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Houston to House New National Education Organization
Kinder Institute program will help researchers and school districts collaborate in new ways to benefit students Kinder Institute program will help researchers and school districts collaborate in new ways to benefit students
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Houston’s next mayor will have to address the city’s mobility challenges. Here’s where he can start.
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If You Want People to Stop Smoking, Show Them Their Neighbors Think it’s a Bad Idea
A new study suggests that where people live and who their neighbors are, could affect their likelihood to smoke while pregnant, despite health risks.
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Ryan Holeywell | July 31, 2015 A new feature highlighting the week’s interesting, important and downright weird news about cities.
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A streetcar named disaster? Debate ensues as latest project debuts
Charlotte’s new streetcar system had a rough first week as it finds itself at the center of a broader discussion about the transportation mode
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The Kinder Institute makes major strides in getting in the national discussion on cities
Kinder Institute gets new development director
As the organization expands, John Bradshaw will lead critical fundraising efforts
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Research Over Coffee: How Foreign-Born Healthcare Workers Are Changing Houston
Doctors and nurses from foreign countries play a key role in improving the region’s communities – and its healthcare system.
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Houston’s Changing Views on Gay Marriage, in Three Charts
Though Texas elected officials oppose gay marriage, residents of its biggest city support it
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Urban Insights From Around the Web
As part of a new weekly feature, the Urban Edge shares with readers the most interesting stories about cities from the previous week
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