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Tennessee State is projecting a fall incoming class of about 1,600 61,800 students 6a jump administrators are calling an "unprecedented surge" as they race to scale housing and orientation.
Pasadena City College condensed Summer 2026 into a single eight‑week session (June 22–Aug. 14). The college lists updated deadlines, fees and student services and says Canvas access now requires MFA.
A Gifts of Green scratch-off sold at a Giant in White Oak delivered a $500,000 prize. The winner claimed the prize at Maryland Lottery headquarters.
Local agencies say families sleeping outside in Hamilton County jumped from 11 to more than 300; the coordinating nonprofit is scaling shelter diversion and predictive eviction prevention.
Two Florida players matched Fantasy 5 numbers Sunday for six‑figure payouts — one in Cutler Bay and another in St. Petersburg. Winners must claim at Florida Lottery district offices.
Pasadena’s 2026 one-night count registered 577 people; unsheltered numbers fell as shelter and motel placements rose amid tightening funding.
Michigan will wipe out $74 million in medical debt for more than 71,000 residents in a second statewide round. Eligible households in ten counties will get letters from Undue Medical Debt this week.
Jason Hall is resigning as CEO of The Columbus Partnership; Corrine Burger will serve as interim chief as the board launches a national search. The move follows recent leadership turnover at the organization.
A Pennsylvania Lottery iLottery player in Allegheny County won $415,320.35 on the Big Bank Bucks eInstant. The prize was paid via the state's iLottery platform; here’s what winners should know about claiming and taxes.
Teamsters Local 830 and three beer distributors ratified a four-year contract that raises wages, adds holidays and includes a $400 monthly medical opt-out payment.
The Koum Family Foundation is giving Milken Community School $36M for a 22‑acre campus in Bel Air; the property will be named the Jan Koum Campus and the gift boosts the school's campaign.
Hotter summers, droughts and supply shocks are starting to lift grocery prices; researchers and USDA data show shoppers already feel the impact.
Neighbors raised safety and nuisance concerns at a licensing hearing as Regas Christou seeks to open a pizzeria and sports bar at 778 Mariposa.
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