Fewer students, too many schools: Communities confront closures and consolidations

Declining birth rates mean fewer students. And that means more districts grappling with whether to close or merge schools. “The big shrink” is how Marguerite…

A New Kind of Cold War? China-US Competition in Latin America

Trump returned to the presidency with renewed determination to mitigate Chinese influence worldwide, giving particular interest to the Western Hemisphere.

10 Local Riot Fest Acts To Catch: Twin Peaks, Alkaline Trio, Rise Against And More

From rock legends like Patti Smith, to up-and-coming neighborhood bands like Almost There Not Really and Largemouth, Chicago talent is on display at this year's…

WATCH LIVE: House GOP leaders’ news conference may address AI concerns, mail ballot ruling

‘Black Girls Blossoming’ Teen Therapy Gets Boost From Michelle Obama

The therapy program through Sista Afya Community Care on the South Side received $50,000 through Obama's Girls Opportunity Alliance.

Why don’t Denver restaurants serve more Colorado wine?

Denver’s farm-to-table ethos, it seems, largely stops at the wine list. The post Why don’t Denver restaurants serve more Colorado wine? appeared first on Denver…

Bellevue Council Faces Decision Point on Parking Reform

While Bellevue leaders are clearly not ready to fully ditch parking mandates, as many Washington cities have done, there is a push to consider going…

111th Street Rail Crossing Closure In Mount Greenwood Catches Drivers By Surprise

A railroad spokesperson said a news release sent last week about the 14-day closure of the roadway between Mount Greenwood and Morgan Park had incorrect…

Mitch McConnell’s Staffers Should Be Investigated

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Mayor Katie Wilson Presents Gun Violence Prevention Plan

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is rolling out a plan to tackle gun violence by better integrating city departments and maintaining services for youth. The announcement…

Hello, the 80s are calling

At San Francisco General Hospital. Photo by Sara Miles. Hello, the 80s are calling

Paxton campaign makes first major ad buy in Senate race

Two ads will take the U.S. Senate candidate’s economic message to the Harlingen, Laredo and Corpus Christi areas.

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What we know so far about the Legionnaires’ outbreak ahead of Bronx town hall

Health officials will take questions from community members Tuesday evening. [ more › ]

She Was An SVU Prosecutor. Now She’s Flipping Trump’s MAGA Congress.

Breaking down the psychedelics decriminalized in Colorado

Mushrooms get all the attention, but voters decriminalized the personal use of several other substances. The post Breaking down the psychedelics decriminalized in Colorado appeared…

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September 14, 2026

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Fired, Resigned, Promotions Halted: Fmr Navy Cdr. on Hegseth’s Military Purge

Theodore Johnson discusses Pete Hegseth's purge of military leadership.