Neighbors and the developer struck a settlement that caps commuting students and narrows the Seminary at Strawberry plan, clearing a path to a March 30 Planning Commission review. The deal also raises questions about displacement and relocation for current renters.

Turning Point, Lorain County’s only short-term youth shelter in Elyria, closed after county funding was eliminated, leaving judges and social workers racing to find placements.

Lyft settled with Minnesota after drivers repeatedly canceled rides for a blind college student with a guide dog; the deal includes $63,000 and app, training and monitoring changes.

Vanderbilt named University of Chicago vice provost Jason Merchant as the new Searcy Family Dean of Arts and Science. He starts July 1 and will hold an endowed chair in philosophy.

LA County opened a short, anonymous survey for residents affected by the Eaton and Palisades fires to inform an independent after‑action review and improve recovery efforts.

A county pilot will cover rooftop solar installation costs for income-qualified homeowners in unincorporated San Diego, but spots are limited. The program offers incentives designed to cover installation expenses and has about 22 project slots.

Brentwood police posted a March 10 safety notice saying a seniors' "Assassins" game using toy guns and hiding has raised safety and legal concerns for students and neighbors.

A new study finds Chicago’s community-built Whole School Safety process—paired with investments in mental-health and restorative supports—could be a template for other districts.

More than $300,000 has been raised to replace desks, chairs and supplies at LAUSD campuses hit by the January 2025 wildfires. The funds will support hundreds of classroom projects.

A Framingham Fire Department photo of a melted smoke alarm underscores the importance of testing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

Orlando Firefighter Juwan VanBuren completed his final chemotherapy session and is now in remission, the department said. Colleagues and neighbors rallied during his treatment.

Wake County schools are about 2,000 students shy of recent projections this year, a shortfall planners link to fewer immigrant arrivals and rapid voucher growth. The shift is changing facility and budget priorities.

City planners tightened operations at the Murphy Oil lot on West Adams, ordering enclosures, vapor‑recovery and more monitoring after years of community pressure and health research.