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John Minchillo / AP

2:13pm Jul 01, 2020

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De Blasio On Shifting $1 Billion From NYPD: 'We Think It's The Right Thing To Do'

by Brakkton Booker

The New York City Council passed a new budget overnight. Advocates and the council's speaker say the cuts didn't go far enough, as President Trump says they will "further antagonize" the police.
Robbie Feinberg / Maine Public Radio

5:04am Dec 18, 2019

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Bangor's New Council Member Joins Wave Of Women Of Color Winning Office

by Robbie Feinberg

Attorney and small-business owner Angela Okafor made history recently as the first immigrant and first person of color elected to the City Council in Bangor, Maine.

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12:25am Aug 20, 2019

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Winston–Salem City Council Votes To Change Dixie Classic Fair Name

by Keri Brown

There will be no more “Dixie” in the Dixie Classic Fair in Winston-Salem. City Council passed a measure on a 5-2 vote Monday night to change the name of the annual event.
Anna Scott / KCRW

10:42am Aug 19, 2019

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Amid Homelessness Crisis, Los Angeles Restricts Living In Vehicles

by Anna Scott

Nearly 10,000 people in Los Angeles live in vehicles. The City Council recently extended a ban on sleeping overnight in cars, vans or RVs in residential areas and near parks or schools.

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Pavel Golovkin / AP

4:00pm Jul 28, 2019

World News World News

Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny Hospitalized With 'Severe' Allergic Reaction

by Shannon Van Sant

Navalny, a longtime critic of President Vladimir Putin, was recently arrested after calling for a mass protest in Moscow.
Alexander Zemlianichenko / AP

2:52pm Jul 27, 2019

World News World News

Russian Police Arrest Hundreds Of Demonstrators At Moscow Protest

by Shannon Van Sant

Demonstrators are demanding fair elections for the City Duma and for opposition candidates to be allowed on the ballot.
Justin T. Gellerson for NPR

7:22pm Mar 20, 2019

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'Hear Me By Any Means Necessary': Charlottesville Is Forced To Redefine Civility

by Debbie Elliott

After a deadly white supremacist rally in 2017, once-marginalized voices in Charlottesville, Va., are demanding to be heard by the City Council. That has led to a debate over civility.

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Leo Correa / AP

3:21pm Mar 15, 2018

World News World News

Brazilians Protest After Black Human Rights Activist Is Murdered

by Philip Reeves

The killing of Marielle Franco, a Rio de Janeiro city council member and civil society activist who protested police violence, is being met by a huge wave of anger and indignation.
Bebeto Matthews / AP

2:32pm Feb 15, 2018

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New York City Officials Reach Deal On Shuttering Rikers Island

by Tanya Ballard Brown

Now, Mayor Bill de Blasio can move forward with a 10-year plan to close the jail complex and create a borough-based prison system. State officials may seek to close it sooner.
3:22pm Feb 14, 2018

Business Business Race

Winston-Salem To Upgrade Minority And Women-Owned Business Enterprise Program

by David Ford

Winston-Salem wants to raise the number of city projects awarded to minority-owned businesses.
10:40am Sep 28, 2017

News News

New Project Aims To Improve City Services In Winston-Salem

by Eddie Garcia

Winston-Salem is one of 100 cities taking part in a project launched by Bloomberg Philanthropies.

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5:04pm Aug 22, 2017

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Winston-Salem Alcohol Sales Start Early This Sunday

by Eddie Garcia

Winston-Salem residents will be able to order a mimosa a little earlier than usual this weekend.

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