Front Street closure in Memphis set to continue through Dec. 1, 2026
A section of Front Street between Union and Monroe avenues closed July 8 for the first phase of Memphis’ improvement project.
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Louisville Council Sets Deadline for Late-Night Security Proposal
Louisville Metro Council is considering security requirements for some late-night businesses, with action on the proposal due by Aug. 26, 2026.
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Oklahoma City Breaks Ground on $17 Million Clara Luper Center
A MAPS 4-funded civil-rights center honoring Clara Luper is planned near the historic Freedom Center on Oklahoma City’s east side.
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Cincinnati Open Announces 18-Partner Roster for 2026 Tournament
The Cincinnati Open says its 2026 tournament will feature six returning cornerstone partners and 12 new partners when the event begins Aug. 8.
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Kansas City Put Five Financing Measures on the August 4 Ballot
Kansas City’s City Council placed five measures on the August 4 ballot covering infrastructure, housing, civic facilities and East Side development.
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Sacramento Plans Higher Water and Sewer Rates Amid Budget Gap
Sacramento plans water and sewer rate increases after adopting a budget that closed a $66 million gap but projects another deficit ahead.
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Cleveland Evaluates Proposals for 12 Surplus School Sites
Cleveland and CMSD have closed a redevelopment request for 12 surplus school properties. The city says responses are now being evaluated.
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Pittsburgh Advances Plans for Two Vacant City-Owned Buildings
Pittsburgh is moving two vacant city-owned buildings into a formal redevelopment process, with URA board presentations expected in July.
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Raleigh Keeps Stage 1 Water Restrictions in Place as Drought Continues
Raleigh’s Stage 1 water restrictions remain in effect after a July 9 update, affecting water use as the city manages continuing drought conditions and growth.
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St. Louis begins investing Rams settlement funds, adds tracker
St. Louis has begun putting Rams settlement money to work and launched a tracker intended to show residents how funds move from appropriation to spending.
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Portland adopts $8.5 billion budget after $170 million shortfall
Portland’s new fiscal 2026-27 budget keeps fire stations, parks and police officers in place while eliminating about 140 city positions.
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WestShore Plaza sold for $135 million as redevelopment plans emerge
Tampa’s 54-acre WestShore Plaza has been sold to Third Lake Partners, which plans to demolish the aging mall for a proposed mixed-use project.
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Orlando pauses downtown historic-preservation reviews for 36 months
Orlando City Council approved a 36-month pause on much of the historic-preservation review process in the city’s eight-block Downtown Historic District.
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Nashville Heat Patrols Continue Outreach to Vulnerable Residents
Nashville’s emergency-management office launched heat patrols July 27 and is continuing outreach to residents vulnerable to dangerous summer heat.
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Chinatown Construction Brings Weekend Closures, Muni Reroutes
Construction on three Chinatown projects will bring temporary street closures, traffic detours and Muni reroutes from Aug. 8 through Aug. 10.
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San Diego Unified Seeks Traffic-Safety Fixes Before Aug. 10
San Diego Unified is urging the city to address traffic and pedestrian-safety concerns on city-controlled routes before students return August 10.
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Denver launches task force to develop universal-childcare plan
Mayor Mike Johnston announced a Denver task force that will gather resident input before the city decides what a broader childcare system could look like.
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Atlanta Council Approves Tax-District Reinvestment Framework
The Atlanta City Council approved a plan covering six tax allocation districts, but school and county approvals are still required before long-term borrowing can begin.
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DC National Guard Deployment Extended Through January 2029
The Pentagon says National Guard troops will remain in Washington through Jan. 20, 2029, extending a federal public-safety intervention once set to end in 2026.
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Philadelphia Counts 409,894 Fans Across Six World Cup Matches
Philadelphia’s official post-event report counted 409,894 World Cup fans and documented heavy attendance, extreme heat and storm disruptions.
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Phoenix launches one-time aid for residents who lost SNAP benefits
Phoenix has launched one-time assistance for eligible households that lost SNAP benefits, including $600 for utilities and $100 for transportation.
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Houston Opens Affordable-Housing Funding Opportunity for Developers
Houston’s Housing and Community Development Department posted a new funding notice for multifamily developers seeking to preserve or expand affordable housing.