Fourth Black employee files racial discrimination lawsuit against Eastpointe Schools
The former head coach of the varsity boys basketball team for Eastpointe High School is the fourth Black employee to file a racial discrimination lawsuit against the district since July 2023. Michael E. Railey filed the lawsuit against Eastpointe Community…
Arrest of Janet Williams in murder of 90-year-old man
Atlanta Police have arrested a 65-year-old woman and charged her with the gruesome death of a 90-year-old man at a Buckhead apartment complex. Janet Williams was arrested Oct. 10 and charged with the murder of Chun Ki Kim, who was…
Atlanta selected to host Super Bowl LXII in 2028
Courtesy Mercedes-Benz Stadium NFL owners awarded Super Bowl LXII to Atlanta at their Fall League Meeting today, according to a press release. The game will take place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in February of 2028 The Atlanta bid was led by…
Man convicted of killing transgender woman in Brookhaven
Sophie Arrieta Vasquez (File) A man has been convicted of the 2021 murder of a transgender Brookhaven resident, a crime which received little public attention until the LGBTQ and immigrant communities held a vigil in her honor. Pedro Silva-Renteria, 21,…
10 years of Philly personalities; VNA layoffs; Indigenous Peoples Day
As Billy Penn marks its 10th birthday, we’re celebrating some of the notable Philadelphians who we’ve featured over the years. From the mysterious Chickenman to sanitation hero Ya Fav Trashman to our regretful former mayor, here are some of the…
Brooklyn Subway Shooting Demands a Different Approach to Fare Evasion
“Rather than addressing public safety or cost of living concerns, New York City risks backsliding towards the alarmism of criminalizing the poor.” Diane Bondareff/Mayoral Photo Office A police officer in the subway system in 2022. CityViews are readers’ opinions, not…
Atlanta breast cancer walk raises nearly $750,000
The Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk at Atlantic Station. (Courtesy of Making Strides Atlanta) This week, over 9,000 Atlanta residents laced up their walking shoes and gathered at Atlantic Station for the 26th annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer…
Who stays? Who goes? A look at Phillies after their disastrous end to season
Last offseason, Phillies team president and ultimate decision-making head honcho Dave Dombrowski made the calculated decision to run back the 2023 Phillies in ‘24. Up until the final week of the season, that appeared to be a wise strategy. Sure,…
Brookhaven International Festival brings cultural performances Oct. 19-20
The second Brookhaven International Festival is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 19 and 20, on the Peachtree Creek Greenway. Running from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day, the event features live music and dancing, cultural performances, food, a…
What Could a Trump or Harris Win Mean for New York’s Climate Goals?
The November presidential election is pivotal, environmental advocates say: Americans are deciding between Vice President Kamala Harris, who has a track record in climate action, and Donald Trump, who continuously denies that climate change exists. Flickr/White House The presidential candidates…
Atlanta landmark designation proposed for Chastain Arts Center
The Chastain Arts Center and Gallery building was constructed in 1910 as an almshouse for indigent Black residents. The structure housed The building and. It housed Fulton County’s poor residents until 1968 when it was purchased by the city and…
Georgia judge mandates election result certification by deadline
Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney looks through paperwork, Monday, Aug. 14, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File) ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia judge has ruled county election officials must certify election results by the deadline set in…
Detroit artists slam Trump as racist in viral video
A group of Detroit musicians and artists rolled out a music video over the weekend that calls out Donald Trump’s racist actions and policies. The video titled, “Racist Trump Against the 313,” amassed more than 106,000 views on YouTube since…
NYC Housing Calendar, Oct. 15-21
City Limits rounds up the latest housing and land use-related events, public hearings and affordable housing lotteries that are ending soon. Gerardo Romo / NYC Council Media Unit Council Speaker Adrienne Adams at a panel talk on the City of…
Let’s Do Dinner Detroit restaurant week returns to raise funds for Forgotten Harvest
The Let’s Do Dinner Detroit restaurant week is back for its second year, taking place from October 20-27 to raise funds for Forgotten Harvest, a local nonprofit dedicated to fighting food insecurity across metro Detroit. Nearly 30 local restaurants and…
Georgia’s early voting, Pelosi to close MJCCA Book Festival
Tuesday votes Oct. 15 — Today is the first day of early voting in Georgia for the Nov. 5 election, which is three weeks from today. We’ve got more details below, and hundreds of poll watchers are expected to deploy across Georgia…
Jewish Federation of Atlanta names Renee Kutner as CEO
Renee Kutner has been announced as the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta’s new CEO after a six-month nationwide search. The first woman to serve as CEO, Kutner will assume the role on Dec. 1. Stay up to date on Atlanta’s…
Nancy Pelosi to close MJCCA’s Book Festival
Nancy Pelosi (Supplied by the MJCCA) Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, the first female speaker of the House of Representatives, will serve as the closing speaker for the Book Festival of the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA) on Nov. 17. …
Indigenous Peoples’ event finds joy in the past
History, care, and joy — a surprising mixture — were shared Monday at Shackamaxon, also known as Penn Treaty Park, on a gorgeous fall day during the eighth annual celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day there. The event, put on by…
Security guard fired after altercation at Oakland Cemetery
The main entrance into Oakland Cemetery. (Photo by Dyana Bagby) Atlanta City Councilmember Liliana Bakhtiari and a security guard were recently involved in a scuffle at Oakland Cemetery. The security guard lost his job and is now threatening legal action,…
Cult-favorite Sheetz announces 3 more Detroit-area stores
Sheetz, a popular Pennsylvania-based convenience store chain, announced plans to open up an additional three stores in metro Detroit as part of its ongoing Michigan expansion. The new locations are 1925 Van Dyke Ave. in Warren, 19001 E. Nine Mile…
Functional beverages like prebiotic sodas and green juices are popular alternatives to alcohol
Olipop is a prebiotic soda meant to aid in digestion. (Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images) While Atlanta may be known as the home of Coca-Cola, it’s also home to other drink companies, including Monarch Beverage Co., The Lemon Perfect Company, Cirrus Beverages,…
Rome International Film Festival returns Oct. 31-Nov. 3
The Rome International Film Festival is returning Oct. 31-Nov. 3 (Photo courtesy of Rome International Film Festival). The Rome International Film Festival is returning Oct. 31-Nov. 3 and will honor Tim Blake Nelson with its big award. The actor and…
10 years of Philly personalities
As Billy Penn marks its 10th birthday, we’re celebrating some of the notable Philadelphians who we’ve featured over the years. From the mysterious Chickenman to sanitation hero Ya Fav Trashman to our regretful former mayor, here are some of the…
Detroit COO Brad Dick departs for Wayne State amid Duggan’s political speculation
Brad Dick, the city of Detroit’s chief operation officer, is stepping down to take on a new role at Wayne State University. Dick has served in key leadership positions since Mike Duggan became mayor in 2014. Source link
Philly Film Fest returns ‘Filmadelphia’; Indigenous celebrations; SS United States prepares to set sail
The Philadelphia Film Festival is back for its 33rd season, starting this Thursday and continuing until Oct. 25. The event will host more than 160 screenings, ranging from documentaries to animated shorts. This year’s event has a “Filmadelphia” category, with six films,…
Brookhaven City Hall’s mass timber construction complete
Brookhaven City Council member Madeleine Simmons and former council member Linley Jones at the city hall construction site. (Photo courtesy City of Brookhaven) The last piece of mass timber has been put into place at Brookhaven City Hall, the $78…
Early voting begins Oct. 15 in Fulton and DeKalb counties
Early voting begins Oct. 15 in Fulton County for the Nov. 5 General Election, with the advance polling locations open through Nov. 1. (Provided by Fulton County) Forty-four polling locations will open for early voting in Fulton County and 20…
PhantaSea Fest returns to Hazel Park’s Eastern Palace Club
Eastern Palace Club in Hazel Park has announced the return of its annual PhantaSea Fest, a sexy multi-day event inspired by Florida’s Fantasy Fest, New Orleans’s Mardi Gras, and Brazil’s Carnival. After a successful inaugural event in 2023, the club…
Exciting Updates: Voice Cast of Final Fantasy VII to Attend!
We are thrilled to bring you some exciting news about our upcoming event. This year, we are honored to welcome the talented voice cast from the Final Fantasy VII Remake! Get ready to meet the voices of your favorite characters…
House of Dank Cannabis Company Announces the Second Annual "High Ride Giveaway" – Your Chance to Win a Ford Bronco Sport!
[Detroit, Michigan] – [October 5th] – House of Dank Cannabis Company, a renowned name in the cannabis industry, is thrilled to announce the highly-anticipated, second annual, “High Ride Giveaway” sweepstakes. This exciting promotion is H.O.D. ‘s way of rewarding loyal…
Active funds vs. passive funds: which is better?
Are active funds better than passive funds or vice versa? The debate rages on. To help determine which may be better for your portfolio, it helps to understand how they differ. Active investing involves the skills of an investment manager…
Glenn McDaniel’s QN2 feeds Hurricane Helene victims
Glenn McDaniel, back row, second from right, and his family joined forces with the Archetype Brewing team led by Brad Casanova, front row center. (Provided by McDaniel’s QN2) McDaniel’s QN2 of Sandy Springs served 200 meals to Asheville, North Carolina…
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Monday moves Oct. 14 — Thousands lined Peachtree Street from Downtown to Midtown for the 53rd annual Atlanta Pride Parade on Sunday. Check out our photo and video highlights on Instagram. ☀️ Sunny and 72° today. 🗓️ Today is Indigenous Peoples’ Day, or Columbus Day, “one of…
Lapointe: At age 86, Lois Teicher plans her next major abstract sculpture
In the Motor City, a quaint, old nickname for auto workers used to be “metal-benders.” They shaped it into attractive forms, colored it with pretty paint, and sent it down the assembly line for folks to buy and admire decades…
Atlanta Pride Parade celebrates LGBTQ+ community
The 53rd annual Atlanta Pride Parade marched down Peachtree Street on Sunday afternoon to celebrate the city’s LGBTQ+ community. Rough Draft talked to seven people on the street to hear more about what the Pride parade and festival means to…
Affordable housing crisis: Extended-stay hotels and homelessness
STONE MOUNTAIN — As principal of Dunaire Elementary School, Sean Deas has seen firsthand the struggles faced by children living in extended-stay hotels. About 10% of students at his school, just east of Atlanta, live in one. The children, Deas…
Lapointe: End of a happy Tigers’ tale
Suddenly on Saturday, the Tigers stopped hitting well. Then, they stopped pitching well. And they stopped fielding well, too. Source link
Lapointe: Once again, Trump dumps on the ‘D’
By insulting his host city in his speech last Thursday at the Detroit Economic Club, convicted felon and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump figuratively pinned a “Kick Me!” sign on the backside pocket of his baggy, blue suit. Quick to…
State tax revenues decline in September
Georgia tax collections fell by 2.8% last month, resuming a downward pattern that has taken hold for much of this year, the state Department of Revenue reported Friday. After posting a one-month gain in August compared to the same month…
Atlanta volunteers to take part in walk for suicide prevention
Thousands of Atlanta volunteers are participating in the annual Atlanta Out of the Darkness Community Walk hosted by the Georgia Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP Georgia) on Nov. 3. The event will take place at 1:30 p.m….
Brookhaven City Council passes comprehensive plan
Brookhaven City Council this week put the rubber stamp on its comprehensive plan, a document that should carry the city into 2044. The inaugural comprehensive plan was passed in 2014. The new version, unanimously approved at the Oct. 8 meeting,…
Sandy Springs Conservancy awards greenspace champion award
Jack Misiura and Carolyn Axt present the Sandy Springs Conservancy 2024 Greenspace Champion Award to Sandy Springs Garden Club, (l-r) Jack Misiura, Maidee Spencer, Cindy Ruegsegger, Kathleen Muecci, Carrie Grayson, Caroly Axt. (Provided by Sandy Springs Conservancy) The Sandy Springs…
Diwali in Dunwoody: Celebrating the Festival of Lights
Dunwoody is making plans to celebrate its second annual Diwali in Dunwoody Celebration, a three-day event that showcases the Festival of Lights, one of the most significant South Asian cultural events Led by Create Dunwoody, the events will be held…
ASO’s Día de los Muertos Festival
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO) is hosting its third annual Día de los Muertos Festival on Saturday, Nov. 2, from noon to 5 p.m. at The Woodruff Arts Center. This free, family-friendly festival is open to the public and will include live mariachi music, stilt walkers, interactive photo booths, and…
APS achieves highest graduation rate at 88.4%
Atlanta Public Schools (APS) achieved an 88.4 percent graduation rate for cohort 2024, according to the Georgia Department of Education. This marks the highest all-time graduation rate for the district and once again the district has surpassed the state’s graduation…
Refinance considerations for homeowners: Break-even point and financial prep
Homeowners who purchased in the last year or so could drive themselves nuts trying to find the perfect time to refinance. After all, it hurt bad enough to miss out on those once-in-a-lifetime low rates of 2020 and 2021, and…
Mega Millions lottery jackpot price hike and odds improvement
Inflation has hit the jackpot. Mega Millions, a national lottery game, plans to more than double the price of a lottery ticket in April 2025. The price hike is part of an overhaul of the game that is expected to…
Massage schools close citing enrollment decline
While staff was being informed of Atlanta School of Massage’s immediate closure on Sept. 5, a moving truck idled outside. (Provided by former student) Within three days, the owner of two of the Southeast’s oldest massage schools abruptly shut down…
The second Atlanta location of Nan Thai opens at Two Buckhead Plaza on October 18
Nan Thai opens in Buckhead Oct. 18. (Photo by Dominique White) When Nan Thai opens on Oct. 18, it will replace chef and owner DeeDee Niyomkul’s Chai Yo Modern Thai at Two Buckhead Plaza with a restaurant paying tribute to…