The Father's Heart in Oregon City opened as an evening cooling shelter during a heat advisory, serving dinner at 5:30 p.m. and asking volunteers to sign up.

Boston’s 2026 point‑in‑time census fell to 3,674 people, a steep drop from 5,506 in 2025. City leaders credit rehousing and new supportive housing for the decline.

A specialist says multiple graves may lie beneath a disputed fence at a Gwinnett County cemetery, intensifying a months‑long neighborhood fight.

Tampa remittance shops and travel agencies report surging demand as families rush to send cash and parcels to relatives in Cuba amid sanctions, shipping pullbacks and blackouts.

A rainy bicentennial parade rolled more than 20 floats through downtown New Orleans toward the Superdome, with crowds watching from Canal and Jefferson Davis.

Researchers say about 1,200 people are buried beneath Emmett Reed Park in Durkeeville, prompting plans for radar scans and memorial work. City officials and local researchers will use GPR to map burials and guide commemoration.

Lawrence Fourth Fest on July 4 packs a parade, car show, food trucks, live music and a fireworks finale at Lawrence Community Park.

Baltimore begins citywide listening sessions Wednesday to shape its next five‑year violence prevention plan. Officials say resident feedback will guide priorities on intervention, victim services and accountability.

Roseville’s Independence Day lineup includes a 7:15 a.m. 5K, a 9 a.m. downtown parade, Royer Park family activities and a free fireworks show at the Placer County Fairgrounds. Parking is $15 at the fairgrounds.

A Clark County judge has ordered a retrial in Allie Mead’s lawsuit against General Motors after attorneys argued trial missteps compromised the verdict. The move revives claims over whether a lap-only belt caused her injuries.

The state announced $41 million in grants and loans to expand recycling, restore bottle refunds and fund paid job training across California.

A new national analysis finds San Jose drivers pay a median $918 per month for car loans and insurance — the highest among large U.S. metros. The figure adds to local cost pressures.

CoworkingCafe's new ranking puts San Francisco, Sunnyvale and Santa Clara among the top places for Class of 2026 grads, driven by high median pay and employer benefits.