Heavy police activity closed S. 76th near Orchard in West Allis on July 20 as shelter-in-place alerts went out across the area.

A woman was treated at a hospital after a stray bullet struck her Athens apartment on Rolling Ridge Drive. Police are investigating and seeking tips.

Maimonides opened a new breast cancer wing in Brooklyn with 3D imaging, high‑res ultrasound and survivorship services to centralize follow‑up care.

Mayor Chris Taylor confirmed he is running again, setting up a Democratic primary showdown with Yousef Rabhi on Aug. 4.

Rebecca Noecker, Rep. María Isa Pérez‑Vega and Charles Barklind are running to replace Rafael Ortega in Ramsey County District 5. The Aug. 11 primary will narrow the field.

After threats and a City Hall evacuation, Meeker trustees passed a measure to remove disruptive attendees from meetings while leaders juggle budget and mediation questions.

Nestlé Purina will spend about €560M ($643M) on a Mantova wet‑food factory and logistics hub, with production expected in 2029.

A $1 million gift from the Ross and Carol Nese Foundation will fund staffing and outreach to expand Pittsburgh’s pipeline for police, fire and EMS candidates. Funding heads to City Council for consideration.

A Port Orange man was arrested this week after investigators say he used spoofed, internet‑based numbers to inundate a Flagler County woman with thousands of calls and filed a false child‑abuse report.

A West Roxbury family suspects blue‑green algae at Millennium Park after their 16‑year‑old dog fell ill and died; health groups urge caution.

A Chicago Public Schools custodian was taken into ICE custody after a July 17 check‑in; family members were released with ankle monitors as the community rallies.

Good Fortune, a Chinatown‑inspired cocktail bar, quietly opened on Franklin Street in April, bringing bold red interiors and a focused cocktail program to downtown Chapel Hill.

Mayor Mamdani unveiled "O.P.E.N. for Small Business" in the Bronx, promising 50 reforms to cut red tape and pair new owners with case managers.