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January 6, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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On the ground at 25th & Lehigh

I joined community leaders at QCHC to hear directly from residents about neighborhood needs, healthcare access, & opportunities for growth. Focused on keeping the community connected, supported, and thrive.

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May 29, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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Rethinking urban communities: transforming vacant spaces into vibrant places
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November 29, 2025 at 1:27 AM
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STEM Training Offers Hope for Communities Across the Country | Opinion

Jobs related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics—STEM—are well paid and in deman...

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STEM Training Offers Hope for Communities Across the Country | Opinion
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December 26, 2024 at 12:22 PM
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DeKalb County is making strides against blight, with 212 properties demolished and a promise to tackle the issue faster than ever before!

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County CEO highlights demolition, abatement numbers as anti-blight priorities
DeKalb County leaders said the county has demolished 212 properties and abated 281 since 2019, and presented demolition of 447 Martindale Court as part of a broader anti-blight campaign that relies on code compliance, planning, sanitation and GIS coordination.
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September 12, 2026 at 6:00 AM
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High Point's cultural treasure, the John Coltrane House, is at risk of fading away unless the city council steps up to fund its much-needed restoration!

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High Point Preservation Society urges council to fund John Coltrane House restoration
Treasurer highlights importance of Coltrane House for heritage and tourism in High Point
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May 6, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Exciting updates from Presque Isle: the new airport terminal is 37% complete and set to elevate Northern Maine for generations to come!

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City reports airport terminal site and apron work progressing; terminal building 37% complete
City Manager Sonia told council site and utility work for the new airport terminal is about 60% complete, terminal building construction about 37% complete, and apron work is due to be finished by Labor Day.
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August 9, 2026 at 12:19 AM
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Infiltrator Water Technologies is set to revitalize Davenport's Stark Street, bringing jobs and new opportunities to the West End by early 2027!

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Infiltrator Water Technologies proposes Davenport plant; council keeps support resolution for discussion
Infiltrator Water Technologies told Davenport leaders it plans to relocate operations to Stark Street, beginning site revitalization October 1 and aiming for operations in mid‑January to early February 2027. Council welcomed the prospect and left a support resolution on the discussion agenda.
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September 19, 2026 at 2:18 PM
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Preserving Black Bottom: How Two Sisters Are Fighting to Keep Detroit’s Lost Neighborhood Alive: Once a thriving hub of Black culture and business, Black Bottom was a beloved community in Detroit before it… #PreservingBlackBottom #CulturalHeritage #BlackHistory #DetroitPride #CommunityRevitalization
Preserving Black Bottom: How Two Sisters Are Fighting to Keep Detroit’s Lost Neighborhood Alive
Once a thriving hub of Black culture and business, Black Bottom was a beloved community in Detroit before it was wiped out… The post Preserving Black Bottom: How Two Sisters Are Fighting to Keep Detroit’s Lost Neighborhood Alive appeared first on Shine…
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February 11, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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Swannanoa is set to enhance its community with $1.7 million in sidewalk grants and is aiming for an additional $10 million to create 2.25 miles of connected pathways!

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Swannanoa awarded $1.7M for sidewalks; county seeks an additional $10M in CDBG‑DR funds
County staff said Swannanoa has $1.7 million in awarded sidewalk grants and that the county has submitted a $10 million CDBG‑DR application to fund 2.25 miles of contiguous sidewalks; DOT will manage construction if funded.
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September 18, 2026 at 12:40 AM
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Buncombe County is making strides in recovery, securing $26 million in federal funding for vital projects like affordable housing and landslide mitigation.

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Buncombe details recovery projects—millions awarded, 55 of 57 public assistance obligations made
Kevin Madsen said recovery work includes landslide mitigation, affordable housing, streambank stabilization and commercial revitalization; he reported the county received $26,000,000 of nearly $40,000,000 in FEMA public assistance and that 55 of 57 public assistance projects had obligations.
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September 18, 2026 at 12:15 AM
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Lower Paxton is on the brink of a transformative economic overhaul, with residents urging for a dedicated committee to breathe new life into vacant storefronts and revitalize the mall!

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Lower Paxton considers economic development committee and master plan as residents urge action on mall and vacant storefronts
Supervisors, staff and residents debated creating an economic development committee, commissioning a master plan and possibly hiring a staffed economic development position to pursue mall redevelopment, attract businesses and coordinate grants.
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September 17, 2026 at 7:50 PM
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Exciting news for downtown Terrell! A $212,000 grant has been approved to revamp the Griffin Building and attract a sweet new candy-and-ice-cream tenant.

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Board approves $212,000 reimbursement grant for Griffin Building to attract candy-and-ice-cream tenant
The board voted to approve a $212,000 reimbursement grant for Pina Holdings to support renovation of the Griffin Building in downtown Terrell after the developer presented a 10‑year letter of intent from a national candy-and-ice-cream tenant.
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September 16, 2026 at 10:18 AM
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August 28, 2026 at 8:30 AM
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Frankfort is taking a bold step toward revitalization by investing $8,250 in an economic development consultant, aiming to unlock millions in new projects and opportunities!

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Frankfort to trial contracted economic‑development consultant with $8,250 RDC contribution
Council and redevelopment commission agreed to fund $8,250 for a trial contract with consultant Joe Murphy, who outlined a scope covering business retention, attraction, incentive negotiation and real‑estate management; the contract runs through year‑end on a not‑to‑exceed approach subject to annual renewal.
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August 28, 2026 at 3:43 PM
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Accomack County is exploring new tax strategies to tackle over 2,500 derelict and blighted properties, but operational hurdles may complicate the plan.

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Staff outlines legal authority and challenges for taxing derelict and blighted properties in Accomack County
County staff reviewed Code of Virginia 58.1‑3221.6 as the enabling authority to impose higher tax rates on derelict buildings (up to 10%) and blighted property (up to 5%), reported an assessor query that flagged 2,541 parcels with poor/very poor condition codes—about 680 dwellings—and warned of implementation and tax‑software challenges.
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August 23, 2026 at 1:24 PM
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Sharonville is taking bold steps in its downtown redevelopment, securing crucial properties and requesting $325,000 to kickstart transformative site work at the BAG property!

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Sharonville says downtown 'Loop' properties under contract; $325,000 county grant to advance demolition and remediation
Mayor Hartman told council the city has contracts or closings on properties needed for the Loop redevelopment gateway and is requesting advancement of a $325,000 Hamilton County grant to reimburse demolition, remediation and site work at the BAG property.
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August 14, 2026 at 3:09 PM
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Pateros just scored a massive $2.5 million grant to breathe new life into the Pateros Mall!

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Pateros says it secured $2.5 million HUD grant for mall revitalization
City Administrator Jord Wilson told the council the city received a $2.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to support the Pateros Mall Revitalization Project; council received the report and took no formal action beyond filing it into the packet.
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August 10, 2026 at 2:09 PM
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New Jersey is revitalizing its communities with 12 new Brownfield Development Areas, unlocking up to $5 million annually for redevelopment projects!

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NJDEP adds 12 BDAs, bringing total to 40; new BDAs getting HDSRF awards
NJDEP reported adding 12 new Brownfield Development Areas (BDAs) last January (bringing total BDAs to 40). The department said it has approved five HDSRF grants for new BDAs totaling about $4.8 million and 17 HDSRF approvals for BDAs since June 2025 totaling about $12 million.
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August 4, 2026 at 12:45 AM
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The Marquette County Council just took a bold step to boost local investment by urging the governor to designate key areas as federal opportunity zones!

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Council adopts resolution urging governor to designate two Marquette County census tracts as Opportunity Zones
The council adopted Resolution 19‑2026 expressing support for the governor to designate Census Tracts 19 and 20 in Marquette County as federal opportunity zones to encourage private investment and redevelopment.
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August 1, 2026 at 4:24 PM
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Graham City Council is taking a bold step to revitalize downtown by prioritizing essential water and sewer upgrades before the streets are repaved!

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Graham council moves to advance downtown water and sewer work ahead of full Small Area Plan
After months of public review, City Council approved moving the downtown water and sewer infrastructure recommendations forward for preliminary and design engineering while tabling broader streetscape concepts pending further refinement and public input.
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July 28, 2026 at 1:37 PM
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Keene is set to receive a $1 million grant for revitalizing its historic downtown, but new sidewalk projects may be left in the dust!

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Keene to receive $1 million downtown revitalization grant; scope shifted to historic core
City staff confirmed Keene will receive a $1,000,000 downtown revitalization grant but the state directed funds toward the historic downtown area, meaning some sidewalk connections planned elsewhere may not be covered; staff said the grant could be used for water and sewer infrastructure in the approved area.
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July 24, 2026 at 6:48 AM
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The Paducah riverfront redevelopment is almost ready to unveil its stunning features, with a grand opening set for September and the first cruise ship expected in October!

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Paducah riverfront project nears completion; city eyes September grand opening
City manager Cindy Clark told commissioners the riverfront commons will receive final touches by the end of July, the excursion pier and plaza by the end of August, and a grand opening is planned for September; the first cruise ship may arrive around October.
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July 15, 2026 at 9:09 AM
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Sandusky's downtown is set for a transformation with a new hotel and event center, but residents have mixed feelings about the parking plan.

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Sandusky commission approves development agreement for downtown hotel and parking deck amid resident concern over paid parking
The Sandusky City Commission approved a development agreement with North Coast Inn 6 LLC to build a multi‑story hotel, event center and multilevel parking facility on the Jackson Street lot. Supporters cited downtown revitalization; residents and some commissioners pressed for stronger limits on paid long‑term parking.
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July 14, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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A historic bakery could soon transform into a chic 12-room hotel with a rooftop event space, but will height concerns stall this exciting project?

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Planning Commission recommends conditional approval of 419 Phoenix Street PUD despite height concerns
The South Haven Planning Commission voted July 9 to recommend conditional approval of a planned unit development at 419 Phoenix Street, allowing a two‑foot height deviation and a fourth‑floor rooftop event space restricted to hotel guests. Commissioners pressed the applicant on parking and tradeoffs the city receives in return.
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July 14, 2026 at 1:37 AM