Councilmember Pierina Sanchez is joined by Legal Aid Attorney Adriene Holder and building resident Juan Ricart on the steps of City Hall. Councilmember Pierina Sanchez sponsored the measure, known as the Billingsley Structural Integrity Act. [ more › ]
More solar canopies could start popping up around the city. A pilot program before the Council could mandate one in each borough. [ more › ]
Fort McCoy's Safety and Occupational Health Advisory Council (SOHAC) convened April 9 at the McCoy’s Community Center to discuss safety measures and performance for the third quarter of fiscal year (FY) 2024.
The first woman of colour to lead a political group in Edinburgh Council has said her election marks a “significant milestone toward equalities.” Councillor Simita Kumar was voted into the SNP group’s top job at a meeting on Tuesday, April 30, becoming its first-ever female leader. Speaking afterwards, she said she hoped to “inspire and pave the way for more diverse voices in our political landscape.” The new chief of the City Chambers’ largest contingent of councillors said her opposition would...
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Skies will be more clear Thursday following a weak cold front Wednesday evening/overnight. The Rest of the Evening Partly to mostly cloudy skies will be likely early tonight before some clearing occurs after midnight, especially over the northern half of the region. A small shower or two will be possible through the evening, however overall rain
Kanye West faces a lawsuit by a former security guard for wrongful termination that also alleges discrimination against Black employees.
A bicameral host of Black lawmakers on Wednesday reintroduced legislation offering protections against hair discrimination.
(The Center Square) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed a series of public safety bills on Wednesday, including a measure to require Georgia counties to comply with federal immigration laws. Kemp, a Republican, signed Senate Bill 63, which expands the list of "serious offenses" for which bail is required, and SB 421, which stiffens the penalties for "swatting" and drive-by shootings. The move to tackle swatting follows several instances involving Georgia officials around the...
Deputy leader Cllr Adam Brown will face a vote from full council next month to fully assume the top position
Amazon is scheduled to post quarterly earnings after the bell on Tuesday,
One group that will be out in greater numbers are motorcyclists and this a demographic that we are keen to engage with during spring and summer as they make up a disproportionately high percentage of fatal and serious injury collisions, despite reflecting a relatively small percentage of actual road users. With that in mind Police Scotland launched its annual motorcycle safety campaign last month, and this will be in place until September, as this is the period where we see the highest number of...