Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free New York City newsletter here.With federal investigations swirling around his administration, New York City Mayor Eric Adams pivoted on Wednesday to one of his favorite local fights: the “w…
New Jersey task force set to recommend changes to teacher evaluation system
Sign up for Chalkbeat Newark’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system.Last month during a public hearing, New Jersey teachers urged changes in how they are evaluated, telling lawmakers that burdensome paperwork is a factor in t…
Misty gloom of dying coastal storm extends September’s cool start

This storm never reached its potential as a tropical system, but it has dampened what could have been a hot week.
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First entry received wins first place in Cardinal Weather heat prediction contest

Jo Heinlein of Wytheville and Donna Smith of Eagle Rock tied for best heat guesses, but Heinlein’s early-bird entry breaks the tie for the gift card prize.
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Supervisors ask Sheriff Nanos to clarify status of investigation into alleged sexual assault by employee

The Pima County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to formally request Sheriff Chris Nanos to clarify to the board and to the public the state of the internal investigation into a sexual assault allegedly committed by a sheriff’s department employee. The supervisors voted 3-2 to formally invite Nanos to the next supervisors meeting, with Chair […]
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Chicago Board of Education adopts new 5-year plan prioritizing neighborhood public schools
Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the latest education news.The Chicago Board of Education has approved a plan that maps out Chicago Public Schools’ priorities for the next five years and seeks to encourage more chil…
A resident’s guide to reporting potholes, busted streetlights and other problems in Wichita

Imagine you’re driving down Douglas Avenue and hit a pothole that wasn’t there last week. Or you’re walking your dog one evening and notice a streetlight is out or someone dumped some tires on the side of the road. You can be part of the solution. “Just because residents see a pothole or community issue […]
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First Ithaca Soul Fest to celebrate soul music and food this weekend

ITHACA, N.Y. — The inaugural Ithaca Soul Fest will fill the 300 block of West Court Street with music, food and vendors on Saturday, Sept. 21, primarily celebrating soul music […]
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What to do this weekend: ‘The Masque of Night,’ Akron Pug Fest

Last year, I moved to Akron in early December, so I basically missed fall. This year, I’m ready to dive right into a pile of crunchy, colorful leaves (metaphorically speaking) and experience as many of the region’s autumnal offerings as I can. If you’re also looking for things to do this season, my Signal Cleveland […]
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Beyond thoughts and prayers: Counselors step up to help a Georgia community after deadly school shooting
Georgia emergency officials opened a week-long Community Recovery Center in a recreation center, using the gym as a place where school employees, students, victims’ families, first responders, and concerned people in the community could connect with c…