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#brooklyn
fromCbsnews
4 days ago
NYC real estate

Williamsburg-Greenpoint Rezoning has complicated legacy 20 years later

fromGothamist
4 days ago
New York City

Brooklyn man arrested in fatal crash with pedestrian, 95, who survived Nazis, Chernobyl

fromCbsnews
4 days ago
NYC real estate

Williamsburg-Greenpoint Rezoning has complicated legacy 20 years later

fromGothamist
4 days ago
New York City

Brooklyn man arrested in fatal crash with pedestrian, 95, who survived Nazis, Chernobyl

#immigration
fromThe Mercury News
22 hours ago

Monterey issues apology to Indigenous families displaced by eminent domain in 1950s

"We were displaced from our homes, back in 1957, my mom, dad, I, sister and my brother lived up in Deer Flats for two weeks for my dad to find a house, and you think the city would have been more considerate in finding us a place," Rosales said.
Social justice
#animal-rescue
fromNews 12 - Default
1 day ago

Exclusive: Resorts World casino chief speaks out after submitting NYC bid

The goal is to turn the existing 'racino' next to John F. Kennedy International Airport into a full-scale casino resort, complete with a 7,000-seat arena and 2,000 hotel rooms.
New York City
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Swimmers protest after beloved' sea rafts removed over health and safety fears

Protesters have taken to the sea in Weymouth over the sudden removal of the beloved floating sea rafts which had been in place for over 80 years over health and safety concerns.
Public health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Inquiry launched to uncover truth behind violent clashes at Orgeave miners' strike

The statutory inquiry, promised in Labour's election manifesto, will get to the bottom of one of the most controversial episodes in policing history.
UK politics
#urban-development
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

17-year-old charged in Maine paddleboarder's murder identified

Authorities in Maine have charged a 17-year-old with murder in the death of paddleboarder Sunshine Stewart, whose body was found on Crawford Pond this month.
Portland
fromMission Local
4 days ago

Harrowing images of SF Fillmore's destruction go on view Saturday

Ernest Burden III inherited 4,000 images from his architect father, revealing the devastating impact of San Francisco's urban renewal program that destroyed the Fillmore neighborhood.
SF music
#education
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Former state trooper pleads guilty to 2021 motor vehicle homicide in Boston

"We were reminded in a most tragic way today how a few extremely bad decisions ended one life and impacted so many others."
US politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
6 days ago

Barnet FC 'extremely disappointed' after plans for new 7,000-seat stadium rejected

The plans for a new 7,000-capacity stadium at Barnet Playing Fields were rejected by Barnet Council, causing disappointment for Barnet FC, which has played outside the borough for a decade.
Soccer (FIFA)
#public-health
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

Off-field achievements honored at ESPYS' Sports Humanitarian Awards

As part of the ESPYS we put together a program that celebrated people on the field, field of play and what they did, and we realized there was so much more.
Los Angeles
#job-loss
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
1 week ago

'Temporary' Morrisons Sutton closure has now lasted over a year

The Morrisons store in Sutton closed in July 2024 for what was described at the time as essential maintenance. Since then, it remains closed with no reopening date in sight.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.barkinganddagenhampost.co.uk
1 week ago

'We're losing trade left, right and centre - sign my petition to reopen car park'

Sam Dear claimed that the closure of Wantz Road car park has severely affected his business, Robertson's Fishing Tackle, risking its survival until Christmas.
Fundraising
#public-safety
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 week ago

Water company set to tunnel '24/7' from one side of Gallows Corner to the other

Essex & Suffolk Water teams will implement a '24-hour drilling technique' to bore underneath the A127 for the Gallows Corner flyover project, ensuring minimal disturbance.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

Ralph de la Torre: The Making of a Healthcare Oligarch

Ralph de la Torre, as cofounder and former CEO of Steward Health Care, engaged in hyper-extraction of wealth, resulting in bankruptcies and closures of numerous community hospitals across the U.S.
Healthcare
fromApaonline
1 week ago

Main Character Syndrome, or Why Everything Is Not About You

Social media often encourages reckless behavior by enabling individuals to prioritize online fame over community well-being.
Philosophy
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Fantastic' teenager found dead in lake as school and football club lead tributes

A boy who was found dead in a lake near Birmingham brought light and character to his entire school, his teachers have said. Daniel Drewitt went missing after going into water at Sutton Park, Sutton Coldfield, just after 6pm on Thursday. Rescuers searched for the 16-year-old, but his body was discovered later into the evening.
UK news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

'Helping every dang soul': Beloved camp director was among those lost in Texas flooding

Jane Ragsdale, beloved camp director, tragically died in the July Fourth flood, leaving a profound impact on her community and campers.
US news
#new-york-city
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago
New York City

Op-Ed | With rising grocery costs, New Yorkers deserve real solutions not government-run supermarkets | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago
New York City

Op-Ed | With rising grocery costs, New Yorkers deserve real solutions not government-run supermarkets | amNewYork

#flooding
fromEater Chicago
1 week ago

Small Cheval Gets an Opening Date in Logan Square

Small Cheval is set to open on July 14 at 2815 W. Armitage Avenue, replacing the beloved ice cream stand Freeze, which closed in 2023.
Chicago
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

How The NBA and a Top African University Are Building Player Legacies Off the Court | Entrepreneur

The legacy of NBA legends like Hakeem Olajuwon and Dikembe Mutombo bridges the African continent and the league, emphasizing the importance of giving back to communities.
Social justice
#investigation
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
1 week ago

Youth charity that tackles gangs could be hit by 'unfair' leasehold reform

The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 abolishes the premium leaseholders pay to freeholders for extending their leases, impacting charity funding.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

'Our mosque was threatened after the 7/7 bombings'

The actions of the bombers, all British Muslims, affected Muslim communities - both immediately and in the long term. Dilowar Khan, then an executive director at East London Mosque, described 'a very tense time for all of us'. He said the community felt anti-Muslim hatred, with women in particular afraid to leave their homes; that the mosque received 'a number of bomb threats', and its windows were smashed.
London politics
#emergency-response
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago

Oakland cuts the city's top arts and culture role

"The money that Roberto brought in was money that was harder for individual artists and smaller nonprofit arts organizations to secure," said Michelle Mush Lee, senior advisor for organization Youth Speaks and a member of the Cultural Affairs Commission. "It's harder for an organization of nine staff that's just struggling to pay bills to secure $1.5 million over six years."
Public health
#murder
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Toronto

Teen charged with 1st-degree murder in stabbing death of 14-year-old: Toronto police | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Toronto

Teen charged with 1st-degree murder in stabbing death of 14-year-old: Toronto police | CBC News

fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Local obituary: Marisol Fuentes-Huaracha, 25, N.H. restaurant manager

Marisol Fuentes, age 25, lost her life at the hands of misogyny and domestic violence. She poured her heart into every community she served, cherishing life through her work and her paintings.
Social justice
fromKqed
1 week ago

A Week After Deadly Fireworks Blast, Families Wait for Answers | KQED

I heard it and turned around and I saw the plume and I saw fireworks. I'm like, 'Oh, they must have just lit something off,' and then that initial explosion happened you realized it was a lot more serious.
Agriculture
fromEater Atlanta
1 week ago

The Saddest Restaurant Closings in Atlanta, July 2025

Owner Sean Chang expressed deep sorrow over the closure of Mukja Korean Fried Chicken, citing health as the top priority. "I am at a complete loss for words and wished that this wasn't the end but at the end of the day, health comes first above all else," he stated. The restaurant, which opened in 2020 and received accolades for its unique fried chicken flavors, might consider a comeback in the future, though Chang prioritizes his health in the moment.
Atlanta Braves
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

Dangerous Intersection on Freitas Parkway Claims Life of Beloved Mountain Bike Coach - Streetsblog San Francisco

The crash occurred close to the top of Freitas Parkway and the intersection with Lea Drive, a popular route for travel between the Ross Valley and Terra Linda.
Bicycling
#victims
fromFood52
1 week ago

You Don't Need Everything to Give Something: 5 Food Justice Takeaways

"Our mission is to serve others. It's in pretty much every aspect of our company, and it has to be in order to make real, sustainable change."
Food & drink
fromPortland Mercury
2 weeks ago

Normandale Survivors Asked Police For An Explanation. What Portland Got Was a Partial Apology and More Excuses.

Deg was living in her parents' in-law apartment while finishing graduate school. She had a strong draft for her term paper, but her instructor's feedback was confusing.
Social justice
fromBronx Times
2 weeks ago

Inside Bally's Bronx casino: Exclusive renderings show rooftop bar, gaming floor, and hotel - Bronx Times

Bally's proposed $4 billion waterfront complex in Soundview's Ferry Point Park includes a hotel, restaurants, retail shops, and a 2,000-person event center, enhancing the Bronx's economic development.
New York City
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago
LA food

A pioneering L.A.-style soul food bistro to close on Pico after 12 years

My 2 Cents, a popular soul food bistro, will permanently close on July 31, making way for Chef Alisa Reynolds to pursue new culinary opportunities.
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Popular Sutton Greene King pub closes permanently

The Sutton Arms, located on Sutton High Street, ceased trading at the beginning of July. It had been operated by Greene King and was a recognisable part of the town centre.
London food
fromLondon On The Inside
2 weeks ago

"We're Going Full Force and Hell for Leather": Stuart Glen on the Future of The Cause

Licensing issues hinder Vittoria Wharf's operations, limiting their club hours and affecting their business model.
London music
#natural-disasters
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Fight against Wimbledon's 200million expansion reaches the High Court

The plans involve building 39 new courts, including an 8,000-seat stadium, on the former Wimbledon Park Golf Club, enhancing accessibility to parkland.
London politics
fromwww.guardian-series.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Forensics to 'investigate for some time' as man stabbed to death in Chingford Mount

A forensic tent has been set up at Chingford Mount Road after a fatal knife attack on Sunday, July 6, where a 26-year-old man was pronounced dead.
London politics
#public-art
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

We are in a dangerous place': British Muslims on the fallout from 7/7 attack 20 years on

"Following the attacks, police recorded 180 racist incidents in three days, including faith-related incidents, and mosques were targeted with arson, highlighting the immediate backlash faced by Muslim communities."
London politics
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

City names laneway after Black woman who made difference to early Toronto | CBC News

The motto of the Eureka Club was "not for ourselves, but for others," reflecting the organization's commitment to aid low-income Torontonians on an individual basis.
Canada news
#road-safety
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago
Canada news

'Unspeakable tragedy' - school pays tribute to Ella McLaughlin (6), killed in Donegal crash that also claimed mother's life

fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago
Public health

'You never forget these things' - priest visits family in hospital after Donegal crash kills girl (6) and leaves parents and infant sister seriously injured

fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago
Canada news

'Unspeakable tragedy' - school pays tribute to Ella McLaughlin (6), killed in Donegal crash that also claimed mother's life

fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago
Public health

'You never forget these things' - priest visits family in hospital after Donegal crash kills girl (6) and leaves parents and infant sister seriously injured

fromMiami Herald
2 weeks ago

Why the Coconut Grove Playhouse project is a revival, not a demolition | Opinion

The current renovation is effectively a demolition of the original 1,100-seat main theater, replaced with a venue with just 300 seats, which is economically nonviable for hosting Broadway touring companies.
Renovation
fromThe Falcoholic
2 weeks ago

Purpose over position: Mohamed Sanu's journey to impact others

She has influenced me by teaching the importance of hard work, perseverance, and sacrifice. Growing up, I never heard her complain about the hardships of life.
Fundraising
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 weeks ago

Brooklyn Heights locked down on July 4, Promenade off limits

Neighborhood transforms into controlled zone with checkpoints and ID requirements, disrupting Independence Day celebrations.
NYC politics
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

An 82-year-old woman who was injured in a firebomb attack in Boulder, Colorado, has died

An 82-year-old woman, Karen Diamond, died from injuries sustained in a Molotov cocktail attack during a protest in Boulder.
US news
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 weeks ago

Crown Heights community mourns 8-year-old killed in traffic collision

Witnesses stated the driver, who had a green light, remained at the scene and expressed deep sorrow following the tragic accident that claimed the child's life.
New York City
fromTelecompetitor
3 weeks ago

Charter's Spectrum Awards $1.1M in Digital Education Grants

"Since launching in 2017, Spectrum Digital Education has committed more than $11 million to support 204 community-based nonprofits across Spectrum's 41-state service area."
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Girl, 7, killed by falling tree in Essex park was visiting with family from London'

"Clearly they were a family coming for a day out. I don't know for sure but I think the mother was with a sister and maybe another mother with a child who was involved."
Canada news
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

L.A. County leaders to weigh legal action following violent ICE arrests

"As these immigration raids continue to terrorize our communities, I'm deeply disturbed... This incident raises serious concerns about the conduct and legality of these actions..."
Los Angeles
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Bay Area Iranian community anchor shutters amid war and uncertainty

It's really tiring to have the news media only care about your community in a state of high alert and conflict.
SF LGBT
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
3 weeks ago

Closest Dispensary Near Robert H. Treman, John Boyd Thacher & Gantry Plaza State Park | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Silly Nice offers a curated selection of premium weed products that match the quality of your journey.
Cannabis
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