A 125‑year Main Street bakery in New Baden closed after a family illness; neighbors covered its windows with cards while the owner prepares to sell the building.

Teachers and parents at Believe Memphis Academy are opposing a plan to move Grizzlies Prep into their building, warning it would upend supports for high-need students.

An MCTS operator is being praised after she spotted a hit-and-run on Route 35, alerted dispatch and helped get medical care for an injured child.

Washington filers—especially those hit by December storms—can reduce or remove IRS penalties. File or extend, pay what you can, and document damage or illness for relief.

Portland Public Schools told families that Metropolitan Learning Center will phase out its high school program and reconfigure as a K‑8 campus amid low enrollment and funding limits.

Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan launched Garry’s List, a statewide nonprofit to publish voter guides, commission policy research and host events aimed at pro‑growth candidates.

Portland’s alternative weekly has returned to a monthly print edition after new owner Noisy Creek invested in staff, higher wages and a ticketing-driven business plan.

Stanislaus Animal Services says about 30 dogs at its Modesto shelter face euthanasia as overcrowding overwhelms staff; adoptions and fosters are urgently needed.

The Board of Supervisors asked county staff to study whether RVs and mobile homes could be permitted for Eaton Fire survivors — including placements in some rights‑of‑way — with a report due in 21 days.

A Portage Park parent says a third‑grade Black History lesson used tape and role‑play to simulate slavery; CPS says it is reviewing the lesson and prioritizing student well‑being.

Residents packed City Hall and demanded answers after natural‑gas bills jumped following Entergy’s sale to Delta Utilities; the company has rolled out $250 relief while regulators press for clarity.

San Francisco will extend tuition credits to many more families, but a slow provider‑approval process and mismatched openings threaten to delay the July expansion.

Cobb County is opening its 2027 HUD Grant Application Cycle, offering federal funds for community initiatives targeting low- and moderate-income residents. Workshops are available to aid applicants.