Local shelters say seniors are now the fastest-growing homeless group in Central Florida as rising rents and costs push retirees into emergency housing.

Milwaukee County unveiled FORGE, a five-year, federally funded program offering parenting workshops, case management and job help to local fathers.

Flooding from Waiawa Stream destroyed tents and gear at Agape Christian Fellowship, putting the 20th summer of Camp Agape — a free program for kids of incarcerated parents — at risk.

Scitopia Chicago is proposed for Washington Park: a free, teen-focused STEM destination with labs, fossils and live animals planned beside the Garfield Green Line. Organizers aim for a 2028 groundbreaking and 2029 opening.

The Long Island Council of Churches' Freeport pantry will close April 15 after years serving the community, a loss that comes as demand for emergency food surges across Long Island. Local food banks and resource lines are offering alternatives.

Dr. Bonita Jamison will take over as Hazelwood School District superintendent on July 1, 2026 after a national search. Board leaders praised her MRH record and local ties.

UCF received its largest-ever commitment: alumnus Barry Miller pledged $50 million to the College of Business. The gift is the biggest in the university’s history.

Activists rallied at City Hall calling for a city‑run mental‑health response team after several recent deaths tied to JSO responses. Organizers want clinicians, not deputies, answering crisis calls.

The city awarded $544,887 to launch the Good Shepherd Academy for Boys, a new all‑boys preschool in North St. Louis focused on early learning and family supports.

Union leaders with UESF and AFT 2121 will host a May Day planning meeting Saturday at City College’s Ocean Campus to map educators’ role in May 1 actions.

A Long Beach Unified teacher retired after a district report found he circulated a racist, ableist meme in a union chat; parents and leaders demanded accountability.

A Dallas Fed analysis finds rising homeowners insurance is pushing borrowers toward missed payments and moves — a trend already visible in Texas and other high‑risk metros.

A beloved lifeguard‑style chair at the end of Cape May Avenue in Ocean Beach was hacked apart; neighbors have launched a GoFundMe and plan a sturdier rebuild.