In Queens, sex workers and vendors are protesting against the NYPD's crackdown on Roosevelt Ave. They argue that this operation unfairly targets vulnerable communities, like immigrants and transgender residents. Instead of deploying more police, they believe the city should invest in community progr
In the Wagener Terrace community of Charleston, South Carolina, residents are pushing for a new way to deal with coyotes. They want a plan that teaches people how to stay safe, keeps the coyotes away, and doesn't harm them. This comes after neighbors saw more coyotes around since August. Some even c
You might be surprised to hear that the principal of a super popular high school in Virginia is calling it quits. Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, once the best in the country, has seen its rankings drop in recent years. Dr. Ann Bonitatibus, who’s been in charge for seven yea
San Diegans were buzzing on social media after a blog post claimed that Las Cuatro Milpas, an old-fashioned Mexican restaurant in Barrio Logan, was shutting down after 91 years. The rumor even suggested the building was sold to a nearby church. But the restaurant quickly set the record straight on I
In November, residents of Platte County, Missouri, have a big choice to make. They'll vote on whether to add a small sales tax to help children and teens with their mental health. The idea started because there aren't enough mental health services in the county for the number of kids who need them.
Lawyers standing for families affected by a tragic dock collapse in Georgia held a conference in Jacksonville. The event, which took place on Sapelo Island during an annual event, resulted in the loss of three lives. Among the seven victims, four hailed from Duval County. Renowned civil rights lawye
For years, genealogist Lenora Gobert has been on a mission to uncover the stories of enslaved people who once lived and died on a former plantation in St. James Parish, Louisiana. Her research has revealed the identities of five enslaved individuals buried on the land, which is now planned to be the
Charleston's Citadel Mall is set for a major transformation. The city's Design Review Board recently approved a 75-page document outlining design elements for the mall's future development. This isn't just a simple renovation; it's a complete overhaul that aims to blend indoor and outdoor spaces, cr
Tony Ventrella, a prominent figure in Seattle's sports broadcasting scene, has left us at the age of 80. Over his more than 40-year career, he worked at various TV stations like FOX 13, King, KIRO, and Komo, making him a familiar face to the Western Washington community. Besides broadcasting, Ventre
Imagine celebrating a community event on a small, beautiful island. Suddenly, disaster struck Sapelo Island, Georgia, when a ferry dock collapsed. The accident happened during an annual festival honoring the island's Gullah-Geechee community, descendants of Black slaves. Just before 4 p. m. , a gan
