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May 13 2026EDUCATION

How Philadelphia can make fairer school decisions

Philadelphia is dealing with big choices about schools—some might close while others may need renewal. These aren’t just numbers on a page; buildings left empty and fewer students mean tough times for neighborhoods. But when schools shut down or charters lose approval, whole families feel it. Parent

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May 07 2026EDUCATION

Worcester Schools Shut Three Programs Due to Budget Cuts

Worcester Public Schools will shut down three special education programs next month as part of a cost-cutting move. The affected programs serve students with unique learning needs, including those with individualized education plans and newcomers still learning English after late or disrupted school

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May 05 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Funds Wrap Up: What Happens When The Market Shifts

Bitwise is ending two of its crypto‑linked exchange‑traded funds, one that mixed Bitcoin and Ethereum with U. S. Treasuries and another that focused on Web3 companies. The last chance for investors to buy new shares is May 21, after which the funds will close. Their final net asset value will be set

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May 02 2026BUSINESS

White Oak cuts 117 jobs as logistics sites shut down

White Oak, a company running logistics operations, recently closed two of its sites and let go of 117 workers. This isn’t just a local issue—it mirrors broader shifts in how goods are stored and moved. Automation and online shopping have changed the game, leaving many traditional warehouses struggli

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Apr 29 2026BUSINESS

Quixote Shuts Down Big LA Soundstages Amid Hollywood Slowdown

A big Hollywood property firm is pulling back sharply from its Los Angeles studio business, cutting jobs and closing key soundstage sites. The decision comes after a period of rapid expansion during the streaming boom, when demand for production space was at an all‑time high. Now that studios and st

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Apr 27 2026BUSINESS

Napa’s Wine Scene Shifts: A Tasting Room Closes, Spirits Rise

Barber Cellars in Petaluma has announced that its downtown tasting room and cheese shop will shut down on June 5, after eleven years of serving guests with wine, food and laughter. The owners said the decision came from financial pressure in the current wine and tourism market, as well as personal h

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Apr 27 2026BUSINESS

Downtown LA’s Brewery Farewell

The beloved Angel City Brewery in downtown Los Angeles closed its doors on Sunday after 13 years in the art district and almost thirty years across the city. The final event marked the end of an era for a place known for its glowing neon sign and historic roots in Culver City and Torrance. Its paren

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Apr 26 2026HEALTH

Restaurants in Orange County face sudden closures due to health violations

Between April 16 and April 23, health inspectors in Orange County ordered several food businesses to shut down temporarily. The reasons ranged from serious pest problems to construction issues. Some places reopened the same day, while others took a few extra days to fix the problems. A pizza place

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Apr 26 2026BUSINESS

How Trump’s March investments show a taste for both safety and risk

In March, the former president spent over fifty-one million dollars on bonds, a move revealed through routine financial disclosures. These forms, made public as required by ethics rules, list 175 separate deals but don’t spell out exact prices for each one. Instead, they group transactions into broa

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Apr 25 2026BUSINESS

Store Cutbacks: A Shift Toward Smarter Retail

Bath & Body Works has quietly shut 92 shops in its latest yearly report, showing how the brand is reshaping its physical presence while aiming for a fresh surge in growth. The closures happened across the U. S. during the fiscal year that ended on Jan. 31, but the company kept the specific sites und

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