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Detroit Council Weighs 8 p.m. Curfew for Minors at Riverfront Fireworks

City leaders say a temporary 8 p.m. curfew would let police manage large crowds to reduce violence.

Bears Narrow Stadium Choice to Arlington Heights or Hammond as City Is Shut Out

Oakland Council Approves Policy to Clear Encampments and RVs Without Guaranteed Shelter

Toronto Approves Paid Surge Sidewalk‑Shovelling Plan for Major Storms

Austin Approves $500 Fines for Excessive Engine Noise

Watchdog Largely Clears Officers in Dexter Reed Killing as CPD Weighs Discipline

Carriage Horse Bolts Into Midtown Traffic, NYPD Probes as Ban Push Grows

Florence Set to Ban Outdoor Dining on 50 Historic Streets in 2026

NYC Daylighting Bill Scaled Back to School Zones After DOT Pushback

Philadelphia Council Panel Advances 10-Cent Paper Bag Fee as Parker Administration Opposes

NYC Council Introduces Aland Etienne Bill to Lift Pay and Training Standards for Security Guards

Richmond Steps Up Shockoe Bottom Patrols as Council Weighs Gun-Free Entertainment Overlay

Central Park Conservancy Endorses Ryder’s Law to Phase Out Horse-Drawn Carriages

Cleveland Browns Challenge Modell Law in Federal Court

Mayor Adams' 'City of Yes' Housing Plan Clears Key Hurdle

Cleveland Councilman Invokes Art Modell Law Amid Browns Stadium Negotiations