In one city neighborhood, a single family has quietly become more than just a household name—they’ve turned political influence into a legacy. Local races often see multiple members of the Ranneys running for office, raising questions about how generations of one family could dominate the public sce
St. Bonaventure basketball’s new general manager came with big sacrifices. Adrian Wojnarowski left a high-paying ESPN job—where he earned seven figures—for a role paying about one percent of his old salary. The move showed serious commitment, but it also introduced a challenge: his outspoken politic
The Arkansas Razorbacks are making a major shift by dropping both men's and women's tennis programs after spring competitions. This move reduces the total sports offered by the university to 17. The decision follows a "difficult" review process that considered financial sustainability and evolving c
Two East Islip football players recently earned countywide honors at an awards event where only 11 athletes receive top recognition. Dylan Bayer became one of the Golden Eleven Scholar Athletes for 2025, a title that combines sports skill with academic success. His teammate Jake Simmons was named Pl
This Sunday at 3 p. m. , a free concert at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church will bring together musicians from different faiths to celebrate unity. The annual Sounds of CommUNITY event, now in its third decade, started in 1991 as a way to bridge gaps between religious groups through music. Instead o
Ten years ago, Ranjan Rohatgi and his wife picked St. Joseph County for its quiet neighborhoods and good schools. They built a life there—careers, friendships, and two daughters who now play at nearby libraries and parks. Yet Rohatgi never planned to run for office until he joined a state redistrict
Tunisia just hit pause on one of its most respected human rights organizations, the Human Rights League (LTDH). The group got a one-month suspension order from officials, a move they call part of a bigger push to clamp down on free speech and civil society. The government hasn’t explained why, leavi
The Harrisburg Jewish Federation is shifting its approach after deciding to pause work on the Alexander Grass Campus for Jewish Life. Leaders recently confirmed this change in a letter, explaining that the current plan isn’t working and needs a major overhaul. Over the past few weeks, discussions we
The government agency that hands out most U. S. medical research dollars is running months behind schedule this year. Instead of funding about 4, 000 new projects by late March, it has approved fewer than 2, 000. That shortfall means thousands of scientists are stuck waiting, some projects are pause
Santa Rosa's financial problems didn't appear overnight. Over the past three years, the city has watched its sales tax income shrink steadily, a trend that mirrors broader changes in how people shop. More purchases happen online now, and spending has shifted from goods to services, leaving local sto
