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Washington Post
5 days ago
- General
- Washington Post
Uncertainty remains over Dupont Circle Park closure during WorldPride
Just a day before Pride weekend was set to kick off in the District, uncertainty loomed over the park at the heart of D.C.'s historic LGBTQ neighborhood. Federal officials have declined to publicly say whether they will install a tall no-climb fence around the perimeter of Dupont Circle Park on Friday and assign U.S. Park Police officers in and around the park to keep the public out, despite days of pressure from city leaders and LGBTQ advocates to keep the historic park open during this week's WorldPride festivities.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Million milestone: Fort Worth approaches top-10 spot in U.S.
The Brief Fort Worth now has over 1 million residents, bringing it within 2,000 residents of the top 10 largest U.S. cities. Fort Worth has seen the fastest population growth among the 30 largest U.S. cities. City leaders credit a strong economy and low cost of living for the growth, highlighting the need for careful planning for the future. FORT WORTH, Texas - Fort Worth's latest census has put them over 1 million residents, widening the gap recently secured over Austin as the fourth-largest city in Texas. The population growth also secures Fort Worth the 11th spot in the nation, with city officials hoping to close the ever-shrinking gap to reach the top 10 within the year. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Austin now ranks 13th in the nation for population size. Fort Worth now trails only Houston, San Antonio and Dallas among Texas' largest cities with a total population of 1,008,106, the bureau says. Now ranked 11th in the U.S., Fort Worth is smaller than Jacksonville, Florida, by fewer than 2,000 people. By the numbers According to the City of Fort Worth, of the 30 most populous cities, they have grown the fastest since 2020, with 9.7 percent population growth over the last four years and 3.1 percent in the past year. Of the same sample, Fort Worth is among the least densely populated, allowing greater room for growth. The city ranked 24th in this category, only being beaten by Oklahoma City, Jacksonville, Nashville-Davidson County, Memphis, Indianapolis and El Paso. The city believes its growth can be attributed to a strong economy, comparatively low cost of living and a favorable business climate. What they're saying "This is an exciting and significant milestone for Fort Worth," said Mayor Mattie Parker. "We are in a crucial moment of growth and opportunity, and it's more important than ever that we lead with smart policies, smart investments and smart planning to ensure our city continues to thrive long into the future." "Growth doesn't just happen," City Manager Jay Chapa said. "For decades, the City of Fort Worth has been led by public servants who prioritized fiscal discipline, continually improved services and focused on delivering quality of life for residents. Surpassing 1 million residents is a reminder that the work matters, and we have a responsibility to continue stewarding that growth into the future." "The 1 million mark reflects not just growth, but complexity." said Christianne Simmons, Fort Worth's chief transformation officer. "As Fort Worth becomes a bigger city, the questions get tougher — about infrastructure, public services and how to make limited dollars go further. FWLab is here to help the City navigate those challenges with data-driven tools and strategic, future-forward planning." The Source Information in this article came from the U.S. Census Bureau and the City of Fort Worth.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Second phase of improvements completed at Los Altos Park
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque city leaders on Wednesday came together to celebrate the official opening of the new BMX pump track at Los Altos Park. In addition to the pump track, phase 2 improvements include a brand-new dog park, completion of the walkway connecting major park features, upgraded road access, improved parking, and upgraded landscaping. Summer reading programs at Bernalillo Co. and Albuquerque libraries kick off May 31 'I'm here to just say how excited we are, and we can't wait to put on some races here and get people from out of town to visit and know just go fast,' said Kalvin Davis, local pro BMX rider. $10 million from city funds and state capital outlay was used to renovate Los Altos Park Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KRQE NEWS 13 - Breaking News, Albuquerque News, New Mexico News, Weather, and Videos.
