City Pulse Digest

Cardinal News' real-world test: 24 Radford students filed basic FOIA requests in Roanoke, Danville, Martinsville, Lynchburg, Bristol, and Radford.
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Tampa News Briefs

• 🔥 SBA Disaster Loans: The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans to small...

WeHOPE's Changemakers event offers prime local networking:

• Gather with Bay Area community advocates
• Learn from those driving real change
• Strengthen key partnerships ahead of the weekend
  Don't miss March 19!

• Utility escalation: City officials locked water meters at ICE's massive warehouse on March 16, 2026.
• Core concern: Protects limited infrastructure...

Key aid for local recovery:

• Low-interest EIDL loans available for small businesses & non-profits in Hillsborough, Pasco & 20 other FL counties hit...

Severe Weather Alerts

• ⚡ DC Metro Area Warnings: Severe weather alerts issued across the DC metro area for strong thunderstorms, heavy rain,...

DC metro hit by two storm bands today: 11am-2pm and more severe 4pm-6pm. Mayor Bowser urges residents to prepare.

• Key risks: Strong thunderstorms,...

Fredericksburg's first Regional Civics Bee spotlights youth civic engagement:

• 21 students selected from essay submissions on civic issues by local...

• Event: Great Blue Heron Hustle 5K/10K & Community Event
• Host: John Bunker Sands Wetland Center
• Deets: 1st annual run – prime for local fitness & nature vibes this weekend

Spring street fairs and festivals are buzzing across the Bay Area this week—perfect for outdoor fun:

• Irish Times St. Patrick’s Day Block Party,...

Urgent alert for Baltimore region: Severe thunderstorms likely Monday with risks of tornadoes and damaging winds.

• Strong to severe storms expected...

• No meetings this week in Mount Desert Island region per current listings – double-check town sites as agendas may post later or events change.
• Bar...

Upcoming Government Meetings

• 🔥 Fluvanna Supervisors: Fluvanna Supervisors will take action on Tenaska’s permit request for a second gas-fired...

• Upcoming feedback: City of Sarasota planners meet Wednesday to advise developer on proposal
• Project details: 324-unit apartment complex planned for Fruitville Road
• Local housing push? Key moment for development in the city.

• Special election March 24 (10am-6pm, Fire Station): Approve up to $618k bonds for public works garage replacement—1980 build with failing roof,...

• Fluvanna Supervisors (Wed): Weigh special use permit for Tenaska's second gas-fired power plant; hear appeal on Planning Commission's finding it's...

Historic Preservation Committee will consider approving verbiage for a new historical marker at the next Appleton City Council meeting. Key moment for local history commemoration.

Dive into Oakland's vibrant comedy lineup:

• All Out Comedy soft opening shows at 2550 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94612
• Critical Hit Comedy at 4920...

Local highlights this Easter season in Front Royal:

• Free Community Easter Celebration hosted by Love Revival
• Salvation Army's Annual Dinner and Raffle Fundraiser
  Mark your calendars for family fun and giving back!

The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia is hosting Super Sunday to rally community support.

• Donate to local and global Jewish causes via...