Bronzeville neighbors say a giant tree still blocks an alley near 43rd and Cottage Grove two weeks after high winds toppled it, leaving trash overflowing and cars damaged.

OLLU says it will fold its Mexican American Studies center into departments and preserve its archives, but former staff and scholars warn the move could dilute dedicated work.

Donovan Richards pledged $140M for a new Roy Wilkins Park community center to honor Jaden Pierre and expand youth services across Southeast Queens.

Roswell moved police and fire into a converted Holcomb Bridge Road office with a new crime lab and evidence warehouse. Officials say bond-funded upgrades, including a new E-911 center, will tighten coordination.

Charlotte Secondary must vacate its McAlpine Park campus by June 24 and risks closing if it can't find a temporary home before a July 15 deadline.

A Mount Dora business owner paid for lodging and called agencies to help a homeless man — and found Lake County has no year‑round county‑funded emergency shelter.

California Department of Education staff were ordered to telework after bedbugs were spotted at the downtown Sacramento headquarters; inspections and pest control are underway.

A Mega Millions ticket sold at a Shell station in Upland matched four numbers and the Mega Ball with a 3X multiplier, netting $104,178. Winning numbers and claim info follow.

The Colorado Food Cluster's Food Trust pilot let neighbors shop for no-cost groceries at two stores, enrolling 181 people and saving households more than $200K while organizers plan to scale.

West Valley College unveiled a tuition‑free Bachelor of Science in Land Stewardship and Sustainability at its Saratoga campus, expanding a program that dates to 1970.

A 50‑unit, 100‑bed tiny‑home village opened Wednesday at the Van Nuys Metrolink site, offering pet‑friendly interim housing and on‑site case management. The city funded construction with state grants and contracted operations to Hope the Mission.

Wake County asked residents at NC State for input on spending roughly $67.7M in opioid‑settlement dollars, with a near‑term plan to channel about $19.47M into treatment, housing and recovery.

Twin Cities Pride returns June 27–28 at Loring Park with new support tents, a 61‑foot rubber duck and a citywide safety plan aimed at keeping big crowds secure.