Forest Acres is getting a major upgrade to Citadel Park. The park will be closed from December 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026. This is to fix the damage caused by Hurricane Helene. The storm took down many trees and left the park in bad shape. The city chose to close the park in winter. This way, fewer
Civic education is more than just learning about government. It is a powerful tool that can help communities take charge of their health. When people understand how their local systems work, they can make better decisions. This includes choices about healthcare. Primary care is the first line of de
Jakarta, Indonesia's bustling capital, has taken the top spot as the world's most populous city, according to a recent United Nations report. This change comes not just from a sudden population explosion, but from a new way of counting urban populations. The report, released on November 18, estimat
Rico Dowdle, the 27-year-old running back, has made a name for himself in the NFL. He's known for his speed and strength, and he's been playing in the league for six years. Dowdle started his career with the Dallas Cowboys and now plays for the Carolina Panthers. He signed a big contract with them t
In Sacramento, a law from 1949 is still on the books. It stops kids from buying certain comic books. The law is not used much anymore. But some people want to get rid of it for good. Lecho Lopez runs a comic shop in Sacramento. He remembers his nephew reading his first word from a comic book. It wa
Atlantic City is stepping up its game to make sure smaller motels are safer places to stay. The city council just passed new rules that require these motels to have security cameras and other safety measures. This is a big deal because, for a long time, many of these places have been overlooked, lea
The Kansas City Chiefs are in a tough spot right now. They have a 5-5 record, which puts them ninth in the AFC. But don't count them out just yet. Their remaining opponents have a combined record of 36-35-1. That's pretty even. Three of these teams are currently in the playoff field, and three have
Cleveland has been testing a high-tech tool called ShotSpotter to detect gunshots. This system is supposed to help police respond quickly to gunfire. Researchers from Cleveland State University looked into over 87, 000 alerts from ShotSpotter. They also talked to people living in the area and police
Denver's victory over Kansas City was a game-changer, but it also brought up some big questions. The Broncos are now leading the AFC West, and their offense finally found its rhythm in the second half. Bo Nix, the quarterback, seemed frustrated with the slow pace of play calls and even asked for a f
Drivers in New York City were thrilled when Silver Lake Park Road reopened earlier this year. This road had been closed for a couple of years due to a COVID mandate from Mayor Bill de Blasio. The reopening came after a woman was sexually assaulted in the park, and the city said it was a safety measu
