Minnesota is making waves again, but this time it's not about the weather or the cold. Two of its cities, Minneapolis and St. Paul, have been recognized as some of the best places for an active lifestyle. This is quite an achievement, especially considering the long, dark winters that can make it to
The Trump administration has a new idea to tackle two big problems at once: high electricity prices and the growing need for power in the tech world. They want to make tech companies help pay for new power plants. This could help keep electricity prices from going up too much while also supporting t
Charleston's downtown is a mix of history and modernity. The streets are lined with old buildings, but they also have around 1, 200 outdated parking meters. The city is considering a change. Mayor William Cogswell wants to move away from these old meters. He suggests using apps or QR codes for parki
Chicago is facing a big money problem. In 2027, the city might be short on cash by $1. 17 billion. That's a lot of money! The people in charge, called aldermen, are already working on next year's budget. But they have a big challenge ahead. A few years ago, the city created a team called COFA. This
Pennsylvania's electricity grid is a complex web. It connects 13 states and the nation's capital. This network, called the PJM grid, demands that each state contributes to powering the region. Pennsylvania exports more electricity than any other state. This is thanks to reforms made almost 30 years
In Austin, city employees are worried about their jobs. Why? Because the city manager, T. C. Broadnax, might think there are too many workers. Carol Guthrie, a union leader, shared this concern after hearing about a meeting where Broadnax reportedly said the city has 1, 500 to 2, 000 extra employees
Kingston has been making strides in becoming more accessible. But there is still a long way to go. A city councillor, who has a child with a disability, understands these challenges firsthand. They know what it's like to face barriers that many people don't even notice. When this councillor joined
Microsoft, a major player in the tech industry, has been expanding its data center footprint across the United States. As of 2024, the company had secured permits for 44 data centers, making it one of the top five companies in terms of data center construction. These facilities are not small; half o
Big Tech is pouring massive amounts of money into building data centers to support AI systems. These centers demand a lot of electricity, which has led to higher energy bills and environmental worries in nearby areas. In some places, electricity costs have skyrocketed by up to 267% over the past fiv
The Kansas City Royals are making big changes to Kauffman Stadium. They are moving the outfield fences closer by 10 feet. This change aims to make the stadium more fair for hitters. The Royals want to turn Kauffman into a park where hitting a ball well means it will likely be a home run. For years,
