One State is Manufacturing Free Masks for Any Resident Who Wants One
Since April, the state of Utah and area manufacturers have supplied more than 1 million masks to state residents for free.
City Provides Grants to Help Domestic Violence Survivors Move
The pilot program, a collaboration between the New York City mayor's office and a nonprofit service provider, will help survivors with housing and other emergency needs.
City Song Aims to 'Lift Up' Residents During Pandemic
"Lift Up Louisville," a song collaboration among 29 artists with ties to the Kentucky city, debuted Monday. Proceeds will benefit the city's relief fund for residents and nonprofits.
A City Plan to Make Masks Available to Every Resident
The city of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, partnered with a local manufacturer to make and distribute reusable masks, designed by a local doctor.
Need Help With Covid-19 Tech? This Nonprofit Connects Volunteers with Governments
The U.S. Digital Response, a new nonprofit, dispatches tech-sector volunteers to assist governments with coronavirus-related projects.
Buddying Up For Quarantine: Animal Shelters Report Adoption Spikes Amid Pandemic Shutdowns
Requests to foster and adopt animals have skyrocketed across the country as Americans hunker down at home. But leaders at some animal shelters say they haven't seen the same boom, while all worry about future funding.
Distilleries and Breweries Begin Manufacturing Hand Sanitizer Amid National Shortages
Dozens of businesses across the country switched production from booze to sanitizer after two federal agencies relaxed manufacturing guidelines amid the Covid-19 outbreak.
A State Seeks to Boost Air Travel Within its Borders
There are no direct flights between cities in Idaho, so travelers must take connecting flights out of state to travel between them. One lawmaker hopes to establish a committee to tackle the problem.
State Park Debuts Virtual Reality Hike
Table Rock State Park in South Carolina now provides a 5-minute virtual hike, offered for free at the park's visitor center to anyone who can't—or doesn't want to—walk the real thing.
Can the Digital Divide Finally be Bridged?
COMMENTARY | Local leaders are identifying creative solutions and partnerships to provide more equitable broadband access.
An Airport Fully Embraces 'Terminal Tourism'
Non-ticketed visitors can accompany loved ones to their gates at Detroit Metropolitan Airport, the latest to establish a pass program to allow non-passengers past security.
Monitoring Deer Health Means a Helicopter Ride for a Utah Herd
About 50 mule deer in Utah were flown recently to a state-owned ranch to allow wildlife biologists to examine and tag them. Officials said the tests give them important insights into the health of the herd as a whole.
Local Elected Officials Lambast Book Publishers for Limiting Library Access to E-Books
Librarians have been boycotting one publishing company over restrictive new policies. Now more than 70 mayors and county executives are urging publishers to grant libraries better access to e-books.
A Plan to Engage Hackers in Election Security
The Information Technology-Information Sharing and Analysis Center wants to create a coordinated vulnerability disclosure program that could alert vendors about security flaws in their voting systems.
How Hundreds of Cities Have Simplified Solar
More than 300 municipalities have received designations from SolSmart, a national program that helps streamline permitting and zoning processes to make solar easier to obtain for residents and businesses.
Enlisting Truckers to Fight Human Trafficking
Lawmakers in Wisconsin are hoping to add human trafficking curriculum to classes for commercial drivers' licenses.
Want a Good Police K9? Try the Animal Shelter.
Rescue dogs, including pit bulls, are finding work as police K9s across the country.
How This State Is Using a 'Netflix Model' to Treat More People for Hepatitis C
Louisiana partnered with a pharmaceutical company to provide hepatitis C treatment to Medicaid and incarcerated patients at a fixed cost.
What Happened After a School District Began Feeding Students Breakfast in Classrooms
Springfield Public Schools offer free breakfast to all students in their classrooms, helping boost attendance and graduation rates while decreasing hunger across the Massachusetts school district.
This State's Parks are Full of 'Happy Little Trees'
A partnership between the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Bob Ross Inc. brought in new volunteers to help with reforestation efforts.
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