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They’re Black Democrats. And They’re Suing Chicago Over Migrants.

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 4549 implied HN points • 23 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Local Policy Community Election Lawsuit
  1. Some residents in Chicago are feeling angry and betrayed by Democrats they helped elect, who pushed to turn a neighborhood park into a shelter for migrants. This has led to a sense of neglect and frustration among the community.
  2. There is a belief among some black residents in Chicago that the city is more focused on welcoming and providing resources to newly arrived migrants than to addressing the needs and poverty in their own community.
  3. Cata Truss and other residents took legal action to prevent a neighborhood park from becoming a migrant shelter, highlighting the importance of fighting for community spaces and resources.

Very Local History

So Here’s a Thing • 1278 implied HN points • 28 Apr 23
💾 History Local Events Folklore Community
  1. The post shares little-known historical events from Santa Cruz, revealing intriguing stories about individuals and unique happenings in the region's past.
  2. Each image in the post is accompanied by a caption detailing an unusual event, focusing on peculiar individuals and occurrences in Santa Cruz's history.
  3. The narratives in the post blend elements of mystery, history, and the supernatural, adding layers of fascination to the stories.
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More Very Local History

So Here’s a Thing • 825 implied HN points • 10 May 23
💾 History Local Mystery Events Illness
  1. In the early 1900s, strange phenomena and mysteries like disappearing rivers and unidentifiable figures captured the attention of Santa Cruz, adding an air of mystery to local history.
  2. The Mullins Gang, a group of loggers turned robbers in the mountains near Santa Cruz, had a curious photo full of stories, with rumors that some could not see the gang members in the picture.
  3. Santa Cruz's past was filled with intriguing events like a temporary loss of language in 1917, and local traditions such as Halloween costume competitions that sometimes ended oddly, adding layers of curiosity to the area's history.

A Sudanese Lunch

backstory • 290 implied HN points • 29 Apr 23
🏝 Travel Cultural Adventure Local Cuisine
  1. Fighting erupts in Sudan, sparking fear of a third civil war.
  2. Cultural exchange over a Sudanese meal reveals past tensions and divisions.
  3. Unexpected situations during travel can lead to new experiences and insights.

Tailem Bend ferry will close for repairs on February 8

Murray Bridge News • 19 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24
📰 News Local
  1. Tailem Bend-Jervois ferry will be closed for a couple of hours on February 8 for maintenance.
  2. Motorists will need to use alternative crossings like Swanport Bridge or Wellington ferry during the closure.
  3. State Department for Infrastructure and Transport appreciates the patience of ferry users during the maintenance work.

The Met's multiple misfires

London in Bits • 117 implied HN points • 15 May 23
📰 News Crime Politics Entertainment Culture Local
  1. The Met faced criticism for misfires in various incidents, including inappropriate arrests and handling of situations.
  2. There is a lineup forming for the Tory mayoral team, with candidates focusing on similar issues like crime, transport, and housing.
  3. Recent incidents involving the Met include a dog attack response, officers facing misconduct charges, and concerns over recruitment practices.

Murray Bridge council CEO Michael Sedgman resigns

Murray Bridge News • 58 implied HN points • 28 Mar 23
📰 News Local
  1. Murray Bridge council CEO Michael Sedgman has resigned after eight years in the job.
  2. He led significant projects for Murray Bridge's growth such as redevelopments and stormwater reuse schemes.
  3. Sedgman will move to a new role at the Adelaide city council in May, and Murray Bridge will appoint a replacement.

A Pro-Speculator Property Tax Policy from Some in Detroit City Council

The Chargeback • 19 implied HN points • 10 Oct 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Policy Taxation Government Local Housing
  1. Some members of the Detroit City Council are proposing a property tax policy that could benefit outside property speculators.
  2. Eliminating all property taxes could give non-residents an advantage over Detroit residents in property ownership.
  3. Supporting property tax relief for low-income homeowners could be a better solution than empowering speculators.

Thank you Silicon Valley Bank...

mainstreetjournal • 19 implied HN points • 24 Mar 23
💰 Finance Banking Community Investment Local
  1. Locally owned banks and credit unions offer lower fees, fewer defaults, and higher interest payouts.
  2. Community banks benefit local business and exhibit restraint on risky behavior compared to mid-sized banks like SVB.
  3. SVB's failure highlights the need for public banking, particularly for unbanked individuals and communities without local banks.

Robotaxi up in flames after crowd attacks vehicle

Global Community Weekly (GloCom) • 0 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
📰 News Autonomous Vehicles Social media San Francisco Crime Technology Events Safety Local
  1. A crowd in San Francisco's Chinatown attacked a Waymo robotaxi, setting it on fire, prompting an investigation by authorities.
  2. The incident damaged the autonomous vehicle, leading to concerns of potential similar actions during festivities like the Super Bowl.
  3. City officials, including Supervisor Aaron Peskin, are taking measures to ensure safety, with police presence boosted for potential security threats.