Penang Monthly, published by Penang Institute, runs long-form features on the life, culture, and liveability of Penang, from social-science essays on urban place-making to profiles of local figures and community stories. Readers get considered, well-sourced writing about the city's character and people rather than news flashes.
Website: https://www.penangmonthly.com/
Torched is a Los Angeles newsletter by journalist Alissa Walker that covers the city's preparations for the 2028 Olympics, along with local politics, transportation and infrastructure. Readers get on-the-ground reporting and commentary on LA28 transparency, public hearings and civic projects.
Detailed coverage of Ottawa's transit system, including Transit Committee meeting recaps, Stage 2 LRT progress, and route-level service reliability snapshots built from OC Transpo data. It holds OC Transpo and city politicians accountable on reliability, funding and planning.
Local news from Dublin covering city council decisions, planning and development, housing and public spending. Readers get original reporting with named sources and detailed context on how the city is governed and built.
Local news coverage of Richmond, California, including city council agendas, weekly police incident roundups and neighborhood development disputes. Readers get specific, locally sourced detail on city decisions, public safety and transportation projects.
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