Federal Hill residents say months of trash, graffiti and open‑air drug use have persisted and that 311 reports often produce slow, checklist responses. Neighbors want steady, visible fixes from City Hall.

Crews broke ground on a new McDonald's in Highland Hills, a visible sign of retail investment in southern Dallas. Residents and leaders framed the moment as a win for a long‑underserved neighborhood.

A partial AC failure at Baltimore’s state youth detention center forced nine teens to sleep in an overflow gym; officials say fans, ice and monitoring kept them safe.

Fire crews and animal control found feral cats in a Redford Township home described as "deplorable," and neighbors say the problem had been years in the making. Investigators are working to rehouse animals and clean the property.

PrideFest 2026 filled Scissortail Park Friday with national headliners, local bands and community booths. The three-day festival runs through Sunday.

ComFest kicked off at Goodale Park for its 54th year, but organizers warned that scattered storms could force temporary stage and vendor shutdowns. Check updates before heading out.

After nearly two years of hurricane repairs, the Clearwater Beach Library & Recreation Center at 69 Bay Esplanade has reopened with pool, gym and a waterfront event room. A wedding expo is set for June 28.

Fort Lauderdale’s Jungle Queen has been acquired by Bill Fuller, the Mai‑Kai restaurateur. The move hands a beloved riverboat attraction to a local operator known for historic restorations.

Myers Park Baptist has voted to remove “Baptist” from its name — the congregation will now be known as Myers Park Covenant Church, leaders say.

Life University is cutting more than 30 jobs, including 14 faculty, and ending its 401(k) match as it works to close a projected $5 million budget gap.

A former private chef has filed the third workplace suit against Kylie Jenner, saying long shifts and inadequate support at a Palm Springs party led to a miscarriage. The complaint was filed in Los Angeles Superior Court.

Om Malik, the San Francisco–based journalist who founded GigaOm and later advised startups at True Ventures, died June 24, his family says. The tech community is remembering his influence.

Kitten season has pushed Chicago Animal Care and Control and local rescues to capacity, prompting waived-fee adoptions and expanded spay/neuter and foster efforts.