In the middle of Oak Park, a local entrepreneur is taking a stand against crime and working to make the area a better place. This person runs a unique business called Community Shop Class on Stockton Boulevard. It's a special place designed to help people who learn differently. They can come here to pick up practical skills and feel supported. The owner, Chad Orcutt...
A new chapter begins for Pittsburgh's Station Square. WS Development, a real estate company from Massachusetts, now owns this large complex. It has restaurants, entertainment spots, and offices. The company's leader, Jeremy Sclar, is happy about this purchase. He likes the history of Station Square and wants to make it even better. WS Development has many properties...
James Sherrod, a dedicated leader in Erie, Pennsylvania, passed away at the age of 63. He was known for his work as the executive director of the Martin Luther King Center, a role he held since 2008. Sherrod was a driving force behind the revitalization of Erie's west bayfront neighborhoods. He collaborated with city and state officials, as well as local organization...
Downtown Dallas is getting a makeover, and education is at the heart of it. Dallas College is shaking things up with plans to redesign its El Centro Campus, a key player in the area for over 50 years. The college has picked four teams to compete for the project, with proposals expected in December. This isn't just about new buildings; it's about creating a space that...
Rachel Zegler, the star of "Snow White, " is making waves in London with her role as Eva Perón in a new production of "Evita. " The most talked-about moment of the show happens offstage. Halfway through the performance, Zegler steps onto a balcony outside the London Palladium and sings "Don't Cry for Me, Argentina" to the crowd below. This unexpected serenade is b...
The future seems promising for Greektown in Detroit. The city is in the middle of a major construction project that is expected to wrap up in about eleven months. This project is causing some real headaches for local businesses. Some business owners are worried about how they will survive until the construction is over. The construction is literally ripp...
China is making big moves to boost its rural areas and push forward with a new kind of urban growth. One of the key drivers of this change is the rapid growth of digital technology in rural communities. This tech boom is not just about fancy gadgets. It's about changing how people live, work, and interact with their environment. To understand this shift, researchers...
The U. S. is making a big push to boost its maritime industry. A recent directive has set the wheels in motion for a comprehensive plan to strengthen America's presence on the seas. This plan, known as the Maritime Action Plan, aims to revitalize the U. S. maritime sector, which has been struggling for years. The maritime industry in the U. S. has faced numerous cha...
Rural areas in China are getting a boost from a unique program. The "One Village, One University Student" initiative is all about bringing fresh minds to the countryside. The goal? To create a workforce that genuinely understands and loves agriculture. This isn't just about having more people in the fields; it's about having the right people with the right skills. Th...
As President-elect Donald Trump gears up for his second term, he's set his sights on revamping Washington DC. He's not happy with the state of the capital and wants to make some big changes. One of the main issues he's focused on is crime. In 2023, it spiked in DC, and Trump isn't having it. He thinks the federal government should take control and bring some order ba...