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The Alley Celebrates 50 Years With A Punk-Themed Block Party And Art Show

Mark Thomas is searching for the right successor to take over the business, which includes the legendary punk store, the Art Colony and the Music Factory.

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New York, NY NY Post Jun 12
MLB Power Rankings, Award Tracker: Shohei Ohtani might run away with MVP

Each week, The California Post will power rank MLB’s 30 teams and check in on one intriguing awards race. Here is this week’s edition (records through Thursday night): 1) Braves (45-23*) Ronald Acuña Jr. is back on the injured list, but the Braves keep on rolling with the best record in the majors. So far...

Chicago, IL Block Club Chicago Jun 12
Looking To Get The Most Out Of This Summer? Check Out Block Club’s Bucket List

The Block Club staff is ready to make the most of summer with beach trips, festival goals, culinary outings, neighborhood tours and something called a "beer mile."

Columbus, OH NBC4i Jun 12
World Cup 2026: U.S., Canada open at home after Mexico starts with win

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The World Cup is up and running and after two games in Mexico, and on Friday, the other two North American hosts will enter the fray. Thursday's doubleheader featured a cinematic opening ceremony, emotional goals, a comeback and plenty of red cards. Some of that will carry over into Friday's doubleheader [...]

Chicago, IL Block Club Chicago Jun 12
This Week In Photos: Cyclists Remember Riley O’Neil, Another Big Storm Hits Chicago And More

PHOTOS: Take a peek at life in the city through the eyes and lenses of the Block Club Chicago staff.

New York, NY NY Post Jun 12
Carmelo Anthony appears to launch relationship with NFL widow Racquel Smith in flirty photos

Former Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony and Racquel Smith stirred buzz online after she shared Instagram photos and videos of them together in Saint Tropez on Tuesday.

Science Popular Science Jun 12
After WWII, flying saucer-shaped houses almost filled American suburbs

R. Buckminster Fuller envisioned factories churning out 185,000 Dymaxion Houses each year. The post After WWII, flying saucer-shaped houses almost filled American suburbs appeared first on Popular Science.

USA NPR Jun 12
Canada is ready to become a soccer nation as it hosts World Cup opener against Bosnia-Herzegovina

The World Cup is drawing attention to soccer's growing popularity in Canada. Soccer has surpassed hockey and all other sports in youth participation, according to a recent report by Jumpstart, a Canadian charity. Canada coach Jesse Marsch said Thursday he has "felt a real momentum behind this team and behind this moment."

New York, NY NY Post Jun 12
Ethan Slater puts on a brave face for first public appearance after Ariana Grande split news

Page Six confirmed on Monday that the "Hate That I Made You Love Me" singer and her "Wicked" co-star have been over for months.

Chicago, IL Block Club Chicago Jun 12
Over 600 Austin Homes To Have Lead Water Pipes Replaced Thanks To $22 Million Federal Grant

Chicago has by far the most lead water pipes of any city in the country, and Austin is a leader in neighborhoods with lead service pipes in need of replacing.

Chicago, IL Block Club Chicago Jun 12
Winnemac Park’s ‘Fourth For All’ Celebration Is Back For A Third Year

The popular firework-free event headlined by Full Moon Jam will also feature disc golf, baseball game, family entertainment and food trucks.

Science PhysOrg Jun 12
Antarctic surface melt could jump tenfold this century as warming spreads south

New research shows surface melting across Antarctica is set to intensify and spread dramatically over the 21st century, with melt increasing 10-fold and the affected area growing by more than 10% by 2100 if global temperatures continue to rise.