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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

Former Member of Boulder Police Panel Files Lawsuit Alleging Violation of Constitutional Rights

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BOULDER, Colo. – A former member of the Boulder Police Oversight Panel has filed a federal lawsuit alleging that her removal by the City Council violated her constitutional rights. Lisa Sweeney-Miran, who was appointed to the panel in January 2023, claims that her dismissal was unjust. The lawsuit asserts that Sweeney-Miran’s removal violated her rights to free speech and due process. It further alleges that the City Council disagreed with her viewpoints and silenced her as a result. Sweeney-Miran’s appointment to the panel had faced opposition from community members who believed she was biased against … Read more

Longview City Council Member and Lawyer Launches Mayoral Campaign, Bringing Fresh Perspective to the City

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LONGVIEW, Texas – Longview City Council member and attorney Kristen Ishihara is launching her campaign to become the new Mayor of Longview. Ishihara, who moved to Longview in 2006 after graduating from Baylor Law School, previously served as the city council member for District 4 from 2014 to 2023. During her time in Longview, Ishihara has been actively involved in various community organizations. She served as president of the Junior League of Longview, and was a member of the Gregg County Bar Association and East Texas CASA. She also co-founded the East Texas Alzheimer’s Alliance, … Read more

Inspiring Community Member Shares Childhood Dreams, Passion for Publishing, and Love for Chicken Therapy

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CLEVELAND, Ohio – When asked about her childhood aspirations, the enthusiastic response from a local resident named Jane was filled with childhood memories. In her early years, Jane dreamt of becoming an entomologist – a scientist who studies insects. However, her fervor for bugs led her teacher to impose a ban on these creepy crawlies in the classroom. While her parents attempted to divert her interest with water snails, Jane couldn’t resist sneaking these little creatures home. Though Jane’s dreams of becoming an entomologist didn’t materialize, she found inspiration in her community. Witnessing the generosity … Read more