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
Cincinnati made headlines recently by removing its police chief after 35 years of service, but the way it happened raises tough questions. Instead of following normal procedures, the city spent months on an investigation that produced zero evidence, then paid another firm $50, 000 to essentially reh
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
Portland’s airport now has two new small shops that borrow names from local businesses. One is called Sheridan Fruit Company, named after a grocery that closed in February after 110 years. The other is Topaz Farm, a nod to a farm on Sauvie Island that reopened in 2020 under a new label. Both shops s
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
Two of the biggest players in movies and TV are teaming up in a deal worth more than most countries’ GDP. Warner Bros. and Paramount, both household names, are merging in an $81 billion takeover. That money could fund a hundred movies—or just one really expensive one. The new giant would control fam
Ciara Miller and Maura Higgins—two women who’ve recently dealt with public heartbreaks on reality TV—are about to step into the spotlight again. Miller, known for her hot-and-cold moments on "Summer House, " was blindsided when her ex started dating her friend just weeks ago. Higgins, who won fans o
DeKalb County is preparing for a change in its finance team before an employee retires. Instead of filling the outgoing administrative clerk’s spot directly, the county plans to create a new accountant position with higher pay and added responsibilities. The board approved this shift on April 15, bu
The race for Congress in 2026 isn’t just about who voters like— it’s about who can raise the most cash. Right now, Democrats have an edge in key Senate races, pulling in more donations than Republicans in seven Republican-held seats. Younger candidates are shaking things up by raising big money from
Nationwide, high school grads and working adults are skipping expensive four-year plans in favor of community colleges that cost far less. Many students choose two-year programs because they lead straight to well-paying jobs in fields like nursing, IT, or welding—often without student debt. Others u
