West Bloomfield has begun construction on a 48,000-square-foot Connect community center at the Civic Center campus, replacing the old recreation building and expanding programming for seniors and families.

The founder of Urban Compassion Project resigned amid rival lawsuits and board accusations of financial misuse, imperiling the group's cleanups across Oakland.

Nurses are resigning after a medical contractor collapse left a New York jail short-staffed and struggling to pay medical workers.

A Common Sense Media census finds 86% of 9–17-year-olds have used AI — and many ask bots about health, homework and feelings, often without adult guidance.

Pomona says some mailed copies of its Summer Recreation Guide contained 'inappropriate' images; the city has suspended the print run and launched an investigation.

Staff at the New York Immigration Coalition formed NYIC United — the group's first staff union — claiming a supermajority of employees signed cards and asking management to recognize it.

An emergency cooling center is open today at the Hospitality Hub from 4–8 p.m.; MATA will run free rides and a dedicated sign-up line is available.

A live Wireless Emergency Alert test will broadcast across the South Bay tomorrow at 1 p.m. PT as part of FIFA World Cup preparedness. Opt‑in FIFALA26 details and safety tips are available.

Public filings and reporting show the Oakland Cemetery superintendent's reported pay rose sharply while two directors listed on the 2024 990 have since died. Plot owners say they can't get answers and want transparency.

Bloomberg Philanthropies pledged $12.8M to Madison Park to expand pre-apprenticeship classes, paid training and direct pipelines into union trade careers. The gift arrives as Boston scales its vocational training and readies a rebuild of the school.

MSPCA says 315 animals taken from a Hadley property are recovering and will be available for adoption at Nevins Farm this weekend. The event will feature farm animals and birds needing new homes.

Wauwatosa’s July 4 fireworks will be staged at Wisconsin Lutheran College’s athletic complex. Stadium opens about 7 p.m.; the show launches around 9:15 p.m.

Stockton Street Dogs and city leaders are pitching a pet‑friendly temporary campground that would keep people and pets together while offering showers, Wi‑Fi and help finding housing.