New requirements for remote public participation restore a practice shelved by many local jurisdictions after being flooded with racist, antisemitic and homophobic comments by online trolls.

Plainfield Council President Julienne Cherry says she’ll reinstate remote public comment within 30 days after Mayor Adrian Mapp ended it.

Sayreville officials are considering a Rainbow Bridge memorial for deceased pets and seeking residents’ input on where it could go in borough parks.

Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield kicked off budget season with her proposed priorities for the 2027 fiscal year. Here is what to know.

Ministry teams meet at 11:30 a.m. following service, and the Coordinating Council meets at 12:30 p.m. On Monday, the Flint Hills Youth Choirs practices at 5:30 p.m. On March 18, our final Mahjong ...

For at least the second time in less than a month, a community board in Queens met for its regular meeting, vigorously debated a handful of local issues, and determined ...

Pittsburgh’s infrastructure had been neglected as well. The downtown corporate tax base eroded dramatically. Vacant storefronts, homeless camps and drug deals were a common sight. “In all my years of ...

The Hermosa Foundation, the city of Hermosa Beach and the Zebrowski Group present the 30th Annual Hermosa Beach St. Patrick’s ...

Michele Skalicky talks with Mark Hecquet, president of Visit Springfield, about what the 3% hotel/motel license tax that will be on the ballot in Springfield on April 7 will be used for if it passes.

The Kremlin wants to exert its influence in the Middle East and has publicly said its support for Iran, a strategic ally, is unwavering. But experts say there are limits to how far Moscow will go: It ...

Former St Colman’s College, Claremorris, students Thomas Morley (Health and Performance Science) received the UCD Ad Astra Elite Sports Scholarship and Dara Morley (Medicine) received the Ad Astra ...

What’s Going On is a listing of activities taking place throughout the Downriver community. To submit an event, send an email to downriverlife@thenewsherald.com. List the time, date, location, cost ...