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Artists and Tenants at Atlantic Mills Mobilize to Protect Cultural Hub as Ownership Change Looms

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Providence, RI — Concerns are mounting among the long-standing tenants of Atlantic Mills, a pivotal cultural and artistic center in Providence’s Olneyville neighborhood, as they brace for potential displacement due to the impending sale of the building. The tenants, many of whom are artists and small business owners, fear the new owners could increase rents and evict those who are currently behind on payments, threatening the existence of a historic hub that has supported cultural and artistic endeavors for decades. Atlantic Mills, known for its rich history of nurturing notable artists like Shepherd Fairey and … Read more

Puppy Mills Exposed: The Hidden Cost of Your Pet Store Pup

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Behind the charming faces of puppies displayed in commercial pet store windows hides a complex and often heartbreaking industry. Typically, these young dogs are not local pets, but rather products shipped from extensive breeding facilities known as puppy mills, primarily located out of state. As adorable as they seem, their journey to the pet store might tell a darker tale. Puppy mills are high-volume, commercial dog-breeding operations where profit often overtakes the well-being of the dogs. Conditions can be less than adequate, with minimal medical care, poor nutrition, and cramped quarters. Beyond health, the psychological … Read more

Maryland’s Retail Dog Sale Ban Upheld by Fourth Circuit Court, Aims to Curb Puppy Mills

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RICHMOND, Va. — A recent ruling from the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed that Maryland’s law banning the sale of dogs in retail pet stores does not infringe on interstate commerce nor is it overridden by the federal Animal Welfare Act. The decision reinforces Maryland’s ongoing legislative efforts to address and mitigate the inhumane conditions often found in large-scale breeding facilities, commonly referred to as “puppy mills.” The law under scrutiny was enacted in 2021 and is a continuation of Maryland’s broader strategy over the past decade to enhance the welfare of animals. Such … Read more

Glen Mills Schools Legal Battle: New Key Hearing Dates Scheduled in Ongoing Abuse Case

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Philadelphia, PA – A significant legal development has been set in motion as the Glen Mills Schools, a former Pennsylvania reformatory school, faces a mass tort proceeding involving numerous former students. These cases, which have been consolidated due to their similar claims of abuse and neglect, will be scrutinized under new bellwether trial dates. These trials are pivotal as they may set the tone for resolutions in hundreds of other related cases. The school, once renowned as the oldest reform school in the country, was shut down in 2019 following numerous alarming allegations. These claims … Read more