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ASHEVILLE
Asheville Symphony lends a hand — and an ear — after cuts to student orchestras
Blue Ridge Public Radio: Asheville Middle School’s orchestra class became an after school club this fall after the city school district cut the class due to low enrollment. Now, the Asheville Symphony is helping fill the gap. They’re launching a new initiative called PLAY, or Private Lesson Assistance for Youth, aimed at keeping affected students playing their instruments.
ATLANTA
More measles cases found after outbreak at Atlanta area daycare
Georgia Public Broadcasting: The Georgia Department of Public Health has confirmed two additional measles cases associated with the outbreak at a metro Atlanta daycare.
BALTIMORE
South Africa Springboks defeat New Zealand All Blacks in historic Baltimore rugby match
CBS Baltimore: South Africa Springboks beat New Zealand All Blacks 43-28 in rugby’s greatest rivalry at M&T Bank Stadium. The rivalry stretches back more than a century.
Who’s vying to be mayor of Chicago? Here’s a look at the roster of candidates so far.
Chicago Sun-Times: For now, 12 candidates are vying for the job and circulating nominating petitions in hopes of gathering the required 12,500 signatures to secure a place on the ballot. Candidates have until Oct. 26 to file their nominating petitions.
CINCINNATI
Faith leaders call on DeWine to help Haitians in Ohio facing ankle monitors, detainment
Cincinnati Public Radio: Group members said they hope DeWine can use his influence as governor to reach the federal lawmakers and authorities who can change current policies on TPS and those who no longer have it.
CLEVELAND
Cleveland.com: Ohio law specifically excludes images and data captured by automated license plate recognition systems and maintained in law-enforcement databases from the definition of a public record.
COLUMBUS
Ohio State stands by chalking ban despite ACLU’s challenge, students question the response
Ohio State Public Media: After one year of Ohio State’s ban against chalk on campus sidewalks, the ACLU of Ohio has threatened legal action against the university, calling the ban “unconstitutional.” Ohio State leaders responded saying they disagree with the ACLU’s analysis.
DETROIT
Federal appeals court vacates Trump order extending operations for a west Michigan coal plant
Michigan Advance: For more than a year, the U.S. Department of Energy has repeatedly extended the lifespan of a coal plant in West Olive, Michigan, arguing the power generated at the facility was needed to help address a national energy emergency.
INDIANAPOLIS
FEMA aid arrives for some Hoosiers, but others left in limbo
Indianapolis Public Media: FEMA has paid or allocated $47.7 millionin individual assistance in Indiana following the Aug. 11 storms that cut power to hundreds of thousands of Hoosiers in northwest Indiana. Torrential rains left thousands more with flooded homes and businesses in central and southeast Indiana.
LOUISVILLE
A guide to Wendell Berry’s writing, from Kentucky writers
Louisville Public Media: Since Wendell Berry’s death earlier this month, fans and followers have shared their appreciation for who he was and what he achieved. And that’s reflected by a recent spike in demand for his writing. The Louisville Free Public Library had waiting lists for 30 Berry titles, according to a staff member.
MILWAUKEE
Wisconsin candidate Tom Tiffany swims to safety after plane makes emergency lake landing
Wisconsin Public Radio: Tiffany, a Republican who represents Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District, said the small aircraft lost power during its final approach for landing at the Wausau Downtown Airport.
MORGANTOWN
West Virginia Watch: Sen. Brian Helton, a member of Senate leadership, says he’ll push legislation to reinstate the death penalty in West Virginia. Under his plan, capital punishment would be an option in cases where a person was found guilty of felony sexual battery against a child less than 12 years old.
Fly the Dolly skies: Nashville’s airport unanimously advances renaming plan
Nashville Public Radio: Since the passing of Tennessee icon Dolly Parton, officials ranging from members of Nashville’s Metro Council to Gov. Bill Lee have been united: they all want to rename Nashville’s airport to honor the late country music legend and philanthropist.
PHILADELPHIA
Philadelphia Public Radio: Republican gubernatorial hopeful and current state Treasurer Stacy Garrity campaigned in Philadelphia over the weekend, braving a Democratic stronghold that voted for Gov. Josh Shapiro by a 72-percentage-point margin in 2022.
PITTSBURGH
Pennsylvania officials report another measles-related death as outbreak nears 680 cases
WESA Pittsburgh: Measles can lead to severe lung infections, worsen asthma symptoms, and temporarily weaken the immune system, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.
WHEELING
Towngate Theatre set to put on production of “Dark of the Moon”
WTRF.com: Towngate Theatre is putting on a production of the show “Dark of the Moon.”
The musical love story takes place in the Smoky Mountains and follows John, the “strange witch boy,” falling in love with Barbara Allen. John falls in love with Barbara and is granted to stay in human form as long as she stays in love with him.
YOUNGSTOWN
Nelly reschedules Covelli Centre performance for December
WFMJ 21 Youngstown: A Nelly concert, originally scheduled for Sept. 13 at the Covelli Centre, has been rescheduled for December due to “unforeseen circumstances.”
