The music community continues to honor the legacy of D’Angelo, the influential singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist whose work helped shape the sound of neo-soul. Following his death at age 51 — confirmed by his family in a private statement — tributes have come from across the industry. Among them is a newly released reflection from … Read more

On a warm Alabama morning in the spring of 1998, eight-year-old Jamal Holloway bounded down the front steps of his family’s home on Sycamore Lane, lunchbox in hand and his favorite red sneakers tapping excitedly against the walkway. His mother, Dawn, tied his laces one last time, ruffled his hair, and watched him board the … Read more

A Janitor Found a Taped-Up Door in a School Basement — What He Uncovered Was a Classroom Lost Since 1978 For decades, the basement of Durham Magnet High School in North Carolina—once the historic Lincoln High—was a place few visited and even fewer remembered. Its long, dim hallways held the scent of old paper, stored … Read more

When Dwight “Heavy D” Myers passed away in November 2011, fans across the world mourned the loss of a celebrated rapper, actor, and producer whose influence spanned music, television, and film. His memorial service, held at Grace Baptist Church in his hometown of Mount Vernon, New York, brought together an array of prominent artists who … Read more

For decades, the little neighborhood in northwest Detroit had been known for its peaceful routines: neighbors gardening on weekends, children riding bikes down tree-lined streets, and families gathering for holiday barbecues. Like many stable communities, people knew each other’s names, waved as they drove by, and watched out for one another’s homes. But even the … Read more

Residents of Cedar Falls saw an unusual but reassuring scene this week when a young mother arrived at the town’s central fire station carrying her two daughters and requesting immediate medical assistance. The incident, which took place on Tuesday afternoon, quickly drew attention from both emergency personnel and nearby residents before officials later confirmed that … Read more

Grandmother’s Quick Response Helps Save Five-Year-Old in Brookhaven Village For residents of Brookhaven Village, a normally quiet suburban community, Tuesday afternoon brought an unexpected moment of concern. Emergency vehicles moved quickly down Oak Street after a call reported a young child in distress. Neighbors stepped outside, unsure of what was happening, as fire and medical … Read more

Severe Storm Brings Level 3 Alert to Region B Authorities Urge Residents to Stay Indoors as Emergency Teams Respond Across Multiple Districts Residents across Region B faced an unusually intense weather system earlier today as a severe storm moved rapidly through the area, prompting officials to issue a Level 3 emergency alert. The storm’s sudden … Read more