Mayors Cherelle L. Parker of Philadelphia and Daniel J. Rickenmann of Columbia, South Carolina, celebrated local leaders’ ...

Local and state officials make decisions about our roads, schools, public safety, property taxes, and community resources. But paradoxically, these elections consistently see the lowest voter turnout.

The writer and activist Helen Keller, who overcame the challenges of being both deaf and blind, spoke about the power of cooperation and shared purpose. She once said, “Alone we can do so little; ...

This week in local government: the Pittsboro town board considers a pair of major developments, including the South Village Small Area Plan.