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The Altoona Redevelopment Authority/Land Bank plans to develop a strategy to deal with obtaining tax exemptions for the properties it owns. It’s an issue because Blair County doesn’t automatically grant property owners tax exemptions without those owners going through the county’s formal tax appeal process — including government agencies — despite those being generally entitled […]

Temporary rate hikes sought by a handful of utilities in Minnesota are taking effect. Consumer advocates are still monitoring long-term proposals and expressed concern about the timing for ratepayers. In recent weeks, Minnesota Power, CenterPoint Energy and Xcel Energy have received the green light from state regulators for short-term rate increases while their permanent request cases are considered. ...

BERRYVILLE — As the weather turns cold, efforts continue to turn a vacant alley downtown into a fun spot to gather when temperatures get warmer.

For over a decade, the local commission has been arguing that the couple's addition of a second story to their home obscures ocean views from a nearby walking trail.

Residents in County Roscommon are being urged to apply to a scheme funding improvement works to non-public roads across the county.

Plus: Austin's newly passed zoning reforms could be in legal jeopardy, HUD releases its latest census of the homeless population, and a little-discussed Florida reform is spurring a wave of home construction.

The estimated costs to purchase and renovation of the former Wee Folk Childcare building have more than tripled.

Our city’s future depends on being able to help our young people grow, fulfill their potential, and thrive in an ever-changing economy.

WMATA GM apologizes for bad first day of Red Line shutdown. Barcroft Apartments will have largest number of deeply affordable units in Arlington after redevelopment. WMATA GM floats idea of regional tax for transit.

Calvert Street Group, Hermitage Kitchen Gallery, Insbank announce updates