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Howard University campus

December 12, 2025

Public Safety and Community Building Take Center Stage at D.C. Neighborhood Meeting

Public safety was the most pressing issue, with two homicides occurring within neighborhood boundaries over the past month. 

Hugs Cafe Staff Natalie and Kayun smile by hostess stand with Founder Ruth in the background.

December 12, 2025

Inside Hugs Cafe: Grand Opening in Dallas

Hugs Cafe has opened a second location near downtown Dallas, with a primary focus on employing adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Inside, staff members and founders share what the restaurant’s opening means to them.

December 11, 2025

Colorado Enlists Range Riders to Deter Wolf Attacks; Ranchers are Skeptical

Range riders are putting themselves between wolves and the cattle they’re trying to protect. With long hours, difficult terrain and millions of acres to patrol, some ranchers doubt that they can be effective.

Tom Andrews posing in front of AJ's Steakhouse

December 8, 2025

Federal and State Failures Push Healthcare Further Out of Reach for Rural North Carolina

Cascading effects of the One Big Beautiful Bill, the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history, and a state budget deadlock make vital healthcare unaffordable for a growing number of rural North Carolinians.

A skybridge for pedestrian traffic

December 8, 2025

Seattle’s Safety Gap: When Feeling Safe and Being Safe Don’t Align

Seattle's University District hasn’t seen any major changes in crime data in the past few years. However, as an area with crime above the national average, residents and workers feel unsafe.