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Oakland County businesses scramble to adjust amid water main break
A different kind of leader: Scaling impact in geospatial science
David Page, head of the Geographic Data Science Section at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, leads with a focus on judgment, collaboration and empowering teams. Drawing on experience in academia, entrepreneurship and national security science, he has helped advance faster, scalable geospatial analysis while building resilient, forward-looking research teams.
ORNL names Kate Evans associate lab director for biological, environmental systems science
The Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory has named Katherine (Kate) Evans as associate laboratory director for the Biological and Environmental Systems Science Directorate (BESSD). Evans will lead the directorate as it advances the science and technology needed to strengthen energy security, safeguard infrastructure and accelerate biotechnology innovation.
ORNL names Kate Evans associate lab director for biological, environmental systems science
The Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory has named Katherine (Kate) Evans as associate laboratory director for the Biological and Environmental Systems Science Directorate (BESSD). Evans will lead the directorate as it advances the science and technology needed to strengthen energy security, safeguard infrastructure and accelerate biotechnology innovation.
Caribbean restaurant in Pittsburgh's Oakland neighborhood hit with consumer alert by health department
Oakland’s businesses are struggling. Voters will decide on giving them a tax break.
The ballot question will appear before voters just months after City Auditor Michael Houston found that Oakland’s own tax collectors failed to fetch millions of dollars.
Oak Park celebrates National Small Business Week for the first time
Oak Park took part for the first time in National Small Business Week, hosting discussions on starting a business in the village.
Servite, Notre Dame to qualify athletes at Division 3 track prelims
Servite, Sherman Oaks Notre Dame will be preparing to compete for next week's Southern Section Division 3 championships.
New political map would keep Oak Ridge in U.S. Rep. Fleischmann's district
A political map of Tennessee lawmakers are weighing keeps Oak Ridge, a site of massive investment in science and defense, with a congressman with power over where federal money is spent.
ORNL director to deliver 'State of the Lab' address in Oak Ridge
ORNL Director Stephen K. Streiffer will deliver his second 'State of the Lab' address on May 14, discussing missions and achievements.
20 Oakland sports events to catch in May
Plus: The Roots are off to their best season yet and the Falcons are in first place in their ultimate frisbee league.
This iconic L.A. Mexican restaurant is celebrating 70 years in business with a special honor
Iconic Mexican restaurant Casa Vega was given a special honor on Tuesday as the Sherman Oaks staple celebrates 70 years in business. A ceremony was held to commemorate the naming of the intersectio…
At ORNL, Science Never Sleeps
At Oak Ridge National Laboratory, scientists are building the next generation of research: self-driving labs powered by AI, robotics and high-performance computing. Autonomous systems run continuous “design, build, test, learn” cycles to analyze data in real time and guide experiments.
A different kind of leader: Scaling impact in geospatial science
David Page, head of the Geographic Data Science Section at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, leads with a focus on judgment, collaboration and empowering teams.
Who should be on the Mount Rushmore of Oakland sports?
It’s impossible to pick just four all-time greats. But over a dozen super sports fans we spoke with tried.
The party where nobody looks down on anyone
An Oakland same-height party used custom foam platforms to level guests, leaving people looking at each other eye to eye.
2026 Kentucky Derby horses, odds, predictions, posts: Expert who called 12 Derby-Oaks Doubles gives picks
Jody Demling, who hit a superfecta worth nearly $1,700 at last year's Kentucky Derby, reveals his picks for the Runs for the Roses
Journalism Returns To Work Tab At Santa Anita
Journalism, who finished third in the Oaklawn Handicap (G2) in his 4-year-old debut April 18 at Oaklawn, returned to the work tab Saturday at Santa Anita for trainer Michael McCarthy. Also working for McCarthy was multiple Grade 1 winner Formidable Man, who has been off since finishing second in ...
2026 Kentucky Derby horses, odds, predictions, posts: Expert who called 12 Derby-Oaks Doubles locks in picks
Jody Demling, who hit a superfecta worth nearly $1,700 at last year's Kentucky Derby, reveals his picks for the Runs for the Roses
2026 Kentucky Derby horses, odds, predictions, posts: Expert who called 12 Derby-Oaks Doubles releases picks
Jody Demling, who hit a superfecta worth nearly $1,700 at last year's Kentucky Derby, reveals his picks for the Runs for the Roses
Doctors Say This Cooking Mistake Could Be Harming Your Health
Doctors share how oversalting your food could increase your risk for heart disease, plus ways to cut back while still enjoying flavorful meals at home.
Oakland lost a shared language when its sports teams left
OPINION: For a long time, we had something rare in Oakland, and in its absence we see just how special it was, Adrienne Elenteny writes.
2026 Kentucky Derby horses, odds, predictions, posts: Expert who called 12 Derby-Oaks Doubles makes picks
Jody Demling, who hit a superfecta worth nearly $1,700 at last year's Kentucky Derby, reveals his picks for the Runs for the Roses
NBC Bets on a Bigger Kentucky Derby Weekend
The Oaks moved to primetime, and Fanta will report from the infield.
Oakland to host free workshops, networking events for small business owners
Small Business Week includes daily classes on Zoom as well as a networking mixer May 7.
2026 Kentucky Derby horses, odds, predictions, posts: Expert who nailed 12 Derby-Oaks Doubles gives picks
Jody Demling, who nailed a $1,682 Kentucky Derby superfecta last year, reveals his 2026 Kentucky Derby picks for the Run for the Roses on Saturday, May 2 at Churchill Downs
Immersive and magical retail experiences at Broadway at the Beach for summer 2026
The Cloak and Wand is expected to open June 1, welcoming customers into a whimsical world of witchcraft and wizardry.
Oakland Celebrates Small Business Week May 3–9
The City of Oakland’s Economic & Workforce Development Department announces Oakland Small Business Week 2026, running Sunday, May 3 through Saturday, May 9. This year’s theme — This Is Town Business — is a direct nod to the small businesses that define Oakland’s neighborhoods and drive its economy every day.
As Kentucky Derby Becomes a Bigger Business, Locals Feel Left Behind
Locals say rising ticket prices and a late start time for the Oaks race on Friday are hurting residents and restaurants. “The only thing I see is greed,” one steakhouse owner said.
USPS delays causing problems for small business in Wisconsin
A business owner in Oak Creek says delays at the United States Postal Service (USPS) are creating problems with her customers.
Oakland County deputies warn of fake summer camp donation flier targeting local businesses
'Days of Our Lives' star Patrick Muldoon's cause of death revealed
'Days of Our Lives' star Patrick Muldoon's cause of death revealed. The actor was found unconscious on April 19. He was 57.
Trump slashes science board with Oak Ridge, University of Tennessee ties
An Oak Ridge National Lab scientist and a former University of Tennessee research lead were among those Trump fired from the National Science Board.
2026 Kentucky Derby horses, odds, predictions, posts: Expert who hit 12 Derby-Oaks Doubles releases picks
When is the Kentucky Derby 2026? Jody Demling revealed his 2026 Kentucky Derby picks for the Run for the Roses on Saturday, May 2 at Churchill Downs
A fight for transgender inclusion in high school sports comes to Oakland
The California Interscholastic Federation’s gender inclusion policy has drawn a federal lawsuit. Bay Area families asked its leaders to push back.
Measure C: Oakland business tax relief, explained
At the June 2 primary, voters will decide whether to give one-year tax breaks to small and new businesses in the city.
OAK’s Restroom Renovation Program wins Airport Business News’ 2026 Project of the Year
Award recognizes innovative redesign of one of the airport’s most-used amenities Oakland, Calif. – April 27, 2026: Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) has been named the recipient of Airport Business News’ 2026 Project of the Year for its Terminal Restroom Renovation Program, Phase 1. The award recognizes the airport’s achievement in transforming aging restroom facilities […]
Prep talk: High jumper Dean Guzman of Moorpark clears 7-foot barrier
A Southern California high school high jump battle is shaping up between Moorpark's Dean Guzman and Sherman Oaks Notre Dame's JJ Harel.
Put that saw down! Delay pruning oaks until mid-July
Homeowners and landowners are advised not to trim or prune any oak trees from April 15-July 15.
Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair Students Win Big at the 75th California Science and Engineering Fair
/PRNewswire/ -- The 75th California Science and Engineering Fair (CSEF) took place April 11–12 at California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, bringing...
Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair Students Win Big at the 75th California Science and Engineering Fair
The 75th California Science and Engineering Fair (CSEF) took place April 11–12 at California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, bringing together 900 of the best of 1st place winners from regional competitions covering 58 counties across the state, including the Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair (GSDSEF). GSDSEF students earned 40 awards at the event, including two of only six highly coveted spots to the prestigious Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). Sev
How Oak Park's Navaeh Burns pushes herself past sprinting plateaus
Oak Park junior Navaeh Burns is a top runner nationally finding new heights thanks to written goals, her support system and strong mental fortitude.
2026 Kentucky Derby horses, odds, predictions, post draw: Expert who hit 12 Derby-Oaks Doubles reveals picks
When is the Kentucky Derby 2026? Jody Demling revealed his 2026 Kentucky Derby picks for the Run for the Roses on Saturday, May 2 at Churchill Downs
Madrid Presents the Transformation Project of the Former Olympic Aquatic Center Site into a Multifunctional Complex for Sports, Entertainment, and Education
Barsento, the joint venture formed by Live Nation, Oak View Group (OVG), and Atlético de Madrid, has today presented the transformation project of the former Olympic Aquatic Center site alongside the Mayor of Madrid, José Luis Martínez-Almeida. The initiative will breathe new life into the unfinished Aquatic Center building, transforming…
The Bailey Buzz, April 23, 2026
The Bailey Buzz this week has a country singer coming to the Fischer Theatre, an AMBUCS Amtryke delivery in Oakwood, a National Junior College Athletic Association award, a Danville Public
Including A 20,000-Cap Arena: Live Nation, OVG & Atlético Madrid To Build Entertainment, Sports & Educational Complex In Spanish Capital
Barsento, a joint venture formed by Live Nation, Oak View Group (OVG), and Atlético de Madrid, alongside the Mayor of Madrid, José Luis Martínez-Almeida,
Oak Court Mall officially closes after nearly 38 years in business
A lot has changed in the 38 years since the mall opened. Now that it has closed, all that is left are memories.
Q&A: Expert discusses AI, automation drive autonomous science origin in scientific research
Rob Moore is a recognized leader in the development of autonomous science and self-driving laboratories at the Department of Energy's (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). A Tennessee native who ...
Michigan Democrats pick Savit over McDonald for attorney general nominee
Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit defeated Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald at a Michigan Democratic Party state convention on Sunday.
Desperate search continues for missing Oakland business owner, Amy Hillyard
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Desperate search continues for missing Oakland business owner, Amy Hillyard
OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) — An East Bay family is continuing its desperate search for Amy Hillyard, an Oakland resident and local business owner who has been missing for nearly a month. The 52-y…
Best Meta Glasses (2026): Ray-Ban, Oakley, AR
Meta is unquestionably winning the face-wearable war. Can you trust the company? Maybe not. But these are some of the nicest glasses I've ever worn.
Father, young daughter build business caring for headstones across northwest Ohio
OAK HARBOR, Ohio — Grave care isn’t something most families think about until they’re searching for a headstone they can barely find. “I was visiting my ...
WrestleMania 42: Rhodes banishes McAfee but Orton gets last laugh
With blood soaking Cody Rhodes’ bleach blonde hair, Randy Orton stood over the newly-crowned champion with the belt he believed still rightly belonged to himself.
Search intensifies for missing Oakland mother and business owner
The search is intensifying for an Oakland mother and business owner who has been missing for almost a month.
Search intensifies for missing Oakland mother and business owner
The search intensified for an Oakland mother and business owner who has been missing for almost a month.
Crupper Wins Boathouse Row On Front End, Punches Preakness Ticket
Robert Zoellner’s homebred Crupper was prominent on the front end Saturday and won the $200,000 Boathouse Row Stakes at Oaklawn Park while earning an automatic berth in the $2-million Preakness Stakes (G1) May 16 at Laurel Park. Trained by Donnie Von Hemel and ridden by Junior Alvarado, the son of ...
A “lost world” beneath the North Sea was once full of forests
Long before rising seas swallowed Doggerland beneath the North Sea, this lost landscape may have been a surprisingly lush and life-friendly haven. New DNA evidence reveals that forests of oak, elm, and hazel were already thriving there more than 16,000 years ago—thousands of years earlier than scientists thought possible. Even more astonishing, researchers detected traces of a tree species believed to have vanished from the region hundreds of thousands of years ago.
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NBA play-in: Coby White 3, late LaMelo Ball layup propel Hornets in OT thriller past Heat
White sent the game to OT with a 3 as Kon Knueppel watched from the bench. Then LaMelo Ball redeemed himself with a game-winning layup in the final seconds.
Local High School Students Get A Taste Of The Business World
WEIRTON — More than 80 area high school juniors got a chance to step into the business world Tuesday with help from the Weirton Area Chamber of Commerce. The chamber welcomed students from Brooke, Madonna, Oak Glen, Weir, Indian Creek and Steubenville high schools to the annual Dr. Barbara A. Matey High School Business Symposium, […]
As classic 'Simpsons' scene turns 30, former showrunner to speak in Albany
Bill Oakley is discussing the creation and legacy of 'steamed hams,' which connects the show to the state capital.
Amy Hillyard: $10,000 reward posted for info on missing Oakland business owner
Amy Hillyard, 52, left her home near Oakland's Lake Merritt on March 25. She is considered at-risk due to an undisclosed medical condition.
Scientists finally know where the Colorado River’s missing water is going
For years, water managers have been puzzled as the Colorado River kept delivering less water than expected—even when snowpack levels looked promising. New research reveals the missing piece: spring rain, or rather, the lack of it. Warmer, drier springs mean plants are soaking up more snowmelt before it can reach rivers, fueled by sunny skies that boost growth and evaporation. In fact, this shift explains nearly 70% of the shortfall, tying the mystery directly to the long-running Millennium drought.
After falling during hurdles, Beckham Borquez shall rise again
Sherman Oaks Notre Dame hurdler Beckham Borquez fell while competing in hurdles at the Arcadia Invitational, but he is planning an immediate comeback.
Masters 2026 final round leaderboard, live updates, how to watch: Rory McIlroy will try to hold on at Augusta National
Bay Area fans celebrate Artemis II splashdown with a roar at Chabot Space Center in Oakland
When the astronauts of the Artemis II splashed down off the coast of San Diego on Friday, cheers were heard around the country -- even in Oakland. Hundreds came out to the Chabot Space and Science Center in the Oakland Hills to celebrate the historical event.
Artemis II returns: Oakland science center celebrates end of historic moon mission
THE CHABOT SPACE AND SCIENCE CENTER in Oakland hosted an event on Friday to celebrate the Artemis II mission ahead of the touchdown of the project’s
Splashdown party at Chabot Space and Science Center
The Chabot Space and Science Center in Oakland hosted some of the brains behind the Artemis II operation from Nasa for a community-wide watch party of Orion's splashdown.
Science lovers celebrate Artemis II splashdown at Oakland watch party
Missing Oakland woman's husband gives details on her mental health
Amy Hillyard, 52, has been missing since March 25.
Fuel price impacts felt by truckers, small businesses as inflation's grip tightens
The impact of the war in Iran is still being felt in the Bay Area, whether its at the pump or the Port of Oakland. Some industries are being hit harder than most.
Entertainment this week: Red Not Chili Peppers, Spring Thaw Scavenge Hunt, and more
Friday, April 10 The Live Oaks – 7:30-10:30 p.m., Moody’s Bistro, Bar & Beats, 10007 Bridge St. The Live Oaks are an Americana-Soul band of very close friends that was started way, way back in 2016 (originally...
Coach Brown to be Inducted into the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame
Conway, Ark. — The Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame will induct its 68th class on Friday, April 10, at the Oaklawn Event Center Ballroom in Hot Springs. The class features 10 standout athletes and coaches, including Nathan Brown, head football coach at the University of Central Arkansas.
D. Wayne Lukas, Louis Cella To Be Inducted Into Arkansas Sports Hall Of Fame
For decades, Oaklawn Park’s Arkansas Derby has served as one of Thoroughbred racing’s most important proving grounds, where champions sharpen their form before heading to Churchill Downs. Today, the Arkansas track hosts one of the richest racing meets in the country, drawing many of the sport’s ...
Breeding Digest: Gun Runner Meaning Business
GI Santa Anita Oaks winner Meaning (Gun Runner) was part of a big weekend for her sire and is one of the favorites for Kentucky Oaks
How Forests Start to Fail, One Leaf at a Time
In a Swiss forest lab, scientists tracked how beech and oak leaves cool themselves and pinpointed the moment heat and drought push them past their limits.
Future uncertain for Oakland Park business after car slams into building
‘Soaked and broken’: Owner of Enfoque Images devastated after her business building collapses
GEDDES, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — What was once a photography building has now partially collapsed. For Jacqueline Vidler, owner of Enfoque Images, when a neighbor calls, it’s usually not a good sign. “He said...
Shocking crash caught on video: Car slams into Oakland Park business
Shocking crash caught on camera: Car slams into Oakland Park business
Surveillance video shows car crashing into 40-year-old business in Oakland Park
New surveillance video captured the moment when a car crashed into a longtime Oakland Park business overnight, destroying its entrance and left the owner worried about what comes next.
Video shows vehicle crash into Oakland Park business
A vehicle slammed into a Broward County business early Sunday morning.
Oakland audit finds troubling gaps it business tax collection system
While auditors point out that it's difficult to say exactly how much tax revenue the city lost out on, they estimate that about $9 million to $12 million would generally be referred to collections or liens annually.
What now? State study weighs health impacts of Republic Steel in Canton
A new state study examines Canton Republic Steel's potential health effects on the community. Neighbors remain uncertain.
Oakland: Audit Finds Troubling Gaps In City's Business Tax Collection System
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Business moves from mall to across the street
Kay Jewelers is on the move from White Oaks Mall.
Islanders Gameday: Get busy winning or get busy dying
If the regular season ended this morning, the New York Islanders would qualify for the playoffs by virtue of having more points, thanks to having played one more game, than Detroit, Columbus, or Philadelphia. Tonight that will not change but it can get either better or more fragile as they host the Flyers, who desperately […]
Oakland made a big financial mistake failing to collect business taxes, audit finds
The city may have missed out on millions of dollars in revenue from a bureaucratic shuffle in 2022.
Skunk tests positive for rabies after biting Oakland County resident, health officials say
Harris Oakmark shuffling investment team as choppy stock market bites
Changes at the top come as recent returns in Harris Oakmark’s key funds fall below historical averages.
Can Congress keep US sports teams from leaving their cities?
From Brooklyn to Oakland, relocations have left scars. US senators Bernie Sanders and Greg Casar now want to give communities a chance to fight back
Search continues for missing Oakland mom and business owner
The search for a missing Oakland mother and business owner continues.
They found a lifeline to global health in their own backyard
Northeastern Oakland's first Global Health Consortium showed students how local communities need global health strategies too.
The art of small-town politics
When we arrived in River Forest, the village board was dominated by a village president who had reigned from 1993-2009. An interregnum of four years ensued, followed by the current board president, in place since 2013. Ours is a small town next to a large town. River Forest has about 12,000 residents. Our neighbor to […]
Sherman Oaks Notre Dame baseball wins National Classic opener
Benett Pace homers for Sherman Oaks Notre Dame in a 7-4 win over Corona Santiago during the first day of the National Classic.
Oakland sports calendar: Roots, Falcons, Storm seasons kick off; the Ballers’ ‘Battle of the Bay’
Plus women’s NCAA watch parties, the Oakland Spiders’ ultimate frisbee season opener, and a free Oakland Skates hockey scrimmage at the Ice Center.
Music therapy brightens chemo visits for 3-year-old at Corewell Health in Royal Oak
Three-year-old Carson Jamo, diagnosed with leukemia in June 2025, regularly visits Corewell Health in Royal Oak for chemotherapy, where music therapist Brandon Banas helps transform challenging appointments into positive experiences.