Philadelphia Plans Federal Request for Public-Works Assistance
Philadelphia says it plans to submit a federal assistance request around Aug. 6, but the city has not disclosed the program, amount or projects involved.
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Phoenix Hosts U.S. Gymnastics Championships Through Aug. 9
Phoenix is hosting the 2026 U.S. Gymnastics Championships and USA Gymnastics National Congress, bringing a national sports event to the city through Aug. 9.
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Dallas Starts FY 2026–27 Budget Process Amid $30M Shortfall
Dallas is beginning its FY 2026–27 budget process with a reported shortfall above $30 million, planned furloughs and August public meetings.
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Houston Fatal ICE Shooting Prompts Calls for Independent Probe
A Houston man was fatally shot during an ICE vehicle stop July 7. His family wants an independent investigation as federal and local reviews proceed.
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CTA Seeks New Fare Gates for Chicago Train Stations
The CTA is seeking proposals for modern fare gates aimed at improving accessibility, addressing aging equipment and deterring fare evasion.
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New York Unveils Citywide Plan to Speed Up Bus Service
New York officials announced a broader bus-modernization plan after completing bus lanes on Madison and Lexington avenues serving more than 150,000 daily riders.
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Clinton Township Fire Millage Renewal Covered 2028 Through 2035; Results Not Listed
Clinton Township voters considered renewing the Clinton Fire Department’s existing 1.6-mill funding through 2035 without increasing the current tax rate.
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Nunda active-transportation plan heads toward August 2026 final report
Livingston County’s federally funded transportation-planning program includes a Nunda study examining health, safety, accessibility, mobility, connectivity and economic vitality.
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Bethel’s planned Route 12 resurfacing advances toward 2028 construction
A Vermont Agency of Transportation factsheet updated July 29 outlines planned pavement, drainage, signage and pedestrian-access work on Bethel’s Class 1 town highways.
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E. coli Detection Closes South Point Access Park Swim Beach in Belmont
Gaston County closed the South Point Access Park swim beach in Belmont on July 16 after routine testing found an elevated E. coli reading. Confirmatory testing was expected.
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Tewksbury’s Shawsheen Street pedestrian beacon remains pending after quote deadline
Quotes for a rectangular rapid-flashing beacon at Shawsheen Street and Breckenridge Road were due July 8, 2026. As of Aug. 7, the contractor, cost and installation schedule were not identified.
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Weiser firefighters battled four overnight fires, including garage blaze that spread to a home
Weiser Fire District crews responded to four separate fires between late July 4 and early July 5, including three grass or brush fires reportedly linked to fireworks and a garage fire that spread into a home.
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Carver County Highway 5 project keeps Bavaria Road closed through mid-August
Bavaria Road remains closed through mid-August 2026 as Carver County continues its Highway 5 improvements project. A nearby trail was listed closed through late July.
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Fort Mitchell approves agreement to advance 203-unit senior-living project at former Drawbridge Inn site
Fort Mitchell approved an interlocal agreement supporting bond issuance for The Ormsby, a planned 203-unit senior-living community and 48-bed health center at the former Drawbridge Inn site.
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Lima promotes $25 million Opportunity Zone investment program for companies and infrastructure
The City of Lima is highlighting a $25 million Arctaris-Lima investment program aimed at growing companies and community infrastructure in census tracts 126, 129 and 141.
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Montgomery schedules emergency bulk-brush collection after Independence Day storm damage
Montgomery Public Works began emergency bulk-brush collection July 13 after severe weather downed tree limbs and branches across the village over the Independence Day weekend.
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Plumbing Failure Causes Water Damage at Hutchinson Middle School 7
A plumbing malfunction around July 4 caused water damage at Hutchinson Middle School 7, where Hutchinson Public Schools began cleanup and response efforts.
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Fennimore FFA earns 2026 statewide certification for agriculture-literacy program
Fennimore FFA and teacher Shelby Mitchell were recognized July 21 as one of 43 Wisconsin chapters to receive 2026 Certified FFA Food for America status.
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Garner’s Aug. 18 IMPACT Conference will bring officials and business leaders together for economic-development announcements
Garner’s 2026 Chamber IMPACT Conference is scheduled for Aug. 18, bringing business leaders, elected officials and economic-development professionals together to discuss announcements and insights about the city’s future.
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86-Unit Apartment Complex Proposed Near Jenkintown-Wyncote Station in Wyncote
A proposed 86-unit apartment complex at 165 Township Line Road remains subject to Cheltenham Township approval and is about 1,000 feet from SEPTA’s Jenkintown-Wyncote Regional Rail station.
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Washington budget includes $489,000 for Brier Park bathroom rebuild
Washington’s 2026 session laws list a $489,000 appropriation for the Brier Park Bathroom Rebuild, but the available record does not include a construction schedule, design or contract timeline.
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Lynnwood environmental review advances 124-unit affordable-housing project
Lynnwood records show applications for a proposed 124-unit affordable-housing development, while a separate city notice covers a 175-unit proposal.