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Silver Spring’s comeback story: what a difference two years make for local streets

April 22, 2026

Downtown Silver Spring used to be the kind of area where locals hesitated to linger after dark. Walking around at night felt risky, not routine. Police commanders who had patrolled the district since the late 2000s kept hearing the same stories from residents—late-night streets felt unsafe, small bu

business

Downtown Denver’s Apartment Plan Faces Funding Roadblock

April 22, 2026

A Denver real estate group wants to turn an empty office tower at 475 17th Street into 140 apartments, but the city’s development fund isn’t ready to back the project—yet. The plan costs $77 million, with Revesco Properties asking for a $29 million loan from the Downtown Development Authority (DDDA)

politics

Parking Prices Rise in Dallas’ Deep Ellum Area

April 21, 2026

The city of Dallas is changing how much people pay to leave their cars in the Deep Ellum district. Starting on May 8, a meter that once charged just ten cents will now cost at least one dollar each hour. The move comes after the Dallas City Council approved new parking rates for the entire city this

business

Roland’s New Home in El Segundo: A Hub for Music Makers

April 21, 2026

Roland Corporation has just opened a new U. S. headquarters in El Segundo, California, on the 12th floor of a landmark building at 200 North Pacific Coast Highway. The new office will host more than 100 U. S. -based employees, bringing together teams from sales, finance, marketing, product managemen

technology

Smart Traffic Lights: How Cities Cut Delays and Pollution

April 20, 2026

Traffic lights used to be simple. Back in the 1860s they were just mechanical arms that changed manually. By the 1910s they became electric, and by the 1920s they turned red, yellow, and green. Today there are about 300, 000 of them in the U. S. alone. Their main job is safety—keeping cars, bikes, a

celebrities

Celebrities Who Took the Red Carpet by Storm

April 19, 2026

In recent years, red‑carpet fashion has become a stage for bold statements. Stars are no longer shy about showing off their style, often choosing outfits that push the limits of what is considered “appropriate” for public events. One example came from a singer who stepped onto the 2026 Grammy stage

crime

Detecting Hidden Drugs: A New Tool for Crime Scene Investigations

April 19, 2026

Scientists have developed a faster way to spot dangerous drugs at crime scenes. Amphetamine-type stimulants (ATS), like meth and ecstasy, are a big problem worldwide. They harm people's health and create safety risks. Finding these drugs in messy samples is tricky. Crime scene samples often contain

environment

Holly Dam Dilemma: Flood Risks and Community Conflicts

April 18, 2026

In the northwest corner of Oakland County, a historic dam built in 1840 is at the center of growing worries. The Stiff’s Mill Pond, located near a 1901 home owned by Gary Helton and Tina Hembree, has risen after heavy rain this month. The couple’s property sits on a hill close to the dam, which is o

politics

Quincy’s Money Mess: Who’s Right About the Budget?

April 18, 2026

The city council and Mayor Tom Koch disagree about how Quincy is handling its money. Council members point to a $1. 6 billion debt, a credit downgrade and shrinking savings as red flags. The mayor says the city is still investing in downtown, schools and roads without cutting services or raisi

sports

Champion Skier Turns Her Spotlight Into a Fight for Good

April 18, 2026

Eileen Gu is a 22‑year‑old freestyle skier who has won every major competition she’s entered. She grew up in the United States, studied at Stanford, and now competes for China, a choice that has sparked both praise and criticism. Her success means people love her, but they also hate her when she win

Silver Spring’s comeback story: what a difference two years make for local streets

Downtown Denver’s Apartment Plan Faces Funding Roadblock

Parking Prices Rise in Dallas’ Deep Ellum Area

Roland’s New Home in El Segundo: A Hub for Music Makers

Smart Traffic Lights: How Cities Cut Delays and Pollution

Celebrities Who Took the Red Carpet by Storm

Detecting Hidden Drugs: A New Tool for Crime Scene Investigations

Holly Dam Dilemma: Flood Risks and Community Conflicts

Quincy’s Money Mess: Who’s Right About the Budget?

Champion Skier Turns Her Spotlight Into a Fight for Good

Roland’s New Home in El Segundo: A Hub for Music Makers