Two 10‑megawatt data‑center sites proposed for Matagorda County have sparked a petition and local protests over water, wildlife and electricity use. County leaders say tax revenue will follow.

Atlanta’s Raksha lost federal grants after a DOJ reprioritization, squeezing funding for housing, rides and outreach for South Asian survivors. The nonprofit has appealed and is leaning on community support while legal fights play out.

A preliminary council agreement could replace Johnny Bright Playground with a private tennis complex, prompting parents and coaches to organize against the plan.

Dozens of faculty and staff staged a "state of emergency" at Brooklyn Borough Hall on April 22, citing mold, flooding and repeated equipment failures across CUNY campuses.

A former Beast Industries executive says she was demoted after reporting harassment and fired shortly after returning from maternity leave in a federal lawsuit.

A motion asks whether topless sunbathing is allowed in Denny Blaine's clothing‑required zone; a May 1 hearing could reshape enforcement at the contested Lake Washington park.

Cayuga Centers told staff at its East Harlem site that roughly 87% of employees face layoffs, a move advocates say could disrupt care for migrant children. The nonprofit has cut roles before amid funding shortfalls.

A $30 Monopoly 200X scratch-off sold in Clyde paid the game's $5 million top prize, the winning trust chose the lump-sum cash option and will receive about $1.83M after taxes.

A former Progressive Field concessions worker alleges months of racist slurs, sexual misconduct and threats while on the job. The Cuyahoga County suit seeks reinstatement, back pay and damages.

Mayor Ginther unveiled nearly $3M to expand eviction prevention, tenant legal aid and mediation through the Resilient Housing Initiative.

Laundromat staff on Dickerson Pike rescued a toddler found running naked early Wednesday; police and child-welfare investigators are looking into the case.

Pakou Yang was named president of Normandale Community College on April 22, 2026, a historic first for Hmong representation in U.S. higher education. She has led the campus since summer 2025.

SMU has tapped Klyde Warren Park chief Kit Sawers to run a new Dallas Office that will connect the university with business and nonprofit partners. She starts Aug. 3, 2026.