NLC, Bloomberg Philanthropies launch coronavirus action tracker
Officials from dozens of cities have contributed more than 500 different measures they've taken to respond as the pandemic has reached their communities.
Financially stressed by outbreak, fire departments foray into digital
As one of the slowest industries to adopt new technology, fire departments are now trying new apps and services, chiefs say, as the pandemic stretches resources thin.
Coronavirus delays Toronto's 'smart city' decision
The new coronavirus pandemic has delayed until June 25 a decision on whether Sidewalk Labs will be permitted to build its "smart neighborhood," Quayside, on the city’s eastern lakeshore.
Critics say FCC's broadband relief efforts 'ring hollow'
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai shared the steps he's taken to connect more people to high-speed internet during the pandemic, but some broadband advocates say it's not enough.
New Jersey's new coronavirus website lets users ask questions
The portal, launched over the weekend, uses natural language processing to search across various databases for answers to specific virus-related questions.
Hundreds pledge to help state, local government solve coronavirus challenges
A consortium of technologists and business leaders have formed a coalition called the U.S. Digital Response for COVID-19 to help state and local governments solve challenges on the fly.
