National City, California, spends $32,000 every year repainting walls scarred by graffiti. This week, councilmembers voted to spend $12,000 on two large murals instead—betting that art, not fresh primer, will keep vandals away and turn a blighted corridor into a destination.

Florida’s Supreme Court has been asked to decide whether an aging condominium in Miami’s Edgewater neighborhood can be razed to make way for luxury towers. Developer Two Roads Development, which owns all but eight units, is challenging an appellate ruling that sided with the remaining holdouts.

Half a century after the Metropolitan Transportation Authority shelved construction of the Second Avenue Subway, the agency is ready to dig again beneath East Harlem. Backed by a $1.9 billion contract, Phase 2 of the line’s expansion will bring tunnel-boring machines—and renewed hope—to one of Manhattan’s most transit-starved neighborhoods.

A family’s beloved pet pig has become the center of a heated dispute with their Homeowners Association in Johnson County. As the HOA demands the removal of the animal, the family is standing their ground, raising questions about community regulations and personal freedoms.

For the first time in half a century, the Morris B. Sanders House—the first modernist home in New York City—is up for sale. Anthony Mason returns to this architectural gem he once called home.

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors will consider capital and park improvements for the next fiscal year, along with a five-year plan, at its upcoming meeting. The discussion aims to shape the county’s future development in these key areas.

The North Coast is revolutionizing its public transit, offering bus riders more options, shorter journeys, and a greener way to travel. These innovations promise the best possible transit experience while reducing the region’s carbon footprint.

The Florence Planning Commission is diligently developing a new Master Plan to guide the city’s growth and priorities for the years ahead. With the last plan finalized in 2017, this update aims to steer Florence towards a prosperous future. Master Plans serve as essential blueprints for a city’s development, and Florence is taking significant steps forward.

Fort Lauderdale’s oldest African-American neighborhood, the Sistrunk corridor, takes center stage at an Empowerment Summit this Saturday. Hosted by the city, the event aims to breathe new life into the historic area at the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center.

Edwardsville aldermen have approved plans to connect Ammann Place with Goshen Trail and to resurface multiple city roads, marking significant steps in enhancing the city’s infrastructure and community connectivity.

After spending a week in jail over the color of her lawn, a Florida mother is speaking out against strict HOA policies. What began as a simple Homeowners Association violation escalated into an ordeal that raises questions about enforcement practices.

The City Commission is set to convene Wednesday morning to consider approving a crucial grant application for renovations to the Debauge Family Sports Complex and to schedule a public hearing on budget increases. These significant agenda items could pave the way for community development and enhanced public facilities.

Sacramento city officials have halted their initial financing plans for the downtown Railyards transformation in response to resident protests, and are now seeking alternative pathways to fund the infrastructure project.

After standing abandoned and vandalized for over a decade, Trenton’s Mercer Medical Center has been boarded up. The move signals a significant step toward addressing the urban blight that has afflicted the Bellevue Avenue neighborhood since the hospital’s partial closure in 2011.

Everything Travis and Juana Reynolds do blooms with love and hope. In North Ridgeville, they’re not just growing flowers—they’re cultivating dreams of expanding their family.

Drivers in downtown Belgrade, Montana, are noticing new traffic delineators on Main Street. This initiative aims to enhance road safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers alike.

Curtis Jones of Rochester had an unexpected face-off with a mountain lion on his block, prompting him to declare, “I don’t play with lions, I don’t play with tigers, bears, nothin’ with the wild.” Armed with a bat, he shared his startling experience with a local TV station.

As Costco prepares to open at the Valencia Town Center mall, uncertainties loom over the gas pumps accompanying the retail giant. Community members express questions about the specifics and impact of these additions.

Gloversville has officially received a $1.5 million grant from the New York State Department of Housing and Community Renewal. The funds are designated to demolish blighted properties and clean up debris from former demolition sites, signaling a significant step towards the city’s revitalization.

A series of shootings early Saturday morning in Dallas’s Deep Ellum neighborhood resulted in one death and multiple injuries, including an incident involving a police officer who discharged their weapon. Authorities are investigating the events that have shaken the local community.

Masked protesters in Mexico City have vandalized businesses and harassed tourists in a march against mass tourism and gentrification. The demonstrations escalated as high-end shops were looted in the city’s tourist hub, reflecting growing tensions over the city’s changing landscape.