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Mayor Sid Edwards is rallying volunteers for a cleanup day that kicks off a bold 100-day plan to transform North Baton Rouge. The June 20 event focuses on seven streets that deserve investment and care.
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When potholes and illegal dumps pile up in Nelson Mandela Bay, residents aren't waiting for help. Armed with gloves and determination, community groups are reclaiming their streets and restoring neighborhood pride.
More than 100 volunteers spent a full day repairing homes and yards for Ypsilanti residents who couldn't do the work themselves. Habitat for Humanity's Rock the Block series kicked off in West Willow, bringing new life to an entire neighborhood.
Habitat for Humanity is rallying volunteers to revitalize an entire Springfield neighborhood this weekend with yard work, tool donations, and community spirit. Homeowners in Woodland Heights will get help with essential repairs and keep the tools to maintain their homes for years to come.
A 42-foot mural made entirely of recycled plastic bottle caps now towers over a once gang-controlled neighborhood in El Salvador. The "Latin American Mona Lisa" represents a new kind of renaissance for everyday people.
Britain's new Pride in Place program hands control of up to £20 million directly to residents to transform their struggling communities. Nearly 340 neighborhoods can now decide for themselves what their towns need most.
Scientists discovered a single-celled organism that can dramatically transform into a "supergiant" that hunts and eats its genetic twins, then reverse back to normal size. The reversible Jekyll-and-Hyde transformation reveals stunning complexity hidden in the microscopic world around us.
A forgotten vacant lot in Evanston is getting a colorful makeover thanks to neighbors who are planting flowers to honor the block's history. The Shorefront Legacy Center is inviting the community to help transform the empty space into a welcoming garden that celebrates longtime residents.
Four ambassadors say Ethiopia's capital has become unrecognizable in just 18 months, transformed by corridor projects into a modern city with wide roads, parks, and riverside developments. The dramatic urban makeover is making life easier and more beautiful for residents and visitors alike.
A North Carolina home hidden by two years of overgrowth is now visible again, thanks to volunteers who transformed the property into a safer space for everyone. The mayor even grabbed a weed eater to help.
Once Chicago's most dangerous block, O Block has been transformed not by government programs, but by a pastor's mission to restore hope. Former gang members now mentor youth, and families are rebuilding lives on ground that once housed violence.
Researchers are helping New Haven's Dwight neighborhood fight extreme heat after a study found kids making makeshift pools and residents hiding in grocery stores just to stay cool. Yale's solution-focused approach could transform how communities adapt to rising temperatures.
A UN-backed initiative is transforming a Nairobi neighborhood into a low-carbon model that could reshape urban development across Africa. The five-year project will improve lives for 85,000 residents while cutting emissions and restoring ecosystems.
African policy and finance experts are praising Ethiopia's rapid economic transformation as a blueprint for the continent. The country's massive infrastructure projects and bold reforms are proving that African nations can finance their own development.
Dutch neighborhoods are changing fast, but new research shows residents welcome it. Walking dogs and working from home are unexpectedly creating stronger community bonds.
Ronald McCatherine couldn't stop smiling as volunteers cleared his overgrown yard, power washed his deck, and prepared to paint his home. The One Week One Street program is bringing its 13th year of neighborhood improvements to three Saginaw streets this week.
After 15 years of partnership, Ethiopia's agricultural transformation has reached nearly 5 million smallholder farmers through over 60 innovative projects. The nation honored seven development organizations whose support has boosted productivity, strengthened food security, and lifted rural communities.
A dangerous Gurugram road once called "Anath Street" (meaning "orphaned") has become a thriving green corridor with 1,000 trees, safe paths, and zero trees cut. The transformation shows how Indian cities can redesign streets to serve people, not just cars.
French artist JR is turning Paris' oldest bridge into a walk-through cave experience open to the public for three weeks starting June 6. The ambitious art installation is already drawing crowds eager to watch the historic landmark's magical transformation.
A Mount Auburn hillside once filled with demolished homes is now a thriving community garden, thanks to volunteers keeping one neighbor's 25-year vision alive. WLWT crews joined the spring cleanup to honor Kay Schwartz's legacy.
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