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Mission District
fromMission Local
3 weeks ago

Day 92 at the 16th St. Plaza: people aren't having fun, they look ill

The ongoing drug crisis in the Mission highlights significant public health and safety concerns that need immediate attention.
Mission District
fromMission Local
4 weeks ago

After 91 days of the 16th and Mission crackdown, progress is hard to measure

The San Francisco police are struggling with addressing ongoing issues in high-crime areas despite overtime assignments being available for officers.
Mission District
fromMission Local
3 weeks ago

Day 92 at the 16th St. Plaza: people aren't having fun, they look ill

The ongoing drug crisis in the Mission highlights significant public health and safety concerns that need immediate attention.
Mission District
fromMission Local
4 weeks ago

After 91 days of the 16th and Mission crackdown, progress is hard to measure

The San Francisco police are struggling with addressing ongoing issues in high-crime areas despite overtime assignments being available for officers.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
4 days ago

School student 'has had enough' after second crash on same Orpington road

As someone who relies on this route daily, I've had enough. Crofton Road isn't just any street - it's the main artery serving multiple schools and local businesses.
Canada news
#local-government
London
fromianVisits
2 months ago

The London Buzz - 22nd April 2025

Unauthorised structures have damaged trees in Cassiobury Park, raising ecological concerns.
Tackling damp housing in Southwark could lead to significant NHS savings.
East London arts charity to acquire land for affordable studios in Hackney Wick.
Budget cuts lead to job losses and treatment access restrictions at local hospitals.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
London politics

'It's just incredible we have all these empty homes during a housing crisis,' says Achill man, but boycott is 'not the answer'

London
fromianVisits
2 months ago

The London Buzz - 22nd April 2025

Unauthorised structures have damaged trees in Cassiobury Park, raising ecological concerns.
Tackling damp housing in Southwark could lead to significant NHS savings.
East London arts charity to acquire land for affordable studios in Hackney Wick.
Budget cuts lead to job losses and treatment access restrictions at local hospitals.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
London politics

'It's just incredible we have all these empty homes during a housing crisis,' says Achill man, but boycott is 'not the answer'

#housing-crisis
#local-news
London politics
fromianVisits
1 month ago

The London Buzz - 15th May 2025

London is facing significant challenges including debt crises, increased road deaths, and community concerns over local infrastructure.
London
fromianVisits
2 months ago

The London Buzz - 23rd April 2025

Residents criticize Sadiq Khan's Oxford Street pedestrianization plan, calling it senseless and a vanity project.
Rotherhithe politicians express anger over police station relocation affecting local safety.
Hackney to permanently close four primary schools due to declining student numbers.
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago
Portland food

Good Morning, News: Tips to Stop Trump, CC Slaughters Shutters, and Ukraine's Devastating Sneak Attack on Russia

London politics
fromianVisits
1 month ago

The London Buzz - 15th May 2025

London is facing significant challenges including debt crises, increased road deaths, and community concerns over local infrastructure.
London
fromianVisits
2 months ago

The London Buzz - 23rd April 2025

Residents criticize Sadiq Khan's Oxford Street pedestrianization plan, calling it senseless and a vanity project.
Rotherhithe politicians express anger over police station relocation affecting local safety.
Hackney to permanently close four primary schools due to declining student numbers.
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago
Portland food

Good Morning, News: Tips to Stop Trump, CC Slaughters Shutters, and Ukraine's Devastating Sneak Attack on Russia

#law-enforcement
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

AOC, Grace Meng tapped to do more as open-air prostitution, rampant criminality returns to NYC's 'Market of Sweethearts'

Residents of Roosevelt Avenue in Queens are frustrated by ongoing illicit activities and ineffective law enforcement despite previous crackdowns.
fromsilive
2 months ago
NYC parents

Staten Island D.A. slams Kool-Aid Man challenge as 'stupid,' 'reprehensible' amid new report of damaged fence

fromNew York Post
1 week ago
New York City

Illegal NYC car meetups feature strippers, drugs and ear-splitting speaker systems driving residents nuts

NYC politics
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

AOC, Grace Meng tapped to do more as open-air prostitution, rampant criminality returns to NYC's 'Market of Sweethearts'

Residents of Roosevelt Avenue in Queens are frustrated by ongoing illicit activities and ineffective law enforcement despite previous crackdowns.
fromsilive
2 months ago
NYC parents

Staten Island D.A. slams Kool-Aid Man challenge as 'stupid,' 'reprehensible' amid new report of damaged fence

fromNew York Post
1 week ago
New York City

Illegal NYC car meetups feature strippers, drugs and ear-splitting speaker systems driving residents nuts

fromBKReader
1 week ago

Tensions Rise in Brooklyn's Sunset Park Over Charter School Plans

I'm really livid about the situation. Our community didn't work so hard for so many years to achieve great strides concerning our public schools, only to be thrown under the bus. There's a clear relationship between enrollment and public funding for our public schools.
Brooklyn
fromPitchfork
1 week ago

Maxo on His New Album, Authenticity, Los Angeles, and More

L.A. has a rich history of Black art, reflecting a deep culture that must not be reduced to mere opportunities for profit or exploitation.
LA food
#parking-enforcement
fromsilive
1 week ago
NYC parents

'Everything went to hell': Staten Island school traffic chaos returns after brief enforcement period

fromsilive
1 week ago
NYC parents

'Everything went to hell': Staten Island school traffic chaos returns after brief enforcement period

fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

"Backroom Deals": Local Govt. Secrets & Activism Reading (Corte Madera)

The book showcases how ordinary individuals become activists when confronted with the hidden decisions of local governments that affect their lives, leading to a grassroots movement.
SF politics
fromCurbed
2 weeks ago

What They're Gossiping (And Complaining) About in the Hamptons

"Those who live here are smug about their proximity to the city (under a 90-minute drive with no traffic) and proud of its being less stuffy than villages to the East."
Upper West Side
#san-francisco
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
4 weeks ago

Day Around the Bay: Now Lurie Takes His Turn Trying to Crack Down on RV Dwellers

Manny's cafe was vandalized amidst ICE protest, highlighting tensions around immigration issues and community responses.
Debate continues in San Francisco over RV parking restrictions opposed due to lack of shelter alternatives.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Last Week, This Week: BART Breakdown, Cops Overtime, Hunter Pence to Lead Guinness Record Event

BART and United Airlines faced significant operational issues this week, while San Francisco activists fought against for-profit reentry center plans.
Local issues like drug use, police overtime, and community activism highlight the ongoing struggles in San Francisco.
fromsfist.com
4 weeks ago
San Francisco

Last Week, This Week: Queer Caribbean Sound, KQED Talk, Native Arts Fest, Succulent Expo

San Francisco
fromsfist.com
4 weeks ago

Day Around the Bay: Now Lurie Takes His Turn Trying to Crack Down on RV Dwellers

Manny's cafe was vandalized amidst ICE protest, highlighting tensions around immigration issues and community responses.
Debate continues in San Francisco over RV parking restrictions opposed due to lack of shelter alternatives.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Last Week, This Week: BART Breakdown, Cops Overtime, Hunter Pence to Lead Guinness Record Event

BART and United Airlines faced significant operational issues this week, while San Francisco activists fought against for-profit reentry center plans.
Local issues like drug use, police overtime, and community activism highlight the ongoing struggles in San Francisco.
fromsfist.com
4 weeks ago
San Francisco

Last Week, This Week: Queer Caribbean Sound, KQED Talk, Native Arts Fest, Succulent Expo

#limerick
Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Rising Radicalism Among German Youth DW 06/13/2025

There is a significant rise in politically motivated crimes in Germany, particularly among young men who are becoming radicalized.
#transportation
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Friday's Headlines: Truth to Power Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The primary complaint municipal leaders hear is about rogue bicyclists, raising questions amidst more pressing urban issues.
Community meetings may misrepresent the broader concerns of residents.
#journalism
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The Santa Monica airport is set to close-but some residents would rather keep the noise and pollution than build new housing

To protect ourselves, we should keep the airport open until we can address the political landscape and correct it," said Tricia Crane, chair of Northeast Neighbors of Santa Monica, a neighborhood association.
NYC real estate
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago

Teens locked up for firework attack which killed pensioner in his own home

Robert Price, 76, died when two teenagers attacked his home with fireworks, leading to a fatal fire. They were sentenced for manslaughter in the Old Bailey.
UK news
fromwww.hackneygazette.co.uk
1 month ago

Security on estate 'unacceptable' after parked BMW smashed

Mr Coleman emphasized the urgent need for more security measures, stating, 'It's unacceptable that our estate is so vulnerable. We need proper security patrols to deter crime.'
London politics
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago

Tacos El Ultimo Baile departing Oakland for SF Ikea food hall

The biggest issue affecting business owners in Fruitvale is the lack of trying to entice people to come to the area.
East Bay (California)
#london-news
London
fromianVisits
2 months ago

The London Buzz - 17th April 2025

Bethnal Green e-bike fire causes evacuation of flats.
An Indian restaurant fined over £100,000 for mouse infestation.
London food
fromianVisits
1 month ago

The London Buzz - 30th May 2025

Twickenham Riverside Regeneration project progresses while local food insecurity rises, and safety concerns at Teddington Locks prompt MPs' intervention.
#inequality
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Georgia woman goes to war with her HOAand wins

When I came searching in this subdivision, I was advised that I could not afford this subdivision by the Realtor, who did not know about my financial background or anything.
Atlanta Braves
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Milpitas: Permanent Pickleball court location divides residents

We learned a lot, but I think now, getting the feedback and learning from the two years of pilot program, we still need to learn more how to meditate this issue.
Mission District
#london
NYC politics
fromNew York Daily News
2 years ago

N.Y. politicians demand fixes at NYCHA complex in Brooklyn where more than 100 units have water damage, mold

Decaying public housing in Williamsburg plagued by mold, water damage, vermin infestations, and lack of maintenance, leaving residents in uninhabitable conditions.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Couple awarded damages after 170 footballs kicked into garden of 2m home

Homeowners Mohamed and Marie-Anne Bakhty successfully sued their county council after 170 footballs were kicked into their garden from a nearby school’s sports pitch.
UK news
#football
#homelessness
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

San Jose Considers Arresting Homeless People Who Refuse Housing

Rising frustration over homelessness in Silicon Valley is prompting local leaders to adopt more aggressive measures against encampments.
Mission District
fromMission Local
2 months ago

Day 37 of the 16th St. Plaza Crackdown: Side Streets Stay Busy

Increased police presence fails to address root causes of homelessness, with efforts merely relocating issues rather than providing solutions.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

San Jose Considers Arresting Homeless People Who Refuse Housing

Rising frustration over homelessness in Silicon Valley is prompting local leaders to adopt more aggressive measures against encampments.
Mission District
fromMission Local
2 months ago

Day 37 of the 16th St. Plaza Crackdown: Side Streets Stay Busy

Increased police presence fails to address root causes of homelessness, with efforts merely relocating issues rather than providing solutions.
Black Lives Matter
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Exclusive | Minneapolis still broken, divided and suffering 5 years after George Floyd death: 'Black Lives Matter was never here'

Five years post-George Floyd's death, tensions persist as locals express frustration over mishandling of assistance funds meant for the community.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Brooklyn Heights auto shop 'targeted' by serial 311 caller

Han stated, 'It was 20-40 a day, now it's 5-10 a day. Every time a delivery truck pulls up for five minutes, or someone pulls into my driveway to ask a question, boom, a complaint is immediately filed.'
NYC startup
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Elderly Army Veteran Forced To Sell Her Home Over Unexplained $12K Water Bill

Janet Engler, an 81-year-old veteran, struggled with a $12,000 water bill, believing it was due to a meter fault; ultimately, she was forced to sell her home.
DC food
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Jenny Maguire: Sniggering at the Drury Street drinkers disguises a more sinister trend in our cities

It increasingly feels like the spaces in our cities and communities are 'not for us' - and that's by design.
London politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

My neighbor won't stop mowing my lawn - badly

Initially, we tried to be neighborly, adding a fence extension to reduce lights hitting her house and avoided being outside at night. But, the issue lies with our grass.
Parenting
fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago

TriMet Park & Poop

The sight of neat piles of dog poop lined up across the parking lot puzzles me; someone must be deliberately using this space for their daily dog outings.
Pets
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Brooklyn Borough President Reynoso endorses Lander for mayor

Antonio Reynoso endorses Brad Lander for NYC mayor, highlighting his commitment to diverse community needs and Latino issues.
#new-york-city
NYC politics
fromCurbed
2 months ago

Where Is Our Post-Car City?

The neglected state of public spaces in New York reflects a broader urban decay and the urgent need for future redevelopment.
NYC parents
fromGothamist
2 months ago

Extra Extra: Andrew Cuomo isn't pounding the pavement. Will voters care?

New York City faces challenges with young people aging out of foster care and regulations for public gatherings.
NYC politics
fromCurbed
2 months ago

Where Is Our Post-Car City?

The neglected state of public spaces in New York reflects a broader urban decay and the urgent need for future redevelopment.
NYC parents
fromGothamist
2 months ago

Extra Extra: Andrew Cuomo isn't pounding the pavement. Will voters care?

New York City faces challenges with young people aging out of foster care and regulations for public gatherings.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Queens High School for the Sciences at York College is a school without a home

Queens High School for the Sciences faces severe space and funding limitations despite its high ranking and strong academic performance.
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Sunday Links: Sacramento Sheriff's Deputy Fired For Shoving Elderly Prisoner To The Ground

The Sunset Dunes park at Ocean Beach, despite its initial popularity, faces backlash on social media, suggesting that proponents may overlook legitimate concerns raised by opponents.
San Francisco
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
2 months ago

Mosque refused longer hours over fears for neighbours' 'tranquillity'

The latest decision by Havering Council to refuse the extension of operating hours for Collier Row Mosque aims to minimize potential noise and disturbance to nearby residents.
London music
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