City News

This month we explore barriers to seeking professional help and support for mental health
Councilors Flynn, Durkan, and Worrell offered a resolution in support of nurses at Brigham and Women's Hospital. The resolution recognizes the more than 4,000 nurses and nurse practitioners at Brigham and Women's Hospital who provide high-quality...
Councilors Culpepper and Mejia offered a resolution calling for an independent investigation into the in-custody death of Shacoby Kenny at the Suffolk County House of Correction. The resolution states that deaths in custody raise serious concerns...
Councilor Coletta Zapata offered a resolution affirming the City of Boston's opposition to the use of Charlestown for Everett Stadium event parking. The resolution references a proposed professional soccer and event stadium in Everett and notes that...
The Council adopted a series of resolutions focused on strengthening key public systems that support small businesses, transportation infrastructure, and essential neighborhood services. Councilors Culpepper and Mejia offered a resolution in support of...
The Council approved a series of appropriations from the Community Preservation Fund to support affordable housing, historic preservation, and open space projects across the city. The Council authorized $32.6 million in Fiscal Year 2026 funding for...
During this week's Council meeting, the Council adopted a series of resolutions recognizing cultural heritage, public health awareness, and the contributions of educators, healthcare professionals, and community leaders. The Council recognized May as...
Road work on East Green Meadows Road and Veterans United Parkway will now take place Monday, May 4, and Wednesday, May 6. This updates the previously announced schedule.Engineering Surveys and Services will perform pavement testing on behalf of the City o
Kirstin Davis, Communications Manager, City of Spokane's 2026 construction season continues with projects impacting traffic starting Monday, May 4th. Motorists are urged to plan ahead, allow for extra time, and be alert for frequent traffic changes...
Officer T. Leming, PIO Just before 9:00 am on the morning of April 30th, 2026, 911 received calls about a shooting in the area of 900 E. 33rd Ave. Callers reported there was a victim in the front yard, and it appeared someone was doing CPR. Spokane...
Public safety is the most fundamental responsibility of local government. Every day in Colorado Springs, I see that responsibility lived out by the women and men of our police department, our firefighters, and our first responders. I also see how...
Above: Mayor Rex Richardson joins other City officials and community members to unveil the City's first-ever electric collections trucks. Long Beach, CA – The City of Long Beach has deployed its first two electric collections trucks, marking a...
NAPERVILLE, Ill. — At 9 a.m. on Friday, May 1, the Naperville Emergency Communications Center (ECC) received a 911 call for a possible building fire involving a detached shed on the 00 block of 13th Avenue. The Naperville ECC immediately dispatched a...
WHO: Naperville Mayor Scott Wehrli WHAT: From past to present, we've seen the big lifts in Naperville that seemed too daunting at first become a reality, piece by piece, block by block. The result? A City where the ideas of the future have been...
Meet our new City Forester and find out what his team is doing to care for tens of thousands of trees across Colorado Springs. It's something that benefits our entire community is so many ways! Watch the episode Listen to the episode
Road work will affect traffic on multiple Columbia streets May 4-5, 2026.East Green Meadows Road and Veterans United Parkway, May 4-5On May 4-5, Engineering Surveys and Services will perform pavement testing on East Green Meadows Road and
Above: The Parks, Recreation and Marine Office, located within the PRM Administration Office is updating its operating hours for in-person services and assistance. Long Beach, CA – Beginning Thursday, May 7, 2026, the City of Long Beach Department of...
The City of Columbia Office of Cultural Affairs is once again coordinating the annual Make Music Day, a free celebration of music around the world, on June 21. The community is invited to sign up as a performer or a venue, with the deadline to register as
Free community event set for May 6 at the Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall Tacoma City Council and the City's Events and Recognitions Committee (CERC) invite the community and media to attend the annual City of Destiny Awards on May 6, 2026, at the Tacoma...
The Department now gains environmental regulatory authority, completing the consolidation of the City's key environmental functions under one roof.
Events happening in the City of Boston will bring some parking restrictions and street closures.