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Community Action Day: Honoring a Civil‑Rights Leader

July 16, 2026

Fox Valley residents are invited to join a four‑day series of local gatherings that celebrate the legacy of Congressman John Lewis. The event, called Good Trouble Lives On, runs from July 16 to 19 and is part of a national effort to encourage civic engagement in the face of recent voting‑rights chal

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Drag Performance at Elementary School Sparks Debate

July 12, 2026

A pride celebration held on June 28 in Westport took place at an elementary school, drawing criticism after footage showed adult performers dancing provocatively. The event was backed by State Senator Michael Rodrigues and other local sponsors. Four drag artists were announced as “Drag Family Perfor

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Women’s Words, Politics and Power

July 9, 2026

The debate over Senator Platner shows how politics can shape who people trust. When a newspaper spotlighted a woman’s claim against him, Democrats were slow to see his past controversies. Later, when another woman accused him of a serious crime, the story gained more weight and public opinion shifte

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Silo Season 3: Fans and Critics Split Over the Amnesia Twist

July 6, 2026

The latest chapter of Apple TV’s underground drama has stirred a sharp divide between reviewers and viewers. Critics give it a solid 100 % on Rotten Tomatoes based on 18 reviews, while audiences score only 59 %, showing a widening gap. The show’s first two seasons saw higher audience scores, so this

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School Leaders Face Tough Questions on Spending and School Safety

July 3, 2026

A recent letter to Loudoun County’s school superintendent highlights growing concerns about how public money is being used. The letter, sent by House committee members after a heated meeting, asks tough questions about the spending habits of the school’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion office. One

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New ruling frees up more cash for political parties

July 2, 2026

The Supreme Court just made a big change that helps one side more than the other. They removed rules from 1974 that capped how much money political parties can spend on activities that help their own candidates. The rules were meant to stop corruption after the Watergate scandal, but now they’re gon

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Joseph Cao Eyes Victory in Tight Primary Race

June 28, 2026

Joseph Cao, who is currently filling a seat on the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE), was set to keep his position after a close win over Ellie Schroder in the Republican primary runoff held on Saturday. By 10:15 p. m. , most precincts had reported, and Cao led with about 52 percent

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When U. S. schools lose federal civil rights watchdogs

June 28, 2026

Schools across America used to have a safety net: a federal office that stepped in when students faced discrimination. That net is shrinking fast. The Trump administration has pulled back the federal civil rights team, leaving states to pick up the slack. But not all states can—or want to—fill the g

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Cutting Funding for Medical Science: What Comes Next?

June 26, 2026

The new rule could lock in the Trump era’s habit of slashing money for health studies. It would let Republican officials stop grants from many federal agencies, a move that worries scientists in Maryland and beyond. The change is more than paperwork; it could freeze innovation for years. Congr

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A New Mayor, A New Game

June 24, 2026

The city’s political scene changed when Zohran Mamdani won the mayoral race, turning a quiet campaign into a full‑scale power shift. After defeating Andrew Cuomo in the primary, Mamdani didn’t stop at the mayor’s office; he started picking allies for Congress and other key positions, proving that a