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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

People have seen through him and he's not welcome': Scotland tees up for Trump visit

Local resistance successfully fought against Trump's golf course plans at Menie, but promises of development and jobs remain unfulfilled.
fromKOMO
5 days ago

Zohran Mamdani 'unabashedly' supportive of 'Palestinian liberation' in 2021 interview

Support for Palestinian liberation is crucial, with emphasis on criticizing alleged apartheid in Israel and connecting local struggles to foreign policy.
fromCurbed
1 week ago

The Butchering of a Greenpoint Church

The exterior of the old Lutheran church has been drastically altered, causing outrage among the community.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Campaigners say Barnet FC plans to build 7,000-seat stadium on public playing fields is betrayal' of community

Plans for a new 7,000-seat stadium may displace grassroots football and eliminate important green space in north London.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Davis Square looked like a 'dumpster.' Some Somerville neighbors are working to keep it clean.

Davis Square looks like a dumpster," an anonymous Reddit user said in a viral post last month, with photos showing the shining brick plaza covered in wet trash after a rainstorm.
Boston
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Los Gatos, Saratoga fail to fly Pride flags in June

"Raising a Pride flag is emblematic of a city's commitment to support all residents and show that they are inclusive of the LGBTQ+ community."
SF LGBT
fromtherealdeal.com
1 month ago

The Daily Dirt: Avoiding another Pacific Park development disaster

Brooklyn Speaks advocates for accountability from developers and transparency about project viability after failures in affordable unit development.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

'You need to charge more': The SF dive bar that refuses to raise prices

"I can't believe it was already a decade ago. I've done a lot of dumb things in my life, but by far, the smartest one of them was running for mayor."
Mission District
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Rats attack ritzy NYC block that's home to doctors, professors - chewing up cars, trash bins and playgrounds: 'Valley of the Rats'

Residents of a ritzy Upper West Side block are fearful due to a severe rat infestation, affecting their safety and sense of community.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 months ago

Campaigners launch 31k legal challenge to stop festivals like Mighty Hoopla going ahead in Brockwell Park

Our beautiful Brockwell Park is a haven for nature and of immense value to the people of Lambeth and Southwark, but it's under threat from private events.
London politics
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

Hawaii residents outraged by private road signs posted by famed beach

The people of Kau do not want any kind of development down in Punaluu. We would love to keep the place country, free from development.
Silicon Valley real estate
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Protesters gather across the country as anti-Trump rallies get underway.

Protesters united against President Trump's policies, advocating for issues like health care, public education, and fair elections during nationwide rallies.
Portland
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
4 months ago

Long-lost lanterns may soon light up Berkeley's Northbrae neighborhood

Community effort aims to restore historic lanterns in Northbrae neighborhood, enhancing public art and local heritage.
NYC startup
fromCurbed
4 months ago

West Villagers Really Don't Want This Private Padel Club

The new private club at 120 Leroy Street faces significant community backlash, reflecting tensions between local residents and affluent private ventures.
London food
fromianVisits
4 months ago

The London Buzz - 7th March 2025

Council rejected Tory legal challenge against pedestrianisation of Oxford Street.
Soho's loss of residential community raises concerns over short-term lets.
Lambeth cuts library budget despite public outcry.
Greenwich flats face enforcement for fire safety violations.
fromESPN.com
7 months ago

76ers win city council nod to build $1.3B stadium

The Philadelphia 76ers received city council approval for a $1.3 billion downtown arena, facing opposition from Chinatown residents and activists.
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