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School workers face tough choices as budget cuts loom in Maryland district

June 3, 2026

Over 400 school jobs in Montgomery County, Maryland, could vanish when officials vote on Thursday. The cuts follow a budget dispute where county leaders approved only a small fraction of the school system’s funding request. Among those at risk is Kate Heald, a college and career advisor at Bethesda

sports

Summer Fun Day Gives Kids Free Mouthguards

June 2, 2026

A local orthodontic office will throw a free block party on Saturday, June 6. The event starts at nine in the morning and ends at one in the afternoon. It takes place on the practice’s own street, 1800 Midland Road, in Saginaw Township. Kids who play sports can get a custom mouthguard on th

business

New stores and upgrades coming to a Lancaster shopping spot

June 2, 2026

A Lancaster mall is getting a fresh wave of new businesses while bigger changes are still in the works. A mix of shops and services are opening in recent months, adding to the variety already available at The Shops @Rockvale. A furniture and décor store called A New Dawn just moved into a 2, 700-squ

sports

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Celebrate Second Straight IPL Title

June 1, 2026

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) clinched their second consecutive Indian Premier League championship at the same venue where they triumphed last season. Their victory came after a five‑wicket win over the Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad, marking only the third instance of back‑to‑back titles in IP

art

Art Contest Open for South Carolina Creatives

May 29, 2026

The Koger Center in Columbia invites artists from across the state to join its yearly “Koger Center Project” competition. Submissions are accepted now and will close on August 2, 2026. There is no entry fee, but each participant may submit up to ten pieces. After two rounds of juried evaluation,

entertainment

Fashion meets drones: When stars and bags take flight

May 28, 2026

A New York night turned into a runway of sorts when celebrities dropped by Longchamp’s SoHo store for a special party. The event celebrated Jeremy Scott’s two-decade run redesigning the brand’s classic foldable bag, the Le Pliage. The twist? A drone showed up to deliver the newest design—a bright ba

business

A Healdsburg restaurant faces tough months ahead after a morning crash

May 27, 2026

A quiet Saturday morning in Healdsburg took a sharp turn when an SUV plowed into Baci Cafe & Wine Bar, turning a 16-year-old restaurant into a scene of shattered glass and overturned furniture. The crash happened around 7:50 a. m. , leaving behind a mess that will take six to eight weeks just to cle

lifestyle

What does it mean to be Wasian today?

May 27, 2026

The term Wasian—mixing white and Asian heritage—has popped up everywhere lately, mostly because a bunch of well-known faces have started using it. Think Olympic skaters, actors and musicians who suddenly feel seen in a way they didn’t growing up. For some, the label is helpful. It’s a quick way to s

crime

Kids Online Safety: A Fresh Push to Stop Abuse

May 22, 2026

The fight against child exploitation online is huge, and no single team can catch every predator or rescue every victim. In 2024, a national hotline that collects tips from tech firms received over twenty million reports of possible child sexual abuse. The volume is simply too large for investigator

sports

A New MMA League Aims to Shake Up the Fight Game

May 22, 2026

For decades, mixed martial arts has been dominated by a few big names, but a former powerhouse behind some of the sport’s biggest promotions thinks it’s time for a change. Scott Coker, who helped build Bellator and Strikeforce into major forces, is now launching a new global MMA league with a fresh