Annapolis City Dock flood project faces $6 million funding gap after grant loss
Annapolis officials say the City Dock Flood Mitigation and Resiliency Project remains in design after the city failed to receive $6 million in expected grant funding.
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East Jordan Public Schools receives $25,244 in federal teacher-support funding
East Jordan Public Schools is listed for a final $25,244 allocation under the 2025-26 Title II-A Supporting Effective Instruction program.
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South Euclid submits $7.9 million bid for former Notre Dame College campus
South Euclid submitted the $7.9 million minimum bid required to enter the auction for the former Notre Dame College property, but the city’s final outcome and any purchase remain unconfirmed.
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Brookland adopts water and sewer rates through 2030
Brookland enacted Ordinance 2026-06 establishing a multiyear water and sewer rate schedule, but the accessible city records do not show individual rate amounts or tier effective dates.
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Parma Advances 2-Mill Police Levy for November 2026 Vote
Parma City Council materials advance a proposed five-year police levy estimated to raise $2.79 million annually if voters approve it in November 2026.
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Mableton adopts 4.5-mill rate for public safety district
Mableton City Council voted 6-1 to dedicate a 4.5-mill rate to public safety as the city plans a possible independent division.
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Cedar Park Begins Temporary Switch From Chloramine to Chlorine
Cedar Park began a temporary switch from chloramine to free chlorine on Aug. 3 as regional water-system maintenance affects four area communities.
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Broomfield Schedules July 27 Start for New Police Building
Broomfield scheduled construction of its new police building to begin July 27, 2026, with work expected to last about 20 months and raise parking demand.
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Demolition Begins at Former Flint Central Site for New High School
Flint Community Schools says demolition has begun at the former Flint Central site, marking a construction milestone for a planned new district high school.
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Flower Mound arts center will not go on November bond ballot
Flower Mound council gave direction against placing the proposed River Walk arts center on the November 2026 bond ballot as planning continues.
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Bethlehem Approves Musikfest 2026 Parking and Event Operations
Bethlehem approved Musikfest 2026 parking and police arrangements as the festival period begins, with the city budget also covering event-related public-works needs.
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Johns Creek City Council Set to Meet Aug. 10
Johns Creek City Council is scheduled to meet Aug. 10 at City Hall, giving residents a formal opportunity to follow city business and speak.
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Miami Beach Commission Recess Continues as Hearing Notices Post
Miami Beach’s commission is scheduled for its August 2026 recess, while public-hearing notices remain posted for Aug. 3–9 city proceedings.
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Buena Park City Council schedules Aug. 25 meeting
Buena Park’s City Council is scheduled to meet Aug. 25, but the available listing does not yet identify the agenda items or specific actions.
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Newport Beach schedules inaugural Art Week for Aug. 9-15
Newport Beach’s first Art Week, titled “Then and Now,” is scheduled for Aug. 9-15, with dance, a Pacific Symphony concert and an annual art show.
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Lake Charles expands lakefront loitering restrictions
The Lake Charles City Council unanimously approved expanded lakefront loitering restrictions July 15. The ordinance took effect immediately.
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Pasco Names Brent Cook as Next Police Chief
Pasco selected longtime police leader Brent Cook as its next police chief. His formal swearing-in was scheduled for the July 27 City Council meeting.
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Longview Publishes 2026 Strategic Housing Study and Plan
Longview published a 2026 housing study and policy plan on July 16, giving officials a current framework for future decisions on supply and affordability.
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San José Delays Proposed Downtown Parking-Rate Increase
The San José City Council deferred a plan to double downtown parking-meter rates, giving officials more time for outreach before a possible August 2026 return.
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New Orleans Raises City Towing and Booting Fees July 27
New Orleans put higher city rates for non-consensual towing, booting and storage into effect July 27. The booting fee rose from $121 to $172.
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Fort Worth council members push for temporary data-center moratorium
Five Fort Worth council members plan to propose a temporary data-center halt after a July zoning meeting. The proposal is not yet a citywide ban.
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Milwaukee Opens Northern Half of Harbor District Riverwalk
Milwaukee opened the northern half of the Harbor District Riverwalk on July 15, adding public waterfront access while work on the rest continues.