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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Something stinks in Philadelphia and it's not just the uncollected garbage | Arwa Mahdawi

The accumulation of trash in Philadelphia due to the strike of 10,000 city workers serves as a vivid reminder of the essential role these workers play in society.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Time-restricted 'smart' toilets arrive in Long Beach as city looks to plug restroom gaps

Cities across the country want to provide bathrooms, but costs and operational challenges stop them from doing so. - Jessica Heinzelman, Throne Labs co-founder
NYC startup
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4 months ago

I was always terrified of confrontation. Then I hit my 40s | Arwa Mahdawi

Urban sanitation issues reflect broader societal rule-breaking behaviors.
A personal preoccupation with littering and waste disposal reveals deeper community concerns.
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