Violent crime keeps decreasing in cities throughout the US, according to a report.
Several ambulances and police vehicles responded to a shooting at Crosspointe Community Church in Wayne, Michigan, in June. Interestingly, a recent Criminal Justice Crime Trends Report indicates that murders dropped by 17% in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year. Political conversations have highlighted crime and violence, yet this new […]
Higher interest rates increase mortgage costs in Alabama cities
In the last three years, home buyers in Alabama have experienced more than a 50% increase in their monthly mortgage payments across many metro regions. Recent analysis from data by the US Census Bureau and Zillow has identified which Alabama cities have been hit hardest by rising interest rates since 2022. This research indicates that […]
Sedona City Council Greenlights Friendship Cities Agreement with Jasło, Poland
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Birmingham recognized as one of the top 5 cities in the U.S. for recent college graduates beginning their careers
According to the Wall Street Journal, Birmingham has emerged as one of the top metropolitan areas in the U.S. for recent college graduates starting their careers with solid, reputable jobs. A study from ADP highlighted that this city, known as Alabama’s third largest metropolitan area, has become a popular destination for new graduates. The Birmingham […]
Huntsville ranks 4th in the list of top cities for millennials to live and work.
Huntsville Metro Area Ranks High for Millennials Thanks to a notable growth in the millennial population, the Huntsville Metro area has secured the fourth spot in 2025 on the list of the best metro areas for living and working, according to CommercialCafe, a real estate and marketing blog. This area, encompassing Limestone and Madison counties, […]
Katie Britt demands an end to financing sanctuary cities
Sen. Katie Britt Pushes Against Sanctuary Cities US Senator Katie Britt, representing Montgomery, has raised concerns over sanctuary cities and their disregard for federal immigration laws. She, along with other Republican senators, believes it’s time for Congress to act and stop funding these cities, particularly highlighting Los Angeles. “We have to say, ‘Enough is enough,’” […]
Trump directs ICE to target 3 big Democratic cities for raids
The immigration customs enforcement officer badge is considered a federal agent patrolling the halls of New York City’s immigration court on June 10, 2025 (Photo: Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images) WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump announced late Sunday that he was instructing U.S. immigration customs and enforcement officers to carry out immigration raids in New York, […]
Mississippi River cities brace for still-rising floodwaters • Tennessee Lookout
Cities along the Mississippi River are continuing to prepare for the water after closing flood gates and soaking four days of heavy rain that saw up to 15 inches of rain in some areas. The river is projected to be up to 54 feet (54 feet above the major flood stage) in Cairo, Illinois on […]
Sean Duffy Says Feds Won’t Invest If Cities ‘Don’t Clean Up’ Act, Slams One Particular Governor Over Failed Transit
Transport Secretary Sean Duffy appeared on Fox News on Friday, saying his department would not invest in cities that don’t “clean” public transport systems. New York officials have tried to crack down on subway crimes by increasing the presence of police as of April 2024, following a string of shootings and attacks in the transport […]
Sean Duffy Says Trump Admin Will Pull Funding From Cities With Unsafe Subways
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy threatened to withhold federal funds for transportation from urban areas such as New York City if it could not keep the public transport system “safe.” Duffy told Fox News that the federal government is providing New York City with money to keep the subway system clean and safe, but the city […]