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The Unhealthy Relationship Between Local News and New Media
A media expert weighs in on a new report that examines Baltimore’s local news landscape, and finds that the web is not a meaningful source of new local information, even as it undermines the big daily. (keep reading…) -
Snow Excuse
An appeal to D.C.‘s government to change—or at least enforce—its snow-clearing rules. (keep reading…) -
China: A Sustainable Example for the U.S.?
A look at a new report that presents a surprising finding: The average Chinese citizen has a smaller carbon footprint than the average American. (keep reading…) -
Keeping Up With the Vanguard
More updates from the Next American Vanguard class of 2009. Also: Help Vanguard 2010 win a grant from the Pepsi Refresh Project! (keep reading…) -
How America Can Own Its Transit Networks Again
Rachel Somerstein praises a plan to increase investment in high-speed rail—and tells a cautionary tale of what happens when America doesn’t properly maintain its infrastructure. (keep reading…) -
Satire Becomes Reality at The Aqueduct
Willy Staley writes about the Aqueduct “racino” deal, and how it is eerily reminiscent of a novel about New York published only two years ago.
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Racking up Support
Pittsburgh is set to vote on a new ordinance that would increase the number of bicycle racks and spaces citywide, in response to a significant uptick in bicycle use among commuters.
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Houston Bans Inflatables (and Other Fun Distractions)
No more roadside giant gorillas, strobe lights or “whirligigs” in Houston as a new ordinance kicks into effect banning “attention-getting devices.”
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Who Will Lead New Orleans?
A NOLA local and former political consultant provides some historical context for New Orleans’ ongoing mayoral primary, as well as a list of resources for those interested in learning more.
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Stuy-Town: Worst Real Estate Deal Since 1626!
Willy Staley writes about how Tishman Speyer Properties just lost an exceptional amount of wampum in the worst Manhattan real estate deal since the Lenape sold the whole island for less than the cost of a 7-day Metrocard.
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