Kids & Fashion: Kids Around opens its first Manila store at Greenbelt 5, bringing designer kidswear brands like Chloé, Givenchy, Kenzo, and Boss under one roof. Local Libraries & Community: Leominster Public Library hosts “Kindness in Bloom!”—a hands-on bouquet-making workshop for kids and caregivers, with cards to brighten the community. Education & Free Expression: A new Massachusetts law aims to protect local control of public school and municipal library book vetting from outside ideological pressure. Sports & Culture: Gonzaga coach Mark Few is enshrined in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, with the ceremony also spotlighting standout speeches and inductees. Higher Ed Access: Merrimack College and Suffolk University launch pilot three-year bachelor’s programs starting in 2027, aiming to cut time and cost for students. Tech & Privacy: Meta’s NameTag facial recognition system raises fresh alarms about handing facial ID power to everyday devices. Housing: MassDevelopment advances mixed-income multifamily housing in Devens with a new 46-unit project. Civic Life: Providence mayoral challenger says he’d remove Flock license-plate cameras, as privacy concerns keep spreading. Back-to-School Support: Cradles to Crayons distributes backpacks and supplies to help more than 70,000 Massachusetts students start strong. Mental Health: A Boston University study links heavy screen time and online harassment to higher suicidal thoughts among college students.