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A Fresh Start Through Money Lessons Behind Bars

June 7, 2026

In a quiet Bronx neighborhood, a different kind of graduation took place last week. Twenty-five people walked away not just with diplomas, but with a shot at rebuilding their lives. They weren’t typical students—many had spent time behind bars. Instead of falling back into old habits, they spent fiv

weather

Weather shift brings weekend warnings for New York City

June 7, 2026

A weekend weather shift is about to shake up New York City. Big changes are coming Saturday afternoon into Sunday. Heavy rain and strong winds will replace the sunny, warm days people have been enjoying. Temperatures that climbed into the 80s and low 90s will drop as the storm rolls in. New York’s e

business

South Suburbs Spark New Business Bonds

June 6, 2026

The Southland Development Authority organized a three‑day gathering aimed at connecting people who want to buy or sell businesses and real estate. The event, held at Wind Creek Chicago Southland casino, drew attendees from all over the Midwest and beyond. The CEO of the Authority highlighted that

environment

Clean Up New Mexico: Youth Take Charge of Plastic

June 6, 2026

New Mexico is famous for sunsets, mountains and wide open skies. But a quiet problem grows every day: plastic litter everywhere. A new wave of young people is stepping up. They joined a state program that lets them work with teachers, lawmakers and community leaders to fight plastic waste. T

politics

How a Smaller Nation Fights Back Against a Much Stronger Enemy

June 6, 2026

In a quiet neighborhood of Kharkiv, a city that has seen more than its share of destruction, 16-year-old Nastya remembers the day war came to her doorstep. It was February 2022, and Russian forces tried to take the city in a single push. The battle at School No. 134 lasted half a day, turning the ar

politics

New homes coming to Vermont for those in need

June 6, 2026

Vermont is taking big steps to tackle its growing housing crisis by investing $28 million to build 241 affordable apartments across seven towns. This push comes as the state faces rising construction costs and a sharp increase in homelessness since 2020—both nearly doubling in that time. With demand

politics

Who’s Leading the DC Mayor Race—and Why Crime Isn’t the Only Factor

June 6, 2026

The race for Washington, D. C. ’s next mayor is heating up, with two main candidates pulling ahead in different ways. One focuses on safety rules for young people, while the other talks more about keeping costs down and improving schools. Polls show Janeese Lewis George is currently in front, especi

business

Main Street in South Bend gets a temporary detour for big changes ahead

June 6, 2026

South Bend is preparing for some major updates that will transform a key part of the city. Starting June 8, Main Street between Marion Street and LaSalle Avenue will close for nearly three weeks. The reason? A new water main pipe is being installed underground. This work is just the beginning of a m

health

New ways to encourage exercise in low-income communities

June 6, 2026

Health tech isn’t just for wealthy neighborhoods anymore. A small study looked at how giving fitness trackers and automated reminders to low-income families might help them move more. Instead of relying on expensive gym memberships or pricey personal trainers, this approach uses gadgets and texts to

environment

Future of Louisiana’s Coast: A Call for Smart Action

June 5, 2026

The study on Louisiana’s future has started a needed talk in the community. Some news pieces made it sound bigger than it is, but the research has pushed people to think about what will happen for the next generations. The authors want to clear up any confusion. The team has spent more than 50 year