JUNE 24, 2025 — Watertown, New York, has officially adopted a new city flag, finalizing a process that drew minimal public attention but some criticism over transparency and design choices, says NNY360. The flag, which features a modified version of the city’s official seal, was quietly raised last fall at City Hall and the city’s…
JUNE 24, 2025 — Milwaukee is taking formal steps to redesign its city flag, with a newly established task force set to oversee a public-driven process aimed at selecting a new design by the end of 2025, Hoodline reports. The decision marks the latest chapter in a decades-long debate over the city’s visual identity. The…
JUNE 20, 2025 — The City of Decatur in Indiana will unveil its newly selected flag design during Downtown Decatur Day this Saturday, says WZBD, marking the culmination of a months-long public contest. The winning design was selected from 52 submissions. A committee first narrowed the entries down to three finalists, which were then put…
JUNE 18, 2025 — Milwaukee is once again turning to its residents in an effort to replace its long-criticized city flag, according to the Urban Milwaukee, this time through a formal public design contest overseen by a newly proposed task force. The initiative, led by Alderman Peter Burgelis and backed by a broad coalition of…
JUNE 18, 2025 — A new flag symbolizing the identity and unity of the Essex and Middle River communities was officially unveiled on Flag Day, June 14, as part of the Heritage Society Museum’s 50th anniversary celebration, according to the Avenue News. The design, introduced during a gala attended by more than 80 guests, was…
JUNE 15, 2025 — Amid a military parade and public demonstrations, the United States observed Flag Day yesterday on June 14, according to reporting by the BBC. The day marked the anniversary of the adoption of the national flag in 1777. What is typically a subdued commemoration this year unfolded against a backdrop of mass…
JUNE 13, 2025 — A Pineville, Louisiana entrepreneur has introduced a new city flag design, aiming to offer a modern symbol for the community while committing to cover all associated costs himself, reports KALB. At the June 10 city council meeting, Jorge Rocha, owner of Li’l Chubbys and a longtime graphic designer, presented a package…
JUNE 4, 2025 — Missoula, Montana, has officially adopted the LGBTQ Pride flag as one of its city flags, positioning the city in direct response to a new state law that restricts which flags may be displayed on government property, according to reporting by The Hill. The Missoula City Council voted 9–2 on Monday to…
MAY 29, 2025 — Temple Terrace in Florida has officially ended its troubled city flag initiative, a yearlong effort originally intended to coincide with the city’s upcoming centennial celebration, on May 20, the Tampa Beacon reports. The abrupt termination came during a contentious City Council meeting on May 20, when Mayor Andy Ross, visibly frustrated,…
MAY 18, 2025 — The City of Monroe, Washington has officially adopted a new flag as part of a broader rebranding effort, aimed at strengthening civic identity and community pride, in a resolution passed last Tuesday, May 13. The new design was approved by the City Council following the launch of the city’s updated brand…