Charlottesville Mayor Apologizes to Council, Will Surrender ‘Some of His Assumed Autonomy’
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A Twist in the Narrative About the Nation’s Urban-Rural Economic Divide
New research from the National League of Cities zooms in on differences between the nation’s mid-sized city economies.
Should Chinatowns Stay Chinese?
Ethnic enclaves provide social networks to new immigrants and tourism dollars to cities. But do they prevent residents from assimilating and climbing the economic ladder?
A Federal Push for Smart Cities Cybersecurity and Privacy Standards
“There are not a whole lot of best practices for local governments,” an official with the National Institute of Standards and Technology told Route Fifty.
Trump Order Rolls Back Obama Rules on State and Local Law Enforcement Equipment
Limited by the Obama administration in an effort to ease racial tensions between officers and the communities they patrol, the federal 1033 program has been reinstated with police support.
Police Chief Tied to Neo-Nazi Sites Blames ‘White Power Skinheads’ From Heavy Metal Shows
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Dallas, Other Cities Playing a Familiar Disaster-Relief Role
As people leave Harvey’s disaster zone, Texas state officials ask that the Dallas Convention Center be ready to shelter 5,000 people by Tuesday morning.
With Harvey Parked Over Texas, Life-Threatening Flooding Will Continue in Houston
Prolonged rainfall will continue through Thursday, stranding residents in the nation’s fourth most-populous city, turning some freeways into rivers and flooding some areas that have never seen high water.
Tampa Mayor: Florida Preemption an ‘Assault on Local Governance’ Like Never Before
“They’re trying to throttle the goose that’s laying the golden egg,” said Bob Buckhorn, who fears conservative legislation is deterring potential residents from thriving cities.
What 35 Inches of Rain Can Dredge Up
Hurricane Harvey’s unusual path could hit Houston with rain and storm surges at the same time—surfacing gators, snakes, sewage, and coffins.
Texas Awaits ‘Devastating and Life Threatening’ Flooding
With Hurricane Harvey forecasted to stall inland, some isolated areas could see as much as 30 inches of rain in the coming days.
Charlottesville May Put the Brakes on Campus Free Speech Laws
A protester’s death at a white supremacist march in Virginia showed how hateful speech can lead to violence.
Trump's Trade Agenda Divides the Nation's Cities
The administration has inserted a wedge between the large metropolitan areas known for top-notch services and the small and mid-sized metros focused on manufacturing.
Getting Creative and Finding Innovations to Address ‘Worst Case’ Housing Needs
While larger cities may have a leg up when going after affordable housing grants, smaller- and mid-sized ones like Riverside, California have had to think outside the box.
Judge Orders Mayor to Turn In City’s Past-Due Budget
Critics say that, unless the $1.4 billion fiscal plan in Minneapolis is turned in soon, there won’t be enough time to review it before public hearings begin next month.
Pennsylvania Decision Puts Public Officials on Notice Regarding Their Facebook Use
It all started with a proposed local mural. Then things online got snarky and personal.
Collaborating to Close Silicon Valley’s ‘Homework Gap’
A new partnership in San José plans to distribute free mobile hotspots to 1 million low-income students over five years.
Using GIS Mapping for On-the-Ground Situational Awareness During the Eclipse
A massive influx of visitors to places along the “path of totality” is a public safety challenge and operational challenge.
How State Preemption Became a 'Serious Problem' for Local Governments in Florida
“The legislature has shown disregard, even hostility, to the fundamental principle of home rule,” Boca Raton Mayor Susan Haynie said at last week’s Florida League of Cities annual conference.
Mayors Join With the Anti-Defamation League in Effort to Combat White Supremacy
Mayors say Charlottesville was a “clarion call to create stronger cultures of kindness and compassion in all of our communities.”
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