Central Catholic's baseball team apologized after an athlete used racial hate speech; the school forfeited a game and scheduled digital learning days while it investigates.

The Maui AIDS Foundation says the White House’s FY2027 budget to eliminate HOPWA would threaten housing subsidies for people with HIV. County budget hearings are underway as leaders weigh local support.

Organizers canceled Chicago’s Little Village Cinco de Mayo parade for a second straight year, saying fear of immigration enforcement has left families reluctant to gather. The decision deals another economic blow to neighborhood businesses.

Ferndale Pride returns May 30 with 220+ vendors, three stages and family programming along West Nine Mile. Organizers say proceeds support local LGBTQ groups.

Several Williamsbridge buildings have been without gas for more than two weeks as neighbors say a moldy, rodent‑infested meter room is blocking Con Edison repairs.

Dozens rallied in Bunker Hill Village after MetroNational announced Memorial City Ice Rink will close on July 31, 2026. Skaters say losing the rink will displace teams and strain nearby facilities.

A century‑old Fountain Park church damaged in last year’s tornado will be demolished Monday as leaders plan a new community‑focused campus. The removal clears the lot for salvage and rebuilding.

Teachers and parents picketed at Parkside School for the Arts after MPS circulated plans to cut dozens of student-facing roles. The union posted a video demanding the full 2.63% raise and a detailed staffing list.

A precautionary boil water advisory is in effect Sunday from Lake Hermitage to the Port Sulphur water plant after crews found a broken line. Officials and the contracted operator say testing is underway.

Students and the union say nine‑month graduate stipends at USF don’t cover Tampa living costs, and enrollment is slipping as a result.

Tenured UIS faculty were set to return to class Monday after a strike that began April 3; negotiations over pay and classroom AI protections are ongoing.

Surveillance video shows a hot‑air balloon with 13 people making an emergency landing in a Temecula backyard; no injuries were reported. The clip was posted online.

Carlsbad is reviving a COPPS community‑policing team after City Council approved funding and a $2.9M reallocation; officials are recruiting six officers to focus on neighborhood problems.