As Purim services run this week, New Orleans synagogues have added visible security after U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran, the Jewish Federation says.

Elk Grove Unified will eliminate 31 classified positions for the 2026-27 school year as one-time state recovery funds expire. The cuts hit paraeducators, library technicians and other student supports.

A Bronx widow alleges ArchCare at Providence Rest neglected her 85-year-old husband, who developed a Stage 4 bedsore and died; she has filed a wrongful-death suit.

Crossroads Safehouses new Family Justice Center, the HIVE, centralizes advocacy, legal and medical supports for survivors; a community open house is set for March 24.

BEA data show Arizona personal income rose 5.9% from 2023–24, outpacing the U.S. 5.6% gain. Maricopa and Pinal counties recorded some of the state's biggest increases.

The FoundationCCC will hire about 230 seasonal, remote call-center workers to help Californians access benefits like SUN Bucks, with roles starting in April and running through October 2026.

Uniontown parents are threatening legal action to stop a proposed closure of Franklin Elementary. A public hearing and final vote are set for March 23, 2026.

FIFA pledged $1 million to Seattle as part of an 11-city U.S. legacy program aimed at mini soccer pitches and community projects; the cash would complement city and state World Cup funding.

GoDaddy has boosted its support for ASU’s SportX, adding multimillion‑dollar funding and activating hundreds of free websites to help Sun Devil athletes build businesses. The program says mentorship and demos are ramping up as the studio scales.

WISN host Dan O'Donnell posted a call on X to 'take out' Gov. Tim Walz and later deleted the messages, prompting questions about station accountability.

DPD records show the mother didn't seek help from school or state before two children died of carbon monoxide in a Greektown parking garage. The files add new detail about missed outreach.

Atlanta Public Schools says Carver STEAM Academy will close after the 2026–27 school year; the campus will shift to a new arts/early-college model and the district has posted transfer options.

A nonprofit cat lounge opened in Bridgeville this weekend, offering walk-in sessions to meet adoptable cats and recruiting volunteers for fosters and events.