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JBS Plant Shut‑Down: How Leaders and Workers Are Fighting Back

July 17, 2026

The JBS meat‑packing plant in Souderton, Pennsylvania, will close on August 14, taking about 1, 700 jobs with it. Workers from Montgomery, Bucks and Berks counties will feel the loss most acutely. State Rep. Donna Scheuren says officials are trying to keep the plant running by finding a new buyer

politics

Alameda County Moves Forward While Oakland School Plan Stalls

July 17, 2026

Alameda County’s Board of Supervisors has given the green light to a new reparations strategy that focuses on long‑term changes instead of cash payouts. The decision, made after two years of study and community talks, aims to tackle the legacy of discrimination that has hurt Black residents for gene

education

Possibility of a School Merger Sparks Debate in Allegheny County

July 17, 2026

The state is looking at ways to help Duquesne City School District, which has struggled for decades. Officials say a merger could give students better chances and reduce costs. McKeesport Area School District is the top candidate so far. Its schools have enough space, so a new building migh

politics

Oak Park Tightens Rules on E‑Bikes and Scooters

July 17, 2026

Oak Park’s Village Board has just passed new rules that change how electric bikes, scooters and other motorized devices can be used in town. The changes come as the state of Illinois has started to set its own rules, and local officials want their laws to match. Police are planning a big public‑awa

crime

Crime Patterns: Where and When the Trouble Pops Up

July 17, 2026

Crime is not random. In almost every city, it sticks to certain spots and times. Researchers have found that a century of data shows two clear habits: the first is that some neighborhoods see more crime than others, and the second is that crime rises during particular seasons of the year. These h

politics

Why New York’s Closed Primaries Leave Most Voters Behind

July 17, 2026

The real battle for New Yorkers’ streets, schools and taxes happens in June, not November. In that month the state’s closed primaries decide who will represent the city in every important office, yet most voters are excluded from that decision. This creates a democracy that works only for a small gr

crime

A Stabbing at a Utah Mall Sparks Hate‑Crime Concerns

July 16, 2026

The incident happened in the afternoon of Monday at Valley Fair Mall, southeast of Salt Lake City. A Muslim employee was attacked with a knife by a man named Peter Michael Larsen, who said the motive was the victim’s religion. The attack left the employee with more than fifteen stab wounds, but he s

education

Akron Student Takes Home National Advertising Award

July 16, 2026

A student from the University of Akron has earned a top national prize in advertising, capturing attention at a major industry gathering. Quinn Smith, studying art at the Myers School of Art, received a National Silver ADDY for his “Keep It Separate” campaign, which blends multiple media forms into

entertainment

Discover Chattanooga’s Hidden Gems and New Beginnings

July 16, 2026

Chattanooga has sprouted fresh attractions that draw people in, from a lively baseball team to a sprawling riverfront aquarium. The city’s newest ballpark, home of the Lookouts, brings excitement to a town that already loves its sports heritage. Fans cheer in a modern stadium that doubles as an ente

health

Community Care in Thailand: A Fresh Look at a Hospital Innovation

July 16, 2026

The Thai health system has struggled to keep people in rural areas healthy when they need help at home. Even after many years of improvement, care often jumps from one level to another and patients are left in gaps. In Khon Kaen Province a new idea was tried: a hospital that works closely with lo