The Duluth Human Rights Commission celebrated Pride Month, highlighting the 2SLGBTQIA+ community's fight for rights and calling for continued advocacy and inclusivity.

Coon Rapids is hosting the annual Firecracker 5K Run/Walk on July 4th, with registration available online. The event includes a Kids Sparkler Dash and is part of the city's Independence Day festivities.

Chicago's 54th annual Pride Parade to occur on the North Side, with Dr. Maya Green and Dr. Catherine Creticos as Grand Marshals, and includes safety measures for the expected high temperatures.

Officer Meng Yang and his K9 partner, King, from Coon Rapids Police Department, completed a 15-week certification program, with the department celebrating their achievement on social media.

San Francisco is officially 249 years old today, and the timing couldn't be more perfect—the city's birthday coincides with what's shaping up to be one of its biggest Pride celebrations yet. The transformation from Spanish colonial outpost to tech hub and global LGBTQ+ center reads like the ultimate origin story.

Rady Children's Hospital technical employees, represented by UNOCH Teamsters, may strike over contract disputes.

Stanford University plans to cut $140 million from its 2025-26 budget due to increased endowment taxes and lower federal research support, leading to staff layoffs.

A water main break led to a boil water advisory in Uptown New Orleans, causing residents to boil water for safety, disrupting daily routines and sanitary practices.

The City of Lorain is progressing with the Henderson Drive Safety Improvement project aimed at traffic efficiency and pedestrian safety, including new power poles installed by Ohio Edison. Residents may expect disruptions due to ongoing utility work.

ALDI opened a new supermarket in Luling, Louisiana, in a space formerly occupied by Winn Dixie, offering a variety of grocery products and unique deals.

Yukon alters trash pickups and facility operations for Independence Day, moving Friday collections to Monday, July 7, and closing facilities on July 4.

Sheriff's deputies attended the Westway Community Resource Fair, engaging with the public and reinforcing community relations, as part of a broader effort to improve police-community ties.

Waukesha invites kids to join its July 4th Parade with decorated bikes and wagons, with no registration required, fostering a patriotic and community spirit.