· Sports
MD / Baltimore / The Baltimore Banner
By Kyle Williams
“Even down to the Dominican Summer League, we want each level to have some similarities,” said assistant general manager and farm director Devin Pearson. “It’s impossible to make them completely the same, but [it’s] definitely intentional.”
CO / Denver / The Colorado Sun
By Shannon Mullane
Colorado tallied $18M in damage to public infrastructure alone from the two fires. Trump will make the final decision.
MD / Baltimore / The Baltimore Banner
By Kristen Griffith
Superintendent Bill Heiser gave news media and county officials a rundown of teacher vacancies, completed school construction projects, school bus driver shortages and more on Monday morning.
· Housing
NY / New York / City Limits
By Jeanmarie Evelly
Amid a citywide drop in crime, NYCHA developments recorded the fewest murders, shootings, and robberies during the first seven months of the year, the lowest on record, according to recent data from the NYPD.
CA / Sacramento / CalMatters
By Adam Echelman
Universities have refused to share information about the money they’re giving student athletes. CalMatters is suing UCLA and UC Berkeley for the data and sharing what we know so far, including the contracts universities sign with students and details about some of these payments.
· Politics
TX / Austin / The Texas Tribune
By Alex Nguyen
The Texas governor said he has doubts Christian Castro is a fugitive subject to extradition, adding the state is still investigating. A hearing on keeping him in custody is Tuesday.
· Sports
IL / Chicago / Chicago Sun-Times
By Jeff Agrest
A newspaper guy and a TV guy walk into a radio studio … That’s the state of Chicago sports radio, where the talent pipeline apparently has dried up, creating opportunities for radio neophytes to learn on the job. How else to explain The Score’s forthcoming pairing of former WGN sports anchor Jarrett Payton with former reporter and columnist David Haugh on its morning show? The station announced Mo
· Politics
IN / Indianapolis / Mirror Indy
By Mesgana Waiss
The rock concert at The Vogue is Aug. 28.
· Politics
OH / Athens / Athens County Independent
By Jen Bartlett
The new requirement was instituted to conform to Ohio and Trump-era policy ‘recognizing two sexes’
MN / Minneapolis / Racket
By Racket Staff
Plus Ren Fest, Mizna at Baba's, and a Turf tribute to Shania Twain.
· Politics
IL / Chicago / Chicago Sun-Times
By Tina Sfondeles
Fresh off a 10-day congressional delegation trip to five European countries, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi thinks the U.S. should be taking notes from Ukraine when it comes to their battlefield tactics, including how the widespread usage of drones is changing warfare. Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., traveled to Europe on Aug. 10 for an official trip focused on national security, intelligence, transatlantic coo
· News
NY / New York / Gothamist
By Karen Yi
La Marqueta, a Latino marketplace in East Harlem, New York, has been chosen as the site of the first city-owned grocery store announced by NYC Mayor Mamdani, on April 14, 2026. The Multicultural Business Coalition filed two lawsuits in state court on Monday. [ more › ]
· Sports
MD / Baltimore / The Baltimore Banner
By Jon Meoli
On the home stand that just ended, something clicked for the Orioles’ rookie outfielder, who homered on fastballs in three straight games after entering the week with three home runs total.
IL / Chicago / Chicago Sun-Times
By Jon Seidel
A U.S. Customs and Border Protectionofficerwho allegedlyused his gun and badgeto rape multiple womenis asking a judgeto toss his indictmentbecause it was returnedby the same grand jury allegedly“indoctrinated”through the feds’ misconductin the “Broadview Six” case. Not only that, but a key witnessagainstLuisUribetestifiedbefore the grand jurythe same day some of the alleged “Broadview Six” miscond
· Politics
OH / Athens / Athens County Independent
By Jen Bartlett
This story was first published by WOUB Public Media on Aug. 18, 2026, and is republished here with permission. This article is not subject to Creative Commons republication. ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — An effort is underway to recall the members of Nelsonville’s charter City Council, the latest move is a long-running dispute over who should run
· Food
National / Sports & culture / Defector
By Liz Cook
I can't help but empathize with the heirloom tomato this time of year. The first BLTs have been eaten; the novelty has worn off. Stacked on farmers' market tables like milk bottles in a carnival game, late-summer tomatoes start to look a little worse for wear. Like me, they are often etched with lines from spotty hydration. They're a little busted, a little bruised. Also like me, they retain in th
· Politics
MT / Helena / Montana Free Press
By Tom Lutey
Before a shocking switcheroo made Kurt Alme the presumptive frontrunner for only the state’s third open U.S. Senate seat in 64 years, he was the closest thing Montana Republicans had to a human crescent wrench: an unassuming, Harvard-educated, small-town guy, agreeable and adaptable to whatever task was asked of him. Now Alme is flying under the radar as the unchallenged conservative candidate in
IL / Chicago / Chicago Sun-Times
By Kaitlin Washburn
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun is calling for an investigation into the utility provider for Northwest Indiana as thousands remain without power in the area. Braun directed the Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor to file a complaint against NIPSCO with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, which regulates the state's utility companies. Power has remained out for thousands of Northwest India
· Housing
VT / Montpelier / VTDigger
By Jim Suriano
After years of rising taxes, insurance costs and a brutal housing market, a Montpelier resident explains why his family is quitting Vermont.
· Health
KS / Wichita / The Community Voice
By Bonita, Editor-in-Chief
Senior Connect 2026 packed Wichita’s Carl Brewer Community Center Aug. 14 for a day filled with information, fellowship and plenty of fun. A capacity crowd of seniors visited exhibitors, attended
· Opinion
NY / New York / Hell Gate
By Jessy Edwards
The Brooklyn Dems are set to vote Tuesday on new rules aimed at keeping the chairwoman in power—even though she was poised to lose reelection.
· Politics
NY / New York / THE CITY
By FAQ NYC
“The bar is so low. So many people have come to expect nothing from government, and so many people who have no idea what they should be demanding from government because we’ve pushed civics out of the conversation. … I think that’s the Mamdani special sauce: I’m telling you in real time what I’m doing. I’m
· Health
WI / Madison / Wisconsin Watch
By Rob Gundermann
With vaccination rates falling and preventable diseases resurging, Wisconsin families should turn to evidence and trusted medical expertise, Rob Gundermann of the Coalition of Wisconsin Aging & Health Groups writes. Guest opinion: As vaccine guidance shifts, Wisconsin families should follow the evidence is a post from Wisconsin Watch, a non-profit investigative news site covering Wisconsin since 2
IL / Chicago / Chicago Sun-Times
By Jason Lieser
It’s hard to imagine this now that Darnell Wright is one of the NFL’s best right tackles, making it all look so easy, but not that long ago, he ran into something he couldn’t handle. Early in his rookie season with the Bears in 2023, he wasn’t ready for defensive end Montez Sweat, then with the Commanders. On the Bears’ opening possession in Week 5, Sweat went straight at Wright, pushed him back a
GA / Atlanta / Capital B Atlanta
By Angela Burt-Murray
With the theme of “strength in unity,” Atlanta Black Pride kicks off Sept. 2-7. From parades and panels to parties, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at the biggest and boldest LGBTQ celebration. Sept. 2 Atlanta Black Pride Weekend: Homecoming A weeklong roster of good times awaits with skating, color-themed day and evening parties and
· Sports
National / Sports & culture / Defector
By Drew Magary
Some people are fans of the Philadelphia Eagles. But many, many more people are NOT fans of the Philadelphia Eagles. This 2026 Defector NFL team preview is for those in the latter group. Read all the previews so far here. Your team: Philadelphia Eag—God, I’m exhausted just typing their name. Makes me wanna spit on a guy.
· Politics
TX / Austin / The Texas Tribune
By Samanta Habashy
He also backed the DATA Act, a bill by Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, that would let data centers build off-the-grid power systems exempt from federal regulation.
· Health
CA / Oakland / The Oaklandside
By Tasneem Raja
Compost bags don’t belong in your Oakland compost bin — sorry A conversation with Oaklandside reporter Natalie Orenstein on why those green "compostable" bags are contaminating Oakland's curbside compost — and what to do instead.
· Politics
TX / Austin / The Texas Tribune
By Gabby Birenbaum
The state — which spent over $11 billion on Operation Lone Star — could receive more through a separate $3.5 billion reimbursement fund administered by the Department of Justice.
ME / Augusta / The Maine Monitor
By Abi Brissett
Efforts to combat erosion with natural materials at Popham Beach and Sebago Lake, among other places, show how landowners must factor continued upkeep into the projects’ costs.
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