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The City of Akron and Keep Akron Beautiful have set up a new public art piece that turns garbage into letters. The first display appears in Prentiss Park at 2043 East Ave. It spells out the word “THINK” to remind people about their impact on the city. \ The letters are built from chicken wire and f

crime

Money‑Minded Project Turns Into Fraud Scandal

A man from West Bloomfield, Michigan, is now facing federal wire‑fraud charges after allegedly running a long‑term scheme that promised investors a new sports and entertainment hub in Romulus. The venture, called Motown Sports Village, was marketed as a multi‑billion‑dollar opportunity near Detroit’

Why New York’s Closed Primaries Leave Most Voters Behind

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

Atlanta’s Big‑League Dream: From Skepticism to Stadium

In the early 1960s, a man named Ivan Allen Jr. entered Atlanta politics with an unusual promise: he would bring professional sports to the city. Some people laughed at the idea, thinking it was too ambitious for a Southern town. Robert Woodruff, who led Coca‑Cola at the time, had a different vision

City Finance Chief Fired Over Pay‑Raise Dispute

July 16, 2026

A new finance director was hired in Harrisburg last January, but he was dismissed a month later after refusing to approve certain salary hikes. The city’s council meeting on July 14 revealed that the former director, who had been with the office for just a few weeks, was let go abruptly. He could no

A Working‑Class Candidate: Myth or Reality?

July 16, 2026

In the spring a family search on Zillow revealed how far a modest Maine home had risen in value, sparking thoughts about the lives that once filled it. The house, once owned by the author’s grandparents on modest wages in 1959, now sold for nearly half a million dollars. This image of rising costs s

Supreme Court Justices Plan to Talk Security and Controversy with Congress

Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett will meet with the House Appropriations subcommittee to explain why the Supreme Court wants an extra $16. 6 million for security in 2027. The money would give each justice six new guards and add 25 officers to the Court building, plus $2 million for a home‑security

lifestyle

Bill Curry: A South Street Legend Who Turned Bars into Stories

Bill Curry, 85, left a lasting mark on Philadelphia’s South Street. He traded his newspaper job for a barstool and opened Copabanana in 1978, turning a modest tavern into a local icon. The spot became known for its art‑deco vibe, fresh lime margaritas, sizzling burgers in a front‑window grill, and g

entertainment

A New Thriller Unfolds: The Whisper Man

Netflix has just dropped the first 2½‑minute teaser for its newest crime drama, The Whisper Man. The film, slated to hit the platform on August 28, brings together a familiar face and fresh talent. Robert De Niro leads the cast, joined by Michelle Monaghan, Adam Scott and Hamish Linklater. Based on

Chicago’s New Stadium Gets $424 Million in Tax‑Funding Boost