Story originally published in ABC11. DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) — A historic public cemetery in Durham is running out of space but work is underway to solve the problem. Traveling from Virginia to Durham on Wednesday, Tatiyana Manguel left flowers at the graves at Beechwood Cemetery to honor the generations that came before her “I came here to visit … Continued
Today, Nashville and Davidson County Mayor John Cooper announced the following new hires who will serve in his administration, helping to advance his Agenda for Neighborhoods and Families. “I’m thrilled to welcome these five outstanding professionals to our office – all of whom are already doing great work on behalf of Nashville residents,” said Mayor Cooper.“ … Continued
Our Sustainable Land Use in Cemeteries project is taking an innovative approach to identifying alternatives to traditional burial. Find out why the project is needed on #BullCityToday.
Story originally published in Medium. Amelia Muller is always looking for ways to improve life for the people who call Birmingham home. With her expertise in civic engagement and her focus on innovation, The World Games offered a perfect proving ground for Muller and her team to think about the ways temporary services during the … Continued
Original story published in StLouis-Mo.gov. ST. LOUIS – Today, Mayor Tishaura O. Jones will sign Board Bill 65, a public safety bill to establish the Office of Violence Prevention and dedicate nearly $13.6 million American Rescue Plan funding to community violence prevention and youth programs. Mayor Jones emphasized her commitment to create the new office in … Continued
Story originally published in NextCity. When FUSE Executive Fellow Dr. Dwayne Campbell left his home to go on a ride-along with Durham Police Officer Douglas Beckett earlier this year, he gave his wife and son a special goodbye. “It was a reality that I might not get home,” Campbell says. Speaking as a Black social scientist working … Continued
Pittsburgh City Council on Monday approved the appointments of three department directors nominated by Mayor Ed Gainey.
Story originally published in NewsChannel5 – Nashville. Nashville Mayor John Cooper’s office will partner with FUSE — a national nonprofit dedicated to helping local communities improve education and advance racial equity — to create a database of out-of-school local services, which will be available for families across every neighborhood. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Through efforts of the … Continued
Original story published in NextCity. The night of March 3, 2020, Nashville may never forget. At least 10 tornadoes touched down in parts of Tennessee late in the evening and early into the morning, covering about 175 miles and taking 25 lives in Middle Tennessee, according to local news station Fox 17. While tornadoes are common … Continued