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In the Venezuelan capital, Caracas, flocks of colorful macaws that once brightened city skies now face disappearing nest sites — and with them, a unique urban bond.

After two years of review, Bloomington is ready to move forward with major updates to its zoning ordinance.One year after adopting its 2015 comprehensive…

Many complain their magnificent city is being ruined by tourism. Some 30 million visitors arrive every year, bringing much-needed revenue — but crowding out longtime residents and businesses.

An appeals court hears arguments Wednesday on the future of Philly's landmark tax on sweetened drinks. The money is funding preschool for low-income kids, but the soda industry says it's losing jobs.

In 13 U.S. cities this summer, volunteers are capturing detailed measurements that will include the heat index people experience. Cities will use the new heat maps to help cool the hottest spots.

Cities across California are clearing out brush and invasive grasses on hillsides to help keep wildfires from spreading. But in some towns, in addition to hired hands, they're also using goats.

Selling land and building cities made China rich. It also created a lot of government debt that China now wants to reduce.

Amy Downs was buried in 10 feet of rubble after the Oklahoma City bombing 30 years ago. While trapped, she vowed to change her life, but it was long journey.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Cleveland mayor Justin Bibb who argues that President Trump's budget cuts and funding freezes will hurt cities like his.

Add Bloomington to the list of Illinois municipalities enacting a local grocery tax to replace the state tax that’s set to expire at the start of next year.