In the first full year of the pandemic, the largest cities lost residents
After returning to the San Francisco metro area from a college football career, Anthony Giusti felt like his hometown was beyond him. The high cost of living, driven by an ever-changing tech industry, meant that even with two jobs, he would never save enough money to buy a house. So he started looking elsewhere, settling …
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Building more won’t solve the housing problem, say BC municipalities
B.C. cities are diligently approving enough housing construction to keep up with population growth, so the provincial housing minister should stop blaming them for housing problems, according to a new report from the association representing residents. municipalities in British Columbia. Attorney General David Eby, who is also housing minister, said he is considering provincial legislative …
The city continues to struggle with tree issues; Hearings on Planning Council papers open Monday
Above: Officials continue to discuss how to handle requests to remove healthy, dead public shade trees that cause other problems and whose lifespan may be questionable. (Images taken from the DPW notice.) On Monday, the Planning Board will hold public hearings on two proposed items related to the preservation of viable trees along Southborough roads. …
Russia invades Ukraine, Mariupol attacked from the Sea of Azov
Mykhailo “Misha” Golod of Ukraine stands outside the Stadium Course clubhouse at TPC Sawgrass March 14 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Keyur Khamar/PGA Tour/Getty Images) When Mykhailo “Misha” Golod stepped off the plane at Orlando International Airport in Florida on March 11, it marked the end of a marathon journey the 15-year-old and his mother …
Local Carpet Cleaning Company Serves Greater Phoenix Metro Area
The front image of a very dirty hallway rug. The after photo of the very dirty hallway carpet. Phoenix Carpet Repair & Cleaning is a premium valley carpet cleaning company with a reputation for taking care of its customers. PHOENIX, AZ, USA, March 22, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — Award-winning carpet cleaning service, Phoenix Carpet Repair and …
Bergen Carbon Solutions – Option Agreement with Høyanger Municipality for a New Plant
(Bergen, 22 March 2022): Bergen Carbon Solutions AS (BCS, OSE:BCS)announced today that the Company has entered into an intention agreement with Høyanger municipality for 12 months for the potential establishment of its second full-scale production factory of Carbon Nanofibers(CNF). Høyanger is ideally suited for the potential second full-scale production factory. Some of the major clients …
Rep. Vicki Kraft holds last town hall as state legislator
Rick Bannan / [email protected] Washington State Rep. Vicki Kraft believes her years as a legislator for the 17th Legislative District showed her track record as a conservative voice. During a meeting with a few dozen of her constituents on the Washington State University campus in Vancouver on March 19, she noted that she was known …
Lawsuit Filed by SMMUSD and the City of Santa Monica Challenging the Constitutionality of SB442
March 21, 2022 10:57 a.m. The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District and the City of Santa Monica jointly filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles County Committee on School District Organization (County Committee) challenging the constitutionality of a state law recently enacted Senate Bill 442, aimed at preserving the right of voters in Santa Monica …
Region Municipalities Receive Millions of Dollars in Funding for INDOT Projects | News
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Transportation is handing out $162 million in federal transportation funding, and some area municipalities are getting a good chunk of it for projects five years from now. The funds are being given to 50 cities, towns and counties in rural Indiana to invest in local road and bridge improvements …
Russia-Ukraine News: Live Updates – The New York Times
KYIV, Ukraine — A tall woman with blonde and pink hair and a small dachshund stood out among the crowd of police and volunteers at the checkpoint on the outskirts of Kyiv. She looked like she was walking, but she had just survived a dangerous evacuation under mortar fire. The woman, Sasha Myhova, 21, and …
Announcement of key leadership appointments at the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
Washington Metropolitan Airports Authority Christopher Paolino The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority announces several key appointments to the leadership team. Christopher Paolino has been named vice president of strategy and operational performance, leading long-term business strategy and strategic alignment of operations for Reagan National and Dulles International airports. Paolino began his career with the Airport Authority …
Princeton Dog Park Alliance Launches Community Support Campaign
PRINCETON, NJ — The Princeton Dog Park Alliance, a group working to establish a dog park in the municipality, recently updated its website and is inviting more community involvement. In November last year, the Alliance made a presentation to Council highlighting the overall benefits of dog parks. Council members expressed their support for the proposal. …
Westbrook to return to town meeting for budget vote
By Eric O’Connell/Zip06.com • 03/16/2022 08:15 AM EST The Board of Selectman (BOS) made the decision to once again vote the city’s budget by municipal assembly rather than by referendum. The date for the vote on the budget has not yet been set. In 2016, the BOS made the decision to stop conducting the annual …
Schools in Oregon City will begin stocking Narcan in schools
Council members voted unanimously to add naloxone, commonly known as Narcan – the spray that reverses opioid overdoses, to district medical policy. OREGON CITY, Ore. — The Oregon City School District will begin stockpiling naloxone in schools and provide training on its use to reverse opioid overdoses after a unanimous school board vote Monday night. …
An Evening with Charles Ray
Details Charles RayartistHamza walkerDirector, LAXART Kelly BaumCynthia Hazen Polsky and Leon Polsky Curator, Modern and Contemporary Art, The MetBrinda KumarAssociate Curator, Modern and Contemporary Art, The Met Join contemporary American artist Charles Ray and a panel of scholars for a conversation about his decades-long career in performance, photography and sculpture. Discover how her work addresses …
Spring Cleaning: Local Municipalities Receive Watershed Cleanup Grants | Local News
Spring is here and local conservation organizations are gearing up for spring cleanups of local waterways. Last week, the state Department of Environmental Protection announced recipients of its Growing Greener Plus grant program, which provides funds to restore degraded waterways and protect local waters from non-point source pollution. This year, more than $20 million has …
City of Princeton Hopes Pay Increases Will Attract New Police Officers :: WRAL.com
By Keenan Willard, WRAL reporter in eastern North Carolina Princeton, North Carolina – After months of staff shortages, the City of Princeton Police Department in Johnston County is raising salaries in hopes of attracting new officers. Local leaders hope the move will reduce the pressure the department is currently under as it tries to patrol …
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Car convoy leaves Ukrainian city of Mariupol surrounded – city officials
An aerial view shows smoke rising as an armored personnel carrier is shot down next to a building, as the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, in Maripuol, Ukraine, uploaded March 13, 2022, in this drone video obtained by Reuters on March 13, 2022 Azov Mariupol/Handout via REUTERS Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com …
Standby Battery Market Trends by 2026 with Major Key Players – NEPTUN, Metropolitan Industries, Eaton, Tesla and LiftMaster – The Bollywood Ticket
This Global Emergency Battery Market is an attempt to analyze the global opportunities in the field of the worldwide industry, its present capabilities and the potential of the selected countries and regions in the market. The report to businesses and companies provides a better understanding of their ability to invest in the market. The report …
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Brighton receives $18,472 in accessibility grants
The Municipality of Brighton has received a boost aimed at helping it move towards creating a more accessible community. Brighton received funding through the Accessibility Fund (AEF). The EAF funds projects that make Canadian communities and workplaces more accessible to people with disabilities. Brighton will upgrade an exterior gate that provides access to the civic …
Vern Maxfield – town meeting moderator for nearly 30 years
Woodstock City Manager Vern Maxfield hosts the 2019 West Paris Annual Town Hall. Samuel Wheeler /Bethel Citizen file photo WOODSTOCK — If you live in Oxford County and attended your local town meeting, chances are Vern Maxfield was your moderator. From March to June, and sometimes even longer, the Woodstock town veteran traveled across the …
Russian forces close in on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and shell the port city of Mariupol
The situation is rapidly deteriorating in Ukrainewhere Russian forces close in on the capital Kyiv and bombard and surround the strategically important port city of Mariupol. Ground forces moved within 24 km of central Kiev, according to the UK Ministry of Defence. Around the town, artillery barrages forced residents to take cover. In Mariupol, which …
The stalker who hacked into Ambrosden’s ex’s emails worked for the Metropolitan Police
A married stalker who hacked into his mistress’s emails after their affair failed is a former IT director for the Metropolitan Police. Fringford man James Houseman-Heard, 43, received a suspended 16-month prison sentence at Oxford Crown Court this week after he admitted stalking the woman after their brief relationship broke down in November 2020. He …
Ministry Investigating Harassment Complaint to Municipality of Chatham-Kent
Breadcrumb Links News Local News The province’s Department of Labor is currently being investigated into a harassment complaint involving a high-ranking municipal employee.
Be a tourist in your own city
Visit of Martin Luther King Jr. A 2.5-hour walking tour through the former Fourth Ward that focuses on the people and places that inspired King. 10 a.m. Friday to Monday. $40. 235 Peachtree Street, Atlanta. 470-223-2203, unexpectedatlanta.com. Civil Rights Tours in Atlanta. A bus tour hosted by former King driver Tom Houck focuses on known …
Mayor announces no tax increases in 2022 city budget
Mayor Jay Gillian reads his State of the City address. By DONALD WITTKOWSKI Highlighting Ocean City’s strong finances, Mayor Jay Gillian announced in his annual State of the City address Thursday night that there will be no tax increases in the 2022 city budget. “I am here to signal tonight that the state of the …
METROPOLITAN BANK HOLDING CORP. Management’s Report on Financial Condition and Results of Operations (Form 10-K)
Abstract The Company is a bank holding company headquartered in New York, New York and registered under the BHC Act. Through its wholly owned bank subsidiary, Metropolitan Commercial Bank (the “Bank”), a New York state chartered bank, the Company provides a broad range of business, commercial and retail banking products and services to small businesses, …
Most municipalities in MKE County are using software that malfunctioned during the Waukesha fire
Waukesha first responders said a glitch in their dispatch software system delayed firefighters at the scene of a fatal blaze this week. The fire occurred early Tuesday morning in a building on Lambeth Road and Oakdale Drive. Kevin McQuade, 50, died of burns sustained in the fire on Tuesday. His wife, Kim McQuade, died Wednesday …
The post of secretary of the town hall of Orange will remain elective
Published: 03/09/2022 16:35:18 Modified: 09/03/2022 16:34:45 ORANGE — Voters in Monday’s election overwhelmingly rejected the single ballot question, which would have converted the elected clerkship to an appointed position. Seventy-seven residents opted for the change, compared to 140 who voted against. Fourteen people left the question blank on their ballot. City clerk has always been …
Williamsburg City Council Receives FY23 Funding Requests and Recommendations
The City of Williamsburg City Council heard presentations regarding fiscal year 2023 funding during its March 7, 2022 business session (WYDaily/Ben Mackin) WILLIAMSBURG – The City of Williamsburg City Council held its monthly business meeting on March 7 during which council members listened to presentations on funding requests and recommendations for fiscal year 2023 (FY23). …
Cleveland Metropolitan School District suspends mask requirement as COVID-19 cases drop
CLEVELAND (WJW) — The Cleveland Metropolitan School District is suspending its mask requirement as COVID-19 cases continue to drop in the area. CMSD CEO Eric Gordon made the announcement in a video on the district’s YouTube channel on Tuesday. He cited recent changes to Centers for Disease Control guidelines. ‘Heartbreaking:’ 5 children alone at home …
Quebec municipalities say they are ready to welcome Ukrainian refugees
The Union of Quebec Municipalities (UMQ) says its cities are ready to welcome Ukrainian families fleeing the violent Russian armed conflict that has been raging for nearly two weeks in their country. UMQ President and Gaspé Mayor Daniel Côté says Quebec communities are well equipped to help refugees access psychological support, find housing and integrate …
Hampton NH voters will decide budgets and expensive projects
Hampton-area voters head to the polls on Tuesday, March 8 to elect city officials and decide the fate of city and school budgets and other important items on the ballot. Here’s a look at some of the major races and issues. HAMPTON There are four contested races on the City ballot, including one for the …
NYC ends school mask mandate in key stage of recovery
A Queens kindergartener wasn’t quite ready to part with his Mickey Mouse masks. In Staten Island, another kindergartener had lost one of his lower teeth and was eager to show off his new smile. And one high school girl, Ella Chan, 17, a student at Stuyvesant High School in Manhattan, said she kept her mask …
Japan’s northern capital, Sapporo offers Japanese hospitality to outdoor enthusiasts and those seeking a metropolitan getaway
With an impressive population of nearly two million people, Sapporo is the gateway to from Hokkaido vast expanses of untouched nature. Throughout the year, Sapporo and its surroundings offer countless opportunities for adventure. Providing access to world-class powder snow just an hour from town, from Sapporo The ski resorts achieved lasting international fame after hosting …
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Residents fleeing town near Kiev caught in shelling
IRPIN, Ukraine, March 6 (Reuters) – Ukrainians fleeing the town of Irpin just outside Kiev were caught in a bombardment by Russian forces on Sunday and forced to dive for safety, officials said. Reuters witnesses. Irpin, about 25 km (16 miles) northwest of the capital, has seen intense fighting in recent days. The Russian army …
70% voter turnout, ballot organized in 80 municipalities
A total of 2,532 candidates are in the running, with the ruling BJP having the maximum number of 825 candidates followed by the Congress which fielded 706 candidates. This is the first time EVMs have been used in state civic polls Image used for representational purposes. PTI Guwahati: Voter turnout estimated at 70 percent was …
Ukraine-Russia Live Updates: Putin, Israel and Zelensky
WASHINGTON — Russia said on Saturday it had detained an American basketball player in Moscow on drug charges, tangling the fate of an American citizen in the dangerous confrontation between Russia and the West over Ukraine. Russia’s Federal Customs Service said its officials arrested the player after finding vape cartridges containing hashish oil in her …
TGIF: seniors travel free with VIA on weekends
Here’s a friendly reminder for VIA riders: Remember that seniors in San Antonio, ages 62 and older, can enjoy free and reduced fares with a VIA Reduced Fare ID card. Passengers showing reduced fare ID when boarding a bus or when booking travel with VIA Link On Demand service, are entitled to reduced fares, including …
Municipality’s free sandbag program returns ahead of flood season
Content of the article People preparing for possible spring flooding will be able to obtain sandbags from the municipality starting March 7. The municipality distributed more than 25,000 sandbags to individuals and businesses last year. Content of the article Sandbags are free and will be distributed in the Snye Point Park parking lot near the …
Jefferson Town reunion mandate hearing on March 7
Residents gather in the Jefferson Village School gymnasium for a special town meeting on January 14. (LCN file) Jeffersonians will have the opportunity to learn more about which items they will vote on in a referendum at the Annual Municipal Meeting, in a public hearing at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 7 in the school …
Austin voters sue new city council districts
The lawsuit claims that thousands of voters will not be able to elect their city council member this year because the boundaries have been redrawn. AUSTIN, Texas — This week, 12 voters filed a lawsuit claiming their right to vote was infringed due to the redrawing of Austin City Council boundaries. Bill Aleshire, who represents …
Artificial intelligence in education leaves Bursa Metropolitan
Artificial intelligence in education leaves Bursa Metropolitan The artificial intelligence project “Anla Speedlan Odaklan Başar (AHOB)”, implemented by the Metropolitan Municipality of Bursa in cooperation with the provincial directorate of national education, will raise the bar for success in education. Realizing one by one the projects that will carry Bursa into the future, the Metropolitan …
Big changes ahead for municipalities in South Africa: Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa provided further details on the government’s planned district development model and how it will be implemented to improve municipalities across the country. Speaking at a South African Local Government Association (Salga) event on Wednesday March 2, Ramaphosa said that only 5% of municipalities in the country are financially stable. Many others are …
City growth at heart of Jupiter mayoral race
JUPITER, Fla. — It’s a battle for the heart and soul of Jupiter, as well as the future of a booming city. This may be a mayoral election like no other in the city with more shippers and more candidates. In this Jupiter mayoral election, there are three candidates. Most residents seem to agree that …
Live Updates: Russia invades Ukraine
It is just 3 p.m. in Kyiv and fierce battles are taking place between Ukrainian and Russian forces all over Ukraine. Here’s what you need to know: Talks continue: A second round of talks between Russia and Ukraine is expected to take place today, according to a Ukrainian presidential aide. Monday’s first round of talks …
As the quarterfinals begin, Old Town-Orono begins their quest to defend their state hockey title
Coach Chris Thurlow’s Old Town-Orono Black Bears begin their title defense Wednesday at 7 p.m. when they host Brewer in the quarterfinals at the University of Maine’s Alfond Arena. Old Town-Orono, 12-4 and a three-time defending Class B North champion, is the third seed, while 8-8-1 Brewer is sixth. In the other quarter-finals, No. 2 …
The mayor of a city in southern Ukraine warns of the arrival of Russian troops
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki shown in this Feb. 23, 2022, file photo in Washington, DC (Drew Angerer/Getty Images) The Biden administration wants to “reduce rhetoric and de-escalate” after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered his country’s deterrent forces – which include nuclear weapons – to be placed on high alert, the House announced Monday. …
Metropolitan Opera says it will sever ties with artists allied with Putin
New York’s renowned opera house, the Metropolitan Opera, announced on Sunday that it would suspend ties with Russian artists and institutions allied with Russian President Vladimir Putin. In a video statement posted to Facebook, Met chief executive Peter Gelb expressed his solidarity with the people and leaders of Ukraine and said: “As an international opera …
1,600 additional housing units approved for Herzliya’s Hof Hatachelet
The Tel Aviv District Planning and Building Committee today approved the filing of the Hof Hatachelet (Blue Coast) plan for southwest Herzliya, including the addition of 1,600 affordable housing units for the private market . The new district will now include 14,100 homes in 6-8 storey buildings between Route 2 and the waterfront …
If North Platte is a Union Pacific city, why is there a “Burlington Boulevard”? | Story
Editor’s note This story originally appeared in the Autumn 2018 edition of the Telegraph’s former magazine Revisited. So if North Platte has been a Union Pacific town for 155 years, why the hell does the town plan include a “Burlington Boulevard”? Because there was a period of time – over two decades, in fact – …
Nashville’s transformation into a hockey town
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Despite a loss to Tampa Bay, the Nashville Predators’ 2022 stadium series marked the fifth-largest crowd in NHL history. For native Nashvillians, hosting the Stadium Series marked a milestone for their hometown. “I’ve lived here all my life, at 66, and I’ve seen how it grew. We were really happy when …
A Look at 50 Years of Metropolitan State University: 1971-2022
Here is a look at key events in the history of Metropolitan State University, which now spans more than 50 years in St. Paul. June 1971: Metropolitan State University is founded by the Minnesota Legislature at the request of the Citizens League with a non-traditional emphasis on group learning and credit for prior experience. David …
Chinhoyi municipality in debt of more than 17 million US dollars
By James Muonwa, Mashonaland West Correspondent RESTLESS Mapako and the people of St Ives in Chinhoyi demand the speedy conclusion of a land agreement negotiated between the Municipality of Chinhoyi and the Dilmitis family to enable them to obtain title deeds for their properties. Landlords who bought town hall homes following the closure of part …
The romantic musical “Cyrano” comes to life in a small Sicilian town
The musical “Cyrano” comes to life in a small Sicilian town The new romantic musical ‘Cyrano’ is a feast for the eyes and ears – and for the cast and crew in Sicily, a treat for the taste buds too. ATLANTE – Bringing the classic story of “Cyrano” living as a musical on the big …
Sjerven paves the way for USD victory over Kansas City
VERMILLION, SD (USD) – South Dakota senior Liv Korngable became the 30th Coyote to surpass 1,000 career points in the second quarter of Thursday night’s win over Kansas City inside the Sanford Coyote Sports Center. South Dakota (22-5, 15-1) held Kansas City (22-6, 12-5) more than 20 points below their average. Tonight marks the 12th …
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Anchorage School Board approves funding for school officer program, cost-sharing with municipality
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – The Anchorage School Board said the Anchorage School District will pay for part of its school resource officer program for the first time in several years. The board announced it Tuesday night when it passed the school district’s draft fiscal year 2023 budget. The school district will begin to share this …
Town Center Mall takes aim at Nelson’s satellite gaming bill
CHARLESTON, W. Va. — The Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday passed a bill that would establish a process for existing casinos to operate a satellite location in the same county where the casino is located. The bill (SB 100) focuses on the Town Center Mall in downtown Charleston, according to the bill’s sponsor, Sen. Eric …
Report: Smoking ban in Atlantic City casinos could cost 2,500 jobs
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Amid a new push to ban smoking in Atlantic City casinos, a new report released Wednesday predicts it could cost up to 2,500 casino jobs and nearly 11% of revenue casinos as they struggle to recover from the coronavirus pandemic. Independent gambling research firm Spectrum Gaming Group compiled the report which …
Donovan adds Metropolitan Player of the Week honors
History links THROGGS NECK, NY – One day after being selected as Skyline Conference Player of the Week, Senior ryan donovan (North Salem, NY) of the Maritime College men’s basketball team earned another honor. He was named Division II/III Player of the Week by the Metropolitan Basketball Writers Association on Tuesday. Donovan …
Villagers fix giant potholes themselves
Residents of Itireleng village, under Madibeng Local Municipality in the northwest, repaired a gravel road in their community. They say they have been asking the municipality to fix it for years. Photos: Chris Gilili Residents of Itireleng village, which falls under the local municipality of Madibeng in the northwest, have started repairing pothole-riddled roads in …
In search of hockey arena, St. Thomas makes unsolicited $61.4 million bid for Town & Country Golf Course – Twin Cities
Desiring a new ice rink, among other athletic facilities, the University of St. Thomas made a $61.4 million lot for the private Town & Country Club golf course on Mississippi River Boulevard in St. Paul. “The immediate need is for an ice hockey arena,” St. Thomas spokesman Andy Ybarra said in an email. “The university …
5 Things We Know About 5 People Found Dead In A Commerce City Apartment
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (KDVR) – The Commerce City Police Department is issuing a stark warning after five people were found dead in an apartment on Sunday afternoon. “No drug is safe at this time,” said Adams County District Attorney Brian Mason. Police said the victims were found inside the apartment around 3:45 p.m. in the …
Istanbul skyline: rickety wooden scaffolding destroying iconic mosque sparks fury on social media, World News
Turkish conglomerates are racing to add high-end apartment buildings and office towers to Istanbul’s fast-changing skyline, eyeing one of the world’s most profitable real estate markets for quick returns as that other parts of the economy suffer. But now a rickety wooden scaffolding is destroying the iconic Suleymaniye Mosque. This sparked furor on social media. …
Women’s tennis drops intercity match with Louisville
Next game: at the University of Tennessee 02/20/2022 | 11am February 20 (Sunday) / 11 a.m. at University of Tennessee LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Bellarmine women’s tennis team made a quick trip to the University of Louisville’s Bass-Rudd Tennis Center for their eighth game of the season. The Knights lost …
Protesters take to the streets of Quebec for a loud demonstration against pandemic measures
For the second time in two weeks, the streets surrounding the National Assembly of Quebec are filled with demonstrators demanding an immediate end to all pandemic measures in the province. Protesters, some arriving in convoys from areas like Beauce and Saguenay, began gathering in large numbers near the provincial legislature this morning around 11 a.m., …
Boris Johnson hands over Partygate questionnaire to Metropolitan Police
February 18, 2022, 11:19 PM Boris Johnson handed over his questionnaire in partygate to the police. Photo: Aliyah Boris Johnson has handed his Partygate questionnaire to the Metropolitan Police as the investigation into alleged lockdown-breaking gatherings continues. No 10 confirmed that the Prime Minister had complied with a request from the Metropolitan Police for his …
Two Dozen Washington Municipalities Have Now Banned Income Taxes | State
(The Center Square) – Two dozen cities and counties in Washington state have passed ordinances banning the imposition of a local income tax. Kittitas County, located south of Yakima, became the ninth city in the county to pass such a ban when the County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution on Tuesday. He joins Asotin, …
Yard Milkshake Bar is coming to the downtown neighborhood of St. Johns in Jacksonville
There are decadent milkshakes – and then there are The courtyard milkshake bar milkshakes, such as the Peanut Butter Waffle: Honey-roasted peanut butter ice cream in a mason jar dipped in peanut butter, rolled in crushed Butterfinger and topped with whipped cream, a drizzle of peanut butter , Butterfinger and a waffle. It’s a bite …
LA City reduces COVID testing for unvaccinated employees – NBC Los Angeles
The City of Los Angeles has decided to reduce the frequency of Covid testing for thousands of unvaccinated public workers, including police and firefighters, from twice a week to once a week, according to memos obtained by NBC4 I-Team. Additionally, the city is considering revamping the testing program entirely due to the difficulty in obtaining …
Metropolitan Premium Properties vermarktet die ersten Six-Senses-Residenzen, die in den VAE entwickelt werden sollen | Business and finance
DUBAI, Vereinigte Arabische Emirate–(BUSINESS WIRE)–February 17, 2022– The Full-Service-Immobilienagentur Metropolitan Premium Properties includes Investoren Sonderkonditionen für den Kauf der ultraluxuriösen Six-Senses-Residenzen an, die sich am West Crescent von Dubais Palm Jumeirah befinden. Covering an area of 1.2 million square feet, Six Senses Residences The Palm, Dubai will comprise a total of four buildings with a …
Local municipalities prepare for possible flooding
WEST SENECA, NY (WIVB) – Several local municipalities are taking steps to prepare for possible ice jam flooding as temperatures rise and with forecasts of rain and snow. Brian Adams, West Seneca’s road superintendent, said there will be a meeting Thursday with local city officials to coordinate plans for potential flooding. Adams says the city …
The Bristol Press – Plainville brings back former employee as town planner
@brianjohnsonBP PLAINVILLE – Mark Devoe, who was previously director of planning and economic development for the city, will return from February 28 as urban planner. Devoe worked for the city for a total of 18 years over two periods, from 1995 to 2003 and then from 2008 to 2018. He left in 2018 to become …
Park City skiers claim gold and silver in men’s slopestyle
Utah athletes held memorable races to cap off their Olympic experience in Beijing (Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Alexander Hall (6) and Nicholas Goepper (9) celebrate their respective gold and silver medals in the men’s freeski slopestyle finals at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Zhangjiakou, Malaysia China, Wednesday, February 16, 2022. | February …
Senior Met officer acknowledges racism problem in UK’s biggest force | Metropolitan Police
A senior Metropolitan Police officer said racism was a problem in the country’s biggest force. Deputy Assistant Commissioner Bas Javid, the brother of Health Secretary Sajid Javid, acknowledged that “people who hold racist views and are racist” were among the force’s personnel. When asked on BBC Newsnight if he accepts that racism “is a problem …
ANC Mpumalanga suspends Mayor, President and Chief Whip of Msukaligwa Municipality – SABC News
The African National Congress (ANC) in Mpumalanga has suspended the Mayor, Council President and Chief Whip of Msukaligwa Municipality in Ermelo. It is alleged that the three were seconded to the council on a temporary basis after the party discovered discrepancies with the ANC list ahead of the November election. Mayor Babekiwe Mahlalela, President Vuyiswa …
In your city for February 15, 2022
CORTE MADERA Board, commissionplan housing forum City council and the planning commission will hold a joint session on Tuesday to discuss options for meeting the state’s housing mandate. The appointment is fixed at 5 p.m. by videoconference. Access information for the meeting is at bitly.ws/owIY. SAN RAFAEL Suspect arrested inbusiness incident A man has been …
City of Boston apologizes for accidentally emailing names of unvaccinated employees: report
item BOSTON – The city of Boston apologized for “accidentally” sharing information revealing that around 100 employees were not vaccinated and tested positive for coronavirusaccording to a report. The city’s human resources department sent an email Jan. 18 to about 100 employees notifying them that they had submitted information indicating they had tested positive for …
Penguins beat Devils 4-2 to take sole possession of first place in Metropolitan Division – CBS Pittsburgh
NEWARK, NJ (AP) — Brian Boyle scored the game-clinching goal early in the third period, Tristan Jarry made 28 saves and the Pittsburgh Penguins continued their momentum with a 4-2 win over the New Jersey Devils Saturday. Mike Matheson, Bryan Rust and Jake Guentzel also scored for the Penguins, who won their third straight overall …
Municipality of Ratlou plans to file SIU report on fraud and corruption allegations – SABC News
Municipal authorities in Ratlou have committed that a report from the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) into allegations of fraud and corruption within the municipality will be tabled before the council for deliberation and implementation. The pledge was made during a meeting with the MEC for local government, Lena Miga in Mahikeng in the North West. …
Around Town: A Fond Farewell to the Chicken Coop
It’s a big weekend. Yes, it’s Big Game Weekend – the second biggest foodie day of the year (after Thanksgiving). People will gather around TVs at home, in restaurants and bars to partake in fun and enjoyable meals. For a local place, this will be the last time its doors will be open, at least …
Arlington County Board Approves Pentagon City Area Plan – Official Site of the Arlington County Government in Virginia
Posted on February 12, 2022 Arlington County, Virginia – Saturday February 12, 2022. Arlington County Council has adopted a new vision for a vibrant and livable Pentagon City, following an 18-month planning process. The Board of Directors voted 5-0 to approve the Pentagon City Area Plan (PCSP) and its associated changes to the Comprehensive Plan …
The Met Museum will renovate its former Near East and Cyprus galleries
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is planning a $40 million initiative to renovate its Ancient Near Eastern and Cypriot galleries, museum officials announced Tuesday. The collection contains some of the institution’s most recognizable ancient works from the eastern Mediterranean coast stretching across Iran, including a pair of imposing sculptures of lamassu – human-headed winged lions …
Sicamous is pursuing the option for municipalities to add a tax on vacant land – Bilan Keremeos
Sicamous Council wants an update from the Department of Municipal Affairs on the authority of municipalities to add a vacant lot tax. (File photo) The Sicamous pursues the option for municipalities to add the tax on vacant land Com. Colleen Anderson said the focus is on downtown commercial property …
Oklahoma’s small towns fight people leaving, work to keep history alive
The unique community of Lone Wolf in Oklahoma is hanging on as it tries to transition from survival to prosperity. In doing so, she undergoes a transformation similar to many of her peers in the state. “We have one business left, and that’s CJ here around the corner,” Lone Wolf resident Don Godfrey said of …
Covid News: Nevada ends mask mandate
A Covid patient in the acute care unit at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. Washington state has reported more coronavirus deaths in the past week than in any other seven-day period. Credit…Elaine Thompson/Associated Press The rate of new coronavirus infections nationwide is falling. Democratic leaders in New York, California and elsewhere are rolling back mask …
Nova Bus Announces Largest Electric Bus Order in the United States by the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County in Houston
PLATTSBURGH, NY, February 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ – Nova Bus, part of the Volvo Group and one of North America’s leading city bus manufacturers, is delighted to announce its largest electric bus contract to date. It was awarded a contract for 20 LFSe+ in addition to 20 options, for a total of 40 electric buses, by …
Zimbabwe: Chinhoyi Municipality faces backlash as houses damaged by blasts
SHOCK gripped Chinhoyi residents early Monday morning after a company hired by the council to rehabilitate roads detonated a volley of dynamite to clear rock outcrops, damaging some nearby properties. Successive dynamite explosions lasted about 30 minutes, causing extensive damage to the house and prefabricated walls. The contractor, Tarcon Construction, wanted to remove large rock …
$9,500 reward offered for information leading to arrest in 2019 Lake City murder
A $9,500 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest in the 2019 death of an 18-year-old in Lake City, the Lake City Police Department announced Wednesday. At approximately 2:45 p.m. on August 17, 2019, police say Jordan Dartice Freeman, 18, of Lake City, was hanging out with three friends on the second-floor …
Sports Day reflects wise leadership’s belief in the importance of sport in the development of the individual and society: Municipal Minister
Doha – Minister of Municipality HE Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie confirmed that the National Sports Day reflects the vision of wise leadership and his belief in the importance of sport in the development of the individual and of society, in line with the objectives of the Qatar National Vision 2030. HE …