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Tuesday’s Headlines Get Ready for the World Cup
Cities across the country are prepping their transit systems for soccer fans arriving from around the globe.
January 6, 2026
Monday’s Salty Headlines
Salt poured on icy roads and sidewalks eventually winds up in a river, stream or even your drinking water.
January 5, 2026
Everything You Need To Know About Zohran Mamdani — From the Pages of Streetsblog
Our New York team offers you the transportation policy highlights of Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's improbable 2025 run for City Hall.
December 31, 2025
Wednesday’s Headlines Want to Age in Place
American cities aren't particularly friendly to seniors who can no longer drive, fueling isolation and loneliness.
December 31, 2025
Year in Review: What Gave Us Hope in a Dark 2025
Yes, this year was tough. Yes: we're still ending it with hope for the future.
December 30, 2025
Tuesday’s Headlines Pay Your Own Way
The Trump administration pulled $4 billion in grants for high-speed rail, and now California doesn't want it back.
December 30, 2025
Monday’s Headlines Go to Infinity and Beyond!
A new NASA administrator lets Sean Duffy get back to the his main job, pulling funding for anything not involving cars.
December 29, 2025
Streetsblog Joins Campaign for Public Financing of Non-Profit Media
New York provides tax credits to for-profit newsrooms. Now, non-profit digital outlets, public broadcasters and public access channels are seeking equal treatment. Doing so would strengthen our democracy.
Jim Heaney
December 26, 2025
