Abigail Harper
June 06, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Struggles of Essence Nelson: A Tale of Displacement and Unmet Promises in Chicago’s South Shore
Essence Nelson, a 26-year-old single mother, is facing the harsh realities of life after a devastating fire forced her from…
June 06, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Expansion of Project Safe Neighborhoods in Chicago Targets Downtown Areas and CTA Trains
Federal prosecutors have announced an expansion of Project Safe Neighborhoods in Chicago, officially extending its reach to the city’s trains…
June 06, 2025
Local News, New York
Controversial Highway Expansion Plans in the Bronx Face Community Backlash
The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) is reconsidering its proposal for a contentious highway expansion alongside the Cross-Bronx…
June 06, 2025
Local News, New York
Introducing Staten Island Discovery Tours: A New Venture to Explore the Borough
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Island is affectionately referred to by local resident Michael Spence as New York City’s hidden…
June 06, 2025
Local News, New York
Bronx Mugger Charged with Attempted Murder After Assault on Off-Duty NYPD Officer
A 23-year-old man from the Bronx, Wayne Lucas, is facing serious charges including attempted murder of a police officer after…
June 06, 2025
Local News, New York
Scenes of Agony Outside ICE Check-Ins in Lower Manhattan
Outside a nondescript office building on Elk Street in Lower Manhattan, a heartbreaking scene unfolded on Wednesday as immigrants and…
June 06, 2025
Local News, Los Angeles
Bakersfield Girl with Rare Medical Condition Granted Humanitarian Protection from Deportation
A four-year-old girl from Bakersfield, known by the initials S.G.V., has been granted humanitarian protection from deportation, allowing her to…
June 06, 2025
Local News, Los Angeles
Council of Black Nurses, Los Angeles: Championing Health Equity and Support for Black Nurses
Since its founding in 1968, the Council of Black Nurses, Los Angeles (CBN-LA) has stood as a pillar of support,…
June 06, 2025
Local News, Los Angeles
Los Angeles Celebrates Black Excellence at June Jubilee
The third annual “June Jubilee: A Celebration of Black Excellence” is set to take place on Saturday, June 13, from…
June 06, 2025
Local News, Los Angeles
New Initiative Aims to Revitalize Hollywood Film Production
In a significant move to bolster the local film industry, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has signed an executive directive…
June 06, 2025
Local News, Los Angeles
The Tumultuous Origins of Industry: From Agricultural Roots to a City of Warehouses
The City of Industry in Los Angeles County might seem self-explanatory, being primarily known as an industrial hub, yet its…
June 06, 2025
Local News, Portland
Portland Parks & Recreation Reduces Tree Permit Fees to Boost Urban Forestry Efforts
Portland Parks & Recreation is set to eliminate or significantly reduce most tree permit fees starting in July in an…