PHILADELPHIA When Denyce Graves visited Marian Anderson in the Connecticut home where the famed singer lived later in life, the two vocalists talked about how Anderson had never sought to “become the face of the civil rights movement.” But Anderson was called to that moment in Washington, Graves said, referring […]
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Proposed addition to notable bank building will get Rochester City Council review
Capital Ventures LLC, which is managed by Rochester Realtor Melissa Niichel, has appealed a decision by Rochester’s Heritage Preservation Commission, which put conditions on proposed plans. “The developer appeals HPC’s conditional approval and requests the council approve the project for the ‘certificate of appropriateness’ pilot program,’ so long as the […]
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Lawmakers haggle over proposed boundaries of mobile sports wagering for Washington tribal casinos
Mobile wagering was a heated topic Wednesday during a joint state Senate committee meeting over how sports betting will be carried out within Washington’s tribal casinos. The latest proposals in negotiated compact amendments between the state and 15 tribes would allow mobile bets to be placed beyond casino floors from […]
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Proposed high-density housing project in Park City has its share of critics
The project, which will go before the county planning commission on Feb. 23, has its share of critics. (Courtesy of Adam Breen) Renderings of homes proposed for the Highland area of Park City. | Feb. 14, 2021, 1:00 p.m. A proposal for high-density housing could bring affordable rental units to […]
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Massachusetts’ road to green future hits a speed bump over proposed legislation | Local News
A clean, green future for Massachusetts would appear to be off to a stormy start. Early this year, the state Legislature passed an ambitious bill with an agenda to battle climate change. The bill was the product of months of back-and-forth negotiations over the House and Senate versions of the […]
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Tiny apartments the size of a hotel room proposed near mall
A Boise developer plans to build an apartment building near the Boise Towne Square mall featuring small units, each the size of a hotel room. CCD Properties has submitted plans to the city for The Cole Road Apartments at 709 N. Cole Road, a triangular 1.4-acre property just south of […]
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How They Proposed – The New York Times
It was a year unlike any other, as the coronavirus brought most of the world to a standstill in 2020. While the wedding industry suffered immensely, life went on, and people still fell in love, proposed and got married no matter. There was no shortage of creativity when it came […]
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Uproar in France over proposed limits on filming police
PARIS — French activists fear that a proposed new security law will deprive them of a potent weapon against abuse — cellphone videos of police activity — threatening their efforts to document possible cases of police brutality, especially in impoverished immigrant neighborhoods. French President Emmanuel Macron’s government is pushing a […]
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France Alarms Rights Defenders With Proposed Ban on Police Images
Police patrol the streets as the curfew starts in Paris on Oct. 17, 2020. (AP Photo/Lewis Joly) PARIS (AP) — France’s lower house of parliament is opening debate Tuesday on a security bill that would permit the imprisonment of people who publish images of police officers with intent to cause […]
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OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Ford, GM scientists knew in 1960s that emissions caused climate change: report | Testing for oil in Arctic wildlife refuge proposed for this winter | Biden’s oil stance jars Democrats in tough races
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House panel approves proposed law that stems from BB gun uproar | Legislature
The nationally-watched case of a Harvey fourth-grader suspended in a BB gun controversy arrived at the State Capitol on Wednesday when a House committee approved a bill that would give students and families more appeal rights. The measure, House Bill 83, would also require school boards to revamp discipline policies […]
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Hoboken City Council Votes Down Proposed $250 Facemask Fine
HOBOKEN, NJ — The Hoboken City Council on Wednesday night voted down a proposed $250 fine for individuals not wearing a mask in a public place. On Wednesday night, Councilman Phil Cohen, who frequently sides with the administration of Mayor Ravi Bhalla, said, “It’s disappointing that the City Council failed […]
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Hoboken Issues Survey On Proposed $250 Fine For Mask Violations
HOBOKEN, NJ — On Monday, the city of Hoboken emailed residents to ask them to participate in a survey about a proposed ordinance before the City Council on Wednesday that “includes a potential $250 fine for individuals who do not wear face masks in outdoor situations where social distancing is […]