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neighborhood passport

Latrobe’s 10th Mister Rogers Festival Gets a Passport Twist

May 30, 2026

The city of Latrobe is gearing up for its decade‑long celebration honoring Fred Rogers, a local legend. This year’s event runs from Monday to Saturday in the downtown area and offers more than just a stroll through a whimsical world. Attendees receive a “Neighborhood Passport” that they can fill out

crime

Downtown L. A. Residents Face Ongoing Safety Worries Despite Lower Crime Rates

May 30, 2026

Los Angeles has seen a drop in violent crime over recent years, but that doesn’t mean everyone feels safer. Last month, an 84-year-old man with dementia was brutally attacked and killed just blocks from his downtown home. The crime happened in broad daylight near a place he frequented, showing how q

crime

Neighbor attack leaves one injured over cash dispute

May 30, 2026

A late-night fight in a quiet DeKalb neighborhood turned violent when a man used a machete on his roommate over money. The attack happened just after midnight on Edgebrook Drive. When police arrived, they found the victim with deep cuts on his right arm. Emergency responders gave first aid on scene

technology

How GPS quietly helps the planet

May 30, 2026

GPS started as a military tool in the 1960s to track submarines, but it never worked underwater—satellites just bounce signals back to devices on land or at the surface. Over time, it evolved into a global network we now rely on daily, though most users don’t realize its roots trace back to Cold War

opinion

Democrats ignore Gaza voters at their own risk

May 30, 2026

The Democrats’ big report on why they lost the 2024 election quietly skipped the one topic that split their voters more than any other. No mention of Gaza, Palestine, Israel, Arab Americans, or Muslims appeared in the nearly 200 pages. This wasn’t a simple slip—it was a deliberate avoidance. Pollin

politics

Flag Day Turns Into a Showdown Over America’s Future

May 30, 2026

June 14 isn’t just about fireworks and backyard barbecues—it’s also Flag Day, the halfway mark to America’s 250th birthday, and Donald Trump’s 80th. But this year, the date is getting hijacked by two very different celebrations. One side is throwing a party with pop stars and speeches, while the oth

technology

Better delivery systems for medicine after the pandemic

May 30, 2026

The pandemic forced healthcare systems to rethink how medicines reach people. One new idea mixes delivery routes, medicine lockers, and patient sorting. Instead of sending everything to homes, some deliveries go to lockers in neighborhoods. That cuts costs and pollution. But it only works if urgent

business

How Latino workers shape Colorado’s past and present

May 30, 2026

Colorado’s economy wouldn’t be where it is today without Latino labor. From the sugar beet fields to ski resorts, Latino workers have been the backbone of the state for generations. But their contributions often go unnoticed, despite the fact that they helped build industries from mining to tourism.

politics

A Maine choice that touches deeper concerns

May 29, 2026

A top official from Maine once trusted with election duties now warns that basic freedoms are sliding out of view. She feels the change every day in courthouses and school boards, and she is urging voters to pick a leader who notices these shifts too. She used to skip party labels because leaders i

opinion

Investing wisely in Michigan’s future starts with newborns

May 29, 2026

Michigan is trying something bold: treating newborns as an economic asset rather than a cost. Leaders have quietly backed this by putting $250 million into Rx Kids, a program sending cash directly to pregnant women and families with infants. The idea isn’t new—giving families money during tough time