Belvidere City Council Reviews Ord. 771H (2nd Reading) – Electric Aggregation
Belvidere IL — On July 20, City Council will consider a 2nd reading of Ord. 771H to renew the municipal electric aggregation program, including opt-out.
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Detroit Public Schools Board Reviews Contracts, Facilities Work in July Meeting
High-level recap of the July DPSCD meeting highlights (posted July 17): 2026–27 contracts, student code of conduct, and what families should watch next.
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White County Planning Commission Agenda: 472 Helton Conditional Use, Variances
Cleveland GA residents: White County Planning Commission meets July 7 with four variance requests and a conditional-use recommendation for 472 Helton Rd attraction.
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Heat Advisory (July 20–21) for Tuscumbia: What to do during the advisory
NWS Heat Advisory for Tuscumbia was issued Mon., July 20 at 8:38 PM CDT and ended Tue., July 21 at 8:00 PM. Heat index up to 109—here’s what to do.
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Tucson Mayor & Council July 21 agenda: Safe City, fentanyl, rezoning hearing
Tucson’s July 21 Mayor & Council agenda includes Safe City and fentanyl/opioid updates, plus a Jacaranda Way rezoning public hearing and other housing/zoning items.
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Philadelphia closes online sales-tax loophole for out-of-city sellers—full 8% starts July 1
Philadelphia says remote online sellers must collect the city’s extra 2% sales tax on orders delivered in Philly—not just Pennsylvania’s 6%—starting July 1.
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Almont-area gas & diesel prices: AAA Metro Detroit regular down, diesel up
Almont MI Gas & Diesel Watch – As of 7/21/26, AAA Metro Detroit regular $4.0890/gal (down 0.6¢) and diesel $5.1230/gal (up 2.6¢). Week ago both higher.
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Minneapolis City Council approves Lyndale Avenue South redesign—parking and timeline
Minneapolis City Council on July 16 advanced Hennepin County’s Lyndale Avenue South redesign from Franklin to 31st—safer bikes and bus lanes, but parking fights.
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El Paso commuter alert: Horizon & Darrington closures + safety lighting (July 20–24)
El Paso commuters: TxDOT has planned daytime alternating lane closures July 20–24 on Horizon Blvd and Darrington Rd, plus safety-lighting work nearby.
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ADEM Seeks Comments on Proposed Pesticide Permit Reissue (ALG870000) — Moulton
Notice dated July 17, 2026 starts a 30-day comment period on ADEM’s proposed pesticide-related NPDES general permit (ALG870000). Comments: 5 p.m. last day.
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SR-4 Delta Pavement closures near Concord: July 17–20 detours and next steps
Concord, CA — Caltrans shut down SR-4 from 10 p.m. July 17 to 5 a.m. July 20 for Delta Pavement repairs; detours and local-access rules applied.
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Wildfire smoke air-quality alerts across the Midwest and East: what to do tonight
Wildfire smoke has pushed air quality into unhealthy ranges across parts of the U.S. Tonight: check AirNow often, limit time outdoors, and protect lungs—especially if you’re at risk.
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FERC Orders CAISO and SPP to File Joint Report on Western “Seams” Coordination by Sept. 30
U.S. power-grid oversight: FERC ordered CAISO and SPP to file a joint “seams” coordination report by Sept. 30, 2026, with 30-day comments after filing.
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FDA: Cyclospora iceberg lettuce probe updates after false-positive result
FDA says an earlier lab finding in its 5-state cyclospora iceberg lettuce probe was a false positive. Here’s what shoppers should do now.
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Seattle City Council sends updated Seattle Transit Measure to November ballot—what it funds
Seattle WA – Seattle City Council advanced an updated 0.3% sales and use tax plan to renew the city’s transit measure for up to 10 years.
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South Boulevard southbound closure July 13–Aug. 14, plus Blue Line changes
Charlotte NC – Southbound South Boulevard closes July 13–Aug. 14 between Clanton Rd and Old Pineville Rd as the city and CATS do Blue Line drainage work.
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NYC expands extreme-heat measures and cooling resources for summer peak
NYC expands cooling-center access and extreme-heat outreach during the July heat emergency—how to use NYC311, who’s at risk, and 311 vs 911.
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Pittsburgh ZBA (July 16): Strip District housing & parking variances, plus 6 cases
Pittsburgh PA – The July 16 Zoning Board of Adjustment agenda includes a Strip District 37-unit proposal seeking parking relief and 6 more neighborhood cases.
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Mission City Council Sets Sept. 16 Hearing on 2027 Tax “Intent” and SB 244
Mission KS – On July 15, City Council approved property-tax “intent” resolutions for 2027 and an SB 244 compliance ordinance, with a Sept. 16 hearing.
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Howard County hearing July 20: $6.82M HCPSS operating, $6.07M capital
Howard County Council’s July 20 hearing would consider HCPSS budget changes: CR120-2026 adds $6,818,972 in operating authority, and CB46-2026 adds $6,068,000 in capital.
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Cincinnati expands CincyAlert (pilot): choose text/email alerts by category
Cincinnati’s ECC is piloting new CincyAlert categories and expanding emergency notifications. Here’s who runs it, what alerts you can choose, and Smart911.
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Court Street reopens early in downtown Jacksonville after two-way switch
Court Street reopened Thursday, July 16, after an April 20 closure. Part of the street is now two-way, with stamped, dyed concrete instead of brick.