Minneapolis spent a lot less than budgeted on a handful of experiments to clear snow and ice from sidewalks last year, ...

People watch the sunset in the Punta Carretas neighborhood of Montevideo, Uruguay, in January 2025. Soccer is one of the most popular ways to spend the long summer days along La Rambla.

The Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival and Dogtoberfest are among Central Florida traditions returning to celebrate spring. This weekend also includes several eating and drinking events.

Previously, the city filled about a half mile of sidewalk gaps each year. Now it averages about 5.5 miles a year. "It's kind of a vibrancy thing," Naber said.