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Fayetteville, AR

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🤠 Rodeo of the Ozarks — The ongoing 80th annual rodeo runs through Saturday in Springdale. Get tickets. 🤠 Rodeo of the Ozarks — The ongoing 80th annual rodeo runs through Saturday in Springdale. Get tickets. 🏳️‍🌈 Pride weekend — In addition to the official Northwest...

Your weekend plans: Rodeo, Pride, music

Detroit, MI

Detroit has opened a second round of its program that helps first-time homebuyers with down payments. The big picture: The first iteration used $12 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars, providing down payment and closing cost financial assistance for 434 residents. Now the city is using another...

Detroit opens second round of down payment program

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Florida State

Walt Disney World Resort might need to prepare for its first major hurricane of the season as a new development is forming off the Atlantic coast. If you’re heading to the theme parks this week or next, be ready for flooding, power outages, and more. National Hurricane Center Tracking...

Disney World To Prepare for ‘Extremely Rare’ Tropical Hurricane Forming off of the Atlantic Coast

Missouri State

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CJ Coombs

The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

North Carolina State

Pender County, NC

The Mirror US

Blayne Brown, from West Virginia, was bitten by a shark while swimming in North Carolina, and required surgery and intervention from specialists following the horrifying incident

West Virginia boy, 14, bitten by shark on leg in waist-deep water swimming at North Carolina beach

Richmond, VA

Richmond's cooling centers are likely inadequately located or rarely used, according to new research from the University of Richmond and VDH's Office of Emergency Services. The city doesn't have enough public spaces for people to escape the heat within walking distance, either. Why it matters: The pattern of dangerously high...

Study finds Black residents represent majority of Richmond's heat-related incidents

California State

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The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Governor Gavin Newsom announced, June 28, that 1,700 first-generation homebuyers have been conditionally approved for the Dream For All (DFA) Shared Appreciation Loan program.

CalHFA issues all 1,700 vouchers for down payment assistance program

Bloomington, MN

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This midcentury modern home with a sunken sitting room and stylish backyard is now on the market.Listed for $1,595,000, it's located at 5401 Northwood Ridge in Bloomington.Why we love it: Midcentury modern details abound inside, like the sunken sitting room, but the real stunner is the resort-like backyard with multiple entertaining spaces and an in-ground heated pool. The home was named House Beautiful's 1958 House of the Year, and the backyard has been featured in Midwest Home Magazine.Layout: The 4,638-square-foot home has three bedrooms, four bathrooms, a finished basement, and a three-car attached garage.Interior features: Floor-to-ceiling windows, vaulted ceilings, wood burning and gas fireplaces, chef's kitchen, theater room, home gym, guest suite, and game room.Exterior features: In-ground heated pool, covered patio, gazebo, outdoor kitchen space, shuffleboard court, full privacy fence.Take a look around...              All photos by Seth Hannula and Jordan Lundell, courtesy of Leah Drury with Lakes Sotheby's International Realty.

Mid-century modern Bloomington home with "Palm Springs" backyard lists for $1,595,000

Hillsborough County, FL

Three Tampa Bay animal shelters are experiencing dog flu outbreaks exacerbated by overcrowded conditions. Why it matters: Spiking infections forced Hillsborough Pet Resources and the Humane Society of Tampa Bay this week to halt canine intakes and adoptions. Pasco County Animal Services took the same drastic steps early this month...

Tampa Bay shelters hit hard by dog flu

Chicago, IL

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Season Three of "The Bear" hit Hulu on Wednesday night, and the River North neighborhood remains one of its main stars.Why it matters: The depiction of the neighborhood reminds us how much it's changed over the decades, especially around Mr. Beef (opened in 1979), which inspired the show's Original Beef of Chicagoland.Flashback: In the 1830s, the area was occupied largely by industrial buildings and Irish workers at breweries, tanneries and soap factories. A couple of decades later, Chicago's first railroad brought more European immigrants to the neighborhood.Around the Depression, the eastern edge closer to Michigan Avenue became wealthier, while the...

River North before "The Bear"

Washington, DC

More than 1.8 million Washington-area folks are expected to travel this Fourth of July week, according to AAA. The big picture: There are some dos and don'ts to avoid headaches during the holiday travel frenzy when nearly 71 million Americans are expected to hit the roads or skies. Reagan National...

The best and worst July Fourth travel times in D.C.

According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

Shakey's Pizza Parlor and nostalgia: the first franchised pizza restaurant also landed in Missouri

South Carolina State

Myrtle Beach, SC

Straight Arrow News SANcom

In the wake of a tragic incident at Myrtle Beach, a South Carolina lawmaker is proposing a ban on large police vehicles to patrol beaches.

South Carolina rep wants police trucks banned from beaches in wake of death

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

Denver’s Department of Housing Stability along with Mayor Mike Johnston celebrated the opening Friday of Nest56 at Denargo Market, 2700 Wewatta, a new 56-unit apartment building for youths experiencing homelessness.

Homeless youths will move into Denver apartment building

Colorado State

Two years after the debut of the 988 national suicide hotline, Colorado is still struggling to meet the demand. Why it matters: A quicker, more seamless crisis response is needed to meet the nation's worsening mental health crisis. Driving the news: Just 78% of the calls in Colorado are being...

Colorado still struggling with 988 crisis line

Colorado might be landlocked, but thanks to Garland Park in Denver, you can still enjoy some beachy fun. The vibe: This southeast Denver staple is a great place to bring your volleyball squad and switch it up with some sand games. Actually, bring the whole family, including the kids — the playground is right next to the courts.

Park of the Week: Garland Park

Maine State

Idaho State

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Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

Virginia State

Margaret Minnicks

Many new laws become effective in Virginia on July 1, 2024. However, a law has always existed in Virginia, but some residents might not be aware of it. According to WSET, leaving grass clippings and other debris on Virginia roads is illegal.

It is illegal to leave grass clippings and other debris on roads in Virginia

DeanLand

Georgia's population grew beyond the 11 million mark in 2023, reaching 11,029,227 residents according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. With a robust population increase of 2.9% from 2020 to 2023, 315,456 new residents arrived in the state. Georgia was the 10th fastest-growing state in the US by percentage during the reporting period.

Georgia's Population Surges Past 11 Million, Fueled by Migration

San Francisco, CA

The world's largest Pride flag is coming back to Market Street and it will be even bigger this year. State of play: Organized by Illuminate, the "Welcome" installation sends rainbow beams down the 4.1-mile stretch of Market Street during Pride weekend. While the past two summers have featured six laser...

Market Street lights return for Pride weekend

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Hurricanes get go-ahead to build mixed-use entertainment district around PNC Arena

The Carolina Hurricanes have been given the green light by the Centennial Authority to redevelop the parking lots around PNC Arena into a new campus filled...

Hurricanes get go-ahead to build mixed-use entertainment district around PNC Arena

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