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The rise of single women homebuyers: A growing housing market niche | Home Front
From urban areas to suburban neighborhoods, women are reshaping the dynamics of home purchasing and redefining traditional homeownership.
3 min read - USPolitico
Gold bars and Google searches: The damning evidence in Bob Menendez’s corruption trial
Prosecutors must tie the gold bars to official acts
3 min read - USOrlando Sentinel
Kissimmee may pay homeowners to renovate garages for the homeless
In what may be a first-of-its-kind effort in Florida, Kissimmee hopes to use city funds to renovate homeowners’ garages into studio apartments for low-income residents. The idea came from Commissioner Angela Eady, who said she was moved when she encountered a family with a baby sleeping in their car near her home. “Seeing a family like that, it just hurts,” Eady said. “I thought about it and I ...
4 min read - USPioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn.
Minnesota’s first Vietnamese-American state court judge to be sworn in Monday
When Viet-Hanh Winchell is sworn in as a judge at the Washington County Courthouse in Stillwater on Monday, she will be making history. Winchell, 41, is believed to be the state’s first Vietnamese-American state court judge. It’s fitting that Winchell will assume her new role this month, which is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. “It’s crazy to me that I can be the first ...
5 min read - USWorcester Telegram & Gazette
Worcester County real estate transfers, Sunday, May 12
Worcester County real estate transfers, Sunday, May 12
16 min read - USAustin American-Statesman
'Chance of a lifetime': UT System approves Julie Philley as next UT-Tyler president
Julie Philley was named the sole finalist for the job in March. She currently serves as UT-Tyler's vice president for health affairs and vice provost.
2 min read - OpinionState College Centre Daily Times
Climate watch: Centre County communities making strides with solar energy
Several new solar projects are in the works across the county.
3 min read - USWCMH
Best lookout points in Ohio
Visit any given lookout point near you on a Saturday afternoon, and you’re likely to be joined by several other people angling to get a glimpse of the view. Humans have always been drawn to vista points, whether for practical reasons such as surveying a large swath for scouting or simply to enjoy the natural […]
2 min read - USWCMH
Plenty of sunshine for Mother’s Day Sunday
Mother’s Day Sunday will see sunny skies and absolutely beautiful weather conditions. Highs by the afternoon will return to the low 70s. Winds will be much lighter compared to yesterday. All of this thanks to a center of high pressure that will scoot along south of Ohio.
1 min read - USDetroit Free Press
From the archive: The agonizing death of Detroit’s old city hall
Free Press Flashback revisits the beginning of the end of Old City Hall, Detroit's ornate seat of government.
6 min read - EntertainmentDetroit Free Press
Binge the entire 'Where Secrets Go to Die' podcast
The full podcast is now available to subscribers.
1 min read - OpinionNaples Daily News
Be A More Informed Voter: The Collier County Board of County Commissioners
What do county commissioners do, and how much are they paid?
3 min read - USDetroit Free Press
Boy breaks silence on Knights of Columbus figure: He molested me and gave me nightmares
A group of women reported a Grand Knight to the police for “inappropriate behavior” they allegedly witnessed.
9 min read - OpinionThe News-Press
The only sure cure for Algae Gone Wild
Sign petition to make protecting our water part of the state Constitution
3 min read - OpinionMilwaukee Journal Sentinel
Thanks for your anger mayor, but it means nothing when the law goes unenforced | Letters
As Mayor Johnson expressed outrage over the four-year-old killed in a hit-and-run, I can't help but wonder when will we start prosecuting people?
2 min read - OpinionThe News-Press
Civilian police review panels are needed – and still permitted
New legislation has little or no practical effect
4 min read - OpinionThe News-Press
Remembering Bob Graham, a friend to Southwest Florida
Dedicated public servant in Florida for nearly four decades
3 min read - USNC Newsline
‘Mom’ legislators see their numbers, influence grow but barriers to elected office remain
For the second time while serving in the Nevada Legislature, Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro gave birth last year. And again, she publicly pledged to continue full participation in her duties. As the nation’s groundbreaker when it comes to working moms in a state capital, Nevada made history in 2019 as the only female-majority legislative […] The post ‘Mom’ legislators see their numbers, influence grow but barriers to elected office remain appeared first on NC Newsline.
13 min read - OpinionLos Angeles Times Opinion
Calmes: Our elections have integrity. These politicians do not
Of all Trump's shattered norms, the refusal to commit to accept election results is the most corrosive to American democracy.
5 min read - LifestyleAkron Beacon Journal
Annual return of hollyhocks welcome reminder of old friend | Holly Christensen
Each year, Holly enjoys seeing hte descendants of that first packet of hollyhock seeds from 2005 emerging.
5 min read - LifestyleBiloxi Sun Herald
MS Coast brewery named one of the best in Mississippi. See who made the list
Hattiesburg’s Southern Prohibition Brewing Co., which opened in 2013, tops this year’s list.
4 min read - USChicago Tribune
Mayor Johnson on the record: The full Tribune Q&A as he approaches 1 year in office
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson sat down Monday for a wide-ranging interview with City Hall reporters Alice Yin and Jake Sheridan. Here is the full transcript of the interview, lightly edited for clarity: Q: I’ll start with something simple. What is your administration’s top accomplishment that you are most proud of in the past year? And what area do you think you could improve the most on? A: ...
26 min read - USChicago Tribune
For these Chicago moms, college scholarships for their kids meant a scholarship for them too: ‘It’s never too late’
Lara Romero vividly remembers the first time she attended college nearly two decades ago, having just given birth to her first child, Salvatore, soon after graduating high school. It took Romero nearly a decade to finish the two-year associate’s program at City Colleges of Chicago. Those 10 years were plagued with stress about the cost, pressure to prioritize motherhood and long days without a ...
8 min read - USKansas City Star
As Kansas lures the Chiefs, here’s why the path to staying at Arrowhead is complex
What’s next for the Kansas City Chiefs (and Royals) on stadium plans? It’s a complicated answer. Here’s why.
10 min read - USTallahassee Democrat
TPD: Multiple people shot, two killed at Apalachee Parkway shopping center
Multiple people were shot and two men were killed in a Sunday morning shooting at the Parkway Center shopping center
1 min read - USRaleigh News and Observer
Whose statues should represent North Carolina in DC? Tell us what you think
Billy Graham’s statue is being unveiled. Zebulon Vance, who campaigned in favor of white supremacy, will remain. Should someone else represent NC in Washington, DC?
1 min read - USWFLA
3 men shot, 2 dead in Tampa’s SOHO district
Two men were killed and one man was hospitalized in an early morning shooting, according to Tampa police.
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Why Delaware is one of the few states that doesn't compensate wrongfully incarcerated
A proposal in the Delaware General Assembly seeks to compensate those wrongfully incarcerated.
7 min read - LifestyleSlate
Having a Grown Child Is Like Being a Lovelorn Teen All Over Again
I’m sweating bullets about texting someone I’ve known since the day they were born.
14 min read - USWOOD
1 hurt in shooting at car meetup in Grand Rapids
One person was shot during a car meetup in Grand Rapids on Sunday morning, police say.
2 min read - USPioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn.
As Police Week begins, grief mingles with pride for Burnsville fallen officers
At last year’s Peace Officers Memorial Day, Burnsville police officer Paul Elmstrand joined his fellow officers in a silent standing of the guard at a memorial in St. Paul. He was proud to be a member of the Burnsville Police Honor Guard, paying tribute to officers who died in the line of duty. His wife, Cindy Elmstrand-Castruita, and their then-1-year-old daughter, Maria, also were there. ...
17 min read - OpinionThe Sheboygan Press
Sheboygan letter-writers on charter schools, Sen. Tammy Baldwin and SASD building new schools
This week's letters to the editor talk about charter schools, Sen. Tammy Baldwin and Sheboygan Area School District's plan to build two new schools.
3 min read - LifestyleThe Register-Guard
News from around Lane County
Local news briefs from Eugene, Springfield and the rest of Lane County, Oregon.
2 min read - USThe Repository
How does foster care work in Stark County? Here are the details
Here's what you need to know if you want to foster a child in Stark County.
3 min read - USRecord-Courier
'A beautiful range.' Camp James A. Garfield opens new machine gun facility
New, massive training field will allow exercises on Army's bigger weaponry closer to home.
4 min read - USRecord-Courier
2 more Portage County food programs to get Dollar General settlement funds
Now 4 local pantries have benefitted from state's lawsuit over deceptive pricing.
2 min read - OpinionGreenville News
How Charleston's climate-change lawsuit could harm all of S.C.
Mom and Pop alliance leader, owner of small Greenville area business, says Charleston's suit over climate change could hurt business climate in S.C.
3 min read - USThe Repository
Aultman, Cleveland Clinic Mercy births for April 21-27
Babies born at Canton’s hospitals.
1 min read - BusinessThe Ledger
Polk County home listings asked for less money in April: See the current median price here
Here's a look at how monthly real estate listings changed in Polk County last month.
2 min read - BusinessStar News
New Hanover County home listings asked for more money in April: See the current median price here
Here's a look at how monthly real estate listings changed in New Hanover County last month.
2 min read - USMessenger-Inquirer, Owensboro, Ky.
Police reports for May 12, 2025
The following list was compiled from reports to area law enforcement agencies: Owensboro Police Department • Maddox A. Hall, 20, of 3740 Pleasant Ridge Lane was charged Saturday with operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol-first offense (aggravated circumstance), vehicular homicide when under the influence of alcohol, assault-first degree, wanton endangerment-first degree and ...
1 min read - USThe Times-Reporter
Newcomerstown council to reconsider family pool pass price after residents express concern
A roundup of news from Newcomerstown Village.
3 min read - USPensacola News Journal
Top stories this week include Ascension cyberattack, deputy shooting
Here's a roundup of our top stories from the past week.
4 min read - OpinionTallahassee Democrat
A $1 haircut and lifetime of lessons from Mom | Jay Revell
My mother, Debbie Revell, just hung up her scissors after a successful career in the salon industry. She’s the hardest working person I’ve ever met.
4 min read - OpinionColumbia Daily Tribune
Agricultural census highlights increasing farm concentration in Missouri
Almost half of farms reported having at least some cattle in 2022, far more than reported producing any of the crops eligible for commodity programs.
3 min read - BusinessPocono Record
Monroe County home listings asked for more money in April: See the current median price here
Here's a look at how monthly real estate listings changed in Monroe County last month.
2 min read - BusinessOcala Star Banner
Marion County home listings asked for less money in April: See the current median price here
Here's a look at how monthly real estate listings changed in Marion County last month.
2 min read - BusinessThe Gainesville Sun
Alachua County home listings asked for more money in April: See the current median price here
Here's a look at how monthly real estate listings changed in Alachua County last month.
2 min read - OpinionThe Ledger
Ravensbrück is a stark reminder of the politics of exclusion | R. Bruce Anderson
We are now being asked, in many cases, to revitalize this vision: that there are people who are somehow not part of the whole, not part of humanity.
3 min read