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While several public works projects are underway or near completion, other projects are being scrapped because of lack of funding.

The small but sometimes reserved crowd of 16 inside the Townsend Park recreation center took a little time before warming up to share ideas with Go Forward Pine Bluff officials on how to improve the city.

In a venue change request, Word cited "adverse publicity" from news media coverage and the release of "numerous amounts of information" by police.

National Food Bank Day falls on the first Friday in September, which means this Friday the day will be commemorated.

A proposed new map would make the city one of a few nationwide to tackle housing costs by allowing apartments to be built nearly everywhere.

Binghamton plans to apply for state funding, and has created an online survey to collect public input on the development of Clinton Street.

The City of Ypsilanti is placing a moratorium on new marijuana businesses. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.

Ypsilanti City Council is planning to voice its opposition to red light traffic cameras at Tuesday night’s meeting. WEMU's Josh Hakala has more.

Balenger will serve the remainder of former Council Member Dai Thaos term, which runs through 2023.

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