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We wanted to save that building because it meant so much to our Latino community, our Mexicano community from east side," Ortiz said.

The students were running a little late for their first Mass of the school year at the Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis on Wednesday. "I checked my watch, it was supposed to start at 8:15. It was 8:18 and they were still filing in," Cathrine Spandel told NPR on Thursday outside of the church's large stained glass windows. One student was admonished for failing to genuflect before going into the pews, she recalled. Spandel was in church that day for the Mass and fellowship.

"We care about our trees, so we felt really violated," said resident Resina Chowdhury. "Just to think someone has done this to a 100-year-old tree. Even if we get a replacement, it's going to take a long, long time for anything to fill the void."

A teenage hiker, identified as 17-year-old Aaron Baten from San Rafael, was found dead near the Battery Spencer overlook in the Marin Headlands on August 12.

Miles "Burt" Marshall was widely trusted in upstate New York, promoting an "8% Fund" investment scheme that ultimately proved to be a Ponzi scheme, leading to his bankruptcy.

The casino bid would provide construction and service jobs to the neighborhood while improving the community through private investment.

"On average, independent restaurants make 3-5% profit margins, and that's on good days," McBride says. "You are getting into this business because you truly believe in hospitality."

New York City Mayor Eric Adams officially proclaimed August 6, 2025, as Rajasthan Association of North America (RANA) Day, celebrating the significant contributions of the Rajasthani-American community during a historic ceremony at New York City Hall.

Zamhall Nansamba recounts the terrifying moment the avalanche of rubbish descended, stating, “When I heard a noise I went outside. I saw the trees and the rubbish coming.”

Rising grocery delivery costs come at a time when families are already facing significant financial strain due to inflation and cuts to federal safety nets.

Success isn't about one big moment. It's about small, reliable actions over time.

Walgreens plans to permanently shut its Codman Square location on September 10, joining a trend of closures affecting predominantly Black and Hispanic neighborhoods.

"It's absolutely horrible. The football club gives so much to the town. It's just so sad that Whittingham is down in Essex and allowed to take it all away from us."

Yokomi staked his and his store's reputation on fairness, kindness, and quality. More than 1,200 mourners went to the Fresno Buddhist Temple for his funeral days later.

"Whenever Albion walked into a room, it was as if the sun had just come out. His laughter and smile could light up the darkest days, reminding us all of the beauty of love and connection."

"My sister was very important, not just to my family, but many, many families, too," her brother, Jose Valdes, told reporters at a family plea and press conference. "We're all going to stand together until we get the answers that we're looking for and the justice she deserves. My sister would've fought tooth and nail for anybody else."

"We were displaced from our homes, back in 1957, my mom, dad, I, sister and my brother lived up in Deer Flats for two weeks for my dad to find a house, and you think the city would have been more considerate in finding us a place," Rosales said.

Shawn Mayers prioritizes ethical building and community impact, emphasizing hard work, quality, safety, and strong teamwork on new residential projects. His dedication reflects faith, family, and integrity.

The goal is to turn the existing 'racino' next to John F. Kennedy International Airport into a full-scale casino resort, complete with a 7,000-seat arena and 2,000 hotel rooms.

Ernest Burden III inherited 4,000 images from his architect father, revealing the devastating impact of San Francisco's urban renewal program that destroyed the Fillmore neighborhood.

St Mary's CofE Primary School, established in 1563, is closing due to declining pupil numbers, marking the end of its long-standing history in Stoke Newington.

As part of the ESPYS we put together a program that celebrated people on the field, field of play and what they did, and we realized there was so much more.

A bullet was shot from a modified blank pistol near the Forum library on July 30, 2024, causing playing children and their families to run for their lives.

Essex & Suffolk Water teams will implement a '24-hour drilling technique' to bore underneath the A127 for the Gallows Corner flyover project, ensuring minimal disturbance.

Two women died Sunday at a church in Lexington, Kentucky, during a shooting rampage that began with a traffic stop where a state trooper was wounded.