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Houston Approves $30 Million in Stormwater Funds to Demolish Blighted Buildings

The vote follows weeks of dispute over using restricted drainage dollars for demolitions.

Fire Destroys Hollywood Center Motel’s 1905 House as Arson Probe Begins

Philadelphia School Board Authorizes Talks on Transferring Vacant Schools to the City