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downtown neighborhood associations

Trading clothes and skills for fun and savings in Salem

May 24, 2026

In Salem, Oregon, a growing local movement is proving that you don’t need cash to refresh your wardrobe or learn new things. Circular Salem turns everyday swapping into community events that help families save money and cut down on waste. Started by two residents who saw a gap in how people connect

crime

How Brazil's Power Theft is Powering a New Trend in Crime

May 24, 2026

In Rio de Janeiro, police stumbled upon an unusual setup: a makeshift crypto mining operation hidden in what looked like an empty building. Instead of paying for electricity, the group tapped into a nearby power line without permission. Thirty high-powered computers sat on simple shelves, surrounded

health

Bangladesh's measles crisis: what's behind the surge and how it's being fought

May 24, 2026

Bangladesh is currently facing one of its worst measles outbreaks in years, with serious consequences for children. So far this year, health officials have recorded at least 86 confirmed measles deaths among kids, along with another 426 cases where symptoms strongly suggest measles. These numbers co

business

Gainesville’s new rail link and Savannah’s community grants: How local moves serve bigger goals

May 24, 2026

A new rail service connecting Savannah’s port to an inland hub near Atlanta just opened in May, giving shippers a shorter and cheaper way to move goods than long-haul trucking. Instead of sending trucks on 600-mile round trips, trains now carry containers between the two cities daily. The switch is

business

A Small Business Grows Through Generations and Community

May 24, 2026

Thirty years in the same spot means more than just a long time in business—it means roots. In Eau Claire, a shop on East Madison Street has stood through three decades of neighborhood changes by staying small and staying local. The store started with one family, then shifted to another owner twenty-

politics

Who’s Really Running L. A. ’s Movie Scene?

May 23, 2026

Los Angeles’ mayor is pushing hard to keep film productions in the city, but critics say her moves came too late. Since 2022, she’s created a film council, cut red tape, and backed a $750 million state tax credit. She also promised to lift caps on California’s film incentives and even supported a fe

sports

New Sports Hub Planned for Tucson’s South Side

May 23, 2026

Tucson is getting a major upgrade with a huge new sports and entertainment complex called Mosaic Quarter. Set to rise at 2500 E. Ajo Way, right near Interstate 10 and across from the Kino Sports Complex South, this place will change how locals play and gather. Funded by $1. 1 billion in private mone

sports

Detroit gears up for racing and space adventures

May 23, 2026

The streets of downtown Detroit will buzz with speed and energy later this month as the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix hits town for another round. This marks the fourth time the event has taken over the city’s pavement, giving locals a chance to watch high-octane racing right where they live and work

crime

A land deal turned sour over old-school racism

May 23, 2026

A white woman with Jewish roots and a Black husband found out the hard way that some groups still think race decides who gets to own land. Michelle Walker, a real estate agent from Missouri, tried to buy a bargain plot in an Arkansas community run by Return to the Land—a group that openly says it wa

lifestyle

Rain or shine: what Cincinnati food lovers need to know before heading to the big festival

May 23, 2026

The weekend forecast for downtown Cincinnati doesn’t look great for food trucks and festival crowds. Heavy rain and thunderstorms are predicted from Friday through Saturday, which could throw a wrench into Memorial Day weekend plans. The city’s biggest food festival, celebrating local chefs and rest