San Antonio baristas' strike and organizing helped push Starbucks back to the bargaining table this spring. Organizers hope local wins will lock in pay and staffing rules.

An Orlando lawyer was jailed after refusing to name two anonymous HOA plaintiffs. His emergency appeal argues attorney‑client confidentiality bars compelled disclosure.

The Khao Niew food cart at Portland State University is closing after owner Nong Phimmoungkhoun was detained by ICE, the business said in an Instagram post.

A Detroit mother faces a long recovery after an I‑75 crash left her hospitalized and her family seeking help to cover medical bills and transportation.

A Got Green report and a Rainier Vista march allege mold, leaks and years-long repair backlogs at Seattle Housing Authority properties. Tenants are demanding faster, enforceable repairs.

Oakland Avenue Urban Farm plans to redevelop a vacant grocery into a community resilience center with a kitchen, food storage, event space and affordable housing.

A Dallas College student parlayed paid shop work into a debt-free Ford ASSET degree and a job. Colleges and dealers say more locals are choosing trades as AI reshapes office work.

A Baltimore mother who lost her partner in the Key Bridge collapse was placed in removal proceedings after USCIS denied a parole request.

A 15.9‑mill fire levy on Tuesday's ballot would cost about $557 per $100,000 and could reopen the Frank Road firehouse if approved.

Gahanna Energy Plus has saved residents more than $923,000 since 2024 while keeping a 100% renewable default. Officials say a new aggregation rate takes effect June 1, 2026.

Durham reports about 37% of students are frequently absent and is shifting to wellness supports, restorative practices and early-warning systems to boost attendance.

A Surfside couple says they sheltered children who appeared to have been abandoned and alerted authorities, local TV reports.

After months of complaints, Baltimore Auto Body agreed to vacate its South Hanover Street Federal Hill shop by April 30 following multi-agency enforcement.