Council

City Council Member Continues Lawsuit Against Zoning Board Alleging Unlawful Variance for North Broad Street Apartment Building

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Philadelphia, PA – Councilmember Jeffery Young is taking up the legal battle initiated by former City Council President Darrell L. Clarke against the Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA). Clarke’s lawsuit alleges that the ZBA unlawfully granted a variance for a proposed apartment building on North Broad Street. Young, now representing the 5th District after Clarke’s retirement, has decided to continue the case based on the community’s request. The core issue revolves around a 225-unit apartment building proposed in 2019 by the Bock Development Group for 1451 N. Broad St. The site, largely vacant except for … Read more

Sanctuary City Policies Blamed for Tragic Murder of Georgia Nursing Student, Critics Hold Former Mayor and City Council Accountable

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ATHENS, Georgia – Critics are blaming sanctuary city policies in New York City for the tragic murder of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley. Advocates claim that former Mayor Bill de Blasio and left-wing members of the City Council have “blood on their hands” for pushing these policies. Riley, 22, was found dead on the University of Georgia’s campus on February 22. Her alleged killer, Jose Antonio Ibarra, 26, had been arrested in Queens six months prior and charged with endangering a child. However, due to the migrant-friendly changes made to the sanctuary city policy, the … Read more

Cleveland City Council Implements New Policy to Address Public Meeting Disruptions, Sparking Debate Among Citizens

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CLEVELAND, Ohio – Cleveland City Council is considering a new policy that would allow them to clear the council chambers and prohibit attendance after disruptions occur during public meetings. The policy is being implemented in an effort to handle disruptions more effectively and maintain order in the meetings. Jonathan Entin, the David L. Brennan Professor Emeritus of Law, weighed in on the new policy, pointing out that consistent implementation is key for its success. While some members of the public have expressed their displeasure with the new procedure, Entin does not foresee any immediate issues … Read more

Duke University Settles Financial Aid Antitrust Lawsuit and Addresses Academic Fraud Allegations in Council Meeting

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Durham, North Carolina – The Duke University Academic Council discussed important topics at its recent meeting, including the university’s decision to settle a financial aid antitrust lawsuit and its response to allegations of data fraud against Professor of Business Administration Dan Ariely. The council also engaged in a conversation about Duke Athletics with Andrew Janiak, chair of the Athletic Council, and Linda Franzoni, Duke’s faculty athletic representative for the NCAA and ACC. During the meeting, Trina Jones, chair of the council, paid tribute to Hans Van Miegroet, a beloved professor of art and art history … Read more