Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for Thursday, September 18, 2025.We start today with some movement from City Hall, where Mayor John Ewing celebrates his first one hundred days in office. He’s making headlines for taking a nonpartisan stance and focusing on practical results rather than political squabbles. Ewing’s top priorities include economic growth, more high-paying jobs for our city, and tackling affordable housing. He’s pushing forward with the massive 421 million dollar streetcar project, which will run from downtown to midtown along Farnam and Harney. This streetcar could create over 1,000 new affordable housing units by next year, thanks to a unique financing plan involving an anonymous donor and city bonds. Ewing’s goal is simple: make Omaha the kind of place young professionals want to live and stay.For those following real estate, the story is still tight inventory and high demand, especially for homes in Midtown and Millard. The average price for a three-bedroom house is hovering around 270 thousand dollars. New construction continues, but affordable options are limited, especially for families earning less than 25 thousand dollars annually. The mayor is considering easing building regulations to help lower costs and speed up new developments in the metro.On the jobs front, the market is steady with about 700 positions posted this week—tech and healthcare job openings are up by fifteen percent compared to last month. Our universities and trade schools are reporting higher job placement rates, with UNO’s engineering graduates landing positions at local firms along Dodge Street.Now a look at today’s weather. We’re waking up to fog along the riverfront, but skies will clear by midday, giving way to sun and a mild high of 76 degrees. If you’re heading to Benson Fest tonight, expect ideal conditions for outdoor music and food trucks. Friday should bring clouds with a slight chance of afternoon showers.Culturally, there’s a buzz for the Omaha Jazz Experience this Saturday at the Holland Center, featuring local saxophone legend Marcus Taylor. Later, Film Streams is running a Nebraska-made short film festival downtown. On the sports scene, Omaha North High’s football team remains undefeated after a close win against Bellevue West, and Creighton volleyball returns to the Sokol Arena tonight for a home match.Business activity is lively. Prairie Table, a restaurant near 38th and Farnam, just opened its doors and is already drawing crowds. Meanwhile, longtime coffee shop Mug Life in Little Italy closes next week after fourteen years, ending an era for regulars. Local residents are starting a mural project to honor the space’s community impact.Our crime report notes that Omaha Police responded to an early morning burglary on South 46th Avenue. Three suspects were apprehended without incident. Officers also continue to investigate vehicle break-ins in Old Market, and neighbors are encouraged to be vigilant with parked cars overnight.In good news, second graders at Oak Valley Elementary rallied to raise nearly two thousand dollars for local flood relief by organizing a lemonade stand outside their school. Their effort is a reminder of our community’s heart and resilience.That’s all for today’s Omaha Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates. Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease dot ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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