In a city where 1 in 5 people experience a mental health challenge, there’s a growing recognition that illness and addiction reach far beyond an individual. ...

In a community where violent crime is stuck at historically high levels, local leaders are hitting back by employing new tactics that divert those most likely to enter a life of crime. ...

As local leaders fight crime, they’re targeting long-term, root cause changes that hold the promise of positive change for generations to come. The question now is: How quickly can they move the needle? ...