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Report: Broadband Projects Face Permit Delays Across U.S. Farmington Voice
Transportation & Infrastructure
  • August 16, 2026, 3:13 PM
  • POST BY NINA HALBROOK

Report: Broadband Projects Face Permit Delays Across U.S.

A new report finds that nearly 7,000 broadband projects funded by the $42 billion BEAD program will require more than 86,000 permits, with many projects facing complex and lengthy approval processes at federal, state, and local levels.

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10 Most Affordable Cities to Live in California Ranked for 2026 Farmington Voice
Development & Real Estate
  • August 16, 2026, 11:34 AM
  • POST BY Julia Hartwell

10 Most Affordable Cities to Live in California Ranked for 2026

A new analysis from Houzeo highlights ten California cities where home prices and living costs remain below state averages, offering residents more attainable housing options and lower expenses compared to much of the state

Grand Tasting Alpharetta to Feature 25 Local Restaurants August 27 Farmington Voice
Community & Culture
  • August 16, 2026, 9:36 AM
  • POST BY Julia Hartwell

Grand Tasting Alpharetta to Feature 25 Local Restaurants August 27

Food lovers can sample dishes from more than 25 Alpharetta restaurants at Grand Tasting Alpharetta, set for August 27 at The Hotel at Avalon. The event includes celebrity chefs, cocktails, and live music for guests age 21 and up.

Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital Temporarily Loses Trauma Status Farmington Voice
Oakland County
  • August 15, 2026, 8:12 PM
  • POST BY Ethan Mercer

Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital Temporarily Loses Trauma Status

Ambulances can no longer bring trauma patients to Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital after it lost its Level II trauma center status in July. The hospital continues to treat trauma cases arriving by private vehicle while working to restore its designation.

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Local Governments Shift Toward Leaner, Accountable AI Systems Farmington Voice
Local Government
  • August 15, 2026, 6:53 PM

Local Governments Shift Toward Leaner, Accountable AI Systems

Michigan Charges 5 Noncitizens With Alleged 2024 Election Voting Farmington Voice
Michigan
  • August 15, 2026, 9:59 AM

Michigan Charges 5 Noncitizens With Alleged 2024 Election Voting

Oakland County Approves $1.5M for Ferndale Planned Parenthood Clinic Farmington Voice
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  • August 15, 2026, 8:41 AM

Oakland County Approves $1.5M for Ferndale Planned Parenthood Clinic

John James Selects Jay DeBoyer as Running Mate for Michigan Governor Farmington Voice
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  • August 14, 2026, 5:34 PM

John James Selects Jay DeBoyer as Running Mate for Michigan Governor

Whitmer Opposes Consumers Energy Plan to Sell 13 Michigan Dams Farmington Voice
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Whitmer Opposes Consumers Energy Plan to Sell 13 Michigan Dams

Cheshire Police Department Opens Applications for Full-Time Officers Farmington Voice
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  • August 14, 2026, 1:03 PM

Cheshire Police Department Opens Applications for Full-Time Officers

North Haven Church Moves to Larger Industrial Space on State Street Farmington Voice
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  • August 14, 2026, 11:05 AM

North Haven Church Moves to Larger Industrial Space on State Street

Middletown Students Earn Dean's, President's List Honors at SCSU Farmington Voice
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  • August 14, 2026, 10:08 AM

Middletown Students Earn Dean's, President's List Honors at SCSU

Pleasanton to Host 160th Scottish Highland Games and World Championships Farmington Voice
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  • August 14, 2026, 6:43 AM

Pleasanton to Host 160th Scottish Highland Games and World Championships

Online Pharmacies Expand as Michigan Drugstores Face Closures Farmington Voice
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Online Pharmacies Expand as Michigan Drugstores Face Closures

Michigan Lawmakers Push for More Transparency at Public Universities Farmington Voice
Michigan
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Michigan Lawmakers Push for More Transparency at Public Universities

Evergreen Park ESD 124 Sets 2026-27 School Year Calendar Farmington Voice
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  • August 16, 2026, 1:31 PM

Petaluma 12-Year-Old Sets Sonoma County Fair Steer Sale Record

Three Candidates Compete for Danville Town Council Seats in November Farmington Voice
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  • August 16, 2026, 7:39 AM

Three Candidates Compete for Danville Town Council Seats in November

Brush Fire Near Hemet Prompts Evacuation Warnings for Sage Residents Farmington Voice
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Brush Fire Near Hemet Prompts Evacuation Warnings for Sage Residents

Heavy Rain, Flash Flood Risk Expected Sunday in Philadelphia Area Farmington Voice
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Heavy Rain, Flash Flood Risk Expected Sunday in Philadelphia Area

Anne Arundel County Beaches Reopen After Bacteria Advisory Lifted Farmington Voice
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Anne Arundel County Beaches Reopen After Bacteria Advisory Lifted

Over 100 License Plate Cameras Now Monitor Lansing Area Roads Farmington Voice
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Over 100 License Plate Cameras Now Monitor Lansing Area Roads

Texas Data Center Audit Raises Questions as Grid Connections Paused Farmington Voice
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Texas Data Center Audit Raises Questions as Grid Connections Paused

Data Center Industry Faces Growing Pushback in North Carolina Farmington Voice
Local Government
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Data Center Industry Faces Growing Pushback in North Carolina

Michigan Journalist Uncovers Family Ties to Indian Boarding Schools Farmington Voice
Michigan
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Michigan Journalist Uncovers Family Ties to Indian Boarding Schools

Michigan Lawmakers Consider Ban on Seclusion in Public Schools Farmington Voice
Michigan
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Michigan Lawmakers Consider Ban on Seclusion in Public Schools

Meijer to Open Smaller Grocery Store in Livonia August 2026 Farmington Voice
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  • August 15, 2026, 6:46 AM

Meijer to Open Smaller Grocery Store in Livonia August 2026

Pennsylvania Sues TikTok Over App Design and Content for Teens Farmington Voice
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Pennsylvania Sues TikTok Over App Design and Content for Teens

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