https://cityandlocal.com/events/2026-local-community-events-festivals City & Local en 2026-08-14T05:04:02.754Z 2026 Local Community Events and Festivals Emerge 2026 community events, local festivals 2026, upcoming events nationwide, cultural events, social gatherings /api/media/articles/city-local/city-local-2026-local-community-events-festivals-1786683699019/hero.jpg Diverse community members celebrating at a lively outdoor festival with colorful decorations and food stalls. https://cityandlocal.com/community/local-government-budget-transparency-failure City & Local en 2026-08-14T03:16:45.615Z Local governments are failing on budget transparency, undermining public services by 2026. budget transparency, local government, public services, government accountability, taxpayer money /api/media/articles/city-local/city-local-local-government-budget-transparency-failure-1786677272505/hero.jpg A deserted government podium in a somber chamber, symbolizing the failure of local governments in budget transparency and its impact on public services. https://cityandlocal.com/real-estate/mixed-use-developments-growth-neighborhood-concerns City & Local en 2026-08-14T01:35:35.817Z Mixed-Use Developments: Rapid Growth, Neighborhood Concerns mixed-use projects, sports venue-anchored developments, urban planning, city development, neighborhood concerns /api/media/articles/city-local/city-local-mixed-use-developments-growth-neighborhood-concerns-1786671046334/hero.jpg A large, modern mixed-use development featuring a sports stadium, residential buildings, and commercial spaces, bustling with activity at twilight. https://cityandlocal.com/events/free-fall-community-events-festivals City & Local en 2026-08-13T23:42:35.896Z Free Community Events and Festivals This Fall free fall festivals, community events, autumn gatherings, local celebrations, family-friendly fall activities /api/media/articles/city-local/city-local-free-fall-community-events-festivals-1786664431969/hero.jpg Diverse group of people enjoying a lively fall festival with colorful decorations, food stalls, and autumn leaves. https://cityandlocal.com/business-spotlights/how-to-get-local-business-licenses-permits City & Local en 2026-08-13T21:52:48.225Z How to Get Local Business Licenses and Permits for Your New Venture local business licenses, business permits, startup permits, new venture licenses, small business compliance /api/media/articles/city-local/city-local-how-to-get-local-business-licenses-permits-1786657828707/hero.jpg A closed cafe in Anytown, USA, symbolizing the challenges of obtaining local business licenses and permits for new ventures. https://cityandlocal.com/neighborhoods/neighborhood-walkability-score-factors City & Local en 2026-08-13T20:18:05.888Z What Factors Determine a Neighborhood's Walkability Score? 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