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cultural district

New Park Plan Faces Tax Vote in Skokie

July 25, 2026

A small group of people answered a question about building new parks in Skokie. Most said they would vote “yes” for a $53 million plan that would raise taxes later. Because of this, the park board decided to put the idea on the November ballot. The money would turn an old road into a fresh pa

entertainment

Raccoon Star Gets Its Own Bobblehead

July 25, 2026

A quirky raccoon from Seattle has become a national sensation, and now it’s officially being celebrated with a bobblehead. The animal, known for its short‑spine condition and playful antics, has captured the hearts of many after videos showed it darting through backyards and balconies. The Nation

politics

How Jobs and Prices Changed Since the 1950s

July 25, 2026

People on a popular online forum asked why jobs that once let families buy homes and keep up now feel stuck. The discussion jumped from housing costs to wage growth, union decline, outsourcing, and the way we think about buying things. One comment said that in the 1950s people could buy a modest hou

entertainment

Sweetgrass Festival Brings Community Together on the Waterfront

July 25, 2026

The Sweetgrass Festival will be back this Saturday at Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park. It is a free event that opens at 10 a. m. and closes around 3 p. m. , welcoming families from all over the area. The day’s focus is on celebrating Gullah Geechee culture and the traditional craft of sweetg

art

Betsy Wyeth’s Hidden Design Legacy and Other Local Treasures

July 25, 2026

The Brandywine Museum of Art has opened a new shrine to Betsy James Wyeth, showcasing her knack for turning old buildings into cool, Shaker‑inspired spaces. Visitors can walk through Brinton’s Mill, the historic complex where Betsy and her husband Andrew lived, now made accessible for the first tim

education

Parents’ Views on Death Shape How Kids Learn About Loss

July 25, 2026

Chinese parents hold a wide range of feelings about death, and these attitudes shape how they talk to their children about loss. A recent online study in Beijing gathered 507 parents between October and December 2024 to uncover patterns in these views. Researchers used a statistical method called la

opinion

Politics and Personal Identity: How Headlines Turn Us Into Targets

July 25, 2026

When you scroll through the news, most stories feel like background noise – zoning changes or new road plans. They rarely spark strong feelings. But when a headline feels aimed at you, pointing to your race, gender, religion or political leanings, the subject shifts from a simple policy issue to a q

entertainment

West SoMa Gets a New Outdoor Hangout

July 25, 2026

San Francisco’s South of Market area has just added an outdoor spot where people can legally drink and enjoy the street vibe. The move aims to lift foot traffic, boost local bars, and keep the neighborhood lively on weekends. The concept of “entertainment zones” lets licensed bars offer take‑out

crime

A Shock on the Upper West Side: A Hate‑Crime Stabbing and Its Consequences

July 25, 2026

A man named Raul Morales, 51, was taken into custody after a series of knife attacks that shocked the Upper West Side. During one afternoon, he stabbed an Asian man on W. 84th St. and then, minutes later, used a screwdriver to wound a Jewish man near a synagogue on Amsterdam Ave. The police say Mora

education

Bridges Program Expands to Help Young Learners

July 24, 2026

Pittsburgh schools are adding a new support program for kids in kindergarten through second grade. The program, called Bridges, will start this fall at Weil PreK‑5 in the Hill District. It offers full‑time emotional support and special education services. The district’s board approved the move unan