Protesters at an anti-Israel "encampment" in Harvard Yard removed an American flag from University Hall, the central administration building, and flew a Palestinian flag in its place Saturday before university staff intervened.
The Utrecht city council has agreed to apply paid parking throughout the city. This will happen neighborhood by neighborhood and will take 12 years. Before this, it was only in busy areas where you had to pay for parking. Now, there is a plan to have the whole city paid for parking starting in 2034. alderperson of mobility Lot van Hooijdonk called it “A milestone” while she is also aware of the unpopularity of the decision. However, it is essential for the city to prevent “tens of thousands of...
One thing that people need to understand about these encampment protests, if they don't already know it, is that they aren't just about Israel. If you listen to what the protesters say or read the signs they hold up, they make that clear. There are many signs and chants against "occupation," "colonization," and "liberation." When they're talking about that, many of them aren't just talking about Israel, but they're also talking about the United States as well.
Anti-Israel protesters at Harvard University raised Palestinian flags on campus Saturday in a spot typically reserved for the American flag. Harvard protesters hoisted three Palestinian flags over the Harvard Yard encampment, where students have been sleeping in tents since Wednesday. The flags were raised on poles attached to University Hall–where Harvard usually flies the American […]
Visiting and parking in Leeds city centre can be an expensive experience. Car parks can often be pretty pricey and require forking out a small fortune to pay for a few hours of shopping in the Trinity Centre or on Merrion Street. With that in mind, we asked residents for their top picks for the best and worst car parks in the city centre. Dylan said: “I would definitely avoid the station because it’s always filled with traffic and very costly. “If you want to be in the town then I would...
The City of Amarillo Parks and Recreation Department is set to host a 'unique' Arbor Day event on Friday in which five Bur Oak trees will be planted in Ellwood Park with students at St. Mary's Catholic School participating in the National Arbor Day celebration, according to organizers.
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- During Tuesday's City Council meeting, Odessa approved to award raises to firefighters working with Odessa Fire Rescue. City leaders said the boost in pay came after an internal salary study which suggested that raises might be needed to stay competitive with the pay scale of similar areas. “We’ve got very good people []
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) - Arnot Health held a flag raising ceremony April 26, 2024 to encourage members of the community to save lives by becoming organ donors. “If you are able, be an organ donor. it changes lots of lives and it allows a lot of other people to have a second chance,” said Social []
The Supreme Court has upheld this right of religious groups.
(The Center Square) – The American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois is concerned an ordinance approved by the Chicago City Council paves the way for security zones around the Democratic National Convention this summer. With the DNC slated to be held at the United Center beginning Aug. 19, residents and businesses in the area face contending with “buffer zones” set to be installed across the neighborhood. The same holds true for parts of the South Loop, where various event...
The Sundance Institute said Wednesday it will consider a new festival
A Park City woman has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Wichita for threats made against President Biden and former President Clinton. Court documents say 40-year-old Lori Davis is accused of calling the Clinton Foundation