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Feb 15 2026COMMUNITY

Port Richmond Community Center Gets Big Boost for Major Upgrade

A historic community center in Port Richmond is getting a much-needed face-lift, thanks to a big chunk of federal cash. The center, which has been a go-to spot for locals for decades, is set to get a serious upgrade. The $2. 5 million grant is part of a larger federal spending plan. It's a big deal

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Feb 14 2026OPINION

Anchorage Assembly: Standing Up for the Community

The Anchorage Assembly has been under fire for taking a stand on federal issues, but critics are missing the point. Local governments have always weighed in on federal policies that impact their communities. It's not about overreach; it's about leadership. For years, cities across the country have

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Feb 14 2026HEALTH

Atlanta's Fight Against HIV: Can We Afford to Lose Ground?

Atlanta is a hotspot for HIV cases. Even with all the medical progress, over 30, 000 new infections happen every year in the U. S. One key tool in preventing HIV is PrEP. It's a medicine that stops HIV before it starts. But getting PrEP isn't just about having the medicine. It's also about having pl

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Feb 13 2026POLITICS

AI Rules: How the U. S. Can Stay Ahead

The United States is at a crossroads with artificial intelligence. Big states like New York and California have already passed laws that aim to keep AI safe for everyday life. These rules cover things such as protecting consumers, respecting civil rights, and preventing misuse in schools and workpla

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Feb 12 2026POLITICS

County Leaders Show Teamwork Despite Politics

The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners met at the community college to talk about how they will keep services running if federal money shrinks. The meeting was friendly and full of back‑and‑forth between the three members, who come from different parties. The chair, Jamila Winder, said the

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Feb 12 2026CRIME

Teddy Persico Jr. : A Mob Boss's Legal Troubles

Teddy Persico Jr. , a well-known figure in the Colombo crime family, is facing sentencing in federal court. This isn't his first run-in with the law. Just a few weeks ago, he admitted to breaking parole. Now, he's looking at up to two years in prison, but experts think he might get off with a shorte

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

Jobs in the US Start the Year Strong, but Numbers Hide a Slowdown

The latest jobs report, due Wednesday, is expected to show unemployment staying at 4. 4 percent. The Fed watches this figure closely because it helps gauge the labor market’s health, especially after President Trump tightened immigration rules. Those limits cut the number of new workers who can e

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Feb 10 2026POLITICS

Police Power and Public Pushback

The upcoming State of the Union will bring to light how a president’s stance on policing has shaped law‑enforcement actions across the country. In early January, federal agents shot two Americans in Minneapolis during a busy street scene, sparking outrage. Their tactics—pushing crowds, spraying pepp

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Feb 10 2026POLITICS

Arkansas Boosts Maternal Care with $40M Federal Grant

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has secured a $40 million federal contribution aimed at reducing the state’s alarming infant and maternal death rates. The money arrives through a new appropriations act approved by Congress last month and signed into law on February 3rd. UAMS w

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Feb 06 2026POLITICS

Tunnel Work Stopped While Funding Fight Heats Up

The new Hudson River tunnel plan, worth about $16 billion, will pause at 5 p. m. ET on Friday because federal money has stayed frozen for four months, the Gateway Development Commission said. The project aims to fix an old rail tunnel built in 1910 that was badly damaged by Hurricane Sandy, and t

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