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Mission District
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Former SF supervisor behind Cesar Chavez St. name in 1995 wants to change it after abuse allegations

San Francisco may rename Cesar Chavez Street back to Army Street following sexual assault allegations against the labor leader, reversing a 1995 decision that was itself controversial.
LGBT
fromLos Angeles Times
37 years ago

AT THE EYE OF A STORM IN IRVINE : A More-or-Less Typical Irvine Couple Fight to Preserve Gay Protection in City's Unique Human Rights Ordinance

Irvine adopted a comprehensive human rights ordinance protecting against discrimination based on sexual orientation, sparking community debate and a recall petition from residents opposed to gay rights protections.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
6 months ago

Highgate Cemetery gets dramatic redevelopment after grave owner backlash

Highgate Cemetery will receive an 18 million, 25-year regeneration to address decay and climate change after controversy over a proposed gardeners' building and toilet block.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 months ago

Halloween event held at San Francisco's new Sunset Dunes Park for 1st time

Sunset Dunes hosted a major Halloween event amid ongoing local controversy over the Great Highway closure and park creation under Prop K.
Boston
fromBoston.com
7 months ago

A Whitey Bulger mugshot is hanging in a Dorchester restaurant - here's what 1,000 readers think

A Dorchester bar displays framed mobster portraits including Whitey Bulger, prompting neighborhood objections while owners refuse to remove them.
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
10 months ago

Locals Split Over Mixed-Use Development Proposed for MTA Greenpoint Waterfront Site

Monitor Point is a proposed mixed-use development near Bushwick Inlet Park facing mixed community reactions before formal rezoning begins.
fromIndependent
10 months ago

Parish criticised after walking funeral processions are stopped: 'Convenience over compassion'

Priests have been experiencing significant delays in their schedules, often waiting over an hour for burials due to walking funeral processions.
Public health
NYC LGBT
fromBoston.com
11 months ago

Mass. selectman criticized for proposing background checks on drag performers

A North Reading board member's suggestion for background checks on Pride drag performers has prompted accusations of discrimination and ignorance.
Concerns arose during a board meeting over proposed criminal background checks for drag performers at the upcoming Pride Ride.
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