Metairie Block Turns Into River After 16-Inch Water Main Rupture
A 16-inch water main burst on Farnham Place Sunday, flooding roads and knocking down pressure for nearby customers as crews worked to isolate the line. Repairs were expected to take hours.
South And West Siders Storm 103rd Street In Peace Run For Red Line Future
More than 360 people ran the inaugural 103rd Street 5K to map out grocery stores, gyms and community space ahead of the Red Line extension. The event mixed a vendor fair with a planning conversation about inclusive development.
DC Lead Pipe Blitz Blows Past 10,000-Line Mark
DC Water says Lead Free DC completed more than 3,100 replacements in FY25 and cleared the 10,000th removal as verifications, outreach and hiring expanded. Officials say the pace must continue to meet federal deadlines.
Laguna Beach Approves $19.1M Contract to Keep Transit Free
Laguna Beach approved a five‑year, up‑to‑$19.1M contract with LAZ Parking to keep trolleys and Laguna Local running free for now, while officials warn service trims or a modest fare may be needed.
State Drops $100 Million To Finally Unsnarl Lithia Pinecrest In South Hillsborough
FDOT has programmed $100 million toward widening and safety upgrades on Lithia Pinecrest Road after local advocacy from Commissioner Christine Miller. The funding advances design and phased work on a long‑debated corridor rebuild.












