Abigail Harper
April 17, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Weekend Events in Chicago: Celebrating Earth Day, 4/20 and More
CHICAGO — This weekend, Chicagoans can celebrate Earth Day with a North Side neighborhood clean-up and festivities at the Garfield…
April 17, 2025
Local News, New York
Jane’s Walk NYC Returns with Local Perspectives on Urban Life
Jane’s Walk NYC is back this year, offering tours that explore New York City from a local perspective, led by…
April 17, 2025
Local News, New York
Colombian Family Leaves Brooklyn Shelter Amid Immigration Uncertainty
A Colombian mother of a ninth grader had planned to move her family out of their Brooklyn migrant shelter at…
April 17, 2025
Local News, Portland
Portland City Council Pulls Algorithmic Rent Ban Proposal Back for Further Review
A proposal that was shaping up as the Portland City Council’s first major policy enactment experienced a setback when the…
April 17, 2025
Local News, Portland
Diverging Responses Among Latino Heritage Event Organizers Amid Immigration Concerns
Organizers of events celebrating Latino heritage are facing tough decisions as concerns regarding immigration enforcement escalate due to the Trump…
April 17, 2025
Local News, Portland
Portlanders Urge for Improved Road Maintenance as City Ranks Last in Upkeep Satisfaction
Portlanders are expressing significant dissatisfaction with the city’s management of roadways and sidewalks, ranking it last among various municipal services…
April 17, 2025
Local News, Portland
Oregon Dances Through April: Celebrating National Dance Week and More
April continues to be the month of abundance for dance in Oregon! Part two of this month’s DanceWatch features Eugene’s…
April 17, 2025
Local News, Portland
Multnomah County Seeks $1.75 Million for Mental Health Initiative
Multnomah County Commissioner Meghan Moyer is requesting $1.75 million from the state to establish a task force aimed at connecting…
April 17, 2025
Local News, Portland
The Ongoing Struggle with Gun Violence: A Family’s Harrowing Experience
In the nightmare, Jeff Beck is pulling up again at the scene of his son’s shooting last month. The first…
April 17, 2025
Local News, Portland
New Data Reveals Alarming Rise in Homelessness in Multnomah County
Recent data released by Multnomah County officials paints a distressing picture of homelessness in the region, highlighting that as of…
April 17, 2025
Local News, Boston
The Enduring Popularity of Italian Cuisine in Boston
In Boston, Italian food has established itself as an enduring favorite among locals. People wait in line for a seat…
April 17, 2025
Local News, Boston
MBTA Adjusts Lynn Ferry Schedule to Protect Right Whales
The MBTA has temporarily altered the Lynn ferry service schedule due to the presence of right whales in Broad Sound,…