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BREAKING: Philanthropist Leon Levine dies at age 85

The Charlotte Ledger • 137 implied HN points • 05 Apr 23

💼 Business Philanthropy Legacy Local news

Philanthropist Leon Levine passed away at age 85
Leon Levine and his wife donated to healthcare and cultural institutions in Charlotte
Family Dollar founder, Leon Levine, left a significant mark on Charlotte through his philanthropy

Let the sunshine in

City Hall Watcher • 117 implied HN points • 27 Mar 23

📰 News Local news City Council Public Services Political Analysis

The Ontario Sunshine List data can provide interesting insights on city salaries and job title trends.
Firefighters saw significant salary increases over the past four years, reflecting a notable trend within the data analyzed.
During the Toronto Council meeting preview, it was highlighted that the city faces a major financial crisis and discussed various agenda items, including the upcoming mayoral election.

✍️ Journalism Jobs and Media News Update ✍️ — September 12

Inside The Newsroom • 58 implied HN points • 12 Sep 23

📰 News Journalism Media Local news Tech regulation Politics

Journalists sometimes have to decide when it's appropriate to get involved in a story.
Press Forward pledged $500 million to support local news outlets.
The EU is implementing strict rules to regulate big tech companies and protect consumers' data.

Reverie, Cole Valley, Is Closing...

Eddie’s List: San Francisco Events & Bay Area Things To Do • 98 implied HN points • 14 Feb 23

🎭️ Culture Local news Community support

Reverie Café in Cole Valley is closing on February 19th due to landlord issues.
The landlord's refusal to be reasonable and ethical led to the cafe's closure.
Support options include contacting the supervisor, sharing the news, and contributing to a GoFundMe for the employees.

The Anti-Woke Case for Saving Local News

Political Currents by Ross Barkan • 9 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24

📰 News Local news Media bias

Some people want the media to die because they think it's too liberal and biased.
Local newspapers in rural areas are disappearing, leaving regions without reliable sources of news.
Reviving local news is crucial to counter political polarization and can be supported by federal subsidies.

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H4H26: A listener sounds off!

Sex and the State • 3 implied HN points • 07 Feb 24

🎙 Podcasts Discussion Local news

The episode discusses zoning, land ownership by developers, and infrastructure responsibilities
Learn about mixed-use development in the county
Stay informed about upcoming Huntsville New Liberals events

Who’s Left to Tell the Story?

steveinskeep • 1 HN point • 06 May 23

📰 News Local news Media Journalism Diversity Community

Local media is declining in many places.
Some cities are experiencing a lack of reporters to tell their stories.
There are new forms of local news emerging to fill the gap.

🎥 Flyover Friday: The highlights of LoSo

The Charlotte Ledger • 0 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24

🎭️ Culture Neighborhoods Urban Development Local news

Charlotte's Lower South End neighborhood, LoSo, has evolved into a vibrant area with new entertainment and dining options.
The Station at LoSo is a mixed-use development bringing living, retail, and office spaces to the neighborhood.
The Flyover Friday video series provides an aerial view of Charlotte's growth and development.