Lucasfilm employees and city animal‑control officers corralled Cortina after a week on the loose; the dog is now in shelter care and listed for adoption.

A GWU evaluation finds Community of Hope’s HONEY program reduced preterm births and kept pregnant people experiencing homelessness linked to prenatal care in Washington, D.C.

State records show DCF placed vulnerable adults into Miami assisted‑living homes flagged by inspectors, including a Homestead facility tied to a 2024 Legionnaires hospitalization.

St. Louis County is waiving adoption fees April 2–5 as its Olivette shelter battles overcrowding. Officials hope dozens of dogs and cats will find homes or short-term fosters this weekend.

Federal data show U.S. hires fell to a 3.1% rate in February, the weakest since April 2020. Memphis residents and counselors say openings are getting harder to find.

Dozens of nurses picketed Mercy Health — Lorain Hospital on Wednesday, pressing management to add enforceable safe‑staffing language to contracts. Organizers said short staffing is hurting patient care and worker safety.

Salt Lake City School District will end its 54‑year Community Education program this July, affecting evening adult classes and dozens of staff.

Houston Food Bank will build a 305,000-square-foot northwest campus on Chevron‑donated land with a roughly $145M price tag and plans to expand distribution and services.

City public-health data shows Black women and girls in Cleveland disproportionately visit emergency rooms for assault injuries; officials say the numbers can guide equity-focused prevention.

Longtime Acres Homes residents say new construction is replacing family lots as builders erect taller houses. Organizers will mark "44 Day" this Saturday to press for protections.

BPS has issued a 36-page "Protecting All Students" guide that tells staff how to handle federal immigration agents and where families can get legal and emotional support.

West End tenants packed council chambers to oppose a CMHA plan to sell 105 City West homes, warning seniors and longtime renters could be forced out while residents explore a co‑op.

Douglas County will match 50% of homeowner wildfire‑mitigation costs — up to $25,000 — with applications opening April 13 for one month.