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Flint City Hall Crowned ‘Ugliest Building in America’ as Local Woman Strikes it Rich with $500K Lottery Win

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Flint, Michigan, is drawing attention for two very different reasons: the designation of its city hall as the nation’s ugliest public building and a local woman’s unexpected lottery windfall. The New Jersey Real Estate Network recently ranked Flint City Hall at the bottom of its survey, an assessment that caught the attention of residents and city officials alike. In a more uplifting turn, a Genesee County woman celebrated a life-changing moment after purchasing a $5 lottery ticket at a Sunoco gas station. She claimed a $500,000 prize from the Michigan Lottery’s Triple Red 777s Instant … Read more

Local Restaurant Owner Files Lawsuit Against Chicago After Unjust Riverwalk Lease Denial

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Chicago, Ill. — A local restaurateur is challenging a recent decision by the city regarding a lease for a prime space on the Riverwalk, alleging that the process for awarding contracts breached established guidelines. Robert Gomez, whose Beat Kitchen had successfully operated along the scenic riverside for three seasons, is questioning why he was not considered for a renewal. Gomez contends that his business thrived, enjoying strong patronage and positive reviews. However, he claims he was blindsided when informed that his lease had not been renewed, effectively ending his tenure as of the 2023 season. … Read more

Judge Declares Local School Property Taxes Unconstitutional, Demands State Funds to Ensure Adequate Education for All

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Concord, N.H. — Superior Court Judge David Ruoff has determined that the state of New Hampshire has failed to fulfill its obligation to adequately fund public education, a conclusion that extends to the unconstitutionality of varying local school property tax rates across municipalities. Ruoff’s ruling arises from a lawsuit filed by property taxpayers, including Steven Rand, following a New Hampshire Supreme Court decision in July. The high court had upheld Ruoff’s earlier determination that the state’s funding of $4,182 per pupil is “facially unconstitutional,” while affirming his assessment that an adequate funding level is $7,356.01 … Read more

Meet Joseph Flaherty: The Voice Behind Little Rock’s Local News Revolution

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Little Rock, Arkansas – Joseph Flaherty, who covers local news for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, has a background in journalism that includes prestigious education from Middlebury College and Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism. He has been contributing to the newspaper since 2020, deepening his engagement with the community he serves. Flaherty’s reporting focuses on the various facets of life in Little Rock, shedding light on issues that impact residents and drawing on his academic training to enhance the depth and quality of his articles. His insights are particularly significant in a city that is undergoing … Read more