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A Working‑Class Candidate: Myth or Reality?

July 16, 2026

In the spring a family search on Zillow revealed how far a modest Maine home had risen in value, sparking thoughts about the lives that once filled it. The house, once owned by the author’s grandparents on modest wages in 1959, now sold for nearly half a million dollars. This image of rising costs s

opinion

Kids, Schools, and the Screen Debate

July 16, 2026

The idea of giving every child a laptop or tablet sounded bright a decade ago, especially when the pandemic forced learning online. Yet recent data shows that adding devices to classrooms hasn’t lifted grades or reading levels for most students in Washoe County. More than half of the district’s l

politics

School Choice Sparks Debate Over Florida’s Public Schools

July 16, 2026

Gwen Graham, who once served in Congress and now partners with gubernatorial candidate David Jolly, stepped onto a stage in Tallahassee to voice concerns about Florida’s education system. The event, hosted by the progressive group Leon County Indivisible, marked one of her early appearances on the n

crime

Teenaged Massacre in East St. Louis: A Tragic Family Breakdown

July 16, 2026

A fifteen‑year‑old girl and her sixteen‑year‑old boyfriend were arrested for a shooting that killed five relatives in East St. Louis, Illinois. The incident was described by police as a “targeted mass shooting” that also wounded two people at three separate sites. The victims were members of t

education

School Board Move Sparks Legal Battle Over Meeting Space

July 16, 2026

A former member of Belleville’s school board has filed a lawsuit claiming that the board broke state law by moving a key meeting to an unsuitable venue. The dispute began when the district sent out almost 200 notices cutting staff positions on May 11, a move that rattled the community and teachers.

celebrities

Celebrities from Lower Merion and Narberth That People Love to Look Up

July 16, 2026

Kylie Kelce, a local talent from Narberth, tops the list of people people search on Wikipedia. She reached this spot after her podcast “Not Gonna Lie” came out late last year, giving her a boost in popularity. The next spot goes to James Julien “Pug” Southerland II, also from Narberth. He was a N

entertainment

Prinny’s New Game Turns Teamwork into a Turf War

July 16, 2026

The latest party title from Nippon Ichi Software is hitting shelves worldwide on November 12, and it’s only available digitally for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5. The launch page is live, and the first trailer shows off a quirky new world where teamwork feels more like a competition. At the hea

sports

Watch Local Sports Live for Free

July 16, 2026

Palmetto Sports & Entertainment brings the game to the Midlands with no cost. Grab a TV antenna, turn on your receiver and scan for new channels. In Columbia and nearby towns the station shows up as 10. 4 or 16. 2. The channel offers live action from South Carolina teams. You can catch Col

health

Celebrating Kids: New Heroes Shining in Akron’s Community

July 16, 2026

Akron Children’s has unveiled the winners of its second More childhood, please. Awards, a yearly ceremony that spotlights people who make life better for children and families in Ohio’s 33 counties. The program began last year to honor volunteers, parents, nonprofits and more who help kids thrive.

politics

Saying “Godless Communists” About Democratic Socialists

July 16, 2026

Democratic Socialists want a government that works for everyone, not just big businesses. They think the market can be good if it is watched closely and that people should share in the wealth created by companies. This idea is not about ending the U. S. Constitution or making a state ruled by