Greensboro City Council votes to extend Cure Violence program
The Greensboro City Council met on Tuesday, and one of the main agenda items was the future of its violence reduction program.
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As City Mulls Independent Investigation Into Marcus Smith’s Death, Tensions Run High
Greensboro's City Council is weighing whether to open an independent investigation into the death of Marcus Deon Smith.
New Report Confirms Homicide Likely Cause Of Death In Marcus Smith Case
A newly released medical report verifies that homicide was the primary cause of Marcus Smith's death.
Winston-Salem City Council Divided Over Anti-Poverty Funding
The Winston-Salem City Council has approved $1 million to address poverty and social justice issues. But new measures highlighted a disagreement over how the funds will be allocated.
Baltimore's New Progressive Mayor Is Ready To Tackle The City's Biggest Problems
Brandon Scott is the city's youngest mayor in more than a century. The 36-year-old campaigned on an unprecedented platform of curbing mayoral power.
De Blasio On Shifting $1 Billion From NYPD: 'We Think It's The Right Thing To Do'
The New York City Council passed a new budget overnight. Advocates and the council's speaker say the cuts didn't go far enough, as President Trump says they will "further antagonize" the police.
Bangor's New Council Member Joins Wave Of Women Of Color Winning Office
Attorney and small-business owner Angela Okafor made history recently as the first immigrant and first person of color elected to the City Council in Bangor, Maine.
Winston–Salem City Council Votes To Change Dixie Classic Fair Name
There will be no more “Dixie” in the Dixie Classic Fair in Winston-Salem. City Council passed a measure on a 5-2 vote Monday night to change the name of the annual event.
Amid Homelessness Crisis, Los Angeles Restricts Living In Vehicles
Nearly 10,000 people in Los Angeles live in vehicles. The City Council recently extended a ban on sleeping overnight in cars, vans or RVs in residential areas and near parks or schools.
Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny Hospitalized With 'Severe' Allergic Reaction
Navalny, a longtime critic of President Vladimir Putin, was recently arrested after calling for a mass protest in Moscow.