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www.newsshopper.co.uk
1 week ago
London

New Lewisham festival to taking place in June announces headliners

The Broadway Theatre Catford will host a diverse range of performances celebrating artists of Global Majority backgrounds during the SEEN Lewisham festival. [ more ]
Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
5 days ago
Venture

Can Recoverable Grants Be Used to Address Racial Inequity in Funding? - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

James Wahls uses recoverable grants to advance racial equity by providing interest-free capital to businesses led by people of color. [ more ]
BKReader
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn-Queens Expressway Project Awarded $5.6 Million Federal Grant

Improvements to BQE funded by USDOT
Plans for North and South BQE corridors [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
2 months ago
London

Southwark launches UK's largest community investment scheme for green projects

Residents can invest in low-risk green projects in Southwark, offering a fixed return of 4.6% a year over five years.
The Southwark Green Investment scheme aims to raise 6 million by 2030, with the first raise looking to collect 1 million for climate-friendly projects. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
LA food

8 Black-owned spots that define the Crenshaw corridor

Crenshaw Boulevard is a vibrant thoroughfare with historical significance in Black culture.
Destination Crenshaw project aims to preserve and develop Black heritage and prevent displacement. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago
East Bay food

Oakland leaders vow to stop pedestrian deaths after woman hit by 2 cars while crossing street

Dozens gather to remember a woman killed in a car accident in Oakland
City officials in Oakland are determined to fix the problem of traffic-related deaths [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
5 months ago
Chicago

Op-ed: Brandon Johnson fails to prioritize needs of businesses

Mayor Johnson's second 100 days in office have been marked by prioritizing the interests of sanctuary city supporters and the Chicago Teachers Union.
The mayor's budget focuses on supporting migrants and Chicago Public Schools, while doing little to invest in community and public safety.
The budget eliminates over 800 street officer vacancies and may further reduce police officer strength. [ more ]
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