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www.kilburntimes.co.uk
3 weeks ago
Education

Plans to force school into academy set to still go ahead - despite backlash

Parents, staff, and Union oppose Byron Court Primary School academisation. DfE pushes for academy status despite community resistance. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
Education

South Bay school district considers a plan to save Japanese at Lynbrook High

The Fremont Union High School District is considering phasing out Japanese classes at three of its campuses due to declining enrollment.
Community opposition has led the district to reconsider the decision and they are now working on retaining the Japanese program at certain schools.
Enrollment in Fremont Union's world language offerings has dropped by 18% since 2019. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
East Bay (California)

Environmentalists call this project the worst ridgeline development in Northern California' and just got it delayed

Environmentalists aim to create an open-space buffer near a proposed ridgeline development outside Pittsburg.
The Faria project entails constructing 1,500 homes in the hills southwest of Pittsburg, raising concerns about environmental impact. [ more ]
www.berkeleyside.org
4 months ago
East Bay (California)

City wraps up planning for North Berkeley BART housing with vote on design rules

Berkeley City Council approves looser design rules for housing development at North Berkeley BART station, clearing the way for a proposal to build 750 apartments, half of which would be affordable.
Pro-density organizations and Berkeley's Planning Commission support the changes, while many neighbors argue that the envisioned housing project is too large and doesn't reflect the desires of existing residents. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
New York City

Brooklyn locals plan to jeer Tony Hawk over skate park plans at Mount Prospect Park: 'Save our green space now!'

Tony Hawk faces opposition for skate park plan at Mount Prospect Park
Locals express concerns about the destruction of greenspace due to the skate park project. [ more ]
New York Post
2 months ago
New York City

Hudson Valley commuters rip 'absolutely unaccpetable and ridiculous' congestion toll

Hudson Valley commuters oppose MTA's congestion toll
Congressman Pat Ryan pushes for exemptions/discounts for public workers [ more ]
The Mercury News
1 month ago
Silicon Valley food

New Chick-fil-A proposed for Walnut Creek shopping center

Chick-fil-A plans to open in a Walnut Creek strip mall without a drive-thru, focusing on dine-in and take-out services.
Some neighbors support Chick-fil-A to attract more customers, while others oppose due to traffic concerns and Chick-fil-A's controversies. [ more ]
BKReader
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Skewed SUNY Report on Downstate Hospital is an Insult to Central Brooklyn Community

The report on SUNY Downstate Hospital closure plan is controversial.
Community leaders and department chairs strongly oppose the plan. [ more ]
Truthout
2 months ago
Social justice

Why Disability Justice Activists Have Joined the Movement to Stop Cop City

The Stop Cop City movement in Atlanta is a diverse coalition opposing the construction of the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center in Weelaunee Forest.
The construction of Cop City is seen as a disability justice issue that disproportionately harms disabled individuals. [ more ]
Dodger Blue
2 months ago
LA Dodgers

Los Angeles County Metro Certifies Environmental Impact Report For Dodger Stadium Gondola

Approval of gondola project for Dodger Stadium connection by Metro Board
Controversy surrounding the gondola project [ more ]
Miami Herald
2 months ago
Miami

Despite traffic gridlock, Miami Beach votes to oppose Metromover extension

Miami Beach opposes Metromover extension to South Beach
Residents prefer alternative transit plan over Baylink extension [ more ]
Kqed
2 months ago
San Francisco

San Francisco Mayor Breed Reverses Course on Proposed Sober Living Site After Community Pushback | KQED

San Francisco has temporary housing programs for recovering drug addicts.
Mayor Breed plans a facility with permanent housing and on-site social services. [ more ]
Fox News
2 months ago
NYC politics

Facing community pushback, NYC mayor reverses plan to house migrants in luxury building

NYC Mayor Eric Adams faced community opposition to shelter for illegal migrants in luxury complex.
Residents in Harlem expressed frustration over lack of communication and transparency regarding the shelter. [ more ]
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