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Downtown Dallas Train Service Takes a Short Break

December 10, 2025

Downtown Dallas will see a pause in train services for a bit. This is not because of an emergency, but for some important safety checks. Starting Wednesday night at 9:30 p. m. , all light rail services in the Central Business District will be on hold. The goal is to make sure everything is safe and

education

Downtown Dallas Campus: A Fresh Start for Students

November 15, 2025

Downtown Dallas is getting a makeover, and education is at the heart of it. Dallas College is shaking things up with plans to redesign its El Centro Campus, a key player in the area for over 50 years. The college has picked four teams to compete for the project, with proposals expected in December.

crime

Dallas Gets Ready: Safety First for World Cup Fans

October 30, 2025

Dallas is gearing up to host nine World Cup matches and the FIFA International Broadcast Center. The city is taking steps to ensure safety and security for everyone involved. One of the key initiatives is the creation of a new police division focused on downtown Dallas. This division will have more

business

Downtown Dallas: Can It Bounce Back?

October 25, 2025

Downtown Dallas is in a tough spot. It's not dead, but it's not thriving either. The area has been struggling with homelessness and crime, which has given it a bad reputation. This is a big deal because downtown is a major part of Dallas's identity and economy. The homeless situation is a big probl

business

Detroit's Renaissance Center Loses a Longtime Resident

October 22, 2025

Urban Science, a data-mapping company, is saying goodbye to its longtime home in Detroit's Renaissance Center. After nearly 50 years, they're moving to a new spot called One Campus Martius. This news comes after General Motors, who owns the building, started talking about future plans for the space.

business

Building a Better Downtown: MU's Plan for a Fun and Thriving Campus

October 17, 2025

The University of Missouri is on the hunt for developers to bring a new entertainment and hospitality district to campus. The goal? To make the area more lively, especially on game days, and give the local economy a boost. Think of places like the University of Tennessee or Iowa State University, an

politics

Downtown LA: Curfew Lifted After Immigration Protests

June 18, 2025

The downtown Los Angeles curfew, which was put in place to stop looting during immigration protests, has been called off. This decision came from Mayor Karen Bass, who had initially set the curfew to protect local businesses and communities from damage. The curfew was first put into effect on June 1

crime

Downtown Salt Lake City Shooting: A Peaceful March Turns Chaotic

June 15, 2025

In the heart of Salt Lake City, a peaceful march took a dramatic turn when shots rang out, leaving one man critically injured and three individuals in custody. The event, part of the national "No Kings" movement, aimed to protest various political issues, including immigration policies and military

politics

Los Angeles Stands Up: A Day of Protest and Unity

June 14, 2025

On a Saturday morning, thousands of people filled the streets of downtown Los Angeles. They came together to voice their disapproval of the current administration's policies. The demonstration began with a gathering at Grand Park, a central location for the event. From there, the crowd moved along H

business

Gilroy's Food Trucks: A New Era of Downtown Vibrancy

June 4, 2025

Food trucks are rolling into Gilroy with a fresh set of rules. The city council has given the green light to a new pilot program. This program is a big step forward from the old rules. The old rules were made for ice cream trucks and were pretty strict. Food trucks had to move every 10 minutes and g