Plymouth leaders marked an expansion of free GATRA rides for Center for Active Living members 60+ to help seniors reach appointments and programs. Photos from the sheriff’s office captured the ribbon cutting.

A family-owned New Orleans–style cafe has opened in downtown McKinney, serving house-roasted beans and made-to-order beignets three for $6. The shop grew from a 2025 mobile concept.

Permit filings and a July 20 registration point to Sushi By Bou planning a Midtown Atlanta counter at 675 W. Peachtree. No opening date yet.

Longtime Chandler councilmember Matt Orlando defeated state Rep. Jeff Weninger in Tuesday’s election, winning by roughly 17 points as voters also approved the city’s General Plan update. The result was reported from Maricopa County’s unofficial tally.

Halal Food Inc. has opened a third Cincinnati location in Walnut Hills at 975 E McMillan St, replacing Just Q'in BBQ. The family-run spot plans a grand opening in August.

Swedish legal‑AI firm Legora has leased a full floor at an SL Green Manhattan tower as AI startups continue to gobble prime office space. The deal follows a large funding round and rapid U.S. expansion.

The 75th Printscape PONY League World Series lands in Washington Aug. 7–12, bringing international teams, fan events and an estimated $6.5M boost to the county.

NWS issued a thunderstorm alert for parts of eastern North Carolina Thursday, warning of gusts to 40 mph, frequent lightning and localized flooding in coastal counties.

A hiker is in critical condition after a Black Hawk hoist rescue in the Franklin Mountains; local teams and CBP worked together to bring the person to a hospital.

Greenberg is putting $500K into senior meals and $3M toward Dare to Care’s new hunger center after federal support dropped. The money is pitched as short‑term relief.

A $44M, two‑story lab is rising in the Las Vegas Medical District to bring 24/7 testing, a blood center and UNLV training to Southern Nevada.

Thieves ripped cables off poles in Waldo just before midnight, sparking a fire and briefly cutting power to roughly 1,800 customers. AT&T is offering a $20,000 reward for tips.

Surveillance video shows a person prowling a Douglas County parking lot; deputies say 12 vehicles were entered on July 5. Investigators are asking the public for tips.