Nathan Bell is a regional news correspondent for TravModo, focusing on community affairs, urban development, and local current events. He provides comprehensive reports on issues affecting metropolitan areas.
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A new audit reveals that most of New York City's 125 public subway bathrooms are missing basic essentials like toilet paper, soap, and even toilet seats.
Dutchess Sheriff starts 34th year, Sullivan County forms charter review, Big Brothers Big Sisters expands to Putnam, fatal crash in Minisink, and frigid temperatures continue in Mid-Hudson Valley.
Sound Transit's Link light rail will cross Lake Washington via the I-90 bridge starting March 28, completing the 2 Line and connecting Eastside to Seattle.
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District board has seen a complete turnover of its original members, with Bridget Ziegler and Brian Aungst Jr. being the last to depart. The board manages municip
Seattle's traffic congestion worsened in 2025, moving the city to the seventh most congested in the US. Drivers faced 45% longer travel times on average.
Tucson drivers face I-10 lane restrictions between Kino Parkway and Alvernon Way from Jan 11-17. Long-term closures on Ajo Way, Palo Verde, Irvington Roads through April.
A new interchange on Weddington Road in Matthews, part of the I-485 express lanes project, will open Friday morning. Drivers should expect changes and allow extra time as minor work continues.
The Department of Homeland Security seeks to fast-track the demolition of over a dozen historic buildings at St. Elizabeths in Washington D.C., citing emergency security risks. This decision has spark
Rhode Island faces growing concerns over data breaches, with a utility company acknowledging billing issues and Stellantis confirming a customer data theft. Consumers are urged to heighten security me
Disney commits $5 million to rebuild Altadena's Charles White Park, damaged by wildfires. The project includes a new playground, community center, and amphitheater, expected to open in 2025.
San Francisco's Arts Commission voted 8-5 to dismantle the Vaillancourt Fountain in Embarcadero Plaza due to safety concerns, despite its historic status.
Multiple NYC subway lines faced significant delays during Thursday morning rush hour after an unauthorized person was struck by a train at the 103rd Street station. The incident affected 4, 5, and 6 t
Dayton area commuters faced multiple I-75 crashes this morning, causing delays. Meanwhile, the region offers gas prices as low as $2.65 per gallon in Xenia, significantly below the national average of
Memphis has acquired the downtown Sheraton Hotel for $22 million, a taxpayer investment to support the Renasant Convention Center. The 600-room hotel requires an estimated $250 million renovation to a
Nantucket voters will decide on two measures regarding short-term rentals, impacting the island's housing and economy. One proposal seeks to limit rentals for residents, while another aims to preserve
Chicago's L train system has recorded 24 subway surfing incidents since 2023, raising safety concerns and causing service delays. The dangerous trend, often fueled by social media, carries severe risk
Southbound lanes of the Dan Ryan Expressway at the I-57 split have reopened after a triple fatal crash early Sunday morning. Illinois State Police are investigating.
A more than 100-year-old Moreton Bay Fig tree on Ali‘i Drive in Kailua-Kona was removed after a major branch broke, revealing internal rot and posing a public safety risk. Its removal has changed the
Sacramento Regional Transit approved $1 million to boost security on light rail and buses, hiring more transit ambassadors and security staff amid rising safety concerns and worker assaults.
Illinois' mass transit system, including CTA, Metra, and Pace, faces an $834 million deficit by 2027. New reforms aim to consolidate governance, cut costs, and modernize services without raising taxes