SoFi Stadium Workers Secure Historic Contract Ahead of World Cup 2026
A potential strike at SoFi Stadium has been averted, with workers securing a new contract that includes significant wage increases, enhanced job…
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World Cup Watch Parties Ignite Public Spaces Across New York City
The Mamdani administration has unveiled an extensive list of over 100 free public watch parties for the 2026 World Cup, transforming parks,…
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Tubman Center Breaks Ground on New Community Health Center in Seattle
A new 26,000-square-foot facility in Rainier Beach aims to provide culturally competent primary care, community research, and advocacy, focusing on addressing social…
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Land Use, Not Just Road Design, Fuels Arterial Dangers, Says Expert
A leading academic argues that the mix of retail and residential along major roads, rather than just their physical design, is the…
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Country Stars and Zoo Officials Oppose Nashville Data Centre Proposal
A coalition of musicians, including Sheryl Crow and Brad Paisley, has joined forces with Nashville Zoo leadership to protest a proposed data…
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Sprawl’s Toll on Youth Opportunity and Health Highlighted in New Report
A new study from Johns Hopkins University reveals how urban sprawl negatively impacts children's opportunities and public health, with implications for urban…
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Pedestrian Fatality Rates Remain High Across US Cities, Study Finds
A new study from Smart Growth America reveals that pedestrian death rates have continued to rise in most major US cities over…
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Seattle Updates Climate Plan Amidst Urgency for Action
Seattle is undertaking a comprehensive update of its 13-year-old Climate Action Plan, seeking to accelerate emissions reductions and build resilience to climate…
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World Cup Highlights Growing Urban Heat Risks
World Cup Highlights Growing Urban Heat Risks
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Chicago Hairdresser Dies After Hit-and-Run; Advocates Call for Safer Streets
A 45-year-old hairdresser, Lisa Barber, has died from injuries sustained in a May 11 hit-and-run incident in Humboldt Park, Chicago. The driver…
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This Week in San Francisco: Repair Night, Valencia Street Live, Sunday Streets
Streetsblog SF outlines upcoming community events, including a repair night, a live event on Valencia Street, and Sunday Streets, offering opportunities for…
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Monterey Park Votes to Permanently Ban Data Centers
Voters in Monterey Park, California, have approved a ballot measure enacting a permanent citywide ban on data centers, citing concerns over air…
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