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Freeways are not free. We pay for them in all kinds of ways — with our tax dollars, our time, our environment and our health. While freeways have enabled huge amounts of economic growth, they've also caused displacement and division. Learn the forgotten history of our urban freeway network, and how decades after that network was finished, some communities are still working to heal the wounds that freeways left behind. As climate change threatens to wreak havoc on our cities, freeways are not just a part of the problem. They can also be part of the solution.

More than 60 museums and cultural institutions will participate in the 35th annual Museum Month from Feb. 1 to Feb. 29. The event offers half-off admission to visitors at participating locations. New Museum Month locations for 2024 include LEGOLAND® California Resort and its SEA LIFE® Aquarium, the California Wolf Center, the Deer Park Winery & Auto Museum and WNDR Museum San Diego. Also new this year, Museum Month will be recognized as an official event of the World Design Capital San Diego Tijuana 2024. The design capital is a designation won together by the two cities for achievements in design that brings with it a yearlong showcase of civic and cultural events. Pick up your pass this February at more than 80 San Diego public libraries and start exploring the fun during San Diego Museum Month with 50% off admission to more than 60 San Diego County museums, historic sites, gardens, zoos, and aquariums. Your pass can be used for half-off admission four times at any of the museum locations that are part of this program. Passes will be available at libraries starting January 26 and the program begins Feb. 1, 2024. Sign up to get the latest news and Museum Month updates here. San Diego Museum Council on Facebook + Instagram

While lots of powerful changes to reduce food waste can start at home, sometimes the scale of the problem benefits from a community-wide approach.

A new Biden administration effort to raise Head Start teacher wages could force the federally funded preschool program to serve fewer children.

As Vice President Kamala Harris ramps up her campaign for president, Republicans are trying out new — and old — attacks focused on her race and gender, including calling her a "DEI candidate."

What a new bridge over Baltimore's Patapsco River will look like is still very much a matter of speculation. But one design stands out.

Director Tim Burton seems more interested in updating than duplicating his 1988 hit. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice demonstrates affection for the characters and genuine curiosity in how they’re doing now.

Join us for the Black-Tie Bingo Community Fundraiser! Shoreline Community Services, a beacon of hope in the Central Beach Area of San Diego, is proud to announce its upcoming 2nd Annual Black Tie BINGO event. This event is more than just an evening of entertainment—it's a commitment to change lives. Addressing Homelessness with Hope and Opportunity At the heart of Shoreline Community Services' mission is the Community Care Crew employment program, designed to offer hope and opportunity to residents living on the streets. This innovative initiative empowers individuals through employment, providing them with the dignity of work and a path towards self-sufficiency. The program has become a vital resource in the fight against homelessness in San Diego, offering a hand up, not just a handout. Fundraising for a Noble Cause The Black Tie BINGO event serves as a crucial fundraiser to support the continuation and growth of the Community Care Crew program. Guests are invited to "Dress to Impress," with black tie optional, for a night that promises to blend great food, wine and local craft beer, glamour, and live music – all with the opportunity to give back. Attendees will enjoy a competitive game of BINGO, vie for exciting raffle prizes, and mingle in an atmosphere of elegance —all in support of a life-changing cause. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X

The song "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" was released ten years ago and has since become the soundtrack to millions of viral videos. Its story shows how music has shaped — and been shaped by— social media platforms.

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Amanda Cote of Michigan State University about Princess Zelda being cast as the protagonist for the first time in a main "Legend of Zelda" game.