President Trump says the Kennedy Center must close for renovation. Members of Congress and two lawsuits contend the real reason is mismanagement, artist cancellations and declining ticket sales.

Southeast D.C. residents had long anticipated the opening of Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center, currently the only full-service hospital in Ward 8. But its reputation has suffered in its first year due to safety and staffing challenges.

Election season is here and LAist's new Voter Game Plan can help explain what's on your ballot. Construction on the 101-freeway wildlife crossing is coming to an end. And Madonna is praying for good Samaritans to return personal vintage pieces that went missing after Coachella.

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Ann Arbor's final Neighborhood Watch sign came down today. It ends what many considered to be part of the city's troubled racial past. WEMU's Kevin Meerschaert reports.

On Small Talk, Sam Loza speaks with Madeline Fisher about what realistic self-care in motherhood actually looks like.