Providence has agreed to sell Queen of the Valley Medical Center to NorthBay Health; NorthBay is pledging job protections while the sale undergoes state review.

The Chicago Park District has opened a 45‑day public notice period to consider naming a Washington Park playground for Ronald "Ronnieman" Johnson, who was shot in 2014. Neighbors and organizers now have a window to weigh in before a final Board vote.

A new bill would formalize and fund organized sports in California prisons, using San Quentin's teams and outside partnerships as a possible statewide model.

Boulevard residents want $7M and tougher battery‑safety protections as the Starlight Solar plan heads toward county review. Town hall is next Wednesday and a May hearing is possible.

Spelman launched a $500M 'Spelman Forward' campaign on April 9, committing $325M to scholarships and reshaping academics for an AI-driven future.

An enhanced clearing near the Terrazas Branch Library prompted anger from homelessness advocates who say residents weren't warned or offered services. City officials say the action was outreach-focused.

Federal natality figures show another drop in U.S. fertility, pushing the rate to record lows and forcing cities to weigh impacts on schools, housing and the workforce.

A national Lumina grant will help the University of Hawaiʻi scale Direct2UH, the fast‑pass program that simplifies admission for public high‑school seniors. The funding aims to link admissions, advising and financial aid across the state.

A veteran reentry volunteer was barred from Columbia River Correctional Institution after alleging a corrections lieutenant used a racial slur. The program has been paused pending review.

The Rice School and Emerson Elementary installed new principals as HISD continues widespread leadership turnover under state-appointed management.

An audit found a sharp rise in ombudsman complaints from people experiencing homelessness in 2025, even as demographic reporting fell, complicating oversight.

Hoʻōla LTRG’s new House to Home program gives $8,000–$25,000 plus donated furnishings to help Lahaina families settle into rebuilt homes.

A $78 million Lotto Texas ticket sold in Brownsville remains unclaimed; the cash option is about $43.8M before taxes and must be validated by 5 p.m. CT on May 14.