Atlanta riders have one day left to check MARTA’s new bus routes before April 18 launch
Atlanta GA – MARTA’s NextGen Bus Network starts April 18, replacing the old map with fewer routes, more frequency on key corridors, and new trip planning needs.
Month: April 2026
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Johnstown is asking for public input on its draft Comprehensive Plan — why it matters now
Johnstown PA – The city is reviewing a draft Comprehensive Plan now, and the plan could shape future zoning, housing, transportation, parks, and development priorities.
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Sheboygan Fire Department’s new field blood program could change emergency care for local patients
Sheboygan WI – The Sheboygan Fire Department began carrying and giving blood in the field on April 15, a county-first EMS change aimed at severe bleeding cases.
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Seattle’s $480M library levy heads to the August ballot after council ups the price tag
Seattle WA – Seattle voters will decide a larger library levy this August after council added $69.7 million, pushing the package to about $479.7 million.
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Scottsdale moves ahead on Old Town parking garage expansion, with construction due in July
Scottsdale AZ – The city has advanced the Brown Avenue parking structure expansion in Old Town, with construction targeted for July and new stalls due in spring 2027.
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Puyallup’s April 23 lahar drill will affect schools, roads, and emergency plans — here’s what residents should know
Puyallup WA – A regional lahar evacuation drill on April 23 will test school and city emergency plans, with more than 20 facilities expected to take part.
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Torrington homeowners should check Goshen County’s 2026 property-tax relief deadlines now
Torrington WY – Goshen County’s 2026 property-tax relief window is open, and homeowners should review their notice of value before deadlines close.
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Knoxville launches new 25-year comprehensive plan, with public listening sessions set for April 26-30
Knoxville TN – The city has started a new long-range plan that could steer zoning, housing, traffic and public investment, and residents can weigh in this month.
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Boston’s FY27 budget lands in a tighter fiscal year, and city services are now under review
Boston MA – The city’s $4.9 billion FY27 budget is in Council review now, with health care costs and weaker outside support driving close scrutiny.
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Baltimore BGE bills: What Maryland’s Utility RELIEF Act could change after Annapolis’ final vote
Baltimore MD – Annapolis passed the Utility RELIEF Act as BGE customers face higher 2026 bills, but the biggest question is how much relief shows up, and when.
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Spokane Valley’s East Valley bond is back on the April 28 ballot — here’s what it would fund
Valley WA – East Valley School District’s $220 million bond is back on the April 28 ballot. Here’s what it would pay for, why it returned, and what voters should watch.
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Kent road work watch: city closes bids for chip-seal project on West Valley Highway and Kent-Kangley Road
Kent WA – The city closed bidding on a 2026 chip-seal project that could affect West Valley Highway and Kent-Kangley Road, with council review still ahead.
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Jersey City hospital closure hearing was canceled at the last minute. What Heights residents need to know now
Jersey City NJ – The state canceled the April 15 Heights hospital hearing after a court order, but residents can still submit written comments through April 22.
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Jacksonville residents face a JEA rates decision as City Council widens its probe
Jacksonville FL – JEA’s April 14 rate workshop and a City Council probe into capacity fees are moving at the same time, putting utility bills and oversight back in focus.
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Irving moves toward $51.25 million for West Irving Creek drainage work as next project phases come into focus
Irving TX – The city is lining up a public meeting and a financing step for West Irving Creek, signaling the next phase of a long-running flood-control project.
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Indianapolis school oversight board moves toward a November tax referendum as IPS faces a funding cliff
Indianapolis IN – A new mayor-appointed school oversight board is now weighing a November referendum for IPS, with an August 1 deadline looming.
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Huntsville City Schools won partial release from federal desegregation oversight. What changed and what comes next
Huntsville AL – A federal judge granted Huntsville City Schools partial unitary status on April 13, ending oversight in two areas while facilities remains under review.
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Albuquerque, NM Weather Snapshot – April 16, 2026
11:43 PM · Thursday, April 16, 2026 · Albuquerque, NM: 66°F · Humidity 8% · Wind 6 mph
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Boston budget proposal trims grant funding as costs keep rising
Boston MA – The city’s proposed $4.9 billion budget protects core services but trims discretionary grant funding as health care, overtime and snow costs rise.
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Baltimore’s Rogers Avenue Metro site could move toward housing and mixed use
Baltimore MD – Maryland DOT has opened a developer search for a state-owned Metro parcel in Northwest Baltimore, with early estimates pointing to housing and new tax revenue.
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Baton Rouge, LA Weather Snapshot – April 16, 2026
11:35 PM · Thursday, April 16, 2026 · Baton Rouge, LA: 73°F (Cloudy) · Feels like 74°F · Humidity 78% · Wind 8 mph
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Baltimore, MD Weather Snapshot – April 16, 2026
11:30 PM · Thursday, April 16, 2026 · Baltimore, MD: 81°F · Feels like 80°F · Humidity 37%