PCPC July 16 agenda: excess impervious coverage request at 29-31 W Bells Mill Road
Philadelphia’s PCPC meets July 16 to consider an action item on excess impervious coverage at 29-31 W Bells Mill Road and a data centers issue brief.
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DOJ sentencing: Census supervisor gets 2 years for $790,000 kickbacks
The Justice Department says former Census Bureau supervisor Camille T. Jones was sentenced July 16, 2026, to two years for $790,000 in kickbacks.
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DOJ sues Maryland over ‘Community Trust Act’: allegations and what to watch next
On July 9, 2026, DOJ sued Maryland over its Community Trust Act, seeking declaratory and permanent injunctive relief under the Supremacy Clause.
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DOJ: Federal court revokes Sead Miljkovic citizenship—what denaturalization cases to watch
DOJ says a July 17 federal court order revoked Sead Miljkovic’s citizenship, after alleged identity fraud and false testimony during naturalization. What’s next?
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Olney’s boil-water notice has been lifted—what residents should do next
The City of Olney says its June 17 boil-water notice for PWS TX2520003 was rescinded June 18—here’s what residents should do if you’re served.
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Chesapeake Public Schools selects new superintendent after 5-4 vote
Chesapeake Public Schools selected Dr. Doug Brubaker after a 5-4 board vote. He starts Aug. 13, 2026—here’s the transition timeline to watch.
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West Burlington Trailhead Park bioretention cell: $67,750 IDALS cost-share
West Burlington — Iowa Agriculture announced a $67,750 IDALS cost-share for a bioretention cell at the future Trailhead Park to treat stormwater before it reaches Hawkeye Creek.
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Seattle construction pause ends—what the renewed I-5 work and detours mean for commutes
Construction resumes citywide July 7, but drivers face renewed northbound I-5 limits July 10–13 and a two-lane Ship Canal bridge through 2026.
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White House HON relief: Annex I facilities get 2-year deadline extension
United States Evening White House and Congress Update—A July 13 proclamation grants 2-year HON compliance relief for chemical facilities named in Annex I.
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July 17 Federal Judge Blocks OMB “Agency Priorities” Clause for State Grants
United States Evening Courts and Rights Update – A July 17 ruling limits an OMB “agency priorities” termination theory, preserving already-awarded state grant funding.
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DOJ seeks court approval of Willow Bridge consent decree on algorithmic rent coordination
DOJ proposed a Tunney Act settlement with Willow Bridge that would bar certain algorithm coordination and competitor data sharing while court approval is pending.
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St. Louis heat advisory (July 18–21): cooling centers and what to do
A Heat Advisory is in effect for St. Louis from noon Sat., July 18 through 7 p.m. Tue., July 21, CDT. Cooling centers and heat-illness first aid.
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West Warwick’s Hazard Mitigation Plan annual report meeting: what residents can learn
West Warwick RI: A July 8, 2026 informational meeting reviewed the Hazard Mitigation Plan’s goals, project status, and possible additional mitigation work.
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South Bend fuel prices: Diesel rises while regular gas stays nearly flat (AAA, July 18)
South Bend IN Gas & Diesel Watch – AAA’s metro check for 7/18 shows regular gas nearly flat vs. yesterday, while diesel is higher.
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DOL OIG launches H-1B fraud probe; cites alleged human trafficking
United States Labor Workers and Federal Enforcement: DOL OIG says it launched an H-1B and PERM fraud/human trafficking probe. How workers can tip the hotline.
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Federal judge orders immediate health-and-safety changes at ICE’s Adelanto
A July 16, 2026 federal preliminary injunction orders ICE at Adelanto to provide clean 24-hour water, sanitary meals, and a 14-day medical/disability plan.
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New Bedford families: Massachusetts makes staff-student sex a crime for 16- and 17-year-olds
New Bedford families are affected by a new Massachusetts law that makes certain mandated-reporter sex with 16- and 17-year-olds a crime tied to authority.
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Arlington’s 911 Nurse Navigation Program: What changes for non-emergency calls (and why it matters)
Arlington’s new 911 Nurse Navigation connects some lower-acuity medical calls to a licensed nurse using physician-approved guidelines—without delaying emergencies.
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Jacksonville Budget Address set for July 20: what to watch
Jacksonville City Council meets Monday, July 20, 2026 at 9 a.m. for Mayor Donna Deegan’s 2026-2027 Budget Address—here’s what to watch in the details.
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Omaha Inland Port Authority unveils HQ, innovation district plans in north Omaha
Omaha NE – The Inland Port Authority unveiled an HQ and “innovation district” near Ames and 28th, pairing 3D-printed homebuilding with new housing and jobs.
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Minnesota’s late filing window July 14–28: Kasson & KM board races
Kasson MN – Minnesota’s late local candidate filing period runs July 14–28, 2026. Here’s what it means for Kasson mayor and KM school board races.
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Crawford County OKs FY 2026–27; Unanimous Denison Abatement for 1945 Deloit Blvd
Denison IA – Crawford County Board approved FY 2026–27 appropriations and a Secondary Road Fund transfer, plus a unanimous tax abatement for 1945 Deloit Blvd.