Cal State Rips Up Old Safety Net To Keep Students In Class
Cal State is recasting its Basic Needs Initiative into proactive, campus‑wide hubs that connect food, housing and mental‑health supports to keep students enrolled. Early data show big increases in pantry use and new centers on several campuses.
Hattiloo Adds Second Stage and Café Loo in Midtown Memphis
Hattiloo Theatre has launched a capital campaign to add an 88‑seat second stage, a Culture Box for live music and a café called Café Loo to its Midtown home. The expansion aims to broaden programming and boost local arts and food opportunities.
Cuyahoga Sales Tax Showdown Over Guardians And Cavs Stadium Fixes
County Executive Chris Ronayne has drafted a 0.15% sales‑tax ordinance to fund repairs at Progressive Field and Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse as repair funds run low. Local leaders are split over whether to send the question to voters.
BayCare’s $563M Palmetto Hospital Hits Milestone As North Manatee Booms
BayCare placed the final steel beam on its new Manatee County hospital in Palmetto, capping a $563M campus that includes a HealthHub this year and a 2028 hospital opening. The 154‑bed facility will add a NICU and middle‑of‑county acute care.












