Michigan AG not investigating illegal destruction of Wayne County prosecutor files
click to enlarge Steve Neavling The Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office is now located at the new Wayne County Criminal Justice Center in Detroit. Thousands of files belonging to the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office were illegally destroyed, but a week after…
Organizers holding design competition for Philly’s poster
Philadelphia Soccer 2026, the group planning out the city’s part in the World Cup, is looking for a Pennsylvania-based artist to design the city’s poster for the event, which will be one of the 16 city posters for the tournament,…
Scaling up with artist Krista M. Jones
Artist Krista M. Jones, AKA Jonesy, at her home in East Point. Photograph by Isadora Pennington. Artist Krista M. Jones, who also paints under the name “Jonesy,” recently invited me to visit her studio at the East Point home she…
Edith Clark Cowles and her fight for women’s suffrage
Edith Clark Cowles poses (bottom right) with a banner on a float sponsored by the Equal Suffrage League in the 1918 Thrift Day Parade in Virginia attended by 20,000 people. (Courtesy Sally Bethea) Hardly a week goes by that I…
Georgia election board faces lawsuit over voting rule changes
Members of the Georgia Election Board met Sept. 20, 2024. The members singled out for praise by Donald Trump were Janelle King, second from left, Rick Jeffares, second from right, and Janice Johnston on the far right. Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder…
Dunwoody Knights of Columbus’ 13th pumpkin patch opens
Supplied by Knights of Columbus The Knights of Columbus’ pumpkin patch, celebrating its 13th year, has returned to All Saints Catholic Church, 2443 Mt. Vernon Rd. “This charming country market has become a fall tradition for families throughout the Dunwoody…
Brookhaven Municipal Court offers limited amnesty program
Brookhaven Public Safety Building houses the municipal court. (Photo by Logan C. Ritchie) Brookhaven Chief Judge Bryan C. Ramos is offering a limited amnesty program to individuals with an active bench warrant or driver’s license suspension due to an outstanding…
City Must Keep Funding Mainchance Homeless Drop-In Center, Court Rules
A state judge ruled that the city terminated the homeless drop-in center’s contract without rational basis, ensuring the Midtown East center can continue to operate until 2026. Adi Talwar The Mainchance Drop-in Center, located on East 32nd Street between Park…
Rose and Mutombo remembered; Japanese speakeasy opens; Free Library Author Programs staffed up
Philadelphia lost two very different sports icons on Monday: Pete Rose and Dikembe Mutombo. First, we heard news of the death of former 76ers center and Hall of Famer Mutombo, 58, from brain cancer. The tributes began pouring in for the African…
The Devil’s Game
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Detroit police buried evidence, and innocent men paid the price
Last week, we looked at how an illegal document purge in Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office blocks freedom for the wrongfully convicted. This week, we explore how the missing prosecutor files have impacted cases in which police illegally withheld exculpatory evidence….
THE MAYOR’S STRATEGY
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Free Will Astrology (Oct. 2-8)
ARIES (March 21-April 19): During some Wiccan rituals, participants are asked, “What binds you? And what will you do to free yourself from what binds you?” I recommend this exercise to you right now, Aries. Here’s a third question: Will…
How to vote by mail in the November general election
Despite some recent legal tussles over the counting of mail ballots, all voters in Philadelphia and across Pennsylvania are eligible to vote by mail in the upcoming general election for president, U.S. Senate and other offices on Nov. 5. Here’s…
Fire at BioLab chemical plant raises health concerns in Atlanta
Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free Atlanta newsletter here. As a plume of smoke from a fire at a Conyers chemical plant hangs over metro Atlanta, so do questions about what exactly is burning and the extent of…
Vice presidential debate: Walz and Vance clash over issues
Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks during a vice presidential debate hosted by CBS News with Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance, R-Ohio, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo | Matt Rourke) NEW YORK…
Federal probe finds deplorable conditions inside Georgia prisons
Photo by RDNE Stock project on Pexels.com Georgia’s prison system is violating inmates’ constitutional rights by failing to protect them from widespread violence, the U.S. Justice Department announced Tuesday. The agency released a 94-page report following a multi-year investigation that…
Atlanta redevelops Mall West End for mixed-use housing
Mall West End. (Via Google Maps) The City of Atlanta announced the acquisition of Mall West End in partnership with Atlanta Urban Development and Atlanta Beltline, Inc. Funding includes a $5 million acquisition loan from Atlanta Urban Development, $5 million…
NYC’s Car-Lite Future is an Economic Imperative, Not a Fantasy
“Congestion pricing is not just about alleviating traffic; it’s about recognizing that a future designed around the automobile is one of economic stagnation.” Adi Talwar Friday evening traffic heading West on 42nd Street between 5th and 6th Avenues in Manhattan….
Council Files Appeal Over Adams Admin’s Refusal to Expand Rental Vouchers
The appeal announcement included the launch of a website tracking the number of days since the Council says its laws should have been implemented—447, as of Tuesday—and the number of evictions filed across the city during that time. Gerardo Romo…
Mayor Adams picks new top City Hall lawyers amid legal troubles
Amid questions about his ability to keep governing New York City as he battles federal bribery and corruption allegations, Mayor Eric Adams announced on Tuesday that he would nominate Muriel Goode-Trufant as the city’s next top lawyer, weeks after his…
Indicted and in crisis, Mayor Eric Adams is suddenly alone
Mayor Eric Adams, known as a stickler for details, has made his weekly press conference a performance ritual. Every Tuesday, his staff has ushered reporters into City Hall’s ceremonial Blue Room. His signature walk-on music – Jay-Z’s “Empire State of…
New entrance planned for LIRR’s Grand Central Madison to improve accessibility
A new accessible street entrance is coming to the Long Island Rail Road’s Grand Central Madison Concourse, located at 45th Street and Madison Avenue, within the next 18 months. The project will create a new entrance for tens of thousands…
Mets or Brewers? Phillies fans are torn on who they want to play next
And now, the Phillies wait. We’re entering the 2024 postseason with a far different posture than the previous two. In 2022, the Phils had to scrape and claw in order to end an 11-year October drought with a furious final-week…
Gov. Hochul picks Georgia firm to run NY home health care program over objections
Gov. Kathy Hochul is moving ahead with a plan to overhaul the administration of a home health care program serving roughly 250,000 New Yorkers, despite pushback from some lawmakers, home care companies and patient advocates. Hochul announced this week that…
Extra Extra: New Jersey is home to the scariest road in the country
Because it's not because of traffic, it's because of ghosts, here are your afternoon links: J.D. Vance is a lot of things but "short" isn't one, Jimmy Carter turns 100, chicken fingers turn 50 and more. [ more › ]…
Top of the Rock has a new ride that gently soars into the sky and rotates, so I tried it
As much as I enjoy the New York of the sky, I’ve never actually visited Top of the Rock: It’s one of those things you always plan to get to someday, but put off because “it’ll always be there.” On…
Helene recovery efforts in Augusta: Dunwoody residents step up
The North Georgia Conference held a drive to benefit Augusta-area Helene victims (from Facebook). Dunwoody residents are mobilizing quickly to assist with recovery efforts in Augusta and other areas affected by Tropical Storm Helene With only 18 hour’s lead time,…
Ann Arbor planted 10,000 trees six years ahead of goal
The City of Ann Arbor has reached a major milestone in its A2ZERO carbon neutrality plan, completing the goal of planting 10,000 trees on private property six years ahead of schedule. The achievement is one of over 40 actions outlined…
‘Gringo-mex’ taco spot San Loco closes Stanton Street location after 22 years
After 22 years, the late-night, self-described “gringo-mex” taco spot San Loco has closed its Stanton Street location on the Lower East Side after its final service on Monday. Owners Jill and Kimo Hing are looking for another space in the…
NYC facing 425 lawsuits over claims of child sexual abuse in juvenile jails
Editor’s Note: This story contains descriptions of sexual abuse. Amina Carter says a staff member at a Bronx juvenile jail sexually abused her when she was jailed on prostitution charges at age 15. Now, more than two decades later, Carter…
West Philly arts organization rebrands as Journey Arts
After over 100 productions across the past 22 years, West Philly-based art organization Intercultural Journeys has reinvented itself as Journey Arts. The new name and branding, the team explained, will align with more ambitious projects as well as additional funding…
Sepia Coffee Project opens in former Gathering Coffee Co. space
The space at 2831 E. Grand Blvd. in Detroit wasn’t empty for long. Just a few weeks after Gathering Coffee Co.’s final day on Sept. 8, a new coffee shop is set to take its place. Highland Park-based Sepia Coffee…
The Black Canon preserves Detroiter’s lifelong collection of Black history
A century’s worth of Black film, art, literature, music, and cultural history tucked away in a warehouse just outside of Detroit will soon be shared with the public. Collected by late Detroiter James E. Wheeler, the extensive archive of over…
UPDATE: Boil water advisory lifted for large part of Southwest Atlanta
Update The City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management has lifted the boil water advisory issued on Sunday, Sept. 29, for customers in parts of the City of Atlanta from Martin L. King, Jr. Dr., south of I-20, to the…
Mayor Adams could owe millions in taxpayer-funded campaign cash — or get millions more
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday on federal criminal charges, but it’s a civil authority that will determine whether his re-election campaign stands a chance. The city’s Campaign Finance Board could leave…
New Mercedes-Benz Stadium club to enhance fan experience
Renderings courtesy AMB Sports and Entertainment. AMB Sports and Entertainment will create a new premium club space on the 300 level of Mercedes-Benz Stadium, set to transform the game-day experience for fans. Scheduled to open in June 2025, the 6,500…
Sprouting Readers program promotes literacy and well-being
Sprouting Readers Program Lead Kevin Li reads with students at Agape. (Photo by Clare S. Richie) “What is everybody’s favorite fruit?” Emory University undergraduate Mica Einhorn asked a room full of 3rd graders at Agape Youth and Family Center to…
City to Phase Out & Replace De Blasio-Era Program Providing Free Immigration Legal Help
While the city will keep funding a network of immigrant-serving community-based organizations and nonprofit legal service providers, they will no longer be required to provide institutional programming with a physical staff presence in places like hospitals, schools, and libraries, as…
Limited-time Detroit Coney Chicago-style pizza at Uno Pizzeria supports local foster children
To celebrate National Pizza Month in October, Uno Pizzeria & Grill in Farmington Hills is serving up a Detroit Coney Chicago-style pizza, a unique creation combining Detroit’s beloved coney dog and Uno’s famous Chicago deep-dish pizza. A portion of all…
Hurricane Helene: Biden approves Georgia’s disaster relief
President Joe Biden has approved a major disaster declaration for Georgia in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The Biden administration’s action means funding through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be available to affected residents in the 11 counties…
Early Addition: Better hope the Mets didn't drink all that champagne
Because they play again tonight, here are your early links: Green-Wood Cemetery can now absorb a ton of rainwater, JFK Terminal 8 getting an Eataly, adults are eating kid food and more. [ more › ] Source link
Detroit rapper Lom Rudy on surviving three shootings, and his new album
The hip-hop artist known as Lom Rudy is sitting inside of Royal Oak’s Northside Audio studio texting, returning calls, and preparing to hop behind the mic. Dressed in all black and a pair of white Nike Air Force 1s, he’s…
Dirty Shake bar to open in Detroit’s Midtown this fall
For its latest bar, the team behind upscale spots Freya, Dragonfly, and Chartreuse Kitchen & Cocktails in Detroit and The Oakland in Ferndale are trying something a little different. Planned to open at 4642 Second Ave. in Detroit’s Midtown this…
Georgia judge strikes down state’s abortion law, hurricane Helene-related deaths rise
New month Tuesday Oct. 1 — A Georgia judge on Monday struck down the state’s abortion law, which took effect in 2022 and effectively prohibited abortions beyond about six weeks of pregnancy. ☁️ Cloudy and 80° today. 💨 The BioLab fire in Conyers…
Jewish overnight camp: navigating this transformative experience
Jewish overnight camps offer more than just fun—they offer enriching environments where children form lasting friendships, build confidence, and connect with their Jewish heritage. Campers engage in traditional camp activities infused with Jewish values, such as ‘Shabbat under the stars’, Havdalah,…
BioLab fire in Conyers causes haze, chemical smell in Atlanta
A large plume of smoke rises in Conyers during a fire at the BioLab chemical plant on Sunday, Sept. 29. (Photo via Rockdale County) Rockdale County reinstated a shelter-in-place order on Tuesday morning as the fire at the BioLab facility…
Dockworkers at Port of NY and NJ go on strike for first time since 1977
Dockworkers at the Port of New York and New Jersey walked off the job after midnight Tuesday; part of a strike that could have a profound impact on the region’s economy and is the largest the industry has seen in…
Their boss got indicted. We asked agency leaders if Mayor Adams could still run NYC.
Mayor Eric Adams is promising New Yorkers he can do what none of his modern-day predecessors have done before — run a city of 8 million people while fighting federal corruption charges. “You heard me say it over and over…
Georgia History with Michael L. Thurmond & Paul M. Pressly
Authors Michael L. Thurmond and Paul M. Pressly expand on the meticulous research, historical analysis and compelling storytelling that brings to life true events in Georgia’s rich history. The panel discussion will be held Sat,, Oct. 5th at 11:15 a.m. on…