Berwyn opens new multi-use Community Field near Baseball Alley
Berwyn, the township and the public health district opened a new multi-use athletic facility at 29th Street and East Avenue on July 12.
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Falcon Development buys 115 acres in Rocky Mount for proposed project
Falcon Development acquired 115 acres in Rocky Mount for about $4.5 million and is pursuing a mixed-use project with housing, apartments and retail.
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Mount Prospect Police Arrest Man Accused of Attacking Cars With Pipe
Mount Prospect police announced a July 23 arrest after a man was accused of attacking multiple vehicles with a pipe. Court details remain unavailable.
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Logan Approves 180-Day Moratorium on Data Centers
Logan’s Municipal Council approved a 180-day moratorium on data centers and related power plants while the city considers zoning and land-use rules.
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Port Arthur youth employment program set to end with Aug. 7 banquet
Port Arthur’s 2026 Youth Employment Program is scheduled to conclude Aug. 7 after students complete summer work, training and career preparation.
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Mooresville High begins year with revised traffic plan
Mooresville High School started the 2026-27 school year with revised parking access from three streets, a change intended to improve traffic flow and student safety.
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Peabody schools set 2026-27 opening dates and staff schedule
Peabody Public Schools’ 2026-27 calendar sets Sept. 2 for grades 1-12 and Sept. 9 for Pre-K and kindergarten, with August staff dates.
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San Jacinto water-rate proposal went to Aug. 4 public hearing
San Jacinto proposed water-rate changes and scheduled a Proposition 218 hearing for Aug. 4, but the available records do not confirm a final council decision.
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Twin Falls sets dates for FY 2026–27 budget decisions
Twin Falls has scheduled preliminary and final hearings for its FY 2026–27 budget, including a public hearing on proposed rate adjustments.
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West Sacramento Publishes Draft Five-Year Housing Plan
West Sacramento published a draft plan for housing and community development from 2026 through 2030, beginning a public review process before adoption.
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Illinois State Police Investigate In-Custody Death in Oak Lawn
Illinois State Police are investigating an in-custody death after Oak Lawn officers arrested a 43-year-old Lisle man on July 20.
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DeSoto advances FY 2026–27 community-development plan
DeSoto has published a draft FY 2026–27 CDBG action plan, with public engagement planned for Aug. 6 and a City Council retreat set for Aug. 7.
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New Brunswick seeks bids for Jersey Avenue water-main project
New Brunswick has opened bidding for Phase III of its Jersey Avenue water-main replacement project, with proposals due August 26, 2026.
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Lincoln Council Nomination Period Closes Aug. 7 for Two Seats
Lincoln’s nomination period for the Nov. 3 election ends at 5 p.m. Aug. 7, covering City Council District 1 and District 2.
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Kettering officials weigh future of recreation-center ice rink
Kettering leaders discussed the recreation-center ice rink at an Aug. 6 workshop, but no closure, restructuring plan or final vote has been confirmed.
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Virginia Beach appoints Emily Archer as economic-development director
City Manager Patrick Duhaney appointed Emily Archer to lead Virginia Beach’s economic-development department as planning continues for major growth areas.
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One Killed, Two Injured in San Jose Shooting
A shooting in San Jose killed one person and injured two others on Aug. 7. A temporary shelter-in-place order in Alum Rock was later lifted.
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Richmond Advances Proposed School-Facilities Sales Tax Referendum
Richmond officials advanced a proposed sales-tax question for school facilities, but voters have not approved a tax and ballot placement remained unresolved.
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Memphis courts remain closed at 201 Poplar as repairs continue
Memphis Municipal and Shelby County General Sessions courts remained closed for a fifth day July 16 as crews repaired flooding damage at 201 Poplar.
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Louisville weighs temporary pause on new data-center approvals
Louisville officials are considering a temporary pause on some new data-center approvals while the city reviews land-use rules, safeguards and neighborhood impacts.
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New Orleans launches multi-phase Canal Street revitalization plan
Mayor Helena Moreno’s new Canal Street strategy combines safety, repairs, business recruitment, vacant-space reuse and beautification in phases.
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Fort Worth Works to Close Projected $49.3 Million Budget Gap
Fort Worth officials are asking departments to find savings as the city works to close a projected $49.3 million general-fund gap before FY2027.