Nearly 2,000 people attended last Saturday’s ribbon-cutting for the Cuyahoga County Public Library’s rebuilt Parma Heights branch at 6188 Pearl Road. The new facility brings an Innovation Center, Kids Café and partner services to the neighborhood.

A Chicago judge kept core hostile‑work‑environment and retaliation claims alive in a suit by two former McDonald’s executives, sending a narrowed case toward a September 2026 jury.

Anita N. Martinez, West Dallas civic leader and founder of the Anita N. Martinez Ballet Folklorico, has died at 100. She was the first Hispanic member of the Dallas City Council and leaves a lasting cultural legacy.

A cat found on LIRR tracks between Lindenhurst and Babylon was safely removed and rescued Monday after apparently being struck by a train. Local rescuers were on the scene.

A Hunts Point mother says mold has plagued her apartment for months; an inspection reportedly found elevated mold in vents and HPD says it is investigating.

At its Muse For All Luncheon on April 7, Muse Knoxville previewed conceptual exhibit renderings and honored donors — including a $25 million gift from the Clayton family. The event showcased the project’s scope and next steps toward a larger museum at the Jacob Building.

Electronic pull tabs generated roughly $76 million in their first three months, delivering a sudden revenue boost to veterans’ posts and fraternal halls across Indiana. Regulators are collecting the first round of financial reports as communities spend early proceeds on repairs and giving.

A Westlake community hub for the SWANA diaspora says it was served a 60‑day notice and faces vacating next Sunday as founders prepare a legal challenge.

McAlister Institute renovated its Escondido recovery center, raising monthly treatment capacity from about 120 to roughly 170 and adding private rooms and brighter spaces. The changes aim to speed intake and help people experiencing homelessness begin recovery.

Red Rocks Community College’s push to support students 25+ has lifted pass and re-enrollment rates and is rolling out night classes and a student-led Adult Learners Club.

UC San Diego has notified two professors that they will face administrative disciplinary proceedings tied to a May 2024 pro‑Palestinian encampment. One faces a possible two‑year unpaid suspension.

Lakewood and East Dallas residents said late-night bass from Fair Park shows carried miles and rattled homes, prompting calls for better sound monitoring.

Forsyth County neighbors say pit bulls owned by Commissioner Kerry Hill mauled pets, were seized and later returned — and Hill voted on an animal-control change days after the incident.