Richmond’s Economic Development Authority authorized additional funding to complete the Diamond District ballpark design in time for the 2026 deadline imposed by Major League Baseball.
Residents can weigh in on proposed election changes at a community engagement workshop on election reform on Wednesday, May 1, at Chavis Park Community Center.
The Youngstown City Council was asked to pass a resolution supporting a cease-fire in Gaza in the war between Israel and Hamas in a meeting Wednesday.
Nick Mosby, President of the Baltimore City Council, is running for re-election and the AFRO endorses him for his community-oriented initiatives and integrity as a city leader.
Petersburg residents are weighing in on the casino that could be on their ballots this November after the city’s decision to choose the Cordish Companies to operate it.
Currently, the FWPD has three police ranks based on merit: officer, sergeant, and lieutenant.
The project will add new housing units in the area of North Grand Avenue and Darling Drive.
Amid financial concerns due to lower-than-planned revenues and unexpected spending needs, Mayor Karen Bass Monday released a proposed $12.8 billion city budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year — a decrease from this fiscal year's $242 million spending plan.Significantly, the proposal — described by Bass a "reset" — includes $65 million in cuts to her signature Inside Safe program; an increase of more than $138 million for the Los Angeles Police Department; and a decrease of about $23 million for the...
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- The Honolulu City Council is taking up Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi's proposal to create a new Ocean Safety Department. This comes as the City Council has received both strong opposition and support on how the department should be stood up. The Honolulu City Council Committee on Housing, Sustainability and Health discussed resolutions []
Richmond is traditionally a stronghold for the Labour Party and the expectation is it stays that way this year after the local elections. The ward has two Labour councillors – one of them, Cllr David Barker is aiming to be re-elected – and a former Labour councillor, Cllr Diane Hurst who is now the leader of the Sheffield Community Councillors Group in the town hall. Cllr David Barker told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS): “Addressing the cost of living crisis and providing the help...
(The Center Square) – The Seattle City Council has begun discussions on a proposed bill that would amend the city’s App-Based Worker Minimum Payment Ordinance. The bill, sponsored by Seattle City Councilmember Sara Nelson, attempts to reduce labor costs for network companies, while still guaranteeing a minimum earnings standard for app-based workers. Council Bill 120775 would remove minimum wage adjustments, reduce the per-mile rate, and remove the mileage factor...
Petersburg’s City Council has chosen an operator to roll the dice on for the proposed casino proposed to be built in the city.