The idea is for the city to use contractors to help cut lots and help get rid of what they call 'hazardous overgrowth'.

Black mayors are proving that talent, vision, and a relentless focus on evidence-based policy—not tokenism—are transforming communities.

Birmingham has declared an emergency war on weeds. The City Council on Tuesday passed an ordinance authorizing the mayor to ...

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The city of Birmingham is taking decisive action against nuisance properties, with Mayor Randall Woodfin declaring a local ...

An attorney who has gained attention on the national stage for several high-profile wrongful death cases, including ...

THE leader of Essex County Council has said splitting Essex up into three new unitary authorities would be the best approach to keep tax costs low reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Councillor ...

Prosper Portland has selected a new executive director following the resignation of Shea Flaherty Betin, who stepped down ...

Kim Langley, who is running for the LaFayette City Council District B seat, is motivated by a desire to see LaFayette grow ...

The city of Tuscaloosa is accepting school supply donations from residents to pay overtime parking ticket fines.

The Birmingham City Council is set to vote Tuesday on a resolution from the mayor's office to buy additional access to camera ...

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