Puerto Rico files for biggest US municipal bankruptcy Puerto Rico has filed for bankruptcy to deal with its $73 billion debt. It would be the biggest municipal bankruptcy ever in the US.

Rio’s Dance Museum Is A Hidden Treasure The Olympics brought a host of shiny new venues to Rio but high in the hilltops of the Madureira suburb, a jewel of a museum brings the country’s rich history of samba and jongo to light.

U.S. Municipal Debt Draws Rush of Investors Municipal-bond funds had more than $632 billion in assets as of June 1, a record high, according to Lipper data going back to 1992.

Just how safe are long-term municipal bonds? The unsexily named "long-term municipal bonds" are pretty important to our everyday lives. They pay for building schools or highways in our neighborhoods. And almost anyone can buy one.

Just how safe are long-term municipal bonds? The unsexily named "long-term municipal bonds" are pretty important to our everyday lives. They pay for building schools or highways in our neighborhoods. And almost anyone can buy one.

After Ferguson, A St. Louis County Town Must Learn To Police Without Profit Following a municipal court reform, St. Ann's multimillion-dollar speed trap won't keep it afloat.

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: Municipal Violations (HBO) If you have money, committing a municipal violation may pose you a minor inconvenience. If you don’t, it can ruin your life. Connect with Last Week Tonight o...

Appeals court judge to make "needed reforms" to municipal courts in Ferguson The Missouri Supreme Court is assigning a judge to hear municipal court cases in Ferguson after a critical Justice Department report

Municipal Law Library - National Geographic Travel Daily Photo Get your daily dose of outstanding travel photos. Today: There's nothing drab about Munich's municipal law library at New City Hall.

Obama Calls On The FCC To Clear The Way For Community Broadband Municipal broadband is a rapidly heating battleground among the president, his administration, and Congressional and FCC Republicans. Should all cities and..