A New Approach for Hurricane Recovery Efforts
A coastal county in North Carolina created an entirely new office to coordinate recovery efforts among federal and state partners.
From Fear to Fun, Detroit Shifts Halloween Focus
The city is discontinuing its anti-arson patrols in favor of community- and kid-friendly Halloween events.
Youth Homelessness Similar in Rural and Urban Communities, Research Suggests
Rural youth are as likely to experience homelessness as kids living in urban areas, but may have less access to support services.
Kids Aren't Getting Much Exercise
Children in some states scored better than others in engaging in physical activities, a report finds. National guidelines recommend kids engage in active play or exercise at least an hour a day.
West Virginia Tourism Goes Nuclear
The state's tourism office is partnering with a video-game company to promote Fallout 76, a role-playing game set in post-apocalyptic West Virginia.
News Deserts Widen as Newspapers Shut Down
Researchers identified nearly 200 counties without any paper, weekly or daily, “creating a news vacuum for about 3.2 million residents and public officials.”
Ohio Town Debuts Smart Intersection Technology
The technology, a pilot project, debuted in Marysville, Ohio earlier this month.
Where Job Prospects Improve for Those With a College Degree
There are more college-educated Americans than jobs requiring that level of education, according to the Urban Institute.
Poll: Rural Americans Optimistic About the Future
The rosy outlook comes despite concerns over local economies and health-care costs.
Flu Season May Last Longer in Large Urban Areas, Study Says
But smaller cities can have more intense outbreaks of the flu, researchers found.
Los Angeles to Expand Cyber Lab with Federal Grant
The lab, established last summer, is a public-private partnership aimed at protecting the city from hacker attacks.
States Helping Disabled Students Move to Work Despite Unclear Federal Funding, Report Says
There's widespread confusion over which programs are reimbursable, according to the federal Government Accountability Office.
Rating LGBTQ Equality in American Cities
The Municipal Equality Index rates 506 cities on 49 different metrics.
The Places Where the Middle Class Lives
New analysis from the Brookings Institution indicates that smaller metro areas have larger middle-class populations.
Throwing Shade: Reducing Urban Temperatures by Planting Trees
A Maryland county is planting free trees in urban areas to increase shaded areas and lower temperatures.
Broadband Access Lags on Tribal Lands, Study Finds
More than a third of Americans residing on tribal land lack high-speed internet access.
Studies: Arming Teachers Is Likely Not an Effective Deterrent for School Shootings
Evidence suggests that civilians would be unlikely to effectively counter-attack an active shooter, according to a review of studies on violent attacks for the Rockefeller Institute of Government.
After the Storm Come the Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes are all over North Carolina after Hurricane Florence. Counties will get $4 million in emergency funds to battle the pests.
Marijuana on the Ballot: What States Will Consider in November
Five states have marijuana-related ballot initiatives primed for the general election on Nov. 6.
Combating China's Recycling Reversal
City leaders have multiple options to cope with new waste regulations in China, which previously processed a lot of this country's recycling, according to a National League of Cities report.
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