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A Quick Look at Why San Diego Still Lacks a Pickleball Home

July 2, 2026

The city of San Diego has promised to build a pickleball court at Robb Field, but the plan never got funded and now looks like it could be delayed until the 2030s. Players have been told to wait for studies, plans and money, but the sport’s rapid growth shows a different story. Pickleball is o

art

Connecting Boulder’s Art Scenes with a Bus‑Powered Night

July 2, 2026

Boulder is trying to turn its separate First Friday art nights into a single, city‑wide adventure. Instead of walking from one neighborhood to another on foot, organizers are lining up two existing bus lines – the HOP that loops through downtown and University Hill, and the SKIP that runs along Broa

entertainment

Celebrating Atlanta’s Iconic Places in 2026

July 2, 2026

Atlanta is buzzing with celebrations this year as several of its most famous spots hit big anniversaries. The city’s culture shines brighter when the High Museum of Art turns 100, the Atlanta History Center marks a century of storytelling, and the Chattahoochee Nature Center reaches 50 years of gree

health

A Helping Hand for New Moms and Babies

July 2, 2026

The MercyOne Genesis Foundation has announced a new grant aimed at supporting mothers and their newborns. This funding will help cover medical costs, supplies, and other essential needs for families in the region. The initiative is part of a broader effort to improve health outcomes for childr

weather

Heat Wave Alert: NYC Prepares for a Scorching July 4

July 2, 2026

The city braces for a blistering heat wave that will hit the July 4 weekend and World Cup celebrations. Forecasts say temperatures could reach 100 °F, with a heat index between 105 and 110 °F. The mayor warned that these conditions pose serious risks for everyone. New York City has a heat emergency

weather

Heat, Rain and Fireworks: Lincoln’s Fourth of July Gets a Twist

July 2, 2026

The big summer celebration in Lincoln might not go as planned. A weather forecaster from the National Weather Service says there is a 50‑to‑60 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms on Saturday evening, which could throw a wrench into the holiday. The exact spread and timing of the storms are stil

health

A Fresh Look at Spartanburg’s Health Helpers

July 2, 2026

The Mary Black Foundation began as a hospital fundraiser, but it turned into an independent nonprofit after the hospital sold for $62 million in 1996. Those funds let the foundation grow beyond a single hospital and focus on the whole community. Today it has poured more than $74 million into local

politics

Gov. Cuts $15M from Treasure Coast Projects

July 2, 2026

The governor’s last budget cut $15 million from eleven projects on Florida’s Treasure Coast. A major part of the reduction was a $7. 5 million plan to build a mental‑health unit for inmates at the Martin County jail. Other projects ranged from new drones for police to a water treatment plant i

education

Illinois Unites Early‑Childhood Services Under One Roof

July 2, 2026

A new Illinois Department of Early Childhood has opened, aiming to simplify how parents find daycare and preschool help. The agency takes over duties that were split among three former state bodies, including home‑visit programs for infants and toddlers who need extra support. It will also issue lic

education

A Quiet Corner for Learning

July 2, 2026

The Maria Assumpta Institute is reshaping what a school can be for kids on the autism spectrum. Instead of scattered buildings, the design centers everything around a secure courtyard that feels like a safe garden. This core space acts as both the hub of activity and a calming refuge, drawing on the