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New York City
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Mamdani filmed his pied-a-terre tax video outside Ken Griffin's $238 million penthouse. Social media loves him for it

New York City introduces a pied-à-terre tax on second homes over $5 million to target wealthy non-residents and fund local services.
Film
fromianVisits
4 months ago

Borehamwood set for major new museum honouring EastEnders, Star Wars and Hitchcock

A new Elstree film and TV museum in Borehamwood could open by late 2026 with Hertsmere Council contributing £2 million.
US politics
fromStreetsblog
5 months ago

Transit Wins Big Again In Local Elections Across America - Streetsblog USA

Voters across the U.S. approved major local funding measures, generating billions for public transit projects, light rail, buses, and new transit agencies.
fromKqed
6 months ago

How Ember Stomp Is Helping Marin Get Fire-Ready, 1 Go Bag at a Time | KQED

Children climbed up fire engines, gripped hoses, and fired bursts of water to knock down wooden flames in the windows of small model houses. Local gardening experts offered tips on growing native plants. Welcome to Ember Stomp, a free festival hosted by the nonprofit Fire Safe Marin, focused on wildfire safety and preparedness. Held at the Marin Civic Center last month - home to the county fair - Ember Stomp felt like a small-town music festival, complete with food trucks and kid-friendly activities.
Environment
California
fromThe Mercury News
6 months ago

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee promised to change city's narrative. Here's how she's trying.

Barbara Lee emphasizes optimism, cites declining crime, streamlined permits, restored fire stations, secured funding, and seeks governance reforms during a shortened mayoral term.
Higher education
fromKqed
7 months ago

Silicon Valley Schools Launch Nation's First Free Meal Program for College Students | KQED

In-person students enrolled in 6+ units receive weekly meal cards ($30–$60) for cafeteria purchases; program costs ~$2.5 million annually funded by local property taxes.
London
fromwww.kilburntimes.co.uk
9 months ago

Fans staying in Wembley could be charged 'visitor levy' tax

A proposed visitor levy in Wembley could generate funding for local improvements, countering the challenges of tourism.
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