Studio City hikers face a new Wilacre parking fee after MRCA ends free-parking subsidy
Wilacre Park in Studio City started charging for parking again on May 20 after MRCA said county budget cuts ended the subsidy that kept it free.
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Minneapolis police chief resigns, leaving public safety reform in flux
Minneapolis MN – Brian O’Hara’s resignation puts MPD leadership in transition, with Katie Blackwell now acting chief as reform and staffing questions linger.
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Parma property owners have a June 20 tax deadline — and Canyon County says pay early
Canyon County says second-half 2025 property taxes are due June 20, and Parma owners should mail early because the office is closed June 19.
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Huntsville approves $18.8M resurfacing plan for more than 60 streets
Huntsville, AL – The City Council approved Phase 2 roadwork contracts on May 28, adding street resurfacing, concrete fixes and ADA upgrades citywide.
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Yonkers adopts $1.64B budget, trims tax hike to 4.75% as schools get more aid
Yonkers NY – The City Council unanimously adopted a $1.64 billion budget, trimmed the proposed tax hike to 4.75%, and set aside $56.3 million more for schools.
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Wilacre trailhead parking fee returns in Studio City
Studio City CA – Wilacre Park’s trailhead parking fee is back as of May 20, adding a small cost for hikers, dog walkers and short visits.
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Smyrna’s River Line Park splash pad is open, with bookable summer hours
River Line Park’s new splash pad opened May 1, and Smyrna’s current summer sessions now give families a bookable local option in Ward 7.
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Susanville is recruiting a city manager during budget season, with pay up to $256,258
Susanville is seeking a new city manager while the FY 2026-27 budget is still open for public comment, with first reviews set for June 29.
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Worcester adds June bulk-waste drop-off hours in Millbury Street pilot
Worcester is adding Thursday and Friday bulk-waste appointments in June at the Millbury Street center, giving residents more weekday access during a pilot.
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New Brighton sewer repair grant closes after 2026 funds run out
New Brighton says its 2026 sewer repair grant is closed after heavy demand, and homeowners who missed the window should watch for 2027 updates.
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Athens gets state grant for Food City road work on west side
Athens AL – A new state grant will help fund road, turning-lane, and drainage work for a future Food City on West Elm Street and Lucas Ferry Road.
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Gilbert closes Desert Sky Park for summer while Phase 2 continues
Gilbert, AZ — Desert Sky Park closed May 26 through Sept. 4 while the town keeps Phase 2 work moving on a 50-acre expansion with fields and family amenities.
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Muscle Shoals council backs 1,100-job transformer plant with 10-year tax break
Muscle Shoals leaders approved a 10-year tax break for Virginia Transformer’s planned Shoals plant, a $302 million project tied to about 1,100 jobs.
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Burr Ridge joins DuPage suburbs pushing back on Illinois BUILD housing plan
Burr Ridge officials are joining a DuPage-area push against Illinois’ pending BUILD housing plan, warning it could weaken zoning and infrastructure control.
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Deer Park eyes $7.16 million water-and-sewer debt vote before July 7
Deer Park has posted notice of up to $7.16 million in water and sewer debt, with June 15 budget hearings and a July 7 council vote ahead.
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Colorado Springs council revisits Palmer High street closure
Colorado Springs City Council is reconsidering whether to vacate East Boulder Street by Palmer High School, a move tied to renovation timing and downtown access.
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Shirley’s 2026 town election drew just 6.56% turnout, and one race ended in a tie
Shirley’s May 5 town election drew only 6.56% turnout, down from 11.20% in 2025, and the constable race finished with a 5-5 tie.
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Chandler council delays Flock camera vote, pushing privacy fight into July
Chandler delayed a Flock Safety vote until mid-July, keeping its license-plate reader cameras in place while privacy concerns stay in play.
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Worcester seeks new Union Station Grand Hall operator before lease expires
Worcester has opened a search for a new Union Station Grand Hall operator, with proposals due June 26 before the current lease expires June 30.
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Susanville budget draft reaches council as comment window opens
Susanville’s proposed FY 2026-27 budget is now before the council, and residents can comment before city officials finalize the plan.
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Conway-area rezoning requests put new housing pressure back on the county agenda
Conway-area parcels are back on Horry County’s planning docket, with rezoning requests that could affect traffic, density, and future land use.
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Fayetteville budget proposal adds a 3-cent tax increase before May 26 hearing
Fayetteville leaders have proposed a $322.8 million FY2027 budget, including a tax-rate increase, a $10 solid-waste fee hike, and a May 26 hearing.