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‘Teen takeovers’ confound cities struggling to define the problem — and find solutions

Saturday, July 11, 2026


City officials are responding to viral videos showing large gatherings of young people in public spaces by attempting to develop policy responses. The gatherings have occurred in multiple cities, though officials have not yet settled on a consistent definition of the phenomenon or standardized enforcement approaches.

Original reporting: https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/07/11/teen-takeovers-confound-cities-struggling-define-problem-find-solutions/

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