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Proposed contract for city street paving gave ‘no recommendations’ | News, Sports, Jobs
The city council’s finance committee gave no recommendation to a proposed street paving project contract on Tuesday, seeking clarification from the city administration ahead of tonight’s council meeting. The offer is from Big Rock Paving for $856,691. But during a discussion led by committee chairwoman Liz Miele, the administration was asked …

Welcome to the City of Pittsburgh
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEBRUARY 1, 2022 Press release Mayor Ed Gainey and Councilman Corey O’Connor announce bill to create Commission on Infrastructure Reporting and Investments PITTSBURG – Mayor Ed Gainey and Councilman Corey O’Connor announced a bill to create the Infrastructure Reporting and Investment Commission, which will provide advice on best practices in short- and …

Huntsville City Council rejects red light camera plan
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) – On Thursday evening, the Huntsville City Council rejected a proposal that would have brought red light cameras to the city. Council member Francis Akridge, who put forward the proposal, said the cameras would make the roads around the city safer. The measure failed almost unanimously. Fire breaks out at Shelby Motel …

Mayor of Monessen asks for time to make the city prosper | Local News
MONESSEN — Since Ron Moser became mayor, he has said his goal has been to make the city prosper again. At Thursday’s board meeting — Moser’s 24th day in office — he asked for time to help achieve that goal. He also stressed that he had no intention of bringing the city into Law 47 …

Austin City Council to vote on vaccine incentives and airport improvements
AUSTIN (KXAN) – Here’s what we’ve been watching for Austin City Council meeting on Thursday. Incentives for vaccination against COVID-19 Two items on the board’s agenda relate to the purchase of $100 gift cards from Staples Inc. to be used as an incentive for the COVID-19 vaccine for residents of Austin-Travis County. The total amount …
Louisville health expert says omicron cases may have peaked in city
A Louisville health official said COVID-19 cases fueled by the highly contagious omicron variant may have peaked. The city has seen a significant drop in cases over the past seven days compared to the previous week. The case totals were around 14,000 over the past week, down from 16,000 the previous week. “It looks like …

Month-long pandemic lockdown lifted on China’s Xi’an | world news
BEIJING (AP) — Authorities have lifted a month-long pandemic lockdown on the northern Chinese city of Xi’an and its 13 million people. Monday’s announcement followed the restart of commercial flights from the city the previous day. Xi’an has been the cornerstone of the ruling Communist Party’s “zero tolerance” strategy toward COVID-19, which imposes lockdowns, travel …
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Residents of a Ukrainian town near the Russian border prepare for the unknown
Ukrainian Territorial Defense Force reservists listen to instructions during military exercises at a training ground outside Kharkiv, Ukraine December 11, 2021. REUTERS/Vyacheslav Madiyevskyy/File Photo Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register KHARKIV, Ukraine, Jan 22 (Reuters) – Residents of Ukraine’s second-largest city, Kharkiv, said they were hoping for the best but preparing for …

Saint Petersburg city council approves affordable housing plan
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — Skyrocketing rents in the Tampa Bay area are prompting many local officials to find a way to provide some relief. In St. Petersburg, the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment is now $1,450, up 21% from a year ago. St. Petersburg City Council members took action on Thursday and approved …

APHIS smuggling unit finds banned pork in NYC
In the last three months, from October to December 2021, the Contraband Interdiction and Trade Compliance (SITC) Program of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has seized and destroyed more than 1 900 pounds of prohibited pork, poultry and ruminant products from New York. City retailers. APHIS reports that these items originated in …

City of Lynn Haven to Host MLK Day Event
Job : January 17, 2022 / 07:32 CST / Update: January 17, 2022 / 07:32 CST LYNN HAVEN, Florida (WMBB) – To celebrate the late Dr Martin Luther King Jr., there will be a festival at Sharon Sheffield Park in Lynn Haven on Monday. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There …

Poway City Hall remains closed to the public due to the COVID outbreak
Poway City Hall will remain closed to the public due to an upsurge in COVID-19 infections, officials said Friday. City Hall has been closed to the public since January 4 and staff are available to help customers by phone or email. The January 18 Poway City Council meeting will be open for virtual attendance only. …

EXCLUSIVE: Johnson City man charged in Jan. 6 Capitol riots says he was misled by QAnon | WJHL
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A Johnson City man has been arrested and charged with four counts in connection with his alleged participation in the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol Riots. James Wayne Brooks, 50, was arrested and charged with the following charges on January 5, 2022: Entering and staying in a building or land with …

City officials approve funding to help reduce crime in Old Sac
Sacramento executives approved a plan Tuesday night to help prevent crime and help businesses in old Sacramento still grappling with the impacts of the pandemic. (Earlier cover in the video above). Old Sacramento over the next three years. The funding comes from the White House’s American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which gave the city …
Residents of Kansas City, Kansas Help Create Heritage Trail worthy of their history | KCUR 89.3
On a gray and hectic day in October, dozens of Wyandotte County residents gathered at Parkwood Park off N. 9th Street and Quindaro Boulevard to share stories about their past and envision a new future. The green park is the hub of the Parkwood Historic District, a neighborhood of Prairie Style and Craftsman bungalows. The …
The last city of Portsmouth to force masks
Posted: 1/8/2022 12:36:17 PM Modified: 1/8/2022 12:35:25 PM Masks are once again mandatory in the city in accordance with a public health directive published on Friday by municipal director Karen Conard. Effective immediately, all persons over the age of 5 in Portsmouth are encouraged to wear face coverings in indoor areas accessible to the public …

Cars meet fleas in Sin City
January 8, 2022 SINCE 2008, when the boss of General Motors gave a speech at the Consumer Electronics Show (THOSE), an annual tech jamboree, Las Vegas offered a glimpse into the digital future of automotive manufacturing. This year, nearly 200 automakers registered for the event, which began on January 5. That day DGCurrent boss Mary …

Williamstown City Council sworn in for new member | News, Sports, Jobs
Mayor Paul Jordan, left, takes the oath of office for new board member Randy Dick at the Williamstown City Council meeting. (Photo by James Dobbs) Councilor Marty Seufer discusses notice boards at Williamstown City Council meeting. (Photo by James Dobbs) Mayor Paul Jordan, left, takes the oath of office for new board member Randy Dick …
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Jackson city councilor wants city to pay those who help police solve triple homicide in October
JACKSON, Mississippi (WLBT) – Jackson Ward 3 Councilor Kenneth Stokes is putting an item on the council’s agenda that would offer money to those helping Jackson Police solve a triple homicide that took place three months ago. If approved by the board, Stokes hopes it becomes a trend to get more people talking about crime …

Eric Adams takes office as mayor of New York
Eric Leroy Adams was sworn in as New York’s 110th mayor early Saturday in a festive but uncluttered ceremony in Times Square, a sign of the formidable task that awaits him as he begins his term as coronavirus cases multiply. Mr Adams, 61, the son of a housekeeper who was a New York City police …

Mayor-elect Eric Adams presents COVID-19 plan for New York City as Omicron peaks – CBS New York
NEW YORK (CBSNew York) – As he prepares to take office this weekend, Mayor-elect Eric Adams outlined his plans to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic on Thursday. Adams, who will officially become mayor on Saturday, said New York City was at a critical time in the fight against the virus, CBS2’s John Dias reported. READ MORE: …

Latest News on CDC Guidelines, Omicron and U.S. Cases: Live Updates
A drive-thru test site in Baldwin Park, Calif., Monday. The Omicron variant became dominant in the United States last week, not the previous week, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Credit…Bing Guan / Reuters The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated that the Omicron variant now accounts for about 59% of …

Sacramento faces Oklahoma City, aims to stop 3-game slippage
Oklahoma City Thunder (12-20, 13th in Western Conference) vs. Sacramento Kings (13-21, 12th in Western Conference) Sacramento, California; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Sacramento is looking to end its three-game losing streak when the Kings face Oklahoma City. The Kings are 9-15 in conference. Sacramento is 2-3 in games decided by 3 points or …

Jalen Johnson brings Gen Z to the Albany City Commission table |
ALBANY – When Jalen Johnson takes the oath of office as the new Ward II commissioner for the city of Albany, odds are he will be one of the youngest to take office. Files are not available for the age of previous commissioners when they took office, according to city clerk Sonja Tolbert. It will …

Morgan City man killed in Terrebonne parish accident
A 28-year-old man from Morgan City was killed Wednesday night in a single vehicle accident in the parish of Terrebonne. State Police C Troop said they were informed around 8 p.m. on December 22 of an accident on Isle of Cuba Road just west of Back Project Road in the parish of Terrebonne. The crash …
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USDA grants loan to city of Negaunee
NEGAUNEE, Michigan (WLUC) – The United States Department of Agriculture has awarded money to five UP projects with the recently passed Federal Infrastructure Act that awarded $ 5.2 billion to 46 states and Puerto Rico. The five UP infrastructure projects that benefit from this plan are: – A $ 3 million grant to the Torch …

City businesses set to relaunch EU relocation plans in 2022, Brexit report predicts | Brexit
Businesses in the city are likely to revive their plans to move staff to the EU once Covid-related travel restrictions ease next year, according to a financial sector report, as the number of among them considering such moves continues to increase. Of the 222 largest UK financial services firms monitored by accounting firm EY since …

Exclusive Marcelo Bielsa: Leeds boss on 7-0 loss to Man City, why his team are in trouble and financial disparities in football | Football news
Marcelo Bielsa did not fire any punches. The Leeds United manager lamented his side’s worst performance since taking charge of the club in 2018, as Manchester City scored seven unanswered goals at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday night. The Yorkshire club suffered the heaviest defeat in their history in all competitions, alongside seven losses to …

LA firefighters sue city’s vaccination warrant – CBS Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – It’s been almost a month since John Knox worked for the Los Angeles Fire Department âI would be lying if I said it was easy,â said Knox, a 21-year-old veteran paramedic firefighter. “It’s not.” READ MORE: Rise in COVID-19 hospitalizations sends health officials predicting a winter wave Knox, along with more …
UTA Expands Affordable Carpool Service West Of Salt Lake City
It will serve the Rose Park, Fairpark, Poplar Grove and Glendale neighborhoods of Salt Lake City. (Chris Samuels | The Salt Lake Tribune) UTA Board Chairman Carlton Christensen announces new carpooling service in collaboration with Salt Lake City and the Utah Transit Authority for the western part of the city, Monday, December 13, 2021. | …

Former Oliver Thomas board member Lesli Harris wins city council seats; see election results
After several city council races in November were too close to be announced, the results of Saturday’s run-off election will bring some new faces to the council next year. Oliver Thomas will return to city council, defeating mandate holder Cyndi Nguyen. Reports show Thomas with 57% of the vote and all but one constituency declared …

Mayor of Schenectady opposes city council committee decision to withdraw from marijuana business
The town of Schenectady decides to withdraw from the sales of recreational marijuana. Schenectady’s city council government operations committee agreed to withdraw from sales on Monday, joining Niskayuna and Glenville in rejecting the new legal pot industry. The refusal to host recreational marijuana sales means the city would not receive its share of the 4% …

Fox News Christmas tree is set on fire in Manhattan
A man was arrested on Wednesday and charged with setting fire to a 50-foot-tall artificial Christmas tree outside Fox News headquarters in New York City, sparking a race to put out the blaze in the early hours of the morning. Police said security at headquarters saw the man, Craig Tamanaha, climb the structure before the …

New York City to move to vote for non-citizens
NEW YORK – New York City, long a beacon for immigrants, is poised to become the largest place in the country to give non-citizens the right to vote in local elections. Legally documented, non-citizens of voting age represent nearly one in nine of the city’s 7 million voting age residents. Under a bill about to …

San Diego commission makes final adjustments to city council district boundaries ahead of final vote
As the deadline to create new dividing lines for the nine districts of San Diego City Council approaches, the District 1 United group’s desire to preserve as much of the existing District 1 council as possible is being met, bit by bit. After lobbying for dramatic changes early in the process, such as moving UC …

Exploring Vardzia, Georgia’s Mysterious Cave Town
Vardzia, Georgia (CNN) – From the 3000-year-old Uplistikhe to the 6th century David Gareja Monastery and the forgotten dwellings of Samshvilde, all of Georgia’s cave sites are awe-inspiring. But none prevail quite like Vardzia. Scattered over the slopes of Erusheti, overlooking a lush valley marked by the Mtkvari River, Vardzia is Georgia’s most remarkable cave …
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“What will be, will be”: New York City tourists unimpressed with Omicron
Air travelers wearing face masks, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, walk to JetBlue Terminal 5 at JFK International Airport in New York, United States, November 16, 2021. REUTERS / Shannon Stapleton Register now for FREE and unlimited access to reuters.com Register NEW YORK, December 1 (Reuters) – The holiday season promises a peak of …

Wandering peacocks infest California city: “They’re a nuisance, but they’re beautiful” | California
Dozens of wild peacocks and peacocks roam the streets and leap from the rooftops of Tracy, California. They scratch the shingles and defecate on the porches. Their calls, especially during mating season, resonate in the community. They are not afraid of animals or people. Stray peacocks have been rampant in the Redbridge area for years …
Hundreds of unvaccinated San Diego police officers as city prepares to impose warrant
SAN DIEGO – Brandon Gibson knows how serious COVID-19 is. He conquered the disease two months ago. âIt kicked my ass,â he said. Still, he left the San Diego Police Force earlier this month after 10 years because he’s not ready to get the shot, a looming condition of employment for city workers. âI’m not …

City of Sharon celebrates Small Business Saturday
SHARON, Pa. (WKBN) – The town of Sharon recognizes its small businesses on Small Business Saturdays. Buyers can cross items off their Christmas lists while supporting local businesses during the event, which begins at 10 a.m. Local entrepreneurs prepare for Small Business Saturday From 10 a.m. to noon, the Christmas elf will visit stores and …

City Council to discuss new downtown monument in honor of MLK
Posted: November 23, 2021 / 10:23 PM EST / Update: November 23, 2021 / 10:23 PM EST FORT WAYNE, Indiana (WANE) – Fort Wayne City Council voted unanimously to discuss a $ 150,000 donation to help build a new downtown monument in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King , Jr. The sculpture is titled âPillars …

Atlanta’s next mayor on the city’s future
Atlanta’s next mayor on the city’s future Axio on facebookAxio on twitterAxios on linkedinAxios by email Photo: Paras Griffin / Getty Images In the last two newsletters, we asked mayoral candidates Andre Dickens and Felicia Moore how they would stop the town of Buckhead and increase the supply of affordable housing. Today we ask the …

Palisades ‘Max Fields wins City boys’ cross country title
It was early morning fog and cool weather for the City Section cross country finals at Pierce College on Saturday, but that’s not why Max Fields of Palisades was the only runner out of 75 in the final of Division I to wear gloves. âMy lucky charm,â he said. Fields came out and set a …

Roseville town hall scandal includes arrest and allegations of embezzlement of public funds – CBS Sacramento
ROSEVILLE (CBS13) – A scandal at Roseville town hall has left a longtime employee facing felony charges of embezzling public funds. Kenneth Glotzbach, 54, is the deputy director of wastewater services for the town of Roseville. He now faces big issues for the way he handled the hiring of 32-year-old Marisa Tricas. READ MORE: Help …

City Council votes to eliminate parking minimums for many businesses
SAN DIEGO – City leaders voted to eliminate a parking requirement for businesses in a bid to support the local economy and reduce transportation emissions. San Diego City Council unanimously approved the change on Tuesday. Starting January 1, 2022, commercial tenants and building owners in priority areas and city neighborhoods will have the option to …

Now that the bipartisan infrastructure bill is signed, what happens to the tri-state region? – CBS New York
NEW YORK (CBSNew York) – President Joe Biden signed his $ 1.2 trillion, a bipartisan infrastructure package in law On Monday. Union leaders and elected officials including New York Governor Kathy Hochul, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio and Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont attended the signing on the White House lawn. READ MORE: Alex Jones …

County, city discuss bailout funding options | News, Sports, Jobs
It has been eight months since the US bailout was enacted. Local authorities are now trying to figure out what to do with the money. While the most notable piece of the legislation was probably stimulus payments to most Americans, local governments – both city and county – have also received funding. Warren County received …

How do you want the City of San Antonio to use ARPA funds?
SAN ANTONIO – Right now, the City of San Antonio is strategizing on how to spend over $ 220 million allocated to the community through US bailout funds. But the city doesn’t just want to decide how to spend the money. Instead, officials seek the opinion of the public. âI think that’s great. I think …

Orlando City delivers playoff spot the hard way: “I think it’s revenge”
Asked about the greater importance of this qualification during a post-match television interview at the pitch side, Pareja claimed that “it means the club is growing”, and reserving it also required a measure of personal growth and collective at the end of what he called “a very difficult season. While many outside observers sympathized with …

Work Continues on Redwood City Redistribution | Local News
After months of educating the community on how Redwood City’s voting districts should be mapped out, the committee appointed to lead the process is approaching a recommendation that emphasizes the voting powers of minorities while by aiming to keep neighborhoods intact. The current city map was drawn two years ago using data from the 2010 …
Heed the messages behind Tuesday’s results in Jersey City and beyond | Jersey Journal Editorial
Jersey City voters on Tuesday gave Steve Fulop and most of his list of decisive wins, sending the mayor to a historic third term. For that, Fulop deserves congratulations and good wishes as he prepares to continue ruling the second largest city in the state and forging his way. Likewise in Hoboken, outgoing mayor Ravi …

Taft town votes on one cent sales tax
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) – The residents of Taft will decide today whether or not to adopt a sales tax increase of one cent. The proposal is on the ballot in a special election. The measure, Measure A, was passed by Taft City Council on August 3 and requires a simple majority to pass. The council …

Wild video shows flaming molotov cocktails thrown at NYC grocery store
through: Aliza Chasan, Nexstar News Wire Posted: Nov 1, 2021 / 9:21 AM EDT / Update: Nov 1, 2021 / 9:21 AM EDT NEW YORK CITY (WPIX) – A great video shows a man tossing two Molotov cocktails at a Brooklyn grocery store on Saturday, October 30. Joel Mangal, 38, has been arrested for the …
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Chelsea profit as Man City shocked by Palace, held in Liverpool
Chelsea crush Newcastle 3-0 Liverpool drop 2-0 lead to draw with Brighton Man City lose 2-0 at home to Palace Man United relieves pressure on Solskjaer with Spurs win October 30 (Reuters) – Chelsea took a three point lead at the top of the Premier League after Manchester City lost 2-0 at home to Crystal …
Plano city council replaces half of the members of the town planning and zoning commission
Half of the members of Plano’s planning and zoning commission were replaced this week as city council appointed four new members to the eight-member board. Five commissioners were to be reappointed, and only one of them, Richard Horne, was reappointed. Mr. Nathan Barbera, Gwen Walters, Allan Samara and Robert Gibbons were not reappointed. The new …

George Floyd’s Town Votes On Future Of Police Department
YesOR CAN’T avoid his face wherever you go. More than a year after the murder of George Floyd, and a few months after the conviction of Derek Chauvin, the policeman who knelt at his neck, the memory of Floyd remains almost hauntingly imposed on Minneapolis. The street where he was killed is delimited by two …

City candidates in general seek “respect”, “integrity” | News, Sports, Jobs
The Dunkirk municipal council will have a new general councilor after election day. Paul VanDenVouver did not run for re-election to the board seat. Republican David Damico, currently chairman of the Dunkirk Board of Education, will face Democrat Nick Weiser, professor of SUNY Fredonia, for the post. THE OBSERVER asked all candidates for the Common …

Menominee Town Staffing Problems Slow Downtown Development Authority Plans | New
MENOMINEE â The Menominee Downtown Development Authority’s lack of rapid progress on a project to educate drivers about the location of the historic downtown waterfront is clearly frustrating to the volunteers involved. A panel design approved in August has not been implemented since, due to city turnover. The planned arch, which will stretch from one …

Oregon City Tackles Chronically Abandoned Buildings
Happy Valley Code Provides Inspiration For Dangerous Structures Attracting Fires, Nuisance Complaints through: Raymond Rendleman | Portland Tribune Posted: 23 Oct 2021 / 12:19 PDT / Update: 23 Oct 2021 / 12:19 PDT PMG PHOTO: RAYMOND RENDLEMAN – Patrick Shea, 73, died in a fire on October 11 near Molalla Avenue, a major corridor crossing …

Bartley and Thalheimer vie for the Ward 3 seat of Holyoke City Council
HOLYOKE – On November 2, Holyoke residents will vote for seven city council seats, five of which are contested races. The parish seats are in addition to the six individual council seats. Ward 3 covers the entire Elmwood neighborhood, as well as the northeastern portion of the Homestead Avenue neighborhood and a small portion of …

Rogers City Community Theater Presents ‘The Nightingales’ | News, Sports, Jobs
Courtesy photo The actors of the comedy “The Nightingales”, from left to right, are Elaine Heidemann, Jodi Kamyszek. Mike Marx, Theresa Gibson and Bill Powell at the piano. The play opens Friday at the Rogers City Theater. ROGERS CITY – Step into comedy this weekend with âThe Nightingalesâ at Rogers City Theater. The Rogers City …

Racism has declared a public health crisis in New York
The New York City Health Council has declared racism a public health crisis and issued guidelines for achieving a more “racial” recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. “To build a healthier New York City, we must confront racism as a public health crisis,” said a statement from Dr. David A. Chokshi, Chairman of the Board and …

National City Opens New Food Hall with Varied Flavors and Vendors – NBC 7 San Diego
What could be San Diego County’s new dining destination for staples opened Monday as South Bay’s very first food court after much anticipation over a pandemic-induced setback. Developed in part by Joel Tubao, who grew up in South Bay himself, Market on 8th has 14 different vendors that offer a range of delicious Cajun barbecue …

South Carolina town wants to take over dangerous road
GREENVILLE, SC (AP) – A city in South Carolina wants to reclaim a busy state highway in order to have more of a say in improving safety. Greenville City Council unanimously approved a resolution this month calling on the state to cede ownership of 3.2 miles (5.2 kilometers) of Augusta Street, Post and courier reported. …

Letter to the Editor: Brandon Mazer and John Hinck for Portland City Council
As reported recently, Portland’s politics have taken a turn for the worse. We are more divided, more negative and as a result, a lot of good people stay away from public service. This year, three very good people are stepping down from Portland city council, and on November 2, Portland voters will have a chance …

City of Coachella to install mural of civil rights activist Dolores Huerta
New A mural of labor leader and civil rights activist Dolores Huerta arrives in downtown Coachella. Coachella City Council on Wednesday approved a proposal to install the mural. It will be located in Taqueria Jalisco, at the corner of Sixth Street and Vine Street. Huerta is the co-founder of the United Farm Workers Union. She …
City of Toledo | Mayor Kapszukiewicz publishes Toledo’s recovery plan …
Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz today released his plan for how the city of Toledo should invest the $ 180.9 million it received from the US bailout passed by Congress in February. Called the Toledo Recovery Plan, the proposal makes historic investments in public safety, neighborhoods, scourge eradication, housing, improved infrastructure, job creation and youth programs. âEvery …

City workers suspended – NBC Boston
More than 1,000 city workers could be suspended without pay Tuesday if they refuse to follow Boston’s vaccination mandate. In this context, some classrooms could be affected. Mayor Kim Janey in August announced a COVID vaccination policy for the city’s 18,000 workers, requiring them to check their vaccination status or get tested weekly. The plan …

Latosha Clemons: Florida lawsuit over mural showing city’s first black female firefighter pictured with white face
“The city committee will meet behind closed doors to discuss the dispute. This is not a public meeting,” city manager Lori LaVerriere told CNN in an email on Sunday. Latosha Clemons filed a lawsuit in April against the town of Boynton Beach. According to the complaint, a mural intended to honor her and others for …

East Deer and surrounding communities excited about new Iron City Beer building
As Pittsburgh Brewing Co. continues to make progress in its new home, neighbors in East Deer and beyond look forward to the new brewery and related projects, which are slated to open next year. Structurally, said managing director Todd Zwicker, the building is the same as when Pittsburgh Glass Works was there before the plant …

De Blasio to phase out NYC gifted and talented program
Reversing Mr de Blasio’s plan could be difficult, as it would force Mr Adams to either resume use of the unpopular admission exam or come up with a new method of admission in the early months of his town hall to allow students sufficient time to apply. . Mr Adams has said in the past …
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Autonomous shuttles ply the roads of Metro Atlanta – WSB-TV Channel 2
GWINNETT COUNTY, GA – The future is here, specifically in Gwinnett County. Autonomous shuttles will soon be carrying people around a metropolitan city of Atlanta. Peachtree Corners introduced the new autonomous vehicles on Wednesday. Peachtree Corners and its “curiosity lab” are the first in the world to deploy autonomous shuttles on a city street, using …
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New housing developments proposed in the City of Burton
BURTON, Mich. (WJRT) – New residential developments could arrive in the city of Burton, the first major developments to be built in nearly a decade. Preliminary planning approval for the site was given at a recent Planning Commission meeting. Two new condo developments are in the very early stages of construction in the Town of …
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Temples underwater as flood hits historic Thai town
AYUTTHAYA, Thailand, October 6 (Reuters) – Several temples in the historic city of Ayutthaya in Thailand were underwater on Wednesday as heavy monsoon rains flooded the country’s provinces. More than 40 temples in Ayutthaya, which are home to ancient Buddhist temples, ruins and monuments, have been affected by the flooding, the city administration said. In …

City of Santa Monica and Rent Control Board are suing NMS Properties Corporation for violations of Ellis Law and unfair business practices
October 5, 2021 1:33 PM SANTA MONICA, Calif .– In a lawsuit filed on September 28, 2021, the Santa Monica Rent Control Board and the City of Santa Monica allege that since 2018, NMS Properties, Inc. and its affiliates have violated and continue to violate Ellis state law. and local rent control regulations, as well …

Parent of child who died of “brain-eating amoeba” Sue City – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Lawyers representing the family of the young boy who died after possibly being infected with a deadly amoeba at an Arlington wading pool stood alongside the child’s parents at a press conference Monday afternoon and announced that ‘they had filed a wrongful death complaint against the city of Arlington. . Lawyers shared photos and identified …

City Partners with Connecticut Against Gun Violence, Establishes New Violence Prevention Office
New Haven announced its partnership with Connecticut against gun violence at a press conference Friday Lukas Nel 01:09 am, 04 October 2021 Contributing journalist Nat Kerman, collaborating photographer The City of New Haven and Connecticut Against Gun Violence announced Friday that it has joined forces to create a new violence prevention office. Officials unveiled the …

Zappone and Lish face off in the Northwest Race for Spokane City Council
The race for Spokane city council in the northwest features two newcomers to city politics. Mike Lish trumpets his background as a small businessman, while Zack Zappone is an educator and nonprofit worker who believes he is the best fit to represent District 3. The pair are in the running to replace outgoing city councilor …

Alligators are heading for the Windy City
TOURNAMENT INFORMATION Appointment: Monday October 4 and Tuesday October 5 Site: Westmoreland Country Club – Wilmette, Ill. Host: Northwestern University Course / Yardage: Par 72 – 6 432 Format: 54-hole tournament (36 Monday, 18 Tuesday) Departure times: 9:33 am ET Monday | 8:30 a.m. ET Tuesday Live Score: Golf statistics Social media: Twitter | Instagram …

City extends housing assistance for residents displaced by apartment explosion – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Frustration is mounting and time is running out for dozens of families displaced in the devastating apartment explosion Wednesday in south Dallas. A number of displaced tenants at the Highland Hills apartment complex were able to return to their homes on Friday and collect all of their belongings within 20 minutes. More than 200 people …

10 great urban projects for nature – from vertical forests to “gangster garden” | Biodiversity
Mall readers have noticed that wildflowers thrive in urban areas as city councils decide to let the grass grow in the wild. These colorful little spots may seem like a facade in the face of vast decline, but across the world people welcome wildlife in cities, where more than half of us live. Here is …

City of Oakland | Executive Decree preventing commercial expulsion for …
Date posted: September 30, 2021 at 3:25 p.m.Last update: September 30, 2021 at 3:28 pm City reminds small business owners of available resources Oakland, California – July 21, 2020, Oakland City Council Amends Local Business Eviction Moratorium Orders comply with the governor’s decree. The decree in force is scheduled to expire on Thursday, September 30, …
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Vietnam to end virus lockdown in largest city after 3 months
VUNG TAU – Vietnam will lift the lockdown on its largest city on Friday, ending nearly three months of movement restrictions to curb a wave of coronavirus. Residents of Ho Chi Minh City, a metropolis of 10 million, will be able to leave their homes, restaurants will be able to serve take-out meals and other …

It’s official: Austin City Limits has the license to host the 2021 festival
AUSTIN (KXAN) – Just days before the start of the first weekend of the 2021 Austin City Limits Festival, the The city of Austin has finally issued a permit for the event to take place. On Tuesday, the city issued a permit for the event on Barton Springs Road through October 10 at Zilker Park. …

City School Board Approves Safety Plan and Small Town Pursuit | News, Sports, Jobs
The Jamestown Public School District has a new safety plan for the 2021-2022 school year. The board approved the plan at Tuesday night’s meeting. Brad Meyers, school safety adviser, said the plan is like a “Umbrella stretching over building level security plans which are confidential plans.” He said the plan “Links all building level security …

Governor Mills visits Biddeford, applauds town for economic revitalization work
Biddeford, MAINE – Joined by local leaders, Governor Mills today visited Biddeford where she applauded the town and its people for their ongoing economic revitalization work. As part of her visit, Governor Mills toured the former Lincoln Mill, the site of a mixed-use redevelopment that will include new rental lofts, a hotel, restaurant, fitness center, …

City Reviews Rental Housing Ordinance | News, Sports, Jobs
FAIRMONTâ Several landlords were in attendance at the Fairmont City Council meeting on Monday evening to voice their concerns during the public hearing on the proposed rental housing ordinance update. City administrator Cathy Reynolds said the update followed a discussion at the May 24 city council meeting in which some complaints were brought to council. …
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Is Frisco really the fastest growing city in the United States? It’s all about the point of view
Local leaders and community members are often heard touting Frisco as the âfastest growing city in the countryâ. But is it true? It depends on how you look at it. US Census data shows that hundreds of US cities have outperformed Frisco’s growth in both percentage and net gain. For example, several small towns, including …

Philadelphia activists seek immediate solutions as city surpasses 400 homicides in 2021
Campaigners seek more immediate solutions as Philadelphia surpasses 400 homicides in 2021 As the mayor, district attorney and police commissioner respond to yet another tragic step, community groups and activists in Philadelphia say they need more help – and they need it now. PHILADELPHIA CREAM – Since Saturday night, at least 12 people have been …

Samir Nasri: Former Manchester City and Arsenal midfielder announces retirement at 34 | Football news
Former Manchester City and Arsenal midfielder Samir Nasri has announced his retirement from football at the age of 34. Nasri, who won two Premier League titles and a League Cup with City during his five-year stay at the Etihad, had recently played in Belgium with former teammate Vincent Kompany’s Anderlecht side. The former French international …