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New York City released over 170,000 pages of documents revealing officials repeatedly misled residents about the toxic air quality levels after the September 11, 2001, attack on the World Trade Center, just days before the city marks its 25th anniversary.

Single mother Sherika Moore overcame debt and a low credit score to become a homeowner in May, guided by Young Black Homeowners founder Anzhane Slaughter. Through personalized financial planning, down-payment assistance, faith, and discipline, Moore transformed her financial future, offering inspiration to other Black women facing similar barriers to homeownership.

There is a certain responsibility that comes with helping carry a family legacy forward. For Miceala Thomas, shouldering that responsibility means working a full-time job during the week before spending her nights and weekends at Emma’s BBQ, handling catering requests, managing social media and helping wherever she is needed. Her grandmother, Tess Thomas Anderson, has spent years building Emma’s BBQ around recipes and traditions passed down through their family. Now, as the business works to recover from a major setback, Thomas and her sisters are doing what they can to make sure that legacy continues.

This year's Black Butterfly Awards will be held Sept. 26 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute in Seattle. The ceremony will recognize women from across the community, including special lifetime achievement awards for Gertrude Peoples and Charlotte Grady.

With Washington's Nov. 3 general election approaching, King County election officials are urging voters to check their registration, confirm their current address and understand key deadlines before ballots are mailed in October.

King County Metro launches its largest service expansion in years starting Aug. 29, adding nine new bus routes, over 3,000 weekly trips, and improved connections to Link light rail. South King County sees the biggest boost, while Eastside and North King County riders also gain expanded hours, frequency, and new Metro Flex on-demand service.

Frichette Winery co-owner Shae Frichette shares practical wine storage tips, warning against common mistakes like keeping bottles atop refrigerators. She explains why stable temperatures around 55°F matter more than precision, and how darkness and consistency protect flavor. Learn the good and bad spots in your home for storing Cabernet, Merlot, and other favorites properly.

“Shifters,” the acclaimed Black British romance by Benedict Lombe and director Lynette Linton, now captivates New York audiences at Cherry Lane Theatre. Starring Charity Bedu-Addo and Daniel Ezra as former friends-turned-lovers Des and Dre, the nonlinear story explores memory, love, and how upbringing shapes destiny, resonating deeply with young, mostly Black and POC theatergoers.

Inside Philadelphia's historic Tindley Temple United Methodist Church, Tindley Tea Cafe blends brunch, jazz, and art with purpose—funding a soup kitchen dating to the 1920s under founder Charles Tindley. Business manager Vicki Baker shares how the cafe revives the church's food ministry, preserves Tindley's legacy, and serves the community south of South Street.

Washington opened the season with a historic Sunday Apple Cup, defeating Washington State 24-10 in the first-ever season-opening matchup between the rivals. Demond Williams led the Huskies offensively and defensively standout Jacob Manu anchored a strong defense, as Washington overcame penalty issues to keep the rivalry trophy at home amid conference realignment uncertainty.