A Mega Millions ticket sold at Fred Meyer in Tacoma matched four white balls and the Mega Ball; a 10x multiplier boosted the payout to $100,000.

A tenant-rights 'right-to-repair' ordinance has qualified for St. Paul’s November ballot, promising faster fixes for renters while raising legal questions. Organizers will now pivot to a fall campaign.

A ruptured water main prompted a precautionary boil-water advisory in Mount Holly; officials say to boil or use bottled water until testing confirms the system is safe.

A new State of the States report finds Washington No. 1 in productivity but lagging on mental health, workforce participation and life satisfaction.

A new study finds grade inflation can shave tens of thousands from Maryland students’ lifetime earnings, a conclusion that is renewing scrutiny of Baltimore’s grade‑change scandals.

Southgate canceled a planned Pride hour at the Veterans Memorial Library, citing limits on municipal spending. The move follows similar last-minute changes in nearby communities.

After decades designing for Jordan, D'Wayne Edwards reopened Lewis College as Pensole Lewis College in Detroit, pairing industry cash with hands‑on training.

CMSD’s 201 Flock license‑plate readers and a roughly $603K annual contract face criticism from parents and privacy advocates as a mid‑July renewal approaches.

Big Dog Ranch Rescue says Omelette, a former lab beagle, was found dead in a Boynton Beach canal. The rescue believes an alligator was involved and is tightening GPS-collar rules.

The Port Morris taproom reopened its backyard for free Knicks watch parties after a February shutdown, drawing hundreds as fans gathered around a giant outdoor screen.

Milford’s downtown splash pad was closed after parents reported dangerously slippery surfaces and falls. City crews are scheduled to make safety fixes before reopening.

A restored 1872 Danish church in Fletcher Place reopened as Lille Bønne, a café and community living room offering yoga, classes and live music while preserving stained glass and hardwood floors.

San Francisco just posted the fewest tents and RVs on its streets since the city started counting — and the mayor is taking a victory lap. The numbers are real, but what they leave out is the part nobody put on a podium graphic.