Seattle’s new Do Not Solicit registry targets unwanted home-buying pitches
Seattle has approved a registry to curb covered unsolicited home-sale pitches, but the program will not take effect until June 1, 2027.
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Miami-Dade’s New Bus Network Changes Are Now Affecting Miami-Area Riders
Miami-Dade’s July 20 Metrobus changes altered western routes, reduced Route 37 frequency, ended Route 132 and split Route 56 into Routes 56 and 57. Additional cuts remain proposals.
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Philadelphia Fire Department Paramedic Applications Close August 28
Philadelphia is accepting applications for Fire Service Paramedic jobs through August 28, with posted annual pay of $72,285 to $110,434 and a staffing-linked residency waiver.
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Houston drivers face continuing downtown and I-10 construction restrictions
Westbound I-10 lane reductions and downtown closures continue through Aug. 17, followed by a longer Hamilton Street closure scheduled through Oct. 9.
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Chicago Public Schools families prepare for Aug. 24 start as budget questions remain
CPS K-12 classes begin Aug. 24 and pre-K begins Aug. 25, while the district works on short-term financing and unresolved staffing decisions.
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Max Muncy’s Dodger Stadium Record Adds a Milestone to Reggie Smith Giveaway Night
Fans attending Saturday’s Dodgers-Brewers game can seek a Reggie Smith bobblehead one night after Max Muncy set Dodger Stadium’s home-run record in a 5-4 loss to Milwaukee.
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NYC TLC proposes driver-fee and medallion-relief changes after Aug. 13 hearing
A proposed New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission rule would eliminate selected driver fees and penalties, change missed-inspection penalties and allow limited MRP+ medallion transfers. Current rules remain in effect.
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Fresno police Flock renewal faces scrutiny after audit reviewed 3 searches
Fresno’s Flock system scanned more than 21 million plates and logged 8,318 searches in one month, while a department audit examined three searches as a later-2026 renewal debate approaches.
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Virginia Beach extends 6 a.m. trash collection schedule through Aug. 21
Virginia Beach will start scheduled residential waste and recycling collections at 6 a.m. Tuesday through Friday, Aug. 18-21. Collection weekdays remain unchanged.
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Riverside opens applications for $50,000 youth climate fund
Riverside residents ages 15 to 24 can apply from August 17 through September 25 for youth-led climate projects carried out within the city.
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San José’s Speed Camera Pilot Has $10.4 Million in Proposed Capital Funding
San José is proposing $10.4 million for a speed-camera pilot, but separate city documents show different planning and cost schedules. Contract talks were still underway, with installations planned by September 2026.
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Louisville road projects bring lane shifts and possible closures as summer work continues
KY 2054 Algonquin Parkway has daily and nightly lane restrictions, while a conditional three-lane Kennedy Bridge closure could run Aug. 14-17.
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1100 East closure continues through Aug. 31 during Salt Lake City S-Line extension work
UTA has fully closed 1100 East between Sugarmont Drive and Simpson Avenue in Salt Lake City’s Sugar House district through Aug. 31, with detours and changing access conditions.
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Richmond plans safety upgrades at 700 intersections, starting this fall
Richmond plans quick-build safety improvements at roughly 350 intersections this fall, with another 350 locations planned for fall 2027.
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New Orleans weighs possible DOJ public-safety grant before Sept. 1 deadline
Mayor Helena Moreno’s administration is evaluating a competitive federal grant that could fund public-safety technology and services, but no New Orleans application or award is confirmed.
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Fort Worth parents get bus, crossing and road-work guidance for the first school weeks
FWISD families can check Route Finder and Stopfinder, allow extra time for late buses and watch for crossing guards, school-zone signals and changing road restrictions.
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Milwaukee flood recovery enters a new phase as thousands of cases remain open
Nearly a year after Milwaukee’s August 2025 flood, thousands of recovery cases remained open in a March report while separate April 2026 FEMA aid and longer-term mitigation planning move forward.
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Cincinnati’s $40 Million Convention-Center Hotel Deal Moves From Approval to Construction
Construction began July 21 on a planned 700-room Cincinnati Marriott Downtown after the city approved a development agreement, a $40 million loan authorization and related property and lodging-tax arrangements.
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Red Bank approves 2026 budget with 8% municipal taxpayer increase and infrastructure bonds
Red Bank Borough Council unanimously approved the 2026 municipal budget in May, raising the municipal portion of taxpayer payments by 8% and authorizing bonds for roads, parks and water work.
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Conover joins Catawba County update on Microsoft data-center development
A June 23 update says Microsoft’s planned Catawba County project has progressed and that questions about land use, utilities, taxes and infrastructure are growing.
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Ithaca wins $250,000 state grant for Union Street project
Michigan approved a $250,000 Transportation Economic Development Fund grant for Ithaca’s Union Street project, with the city listing $686,100 in matching funds.
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Easthampton advances eminent-domain work for Ferry Street HousingWorks project
Easthampton is moving toward preliminary eminent-domain work tied to the Ferry Street HousingWorks infrastructure project around Ferry, Pleasant and Lovefield streets.