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NAPERVILLE, Ill. — On the 25thanniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the City is partnering with Naperville Responds for Veterans for the annual remembrance event that honors the victims and heroes of the attacks. The remembrance will...
A tenth Madison Fire Department ambulance is now in service, stationed in downtown Madison. Medic 1, located at Fire Station 1 (316 West Dayton Street), will serve the busy downtown district while also addressing the increasing demand for emergency...
MADISON, WI -- The Bubbler at Madison Public Library is hosting an opening reception on Thursday, September 3 from 4-6pm for a new exhibition opening in the Diane Endres-Ballweg Gallery on the 3rd floor of Central Library. Recollection: The Stories That..
During the Common Council Executive Committee meeting on Tuesday, September 1, the committee unanimously recommended Devine Nzegwu as the interim alder for District 1, to serve until the Spring 2027 election. The Common Council is scheduled to vote on...
As students head back to school and fall routines begin, RoundTrip Greater Madison is challenging people across Dane County to swap trips they would normally drive alone for more affordable, sustainable options like biking, taking the bus, carpooling...
Madison's Community Alternative Response Emergency Services program, popularly known as CARES, turns five years old on September 1, 2026. CARES has been warmly embraced by the community and enthusiastically supported by local leaders since its inception..
Madison: No Trash, Recycling, or Other Collections on Labor Day (9/7/26); Drop-off Sites Also Closed
The Streets Division will not perform trash, recycling, brush, or large item collection on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. The drop-off sites and offices will also be closed. Monday Collection Day? Put the Cart(s) Out...
ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), today announced a new record in Fiscal Year 2026 with roughly $35.2 billion in project investments. From July 1, 2025, to June 30 of this...
Administrative offices in the Tacoma Municipal Building complex (747 Market St. and 733 Market St.) and in other City of Tacoma facilities will close September 7, in observance of Labor Day. The Tacoma Recovery and Transfer Center (TRTC) located at...
The Hylebos Bridge is scheduled to close, from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m., September 8 – 10. Crews will be performing a routine structural inspection. Traffic control signage and notice boards will be in place. Access to local businesses will be maintained...
Governor Abbott Announces $1.7 Million In Grants To West Texas Veteran Service Organizations
The wait is finally over. The Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park officially opened its new Islands exhibit today, bringing new animals, new habitats, interactive learning and an adventure-filled playground to the Zoo.
In 2027, Boston will celebrate the 150th anniversary of both the Swan Boats and the Paget family's remarkable stewardship.
On Thursday August 13, 2026, the Fairmont Copley Plaza staff raised a glass to celebrate both 114 years of history and its new landmark designation from the City of Boston.
At its July 20, 2026, Public Hearing, the Beacon Hill Architectural Commission approved a temporary public art exhibition that will bring seven large-scale sculptures by local artists to historic sites throughout the Historic Beacon Hill District.
Approved by the Boston Landmarks Commission (BLC) on July 14, 2026, this handsome Renaissance Revival building is home to the oldest independent school of music in the United States.
In May, the City of Boston Archaeology team excavated at 190 Bowdoin Street in Dorchester in collaboration with property owner VietAID (Vietnamese American Initiative for Development).
Water - Use It Wisely Water Tower is on display through September at Mesa Main Library, 64 E. 1st St. The exhibit and free desert watering resources help residents use water wisely
Governor Abbott Announces Federal Disaster Declaration Approval For Summer Severe Weather And Flooding
WASHINGTON - -- The Police Officers' Defense Coalition (PODC) today announced its opposition to H.R. 6048, the NDO Fairness Act, in its current form, citing serious concerns that the legislation could unnecessarily restrict law enforcement's ability to...