An advisory board recommends moving business‑attraction work into an independent public‑private agency to help Baltimore County attract investment and grow jobs.

Euclid condemned Lakeland Commons after inspectors found collapsing balconies and leaking roofs, forcing a sudden evacuation and leaving dozens scrambling for housing.

San Marcos homeowners say their HOA warned them to take down American flags or face $100 fines; state and federal law could protect the displays.

D.C.'s Park at 14th will pay $243,350 after the attorney general found workers were denied wages and sick leave. More than 270 employees will receive restitution.

The EEOC has sued Tawa Supermarket, alleging a years‑long pattern of national‑origin discrimination that favored Chinese workers over non‑Chinese staff. The complaint was filed in federal court in Los Angeles.

Private payroll gains cooled in June while planned layoffs plunged 53%, producing mixed signals for wages, consumers and policymakers.

A $1 million Powerball ticket sold at a Circle K in northwest Austin remains unclaimed and will expire Aug. 1; in‑person claims are due July 31 by 5 p.m.

Chapel Hill will replace its traditional Fourth of July fireworks with a 300‑drone light show at Chapel Hill High School, a move tied to resident feedback and climate goals.

Sulzbacher is moving ahead with Phase 2 of its Enterprise Village — a $46M expansion that will bring clinics, job training and emergency housing to a 17‑acre Northside campus.

Marmion Academy will welcome female students this fall, launching seven girls sports and new locker rooms as the Aurora school shifts to coeducation.

Firefighters rescued a dog left inside a locked recreational vehicle on the St. Louis riverfront; animal control took custody and officials warned against leaving pets in parked vehicles.

Lakewood’s July Fourth lineup: a 10 a.m. parade, a 7 p.m. Lakewood Project concert and fireworks around 9:45 p.m. Park rules and parking restrictions apply.

Georgia requires in-person fireworks purchases, limits hours and locations, and counties can now bar fireworks within 200 yards of horse farms.