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Hayden, who became the first woman and the first African American to serve as the Librarian of Congress when she was appointed in 2016, was abruptly fired via email late Thursday.

Come Dance Off Your Grief Get ready for an unforgettable evening at the Grief Relief Disco, where movement, music, and community come together to create a space for healing and joy. Hosted by Bravo Family Mortuary and Topkare Hospice, this event offers a unique way to honor your grief while embracing light-hearted fun.Movement plays a significant role in processing grief because it helps release physical and emotional tension, promotes mindfulness, and can facilitate emotional expression. When we're grieving, our body often holds stress, anxiety, or sadness, and physical movement can help shift this energy.Come early for Somatic movement!6 p.m. Somatic movement workshop with Jesse Greenfield to ground and release. Jesse will teach us somatic dance moves specifically designed to help release grief that gets stored in the body.6:30 p.m. Dance party begins!Our featured DJ's Mr. BoldLizárdaVinciARKTKfoxPlease wear your favorite socks because you will be asked to remove your shoes on the dance floor!Don’t miss this free, one-of-a-kind celebration. RSVP on meetup now and get ready to move, groove, and heal!FAQs:Is this a grief support group?No, this is not a support group specifically. This event is hosted by death care professionals who are drawn to creative ways for all of us to release grief.Is there a fee to attend?Nope! This is a free event.Is there parking?Yes, there is a parking lot, street parking, and it’s OK to park at McDonalds next door.Is this event for kids?Yes, this is an all ages event!We can't wait to see you!

NPR Music's Stephen Thompson welcomes WXPN's John Morrison to discuss billy woods, Thom Yorke, PinkPantheress and more.

In August, film critic and scholar Beth Accomando will return to host Flicks on the Bricks. This year, she has chosen four political comedies. The Athenaeum's outdoor movie series, Flicks on the Bricks makes it possible for you to enjoy classic movies that you love while enjoying the beautiful summer night on the patio of the Athenaeum. Thursday, August 8, 8 p.m. » "The Great McGinty" (1940)Dan McGinty has great success in his chosen field of crooked politics, but he endangers it all in one crazy moment of honesty. Told in flashback, Depression-era bum Dan McGinty is recruited by the city's political machine to help with vote fraud. His great aptitude for this brings rapid promotion from "the boss," who finally decides he'd be ideal as a new, nominally "reform" mayor; but this candidacy requires marriage. His in-name-only marriage to honest Catherine proves the beginning of the end for dishonest Dan...Thursday, August 15, 8 p.m. » "Dr. Strangelove" (1964)An unhinged American general orders a bombing attack on the Soviet Union, triggering a path to nuclear holocaust that a war room full of politicians and generals frantically tries to stop.Thursday, August 22, 8 p.m. » "The Candidate" (1972)Bill McKay is a candidate for the U.S. Senate from California. He has no hope of winning, so he is willing to tweak the establishment.Thursday, August 29, 8 p.m. » "Election" (1999)The high school Class President election is approaching and it looks like Tracy Flick is going to win, unopposed. However, teacher Jim McAllister has other plans. He convinces jock Paul Metzler to run, sparking off an interesting chain of events.For more information visit: ljathenaeum.orgStay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

San Diego-area Catholics and religious and elected leaders on Thursday hailed the selection of Chicago native Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the new pope, becoming the first American to ever hold the position.

The 150-bed facility is proposed for a site near several schools. Some residents want the city to find another location, but city leaders say a state initiative limits what they can do.

Pope Leo XIV was born and raised in Chicago. He is of French, Italian and Spanish descent. He spent years working as a missionary in Peru.

Cardinal Robert Prevost made his first speech as Pope Leo XIV on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, shortly after being elected pontiff. This is a transcript of the speech, translated from its original Italian.

Pope Leo XIV is the first Augustinian friar ever to be selected to lead the Catholic Church. The Villanova graduate was raised in Chicago, where he was known as Robert Prevost.

When do compromises turn into full-blown capitulation? Daniel Kehlmann's new novel draws on the true story of German film director G.W. Pabst.