Twin Falls County sets public vote-tally test for Oct. 8
Residents may observe Twin Falls County’s vote-tally system test at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 8, ahead of early voting for the Nov. 3 election.
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Mason Hadley wins first Anderson Modified feature in third start
Mason Hadley won the USA Tire Modified feature at Anderson Speedway, earning his first win at the track in his third race in the class.
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Driver dies after crash on Sundew Way in San Jacinto
A driver died after a single-vehicle crash on Sundew Way. The road has reopened, and the cause remains under investigation.
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Sacramento Red-Light Camera Plan Heads to Oct. 7 Public-Input Workshop
Sacramento residents can review 20 recommended red-light camera intersections and proposed privacy and civil-citation rules at an Oct. 7 workshop before the city makes final decisions.
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Portland council advances proposed 20% CEI Hub fuel-storage reduction
Portland City Council advanced amendments to a proposed plan to cut bulk fuel storage capacity at the northwest Portland CEI Hub by at least 20% by December 1, 2036, but final action is scheduled for October 7.
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Federal Lawsuit Accuses Brookhaven’s Pink Pony of Charging Dancers Hundreds in Nightly Fees
A federal complaint accuses Brookhaven’s Pink Pony of charging dancers nightly fees ranging from $60 to $532. The club disputes the allegations and says it pays at least the federal minimum wage.
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Boston directs $3.3 million in one-time aid to health centers as MassHealth changes loom
Boston is using remaining ARPA funds to give 10 community health centers and the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers $3.3 million as MassHealth eligibility, renewal and work rules change.
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WMATA OIG Report Flags Privacy, Payment and Contract Risks
A September 10 inspector general report covering the first half of 2026 identifies control weaknesses at Metro involving data privacy, vendor payments, federal awards and contract management.
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PPA voids 23,195 Philadelphia speed-camera violations and refunds $1,252,798.75
A missing 25-mph speed-limit sign and speed-camera enforcement sign invalidated 23,195 southbound violations near 6500 N. Broad Street.
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Tampa water customers may notice a chlorine smell during three-week treatment change
Tampa is switching from monochloramine to chlorine from September 14 through October 5, 2026. The city says the water remains safe, but some customers may notice a stronger taste or smell.
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Point Park University completes purchase of former CVS building in Downtown Pittsburgh
Point Park University closed on the former CVS building at Smithfield Street and Forbes Avenue on September 9, but has not announced what the property will become.
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Raleigh Housing Authority advances taller redevelopment at Heritage Park
Raleigh’s Heritage Park rezoning clears a path for taller, denser redevelopment of the vacant former public-housing site, including a planned 51-unit senior phase and at least 122 affordable homes over time.
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Phoenix First Fridays pilot brings outdoor artists and vendors back to Roosevelt Row
Phoenix City Council approved a one-year pilot allowing permitted outdoor artists and vendors on Roosevelt Row private property during 12 First Fridays events, without restoring street or alley closures.
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Columbus City Schools expects preliminary 2.5-star state rating for 2025-26
Columbus City Schools says preliminary Ohio data point to a 2.5-star overall rating for 2025-26, up from two stars, but the final state record remains the key verification point.
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Houston Fire Department appoints new executive chief and fire marshal
Marion Spann and Byron Robinson move into senior Houston Fire Department roles after a September 10 announcement by Fire Chief Thomas Muñoz.
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Chicago’s New Transit Oversight Structure Faces Its First Major Test
NITA has replaced the RTA and begun regional transit oversight, but Chicago riders will see limited immediate changes beyond an October 1 reduced-fare expansion.
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Los Angeles Breaks Ground on Spring-Alameda Mobility Project in Downtown and Chinatown
Construction is underway on a 1.2-mile Spring-Alameda safety project linking Chinatown, Union Station and the Los Angeles River path, with lane changes, protected bike lanes and new crossings planned through 2027.
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Yankee Stadium Cooling Tower Shows Preliminary Legionella DNA During South Bronx Investigation
A preliminary test found Legionella DNA in a Yankee Stadium cooling tower during New York City’s South Bronx investigation, but officials have not linked the stadium to any illness.
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St. Louis adopts OurPlan for six North City neighborhoods
The Planning Commission adopted a Comprehensive Plan supplement for six North City neighborhoods, but housing, zoning, infrastructure and anti-displacement results will depend on later approvals, funding and agency projects.
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Baltimore’s $50 Million East-West Bus Upgrade Moves Toward October Construction
Construction on a $50 million transit-priority project along Baltimore’s CityLink Blue and Orange corridors is scheduled to begin October 6, with phased work continuing through 2029.
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Detroit City Council weighs heat protections for people held at the Detroit Detention Center
Detroit council scheduled a September 14 review of heat mitigation at the Detroit Detention Center, where the lack of central air and a long-term cooling plan remain unresolved.
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Minneapolis council proposal would require human safety monitors in driverless cars
A proposed Minneapolis ordinance would require paid, licensed human monitors in commercial autonomous vehicles, with a public hearing scheduled for September 22.