Monday, August 24, 2026
San Antonio Report · Housing · 22:05 UTC · Shari Biediger · Donate

Southstar has big plans for this old brewery. But improvements to Lone Star Boulevard will come first.
Owners of the shuttered and blighted brewery site want to launch their massive redevelopment plan by first rebuilding Lone Star Boulevard.Southstar has big plans for this old brewery. But improvements to Lone Star Boulevard will come first. was first posted on August 24, 2026 at 5:05 pm. ©2021 "San Antonio Report". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading th
Chalkbeat · Education · 22:01 UTC · Beki San Martin, Detroit Free Press, Hannah Dellinger, Micah Walker, BridgeDetroit · Donate

First day of school comes with excitement, bittersweet feelings
Mumford High School students are greeted by teachers and staff on the first of school on August 24, 2026, in Detroit.
Gothamist · News · 22:00 UTC · Stephen Nessen · Donate

NYC's plan to fix BQE sparks concerns over temporary highway in Brooklyn Bridge Park
Big changes are coming to the BQE triple cantilever along the Brooklyn Heights waterfront. The mayor is moving ahead with a long-term fix to a crumbling stretch of the busy highway. But his plan will disrupt life in one of Brooklyn's newest parks. [ more › ]
Chicago Sun-Times · 21:48 UTC · Sun-Times Marketing · Donate

Sound & Gravity Festival 2026
Sound & Gravity, Chicago's newest festival celebrating adventurous and creative music returns to the Avondale neighborhood this September 3-6. Taking place at beloved Chicago venues like Constellation, The Beat Kitchen, the Athenaeum Theatre and Rockwell on the River -- experience acts like Grouper, American Analog Set, Woods, Son Lux, Lee Ranaldo, Marc Ribot and more. All within a short walk or b
The Baltimore Banner · Health · 21:47 UTC · Meredith Cohn · Donate

Maryland measles cases jump tenfold this year with outbreak declared in three counties
Maryland's health department reported 14 new cases of measles in several counties, bringing the annual total to 31 — a striking increase from years past.
Racket · News · 21:45 UTC · Keith Harris · Subscribe

Anti-ICE Networks Pivot to Protecting Voters
Plus Modern Times returns, RIP Chaz Millionaire, and depression is the real serial killer in today's Flyover news roundup.
El Paso Matters · Politics · 21:43 UTC · Associated Press · Donate

U.S. set for largest mass visa revocation in history targeting up to 200,000 foreigners, officials say
Unless challenged or revised, the State Department is expected to announce soon the revocation of so-called B1 and B2 visas issued between 2016 and 2026 whose holders have sought asylum or are now seeking asylum.
Stateline · Politics · 21:42 UTC · Ashley Murray · Support

U.S. Supreme Court lifts pause on Trump mail-ballot order
WASHINGTON — With just over two months until the November midterms, the U.S. Supreme Court gave way Monday for President Donald Trump to have a hand in regulating mail-in ballots nationwide, a voting method he has falsely claimed is rife with corruption since he lost the 2020 presidential election. In an unsigned emergency docket opinion, the
CalMatters · Politics · 21:39 UTC · Maya C. Miller · Donate

Why sex abuse survivors and broke school districts are at odds in Legislature’s final days
California counties and school districts have been flooded since 2019 with lawsuits from people who say they were sexually abused as children in schools, foster care and juvenile detention facilities. State lawmakers are struggling to balance counties’ and schools’ financial health with the incalculable cost of survivors’ trauma.
Chicago Sun-Times · News · 21:33 UTC · Violet Miller · Donate

Daily Herald editorial staff announces unionization effort
The editorial staff at suburban publication the Daily Herald has announced a unionization effort shortly after a wave of layoffs earlier this month, according to the Daily Herald News Guild. It comes after 12 of the paper’s staffers were laid off, including executive editor Lisa Miner, the paper's copy desk and page designers, according to the guild. It’s the ninth time the staff has seen cuts sin
The Texas Tribune · Politics · 21:31 UTC · By Martha Pskowski, Inside Climate News · Donate

Texas Railroad Commission eliminates public comment period from its public meetings
The agency that regulates the state’s oil and gas industry voted to adopt the new policy before sharing it with the public. It added more “listening sessions” when the public can speak to agency staff.
Echo: Inside Climate News: Texas Oil and Gas Regulators Will No Longer Have to Accept Public Comment at Open Meetings
San José Spotlight · 21:30 UTC · Mike Langberg · Donate

Immigration, tech discussed at annual San José Spotlight festival
There is no shortage of challenges — and solutions — facing Silicon Valley, according to community leaders and elected officials who spoke at San Jose Spotlight’s fourth annual political festival known as PolitiBeat. The day-long series of panel discussions on Aug. 7 at the Hammer Theatre in downtown San Jose explored knotty topics ranging from
The 51st · News · 21:28 UTC · Sam Delgado · Donate

Eyeing the midterm elections, D.C. is taking the fight for statehood to the states
Robert White, Free DC, and other partners are deploying residents to campaign for Democrats in key House races as part of a new political initiative.
VTDigger · Arts · 21:26 UTC · Glenn Russell · Donate

PHOTOS: A day at the rodeo in Vermont’s wild west
Riders and animals kicked up dust as the sun set on Pond Hill Ranch in Castleton Saturday night. Read the story on VTDigger here: PHOTOS: A day at the rodeo in Vermont’s wild west.
The Baltimore Banner · 21:22 UTC · Antonio Planas · Donate

Kensington man convicted of ‘depraved heart’ murder
A Kensington man faces up to 65 years in prison after a Montgomery County jury convicted him of second-degree murder for shooting his friend in the head with a shotgun in 2025.
VTDigger · Politics · 21:22 UTC · Alan J. Keays · Donate

Prosecution pushes efforts to ‘restore’ competency for suspect in arson at Sen. Bernie Sanders’ office
An assistant U.S. attorney told a judge that the government was continuing to pursue the case against the man previously found incompetent to stand trial due to the severity of the allegations against him. Read the story on VTDigger here: Prosecution pushes efforts to ‘restore’ competency for suspect in arson at Sen. Bernie Sanders’ office.
The Baltimore Banner · Sports · 21:19 UTC · Tim Prudente · Donate

More details emerge in domestic violence case against Ravens’ Rashod Bateman
The mother of Bateman’s daughter said the wide receiver woke her up in the middle of the night, called her a liar and pushed her into the wall, likely causing “one or more” of the bruises on her face, according to police.
The Connecticut Mirror · Education · 21:14 UTC · CT Mirror's Long Story Short · Donate

PODCAST: CT residents are losing SNAP benefits faster than expected
WSHU's Ebong Udoma and CT Mirror's Keith M. Phaneuf discussed his story about the loss of SNAP benefits in Connecticut following passage of the "big beautiful bill."
RANGE · 21:13 UTC · Erin Sellers · Donate

Spokane 3 protesters ask judge to overturn their convictions. Here’s what comes next.
‘There is an ocean’s difference between civil disobedience and a violent conspiracy against federal power,’ one motion reads.
Chicago Sun-Times · Education · 21:13 UTC · Sarah Karp · Donate

School is back in session for CPS students after summer of budget angst
With a DJ playing celebratory hip-hop music, and blue balloons flying overhead, Leland Elementary Principal Alesia Franklin-Allen welcomed back her students. She worked to put first-timers, like five children who’d moved to the West Side school from the South Side, at ease. “You guys are now at the home of the Mustangs,” she said. “We got a lot of great stuff going on.”
Tampa Bay Times · Politics · 21:11 UTC · By Dan Sullivan, Times staff · Donate

As jury weighs death for Jennifer Odom’s killer, her family recounts her life
The Salt Lake Tribune · News · 20:59 UTC · Jeff Tavss | Fox 13 News · Donate

Large rockfall at Zion National Park closes access to popular park trail
The National Park Service reported the rockfall occurred in the Big Bend area of Zion and that crews are currently working to clear the hazard from the roadway.
The Baltimore Banner · Education · 20:59 UTC · Banner Staff · Donate

Educators welcome Maryland students back to school
Monday is the first day of school in Baltimore City and Anne Arundel and Howard counties, along with transition day in Montgomery County schools. Coppin State, Towson and UMBC students return to classes, too.
Mission Local · Politics · 20:58 UTC · Io Yeh Gilman · Donate

Meet the S.F. congressional candidates: Do you support a data center moratorium?
Congressional candidates Wiener and Chan explain their stances on data centers and ensuring U.S. AI labs stay internationally competitive. Meet the S.F. congressional candidates: Do you support a data center moratorium?
Chicago Sun-Times · Housing · 20:52 UTC · Alex Veiga · Donate

Zillow resolves FTC lawsuit over claims it paid Redfin to suppress rental listings
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has reached a settlement with Zillow and Redfin to resolve the regulator's claim that the companies made an illegal deal to suppress competition in online rental advertising. The FTC said Monday that it filed a proposed order with the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. It essentially requires Redfin to restart its standalone rental housing l
Gothamist · News · 20:52 UTC · Ramsey Khalifeh · Donate

Queens councilmember demands the city invest more on flood prevention
Phil Wong cautioned that the city must adapt its response to stronger storms. [ more › ]
The Connecticut Mirror · Education · 20:47 UTC · Theo Peck-Suzuki · Donate

Friction emerges as K-12 school funding commission weighs solutions
CT's Blue Ribbon Commission on K-12 Education Funding must report recommendations by January. An expert presentation Thursday drew pushback.
THE CITY · Politics · 20:46 UTC · Andrew Giambrone · Donate

Beloved AMC Movie Theater in Kips Bay Will Close by Year’s End
That’s a wrap, folks. The beloved AMC movie theater on Second Avenue and East 31st Street in Kips Bay will close by the end of 2026, the company confirmed Monday to The City Reporter. “We expect that AMC Kips Bay 15 will continue operating until the end of 2026, at which time the theatre will
Gothamist · News · 20:46 UTC · Charles Lane · Donate

Teen killed, 2 others shot during Bronx car meetup, police say
East 233rd Street in the Bronx, near where three people were shot early Sunday. The 18-year-old was shot in the head early Sunday at what police officials described as a large caravan of cars in the Bronx. [ more › ]
Chicago Sun-Times · 20:45 UTC · Erica Thompson · Donate

Photos: See Chicago's top dancers defy gravity in athletic 'Dance for Life' showcase
Chicago's 35th "Dance for Life" showcase was marked by numerous lifts, leaps and leg extensions at The Auditorium on Saturday. But the dancers weren't the only airborne stars of the night; an ethereal scarf and a billowing tarp also stood out during the production — thanks to the skill of the performers manipulating them, of course. The celebration of the city's diverse dance companies, performers