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Lunenburg Restores Water Access After Dares Lake Dam Breach
Water restrictions are lifted in Lunenburg, but questions about the Dares Lake dam failure remain.
Safety Gaps in Calgary: Transit Collision Sparks Infrastructure Debate
A September 4 accident at Beddington Boulevard N.W. highlights the ongoing struggle to protect pedestrians in Canada's g...
Ottawa High-Speed Crash: Car Plunges into Rideau River at Walkley and Riverside
A violent collision on September 4 has left one vehicle submerged in the Rideau River, raising urgent questions about sp...
Bumps vs. Bots: The Battle for Washington's Streets
From Seattle's physical barriers to Edmonds' 24/7 cameras, Washington cities are split on whether to slow drivers with c...
Critical Injuries After Vehicle Strikes Hydro Pole in West Ottawa
A driver is fighting for their life after a severe collision at the intersection of Fallowfield Road and Old Richmond Ro...
Chaos on Stony Plain Road: Edmonton Police Probe Four-Vehicle Pile-Up
A chain-reaction crash near 111 Avenue has left two hospitalized and sparked renewed demands for safety upgrades on one ...
A Century in the Making: Petrey, Alabama Finally Gets a Town Hall
After more than 100 years of incorporation, a small Alabama enclave is transforming a residential home into its first of...
Tragedy at Queen and Delta: A Fatal Reminder of Brampton's Road Risks
A Friday afternoon collision in Brampton leaves one dead and another fighting for life, sparking renewed concerns over u...
Culture and Caution: Seattle's Summer of High Art and Predatory Scams
From Oscar-eligible cinema and historic theater rescues to urgent warnings about AC fraud, the Puget Sound region is nav...
Seattle's Safety Push: From Vision Zero Orders to Fatal Hit-and-Runs
Mayor Katie Wilson accelerates road safety projects as a fatal collision and AC scams plague the Puget Sound region.
Beyond the Space Needle: How FOX 13 Seattle is Mapping the Region's Hidden Gems
A deep dive into the 'Zip Trips' series and its effort to highlight the cultural fabric of Western Washington from Olymp...
The Scarred Landscape of Flamstead: After the Hertfordshire Green Belt Occupation
A High Court victory in July has finally cleared the illegal encampment in Flamstead, but the environmental cleanup is j...
Cleveland's Summer Surge: From Symphonic Metal to the Asian Lantern Festival
A whirlwind of culture, sports, and art hits Northeast Ohio this week, blending high-brow opera with demolition derbies.
San Jose's 82nd Santa Clara County Fair: A Blend of Bao Buns and 4-H Tradition
From Alaskan pig racing to the Bernal Scream, the Tully Road fairgrounds offer a multicultural twist on the classic Amer...
Sault Ste. Marie Election: New Mayoral and Ward 2 Candidates Enter the Fray
Musician Josh McNally and entrepreneur Derek Pearce have joined the Sault Ste. Marie municipal race just before the nomi...
San Francisco Court Clears Path for Great Highway Car Access Vote
Judge Harold E. Kahn rules that a proposition to reopen the Upper Great Highway to vehicles will stay on the ballot desp...
Fencing Off History: The Battle Over MacArthur Park's $2.3 Million Enclosure
LA's Cultural Heritage Commission warns that a proposed security fence could erase the open-access legacy of a century-o...
Wildfire Recovery and Expanded Footprints: The Return of the Downtown Street Party
After climate-driven cancellations in July, the August 20 street festival returns with a larger map and a packed schedul...
Castle Pines Residents Push for Voter Veto on Large Land Annexations
A citizen-led effort sparked by the Crowsnest proposal could shift power from the City Council to the voters for any ann...
Equity or Afterthought? The Fight for East L.A. Utility Credits
After initial relief was limited to Boyle Heights, L.A. County Supervisor Hilda Solis successfully pressured Lineage to ...
Quinte West Targets 2026 AMO Summit to Fight Healthcare and Transit Decay
From physician shortages to the Highway 401 expansion, Quinte West is preparing a high-stakes lobbying push at the next ...
Bringing the Boats Back: MacArthur Park’s 2027 Lake Revitalization
Los Angeles plans to restore pedal boat rentals to MacArthur Park, shifting to a vendor-led model to revive the historic...
Hazardous cleanup enters phase two at 1388 Bridge Street
Municipal contractors are removing medical waste and sewage from a site deemed unsafe for human habitation.
Cambridge's £1M Squat Toilet Gamble and the UK's Changing Public Spaces
From controversial squat toilets in Cambridge to legal battles over single-sex spaces in London, UK local authorities ar...
Chrome and Crypts: Forest Lawn’s Third Annual Classic Car Showcase
A blend of horsepower and heritage as vintage Cadillacs and Hurst hearses took over Glendale's most iconic memorial park...
Belleville Police Board Defends Chief Rodd’s Schedule and Residency
Chair Heather Smith pushes back against retired Inspector Merle Foster's social media criticisms regarding Chief Murray ...
BCP Council Doubles Parking Fines to End 'Wild West' Coastal Chaos
Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole authorities are hiking penalties to stop motorists from blocking driveways and verg...
Sault Ste. Marie Holiday Alert: Service Shifts for Sir William H. Hearst Day
Waste collection delays and modified facility hours are coming to Sault Ste. Marie on August 3. Here is what residents n...
Darby Borough Mayor Joar Dahn Injured in Philadelphia Hit-and-Run
A planned community listening session is on hold after Mayor Joar Dahn was struck by a fleeing driver near La Salle Univ...
Sault Ste. Marie Retiree Challenges Candidates to Ride the 'Sault Loops'
Patricia Lambert is turning a transit dispute into a campaign issue, arguing that new bus routes are alienating the city...