An open letter from a Mott Haven account accuses city and state leaders of abandoning the South Bronx, citing trash, drug activity and the Mitchel Houses blast.

Seattle and King County removed César Chávez’s name from a South Park park after national reporting raised abuse allegations. Officials say a community-driven renaming process will follow.

Irvine launched WeRide, a same‑day, wheelchair‑accessible ride program for residents 60 and older that uses trained volunteer drivers and city vehicles. Membership is modest and same‑day trips are available by request.

Willie Wilson says he'll spend about $200,000 to provide $35 of free gas per car at 30 Chicago stations on April 4. Past giveaways drew long lines and neighborhood traffic.

A $1 million The Pick ticket was sold at the Fry's near 75th Avenue and Cactus Road in Peoria. Arizona Lottery claim information is available online.

An 11‑year‑old dog named Ollie was killed in an off‑leash attack at Ketring Park; Littleton police cited the other owner and the animal was quarantined. The family plans a memorial.

Longtime Phoenix firefighter Robert Oliver Jr. died after a battle with cancer the department says was contracted on the job. Officials called his passing a line‑of‑duty fatality.

A new trauma‑informed intake center for single women opened at 114 Snediker Ave in East New York, offering medical care, lactation facilities and smaller rooms to reduce crowding.

A proposed DHS rollback of the 2022 public‑charge rule has immigrant families in California avoiding child care and other services amid confusion and fear. Advocates warn the impact could ripple across early‑education and health systems.

Beloved crossing guard "Mr. Dave" is in critical condition after being struck near Kedron Elementary. Neighbors and a fundraiser have raised thousands to support his recovery.

A Phoenix family returned home to raw sewage flowing into their apartment; feces floated in standing water and the household faces a hazardous cleanup.

UT's Texas Foster Youth Network will run a call center staffed by former foster youth to connect alumni of care with jobs, schooling and case support. It is backed by a $4M state grant.

A new $2M longevity fund and an East County pilot aim to blunt rising housing and financial strain among San Diego’s older residents. Hospitals and nonprofits say services must shift from crisis care to prevention.