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“Water Clean or Not? The Debate Over City Stormwater Rules”

July 9, 2026

The city of Columbia is revisiting a permit that lets it dump stormwater into local waterways. For months, officials have discussed how this permission affects the river system and the surrounding environment. In cities everywhere, rainwater picks up pollutants from roads, roofs, and streets. Yet a

sports

Russia Seeks Court Help to Return to Global Track Events

July 9, 2026

Russia has taken its case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after World Athletics banned its athletes from international competitions because of the war in Ukraine. The ban was first imposed in March 2022, just after Russia entered the conflict. It was reaffirmed at a recent council meeting.

politics

The Hidden Cost of a New Train Line in Smiths Falls

July 8, 2026

Smiths Falls Town Council recently voted to support a high‑speed rail project that could bring new trains and jobs to the town, but only if a station and maintenance yard are built locally. The council’s decision is based on the promise that the rail company, Alto, will create a repair facility and

finance

City Finance Director Steps Down After 19 Months

July 8, 2026

Beth Krosse, the finance director for Avon Lake, announced her resignation during a city council meeting. She will leave on July 29 and says she is stepping back for personal reasons after nearly two years in the role. Krosse thanked city officials, department heads and her colleagues for their supp

entertainment

A new small theater joins Savannah's growing arts scene

July 6, 2026

The Thomas Square area in Savannah is getting a fresh cultural spot. A new black box theater is opening soon at 15-25 E. Maupas Ave. Unlike typical theaters, this one is designed to be flexible, hosting different kinds of shows with seating for up to 80 people. Shows are expected four to five times

education

Shorter Paths to a Degree: VCU’s New 3‑Year Plan

July 4, 2026

Virginia Commonwealth University is rolling out two bachelor’s programs that can be finished in just three years, aiming to cut costs and appeal to adult learners. The move follows a recent policy change by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, which now permits Vi

politics

America’s Promise Still In‑Progress

July 4, 2026

The Fourth of July is usually a day to cheer, but it also asks us to remember the words that started the nation: “We hold these truths to be self‑evident, that all men are created equal. ” In 1852, Frederick Douglass stood in Rochester and asked a powerful question that still echoes today: “What

entertainment

Reading Lights Up the Silver Screen

July 4, 2026

The city’s historic streets recently hosted a film crew, turning everyday neighborhoods into a movie set for the new drama “Magic Time. ” The production took place in June, using two restored homes owned by local councilman O. Christopher Miller and his wife William Bender. Their Victorian architect

technology

Holyoke Wants to Research Data Centers Before Letting Them In

July 4, 2026

Holyoke is setting up a team to study whether big tech buildings will help or hurt the city. After banning new data centers in June, leaders now want more facts before making permanent rules. The temporary committee will look at how these high-tech sites use electricity, drink lots of water, affect

politics

Bar Space Rule Gets a Shake‑Up

July 3, 2026

Portland is thinking about scrapping an old rule that keeps bars a set distance apart in the downtown area. The law, made in the 1990s and kept alive when a special entertainment zone was created in 2007, was meant to stop too many nightclubs from clustering together and causing noise or fights.