Benjamin Clarke
April 17, 2025
Local News, Chicago
University of Chicago Graduate Students Propose Vision to Revitalize Downtown Chicago
DOWNTOWN — In a bold proposal aimed at rejuvenating Downtown Chicago, a group of University of Chicago graduate students has…
April 17, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Exploring Identity and History: Four Chicago Productions Challenge Political Climate
A recent wave of executive orders from the Trump administration has sparked discontent among artists, particularly due to abrupt funding…
April 17, 2025
Local News, New York
Fiscal Crisis Threatens New York City Public Education System
New York City’s public education system, the largest in the nation, is currently grappling with unprecedented fiscal threats as federal,…
April 17, 2025
Local News, New York
New Yorkers to Experience Warm Easter Weekend Amid Fire Risk and Allergy Concerns
New Yorkers have recently endured a weather rollercoaster that has seen temperatures swing dramatically, but the region is finally set…
April 17, 2025
Local News, New York
U.S. Secretary of the Interior Halts Empire Wind 1 Project, Escalating Opposition to Offshore Wind Energy
U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum has ordered a halt to an offshore wind project near the coast of…
April 17, 2025
Local News, New York
Bryant Park Picnic Performances Return for Summer 2025
New York City’s musical love language is alive and well with the return of free summer concerts, many of which…
April 17, 2025
Local News, New York
Mayor Adams’ Legal Defense Trust Faces Massive Debt Following Corruption Case Dismissal
Mayor Adams’ legal defense trust is currently over $3 million in the red, following the recent report that revealed he…
April 17, 2025
Local News, New York
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program Faces Uncertain Future After Layoffs
Applications for LIHEAP, a federal program that helps low-income New Yorkers stay cool in the summer, just went live. But…
April 17, 2025
Local News, Los Angeles
Southern California Home Prices Show Minimal Increase Amid Economic Concerns
Southern California home prices barely rose last month, as would-be buyers weren’t able — or willing — to bid up…
April 17, 2025
Local News, Los Angeles
East L.A. Residents Frustrated by Delay in Financial Report on Potential Cityhood
Nearly eight months after its promised release, a long-anticipated report detailing the financial power of unincorporated East L.A. remains unpublished,…
April 17, 2025
Local News, Los Angeles
Cal State LA Unveils New Pickleball Courts to Enthusiastic Crowd
The sweet-sounding pops of plastic meeting graphite permeated the spring air at Cal State LA, which could only mean one…
April 17, 2025
Local News, Los Angeles
Easter Celebrations and Egg Hunts Planned Across Local Communities
Easter — April 20 this year — is the holiest day on the Christian calendar. The celebration of Easter is…