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Kfar Saba dominates among Israeli cities in quality of life rankings - study

Jerusalem led the group in reported drinking water quality, and residents reported the fewest new cases of malignant tumors. 

Night view of skyscrapers in the skyline of Tel Aviv, on July 6, 2025
How to Build a City That Lets Everyone Live Better.

How do you build a city that lets everyone live better? Real estate women respond

Berlin on foot: Why free walking tours are the city’s best-kept secret

Bika’at Ono aims High: Spotlight on Israel's most surprising region, as development surges forward


Mercantile Bank to handle municipal banking needs

A merger between Mercantile and Municipal Bank (formerly Dexia Bank) took place two months ago.

Mercantile Bank seen in Ramat Hasharon.

Israel's choice- concrete canyons or a more creative design process

With the increasing population Israel must postulate whether it wants to create nothing but building in an attempt to keep up with population growth or find a more creative idea.

A view towards the dense, chaotic skyline of Gush Dan

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion surprises even his harshest critics

Municipal Affairs: One year since the new mayor opened the door to his office in Safra Square in downtown Jerusalem, he has begun putting into place the policies he envisioned.

JERUSALEM MAYOR Moshe Lion (right) is congratulated by his predecessor, Nir Barkat

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion delivers on campaign promises

For all of his successes, there are also a few simmering issues of the secular-hareidi divide that he has so far cautiously kept his distance from.

MAYOR MOSHE LION has been cautious about addressing some of Jerusalem’s hotbutton issues.

Strikes ahead?

Chairman of the municipality Avichai Avraham assumed the chairmanship three years ago, seeking to improve employee conditions without resorting to sanctions and strikes.

THE VENERABLE Patriarch and Bishops of the Armenians, in Jerusalem in 1900.

What is the most densely populated city in Israel?

Bnei Brak is the most densely populated city in Israel.

HAREDIM GATHER en masse in Bnei Brak. Is their leadership’s political model sustainable?

Justice Ministry: Guard ‘smart cities’ privacy

With the government requiring the move toward digitizing services and providing substantial incentives, the authority is reminding cities of the pitfalls they must address during the transition.

Technology. (Illustrative)

Youngest council candidate running in Efrat

Harow said that if elected, his goals would be helping second-generation Efrat residents stay in Efrat, developing the local tourism industry.

Matanya Harow, the youngest candidate running for municipal council in the October 30 local races in Efrat, West Bank

This week in Jerusalem

Peggy Cidor’s round-up of city affairs

pride march in jerusalem

Caution – dangerous materials

Industries sometimes use materials that have a negative impact on workers’ health and the environment.

Chart of Businesses which Received Hazardous Materials Permit, by County