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Republicans Gain Big Midterm Advantage After Supreme Court Ruling

July 1, 2026

The Supreme Court’s latest decision gives Republican parties a fresh way to pour money into elections. The ruling says that limits on how much party groups can spend with candidates are unconstitutional, so parties can now coordinate ads and get cheaper rates. For years Republicans were stuck with

lifestyle

Burger Boys gets a fresh start in a bigger Knoxville space

July 1, 2026

Burger Boys is making a comeback in Knoxville this summer, nearly a year and a half after its original drive-thru location shut down for road construction. Owner Andre Bryant picked a former Wendy's at 3000 Broadway as the new home, choosing a spot that’s ten times larger than the old place. The sma

sports

The Penguins' summer strategy: small moves, not big splashes

July 1, 2026

The NHL draft isn’t just about picking young talent—it’s also a trade show where teams swap draft picks for established players. While other squads were busy moving up the board to land key performers, Pittsburgh had limited options. With just one late pick in the first round, the Penguins couldn’t

business

Harrisburg Steps Up: Leaders Discuss Downtown Revival Plans

June 30, 2026

Harrisburg isn't just talking about downtown revival anymore—it’s putting plans into action, and residents can tune in to hear how. A live forum on Tuesday will bring together four key figures from city hall, business, and the arts to explain their roles in breathing new life into Pennsylvania’s cap

sports

Softball Stars Shine in Lower Hudson Valley

June 28, 2026

The New York State Sportswriters and Coaches’ Organization for Girls Sports announced its 2026 all‑state softball teams on June 25, spotlighting standout athletes from the Lower Hudson Valley. Ava Papaleo of Ursuline captured the top honor as Class AA Player of the Year, adding to a season that s

sports

Sonny Styles aims to honor the NFL legacy in his own powerful way

June 23, 2026

Sonny Styles didn’t just grow up watching NFL highlights—he studied them frame by frame. At a young age, he became obsessed with watching Sean Taylor’s old games and highlights, especially Taylor’s violent but brilliant style of play. Styles isn’t alone in admiring Taylor; many young players saw him

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Are the Falcons setting themselves up for the future or rushing to failure?

June 23, 2026

The Atlanta Falcons have caught flak for their offseason moves, with critics calling it one of the NFL’s least impressive in 2024. But the bigger question isn’t how bad their changes were—it’s whether their approach makes sense for a team stuck in a long playoff drought. After eight straight missed

crime

A crumbling jail needs a major fix or rebuild, say sheriff’s team

June 22, 2026

The Vista Detention Facility is falling apart. Plumbing backs up, locks on cell doors won’t close, and the wiring is stuck in the 1970s. It’s no wonder deputies struggle to do their jobs when they’re stuck working in spaces that feel more like a museum than a jail. Sheriff staff say the building is

art

Colors That Fly Over Denver

June 20, 2026

Denver’s downtown will soon be filled with bright, moving sculptures that float above the city’s streets. The project is called “Skynets Over Downtown” and was created by the kinetic art company Poetic Kinetics together with Colorado artist Patrick Shearn. The pieces react to the wind, so they

art

Celebrating 150 Years of Art and Community in Denver

June 19, 2026

The stone building that now houses the Emmanuel Art Gallery has stood on Denver’s Auraria campus since 1876, witnessing the city’s growth and change. In 2024 it marks a century and a half of serving as a cultural hub, and the gallery has opened a new show called “Come Together: 150 Years of the Emma