size with just picnic tables a playground and a tennis park — wasn’t worth saving it has a tennis court that has drainage problems,” New Park for Westwood founder Spencer Day said last month cannot be repaired without extensive reworking.” The proposed new park would also be four times larger than Joe D. Dennis, and initial renderings included the possibility for rain gardens "Obviously I'm disappointed," Day told KCUR after the vote "The 'no' side made a lot of promises of a better deal and I just don't think that there is a better deal on the table." On the other side of the vote was Friends of Westwood Parkland Those residents expressed concern about reduced greenery and what office buildings would do to the community’s aesthetic homes,” said neighbor Mike Coffman in an interview last month with KCUR “So a huge industrial complex with 305 parking spaces which is twice as many as are at the Walmart store up here It took a legal battle to get to this point. Westwood first attempted to sell the park to Karbank in October 2023 but Friends of Westwood Parkland argued that the city needed residents’ permission first with both parties threatening legal action That December, 200 Westwood residents signed a petition demanding that the city put the sale to a vote. Westwood City Council initially tried to throw out the petition, but when an appellate court sided with residents the city agreed to put the sale on the ballot Westwood resident Bernard Brown has been working with Friends of Westwood Parkland since it started "All of this was good citizenship on display," Brown said "And I can tell you that everyone involved is really really grateful for these votes and for the attention that people gave us in Westwood." Westwood Mayor David Waters told KCUR last month that the city would respect the outcome of the vote “We certainly encourage all of our residents to talk with each other “And then to exercise their vote and their rights to vote and vote their conscience on this.” Families take part in an Easter egg hunt held at Westwood on April 12 Boilermaker families gathered under sunny skies as Purdue President Mung Chiang and First Lady Kei Hui proudly hosted the third annual Easter egg hunt Saturday (April 12) at Westwood The egg hunt featured two sessions at 1 and 2 p.m staff and graduate student families with children ages 12 and under Over 200 Boilermaker children ate special Easter-themed treats and took part in the egg hunts and photo opportunities Morrill Dean of the College of Liberal Arts Purdue University Teaching Academy announces 2025 inductees Old Masters and Rising Professionals anniversary celebration set for Nov 2025 at 9:39 am CDTExpandSterling Park District - Cryotherapy is Now Available at Westwood Wellness Cryotherapy is a popular wellness treatment that involves briefly exposing the body to extremely cold temperatures cryotherapy triggers the body’s natural healing mechanisms the treatment is designed so that the cold remains superficial ensuring that internal body temperatures remain stable and unaffected Participants typically experience only the sensation of cold and might feel a temporary “pins and needles” sensation towards the end of the session This non-invasive approach is favored by athletes and individuals seeking faster recovery and overall health improvements cryotherapy is believed to support skin rejuvenation by boosting collagen production whole-body cryotherapy is thought to increase metabolic rates aiding in weight loss as the body works to warm itself potentially burning up to 500-800 calories per session Advocates of cryotherapy claim benefits such as improved recovery times and a boost in overall mood and energy levels Many users also report improvement in their sleep after a session you may feel immediate relief from joint and muscle pain may utilize the whole-body cryotherapy chamber with parental approval and with the parent/guardian remaining in the Wellness area during the session individuals can take advantage of the introductory price of $10 per session sessions are $20 and punch cards are available for Total Fitness members Call the Wellness Center at 815-622-6201 or visit www.SterlingParks.org to book your session online sterlingparks.org info@sterlingparks.org Sterling Park District Logo (Shaw Local File Photo) [Sponsored] Sterling Park District - Something for Everyone! 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Maison Rabih Kayrouz Fall 2025 Ready-to-Wear Westwood One NFL Analyst Mike Mayock joins the show for an in-depth look at how NFL front offices approach the draft the guys take an in-depth look at the Browns' roster headed into rookie minicamp You'll hear a full breakdown of the Browns' offense and defense the great Nick Shook joins the guys to break down the NFL Draft and preview rookie minicamp You'll also hear a little NFL Draft trivia and get a special Friday edition of the Mailbag Sam Monson of The 33rd Team joins the guys to give his analysis of the Browns' two rookie quarterbacks selected in the 2025 draft You'll also hear a roundup of the AFC North division and get where teams stand after the draft On a wild \"First Friday\" edition of the program Hall of Famer Joe Thomas joins the guys to talk through the Browns' 2025 NFL Draft class and give some insight into his upcoming hunting trip with Nathan Hall of Fame tackle Joe Thomas joins the show to recap the first round of the draft for the Browns The Athletic's Dane Brugler also joins the guys to break down his top available players in rounds 2 and 3 former Brown John Greco joins the show to give his thoughts on the Mason Graham pick on Thursday Exclusive interview with defensive back Greg Newsome II On this \"First Friday\" NFL Draft Eve edition of the program and Browns CB Denzel Ward on the first offseason availability of the year You'll also hear an exclusive interview with Browns CB Greg Newsome II live in-studio ahead of the draft Browns play-by-play voice Andrew Siciliano also joins the guys to preview the draft On this packed Tuesday edition of the program Nathan sits down with Browns GM/EVP Andrew Berry to discuss the excitement of the 2025 NFL Draft Westwood One NFL Analyst Mike Mayock also joins the show for an in-depth look at how NFL front offices approach the draft You'll also get the guys' NFL comparisons to the top running backs in the class and hear the first Cleveland Browns Daily Mock Draft the guys are joined by NBC NFL Draft Analyst Connor Rogers who gives his NFL comparisons to some of the top players in the 2025 draft class You'll also hear the latest of what rumors ESPN's Adam Schefter is hearing as we approach night 1 of the draft hear the guys make some of their own NFL comparisons to the top quarterbacks in this year's draft PFF's Trevor Sikkema joins the guys to take a comprehensive look at the 2025 draft class You'll also take a quick trip around the college football world Dane Brugler of The Athletic joins the show to break down his top available players for the Browns with their first two picks in the draft You'll also hear from ESPN Draft Analyst Field Yates on the quarterbacks in the 2025 draft class hear Browns GM/EVP Andrew Berry from his pre-draft press conference On this loaded Tuesday edition of the show NFL Draft Analyst Charles Davis joins Je'Rod and Beau to break down who he would pick at #2 overall You'll also hear some clips from Mel Kiper Jr get Je'Rod's comprehensive quarterback analysis and a special Tuesday edition of the Mailbag RSP's Matt Waldman joins the guys to break down the top offensive weapons in the 2025 draft class You'll also get the latest news Around the League and take a look back at the 2024 NFL Draft one year later Browns play-by-play voice Andrew Siciliano joins the show to discuss the Browns signing veteran QB Joe Flacco to a one-year deal get some updates on The Masters and get a special Friday edition of the Mailbag We are OFFICIALLY two weeks away from the 2025 NFL Draft you'll hear the latest updates on where mock drafts have the Browns going with the #2 overall pick You'll also hear a preview of the Columbus Crew and Inter Miami match in Cleveland with Head of Columbus Crew Player Engagement and Crew alum Dante Washington On this \"First Friday,\" the guys react to the reports of select draft prospects visiting the CrossCountry Mortgage Campus ahead of the NFL Draft Dane Brugler of The Athletic released his comprehensive NFL Draft Guide \"The Beast,\" and the guys break down Dane's thoughts on the top targets for the Browns You'll also go Around the League and get our Masters Fantasy Draft hear the latest updates on where national media has the Browns going with the #2 overall pick ESPN NFL Draft Analyst Matt Miller and Cleveland.com Browns Beat Writer Mary Kay Cabot join Beau and Nathan to talk Colorado Pro Day the 2025 QB draft class and what the Browns options are at number two you'll hear the guys react live to Colorado's Pro Day featuring top prospects Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter Bruce Feldman of FOX Sports and The Athletic joins the guys to discuss his mock draft and to provide insight from several coaches on prospects in this year's draft You'll also play a little Higher or Lower with Daniel Jeremiah's new Top 50 prospects list On this \"First Friday\" miracle edition of the program hear from Browns HC Kevin Stefanski down in Florida as we put a bow on the annual league meetings You'll also go Around the League and get the guys' rankings of Val Kilmer's best movies Football Gameplan founder and analyst at CBS Sports Emory Hunt Jr joins the program to give his in-depth scouting report of the top quarterbacks in the 2025 draft class You'll also go Around the League to hear about all the latest approved rule changes in the NFL The boys are BACK on this Monday edition of the program you'll hear from Browns GM/EVP Andrew Berry and Browns HC Kevin Stefanski from the annual league meetings in Florida Browns play-by-play voice Andrew Siciliano also joins the guys to recap what he's heard at the league meetings get a March Madness update and go Around the League On a wild "First Friday" edition of the program On this "First Friday" NFL Draft Eve edition of the program On this "First Friday," the guys react to the reports of select draft prospects visiting the CrossCountry Mortgage Campus ahead of the NFL Draft Dane Brugler of The Athletic released his comprehensive NFL Draft Guide "The Beast," and the guys break down Dane's thoughts on the top targets for the Browns On this "First Friday" miracle edition of the program Westwood resident Beth Springgate is watching her community get torn apart but it's just not the city I used to know,” says Springgate but people don't talk to each other anymore.” Signs and banners have popped up all over this Johnson County town of about 1,800 people as well as neighboring Westwood Hills and Mission Woods There have been legal threats and court battles The source of controversy: A park less than one acre in size Located at 50th Street and Rainbow Boulevard — with just a few picnic tables Dennis Park has become the center of tensions over city power And now, Westwood residents will make their decision about its future during a special mail-in election that ends April 1 The ballot asks residents to vote yes or no on just one question: “Shall the following be adopted Westwood can go through with a project that began almost two years ago Mission Woods-based developer Karbank Real Estate Company came to the city of Westwood in spring 2023 with a plan along with the adjacent vacant lot where the former Westwood Christian Church once stood and construct multiple office buildings with retail spaces on the ground floor and a parking lot Karbank agreed to pay the city the $2.65 million required to buy the land of the old Westwood View Elementary School The company also agreed to pay off the city’s debt for the church property Karbank says it would also give the city about $4.5 million to build the new park using funds generated from the development Karbank did not make anyone available for comment on this story But the company has offered a few different plans for a new park which would be about three acres larger than Joe D Potential ideas include creating rain gardens The city of Westwood has not officially endorsed either side in the April 1 election who said he was not speaking on behalf of the city told KCUR he thought Karbank’s plan was a good opportunity to improve the community He also thinks the development would be a smart move for Westwood financially “Westwood has a lot of tax-exempt properties especially along our commercial corridors whether it be the KU Cancer Center or Westwood City Hall or public works,” Waters said “That would enable us to develop some new revenue streams.” Two different groups have formed in response to the potential development: New Park for Westwood, which supports Karbank’s plans, and Friends of Westwood Parkland Both sides employ volunteers who have knocked on doors “ This piece of property is our identity as a community,” Springgate said that we do have a handle on the charm and character thing.” The land that became Joe D. Dennis Park was purchased by Westwood in the late 1960s. The park itself was built in 1973 and named in 2002 to honor a longtime mayor Dennis Park is the last remaining public green space in the area so people from neighboring Westwood Hills and Mission Woods have also gotten involved in the debate Mike Coffman is technically a Westwood Hills resident but he lives right across the street from the park He’s concerned about how an increase in traffic could make the area less safe for people trying to cross Rainbow He also thinks the business park would seem out of place in the residential area it has a tennis court that has drainage problems,” Day said Day added he doesn’t like to go to bring his kids to Joe D Dennis Park because of its proximity to a busy street like Rainbow Day said the cars can be  ”very loud and very distracting if you are in the park with your children.” New Park for Westwood lists multiple reasons to support the sale on its website including the possibility of a different developer buying the old elementary school and turning that space into apartments or a parking lot Day says other projects could also cost the taxpayers money  ”We've already got fairly high property taxes because we are such a small city,” Day said “We have a lot of residents that live paycheck to paycheck and I believe we need to keep property taxes reasonable.” it would likely not be the last time the city tries to do something with the land Even “vote no” residents have signs that read “We Deserve a Better Plan.” Friends of Westwood Parkland and the city of Westwood have traded legal threats over the tiny park Westwood City Council approved Karbank’s proposal in October 2023 an attorney working on behalf of some residents then sent the city a letter asking for a published public notice of intent to sell the park The residents also threatened legal action if the city failed to do so -- pointing to a Kansas statute that requires municipalities to publish letters of intent before selling public parkland Westwood published two letters of intent in early November – even while it argued that the Kansas statute does not apply to Joe D. Dennis Park, because it was never officially dedicated as parkland, even though it’s named “park” and used as such Waters told the Johnson County Post that the land was “not acquired with intent to commit its present use as a small park in perpetuity.” Escalating the conflict, Westwood City Attorney Ryan Denk sent a letter to the attorney representing the unhappy residents, saying the city would take legal action against them if they don’t “cease in publishing your and their continued slandering of the City’s title.” The letter mentions that Westwood was concerned that the residents’ protests would impact the city’s relationship with Karbank and the Shawnee Mission School District The city of Westwood later rescinded the letter In December 2023, Friends of Westwood Parkland submitted a petition with about 200 signatures demanding that the park’s sale go to a public vote This led to another battle in the courts: Westwood City Council threw out the petition claiming it was submitted incorrectly and lacked information Friends of Westwood Parkland appealed the decision and an appellate court eventually sided with residents a year and a half after Westwood council members first heard the proposal to redevelop Joe D the city agreed to put the issue to a vote about a dozen members of Friends of Westwood Parkland gathered at Joe D They stood with signs in between the park and Rainbow Boulevard waving them at cars as they drove by and cheering when they’d honk The gathering was held on World Speech Day – an intentional move by the group Member Bernard Brown said that Westwood infringed on its residents’ First Amendment rights by threatening to sue for speaking out against the park sale Waters said he disagrees with that interpretation but cannot comment on “pending litigation.” his greater concern is how Westwood handled this process and treated its residents that would mean threatening to sue has tainted this election and won them exactly what the constitution is trying to prevent – the tainted election and win election with threats,” Brown said says that he’s seen factually inaccurate information about the sale he’s still optimistic the vote will turn out in their favor “I believe that Westwood voters are fairly smart people who can decide on their own,” Day said “And not kind of play into some fear mongering that has happened unfortunately in this election.” Waters says the city intends to abide by the outcome of the vote “And then to exercise their vote and their rights to vote and and vote their conscience on this.” Westwood currently has 1,338 registered voters according to the Johnson County Election Office They have until April 1 to return their mail-in ballots 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westwood Holdings Group (NYSE:WHG) will release its first quarter 2025 earnings after the close of the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday the Company will host a live audio webcast and conference call at 4:30 pm Eastern Time (3:30 pm Central Time) Listen via Internet: westwoodgroup.com/investor-relations/events-webcasts is a focused investment management boutique and wealth management firm Westwood offers a broad array of investment solutions to institutional investors private wealth clients and financial intermediaries The firm specializes in several distinct investment capabilities: U.S Tactical Absolute Return and Managed Investment Solutions which are available through separate accounts the Westwood Funds® family of mutual funds exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") and other pooled vehicles broad-based employee ownership and trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "WHG." Based in Dallas Westwood also maintains offices in Chicago For more information on Westwood, please visit westwoodgroup.com Popular Santa Monica sandwich shop Bread Head is expanding with new locations in Manhattan Beach and Westwood: The Manhattan Beach location is slated to open in May 2025 while the Westwood location is still under development The first location of Bread Head opened in Santa Monica in 2024 after operating as a pop-up The restaurant comes from Trois Mec veteran chefs Alex Williams and Jordan Snyder who developed Bread Head’s signature bread that falls somewhere between focaccia and ciabatta Bread Head is part of the Bread Head Restaurant Group former Night + Market operations director Michael Pasternak Bread Head’s sandwiches come stacked on its airy and chewy bread or the fully-loaded muffaletta with salami Rotating daily specials correspond to the days of the week and a Cubano that’s only available on Wednesdays This expansion seems like it's just the beginning for the Bread Head Restaurant Group “Let’s grow this into the next sandwich chain,” Williams told Eater in June 2024 “We’d love to see Bread Heads across the states.” Southern California Mexican chain King Taco is expanding with two new pick-up locations on the Westside in Venice and West Los Angeles Both locations will be part of the ghost kitchen complex Grub Street sat down with Los Angeles chef and Kogi founder Roy Choi for an edition of the Grub Street Diet that followed him from Los Angeles to Indio Choi reveals that he’s part of an eclectic lunch club in Los Angeles with Phil Rosenthal and a few others Choi told Grub Street that he is the only chef in the group In a segment of AirTalk in early April, host Larry Mantle asked listeners to share their favorite fries in Los Angeles. LAist rounded up some of the picks 2025 at 4:41 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Hankering for a juicy steak A new steakhouse in Bergen County will offer a range but your friend has a hankering for sushi — or even a salad A new steakhouse in Westwood is set to open next week A local veterinarean has partnered with an experienced Bergen and Hudson County restaurateur to open the venture Owner John Centrella told Patch that Morgan Steakhouse And Omakase Sushi Bar will open the week of April 21 The team behind the eatery describes it as a "Dual-concept restaurant under one roof offering two distinct dining experiences; a refined BYOB steakhouse and sushi experience." Omakase sushi is a trend in which people are served a series of sushi bites by a chef the eatery will also offer another concept: "Flame & Fin by Morgan," a casual omakase sushi bar and burger restaurant Flame & Fin will be open for lunch and dinner with delivery and pickup via Uber Eats and Grubhub The menu will include simple offerings including sushi a DJ will mix the latest beats on the outdoor patio The steakhouse will include more than 125 seats and a private VIP Room A chef table room will have a long table that can accommodate up to 24 people for corporate and weekend gatherings members enjoy a wine cabinet personalized with their name a vet at Westwood Regional Veterinary Hospital and Pompton Lakes Animal Hospital His ventures have included Presto Pizza in West New York and Hackensack and Let's Meat Steakhouse in Harrington Park with more than 45 years Italian dinning and steakhouse experience in Bergen County and New York City the former sous chef at Let’s Meat Steakhouse in Rivervale who has more than 15 years of experience in Japanese and Peruvian cuisine Do you know of a restaurant opening or closing in North Jersey? Let Patch know so we can tell our readers. Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. we’re looking back at the red carpet legacy of a designer who rewrote the rules of fashion Known for her punk-infused aesthetics and masterful corsetry Westwood’s designs have long been a favourite on the red carpet and Emma Thompson (and her accompanying pig) were early champions of her rebellious attitude while a new wave of stars has continued to embrace her eco-conscious couture Below, revisit 21 unforgettable red carpet moments that capture the magic of the late designer. Photo: Getty Images1/212004Gwen Stefani in a pink floral gown at The Aviator premiere in LA. Photo: Getty Images2/212010Helena Bonham Carter in a tulle confection at the Alice In Wonderland premiere in London. Photo: Getty Images3/212010Emma Thompson, arriving at the world premiere of Nancy McPhee, joined by a pig. Photo: Getty Images4/212010Anne Hathaway at the world premiere of Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland. Photo: Getty Images5/212010Sarah Jessica Parker in a floral ruffled gown at the Tokyo premiere of Sex And The City 2. Purdue Pete and the Easter Bunny pose at a previous Easter egg hunt at Westwood Purdue President Mung Chiang and First Lady Kei Hui will host the third annual Easter egg hunt for faculty staff and graduate student families with children ages 12 and under at Westwood on April 12 Two sessions will be held at 1 and 2 p.m. for children to enjoy the egg hunt, as well as special treats and photo opportunities. If interest exceeds capacity, a lottery will be conducted among those registered. The deadline to register has been extended to April 2, and registration is available online Everyone who registers will be notified prior to the event Those selected will receive complete details about their session are looking forward to hosting the third annual Easter egg hunt at our home,” Hui said “This has become one of our favorite traditions and we are grateful for the opportunity to provide a fun event where Boilermaker families can make cherished memories this spring season.” Westwood residence (Purdue University photo) Registration is open for faculty to attend the Westwood Lecture Series on April 8 associate professor of biochemistry in the College of Agriculture and computer science in the College of Science will present “Drug Discovery: From In Silico Insights to In Vivo Validation” from 4:30-5:30 p.m The Westwood Lecture Series is an opportunity for Purdue faculty and staff members engaged in a research topic to interact with colleagues on scholarly work The program is aimed at enhancing the intellectual vibrancy of the West Lafayette campus Space is limited to the first 50 faculty who register online “Drug Discovery: From In Silico Insights to In Vivo Validation” Why do some people survive cancer longer than others Understanding the biological mechanisms that influence survival can help improve treatments and patient outcomes Kazemian and his research team reanalyzed decades of publicly available data using new computational techniques which led to the identification of patterns that better explain differences in survival some of these patterns can be influenced by existing drugs offering a potential strategy to improve patient outcomes Majid Kazemian is an associate professor of biochemistry in the College of Agriculture and computer science in the College of Science He co-leads the Cell Identity and Signaling program at the Purdue Institute for Cancer Research Kazemian’s research combines advanced computational and experimental approaches to study gene regulation with notable contributions to understanding virus-associated cancers regulatory RNAs and immune responses in cancer and autoimmunity Kazemian has guided over 50 students and fosters interdisciplinary collaboration He has received recognition from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) including the National Institute of General Medical Sciences’ Maximizing Investigators’ Research Award and the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute’s Orloff Science Award He has authored several high-impact publications advancing science through innovation and mentorship Kazemian earned his PhD in computer science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2012 and completed postdoctoral training at the NIH with a focus on immunology and genomics March Madness® Broadcasts Connect College Hoops Fans and Consumers across Multiple Platforms – 500+ Radio Stations NCAA March Madness Live™; via Free Online Streaming at WestwoodOneSports.com and on Alexa-Enabled Devices; and on TuneIn Premium  Network’s Coverage Includes the Final Four® in Spanish 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cumulus Media’s Westwood One (NASDAQ: CMLS) and the official network audio broadcast partner of the NCAA and buzzer beater of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship Westwood One’s coverage will tip off at 6:30 p.m March 18 and continue with play-by-play action from every game through the National Championship on Monday Westwood One will broadcast live Spanish-language coverage of the NCAA Men’s Final Four® on Saturday April 5 and the National Championship Game on Monday the broadcasts will be available for free via the NCAA March Madness Live app or The Varsity Network app Fans can also access live audio via Alexa-enabled devices by asking to “Open Westwood One Sports” TuneIn premium subscribers can also hear all the action live All-Star Broadcast Team  The trio of Kevin Kugler Carlesimo will announce all the action for the Final Four and the National Championship in English Andy Katz will return to serve as courtside reporter and Jason Horowitz will host the pregame halftime and postgame shows from the Final Four and National Championship in San Antonio Westwood One's coverage of NCAA March Madness® will also feature a wealth of renowned commentators and analysts including former coach Tom Crean All-Americans Robbie Hummel and Casey Jacobsen as well as former college stars LaPhonso Ellis The roster of tournament play-by-play announcers will include Kugler Jason Horowitz and Nick Bahe will host the network coverage from Westwood One's Los Angeles studios Brad Heller will anchor Westwood One’s coverage on satellite Westwood One will present the Spanish-language broadcasts of the Final Four and Championship for the seventh time The games will be called by Rafael Hernandez Brito; former All-American Greivis Vásquez will return as analyst and former Puerto Rican National Basketball Team coach Carlos Morales will host the broadcasts Westwood One will produce an outstanding lineup of hour-long college basketball programs that air prior to each day’s coverage including “The NCAA Tournament Today,” “The Final Four Show,” and “Championship Monday.”  Westwood One’s complete schedule of 2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament broadcasts:     A complete schedule of games, announcer bios, exclusive audio content, and a list of radio stations airing Westwood One’s broadcast of the NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Championship can be found on westwoodonesports.com or the Westwood One Sports app and March Madness are trademarks of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Capital One and Coca-Cola as official corporate champions and the following elite companies as official corporate partners: Buffalo Wild Wings Contact: Lisa Dollinger Strategic Communication for Cumulus Media | Westwood One | lisa@dollcom.com  Registration is open for faculty to attend the Westwood Lecture Series March 11 professor of chemistry in the College of Science will present “From Light to Matter: Controlling Excitons for Quantum Innovation” from 4:30-5:30 p.m Space is limited to the first 50 faculty who register online “From Light to Matter: Controlling Excitons for Quantum Innovation” Quantum Photonic Integrated Design Center Energy transport of energy carriers (such as electrons and excitons) in the solid state is determined by their quantum wave functions and the interactions with their surroundings studying this transport at the quantum level is challenging because excitons lose their quantum coherent properties extremely quickly (within trillionths of a second) and are confined to nanometer-scale regions we need experimental techniques that capture both their spatial and temporal dynamics Huang’s research group has developed advanced imaging techniques that combine optical microscopy with ultrafast spectroscopy These methods allow them to visualize exciton transport at the nanoscale to the mesoscale across a wide range of temperatures Huang will share her team’s latest discoveries on how researchers can manipulate excitons in two-dimensional quantum materials These findings not only advance our understanding of exciton behavior but also highlight their potential as platforms for quantum simulations The ability to measure and control coherent quantum pathways is crucial for advancing technologies in both solar energy harvesting and quantum information processing Libai Huang is a professor of chemistry in the College of Science and director of the Quantum Photonic Integrated Design Center Energy Frontier Research Center Huang leads a pioneering research program dedicated to directly imaging energy and charge transport with femtosecond time resolution and nanometer spatial resolution using ultrafast microscopy Her work aims to uncover the transport dynamics of excitons and charges in solar energy and quantum materials Huang is an executive editor for The Journal of Physical Chemistry published by the American Chemical Society She earned a Bachelor of Science in chemistry from Peking University in 2001 and a PhD in chemistry from the University of Rochester in 2006 She was a postdoctoral fellow at Argonne National Laboratory from 2006 to 2008 associate professor of biochemistry in the College of Agriculture and computer science in the College of Science will present “Drug Discovery: From In Silico Insights to In Vivo Validation.” Kazemian’s research focuses on gene regulation in viral-associated cancers autoimmune disorders and infectious diseases LAist is part of Southern California Public Radio Los Angeles’ newest pedestrian-only plaza is also its largest includes a ribbon-cutting with UCLA Chancellor Julio Frenk city officials and performances by UCLA’s marching band and spirit squad is the shopping district’s big play for visitors at a time when businesses there could really use the foot traffic “It’s been struggling for a while,” said Michael Russell executive director of the Westwood Village Improvement Association which has been pushing for a plaza for the last decade Now that it’s permanently closed to traffic the plaza could become its own attraction and compete with the likes of Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica and the Westfield Century City mall “You’re not worried about getting hit by cars,” Russell said “We're in an area that's a safe space for people to come and enjoy the city again.” The district’s heyday was some 50 years ago when its famed theaters shops and restaurants drew crowds into the night “When I was a kid and I would visit Westwood Village in the '80s That’s the cookie shop on Broxton — still open It began serving customers in the '80s when Westwood “was the only kind of real destination on the Westside,” Russell said UCLA’s Vice Chancellor of Strategic Communications Mary Osako recalls growing up in the '70s “two exits down the 405 from Westwood.” “Westwood was the jewel of Los Angeles in terms of being a place of community." But then other cities and developers started to put their stake in the ground there was the tragic incident,” Russell said A 27-year-old woman named Karen Toshima was taking a stroll after dinner with a friend when she was killed by gang-related gunfire Her death in the affluent neighborhood shocked the city the market competition happened,” Russell said “Third Street Promenade became an official promenade Russell expects the new plaza — on Broxton Avenue between Kinross and Weyburn avenues — will help turn around the district’s fortunes The Westwood Village association plans to spend upwards of $100,000 a year on upkeep and staffing including a dedicated Plaza “ambassador” who will greet visitors and set up tables and chairs outdoors to expand the al fresco dining areas for restaurants which include Barney’s Beanery and the Broxton Brewery The plaza now provides much-needed open space in Westwood Village the business association’s director of programs and partnerships “We're just looking to add a third space and get back on the radar,” Furey said ”I feel like a lot of times Westwood gets forgotten and we're here and we're not what we used to be Purdue President Mung Chiang has announced the spring lineup for the Westwood Lecture Series which provides an opportunity for university faculty to interact with colleagues on scholarly work from a wide range of fields The Westwood Lecture Series is a program aimed at enhancing the intellectual vibrancy of the West Lafayette campus Each lecture will take place from 4:30-5:30 p.m Space is limited to the first 50 faculty who register online Registration will be available beginning two weeks prior to each lecture Distinguished Professor of Virology in the College of Veterinary Medicine will present “Universal Influenza Vaccine — An Aspiration or Reality?” Mittal has extensive research expertise in adenoviral vector-based vaccines for seasonal and potential pandemic influenza viruses His ongoing work has contributed to the development of vaccines for influenza 19: Alina Alexeenko — the Reilly Professor in Aeronautics and Astronautics and Chemical Engineering in the College of Engineering — and Elizabeth Topp — a professor of industrial and molecular pharmaceutics in the College of Pharmacy and chemical engineering in the College of Engineering — will present “Onshoring Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Towards the Next Revolution.” Alexeenko’s research is centered on computational and experimental studies of rarefied gas flow phenomena occurring in both high-altitude flight and in emerging technologies such as microelectromechanical systems for space communications and micropropulsion and in vacuum manufacturing processes Topp’s research focuses on the chemical and physical stability of protein drugs with particular emphasis on chemical degradation reactions in the amorphous solid state professor of chemistry and director of Quantum Photonics Integrated Design Center in the College of Science will present “Capturing the Motion of Electrons in Quantum Materials.” Huang leads a pioneering research program focused on directly imaging energy and charge transport with femtosecond time resolution and nanometer spatial resolution using ultrafast microscopy associate professor of biochemistry in the College of Agriculture and computer science in the College of Science data-driven approach to global equity investing by seeking to limit exposure to authoritarian regimes while maintaining broad market exposure an innovative approach that aims to generate performance by systematically reducing exposure to companies that can be subjected to the economically irrational unpredictable and corrupt behavior of autocratic governments This strategy aligns with investors who prioritize risk management and recognize the long-term economic benefits of investing in countries with strong institutions BFRE takes a distinctive approach with the goal of reducing the unrewarded risks from countries with oppressive regimes and arbitrary rule while staying aligned with global market benchmarks This strategy helps mitigate the impact of geopolitical risks and market volatility tied to countries operating under authoritarian rule Synthesizing multi-dimensional datasets from independent sources that measure global democracy BFRE reduces the direct and indirect exposure to authoritarian countries Unlike traditional exclusion-based strategies this methodology provides a more comprehensive assessment than the simple removal of a country from the investable universe The approach operates on two levels: at the country level it excludes stocks listed in nations that lack democratic governance an independent judiciary and strong civil liberties; 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He said they escorted him out to the parking lot as a precaution Details from the police were not immediately available Thursday morning Although five candidates were originally billed to participate After a remarkable 22-year tenure at Westwood High School he's taking time to reflect on some of his favorite moments from his coaching career "It feels like just yesterday that I started here," Wood said "It's amazing how fast time flies." Wood has spent the majority of his 32-year coaching career at Westwood Wood had aspirations of becoming a finance professional but his true calling turned out to be on the football field "I wanted to be a finance guy," Wood recalled "But my coaches told me I'd be one heck of a football coach ." Wood has experienced both triumphs and challenges such as the first playoff game in school history where the team only suffered two heartbreaking losses like when one of his teams finished the season with a 0-10 record Wood remained dedicated to Westwood because he was driven by more than just his coaching record Do I do it for victories or to make an impact?" he pondered he's heard from several former players Wood is looking forward to spending more time with his family and enjoying a life free from the demands of a school schedule you don't see the devastating losses—you see the fun stuff." For well over 150 years, the Westwood Kissing Tree has towered over countless couples enjoying their first smooch — at least that's what local legend says This Valentine's Day, it will get its own historical embrace I'm thinking some of the kissing might be missing," Mayor Raymond Arroyo said in an email Nonetheless, the 70-foot-tall copper beech in downtown Westwood is having its moment. The Kissing Tree was designated by the state last month as a Champion Tree, putting it among New Jersey's tallest. It also was inducted into the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's Big and Heritage Tree program which maintains an online map of notable trees in the Garden State the borough plans to unveil a plaque to memorialize the honor That will be followed by an opportunity for Westwood residents to have their pictures taken under the tree with a loved one by local photographer Richard Frant "We wanted to honor the 'Kissing Tree' in a unique way so what better way to do that than on Valentine's Day," said Dan Zambrano chair of the Westwood Shade Tree Advisory Committee Requests for photos were so great that all the available slots had been reserved as of last week said a report compiled for the borough last year by arborist Elizabeth Stewart European colonists brought the species to the region in the mid-1700s More: 'Gateway to Westwood’ gets new look and new shops, thanks to son’s nostalgia Stewart said she chose not to take a core trunk sample she estimated its age based on the tree's diameter and growth rate which put it at somewhere between 168 and 252 years old The specimen stands out as a “landmark tree with significant value to the community,” said the report which was submitted to the state Forest Service as part of the borough's Big and Heritage Tree application Stewart added that the tree is historically significant a Civil War soldier planted a small sapling in Westwood on his return home from the South many couples would share their first kiss," James Gines of the Westwood Heritage Society said during a Shade Tree Advisory Committee meeting in February "This was confirmed at a reunion of the class of 1943 After the application was submitted by Westwood's Christine Blaney the agency visited last July to inspect the tree It was officially added to the Big and Heritage Tree lists on Jan Council member and Shade Tree council liaison Erin Collins said the Kissing Tree is "so important to the fabric of Westwood." The idea for the Valentine's Day photo ops came from the shade tree group as well as Westwood High School's environmental committee and is a great way to "keep people thinking about tree stewardship," she said Friday's event won't be the last way the borough honors its greenery this year The shade tree committee plans a borough-wide street inventory of trees in 2025 The effort will record existing trees by type condition and whether utility wires are present “This data will first give us a snapshot of the size and health of our borough's tree canopy,” he said “We will also have an idea how many vacant spots are available on borough streets for new tree plantings.” Westwood's Kissing Tree once had a sibling another beech that was planted at the same time in Woodcliff Lake "This makes our European beech even more special that it still stands to this day," he said Stephanie Noda is a local reporter for NorthJersey.com For unlimited access to the most important news from your local community please subscribe or activate your digital account today Email: noda@northjersey.com; X: @snoda11 An Emerson man was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated after crashing into a home in Westwood early Monday morning the Westwood Police Department was informed that a vehicle had crashed into a house on Fourth Avenue said Westwood Police Chief Michael Pontillo the Westwood Volunteer Fire Department and the borough's Volunteer Ambulance Corps responded was arrested on suspicion that he was driving while intoxicated He was taken to Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus and subsequently charged with counts including reckless driving and driving while intoxicated Residents of the home were upstairs at the time of the crash After the vehicle was towed from the scene the Westwood construction official checked out the damage to the house and determined that it was not structural The scene of the crash was cleared by about 4:30 on Monday morning Lee Westwood got hit with a bizarre and costly rules violation at LIV Riyadh Lee Westwood’s LIV Golf season got off to a bizarre start this week under the lights in Riyadh The 51-year-old Englishman fired a first-round seven-under 65 to put him within striking distance of leader Adrian Meronk But Westwood’s hopes took a hit during the second round on Friday when he found himself in the middle of an odd rules violation Westwood hooked his tee shot on the 16th hole into a creek running along the fairway Westwood arrived at the water hazard and appeared to spot his ball in the creek took his drop with the same ball and hit his third shot on the green However, when Westwood arrived at the green, he noticed that the ball he had retrieved from the hazard and subsequently played was not the one he had played off the tee That meant Westwood violated a Model Local Rule in place for the event requiring golfers to play the same make and model of ball throughout the round Westwood received a one-stroke penalty for violating the one-ball rule and left the 16th hole with a double-bogey six The odd rules kerfuffle left even the LIV broadcast confused “I’m not sure I’ve ever heard that one,” David Feherty said “He’s a seasoned pro,” Dom Boulet later added “Probably the first time he’s ever made that mistake.”The water ball and rules violation cost Westwood dearly he shot an even-par 71 en route to finishing in a tie for 25th at 7-under held on to win Saturday by two shots over Jon Rahm and Sebastian Munoz LIV Golf will head to Adelaide for its second event of the season after it finishes in Riyadh on Saturday Josh Schrock is a writer and reporter for Golf.com Josh was the Chicago Bears insider for NBC Sports Chicago He previously covered the 49ers and Warriors for NBC Sports Bay Area Josh spends his free time hiking with his wife and dog thinking of how the Ducks will break his heart again and trying to become semi-proficient at chipping Josh will never stop trying to break 90 and never lose faith that Rory McIlroy’s major drought will end (updated: he did it) All of our market picks are independently selected and curated by the editorial team Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page.