Benjamin Clarke
April 16, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Frustration Grows Among Black Cannabis Dispensary Owners Over Hemp Regulation in Illinois
Akele Parnell is among the many Black owners of cannabis dispensaries who are frustrated by the lack of hemp regulation…
April 16, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Chicago Inspector General Uncovers Ongoing Corruption in City Government
In a recent quarterly report, Chicago’s Inspector General Deborah Witzburg detailed alarming instances of misconduct within city government, including a…
April 16, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Uptown and Edgewater’s Broadway Upzoning Proposal Gains Momentum Amid Controversy
In January, A City That Works writer and Streetsblog Chicago contributor Richard S. Day discussed the benefits of a potential…
April 16, 2025
Local News, New York
New York City Urged to Take Proactive Steps Against Potential Federal Budget Cuts
As looming federal budget cuts threaten vital services, New York City faces an urgent call to action. City officials must…
April 16, 2025
Local News, New York
Corruption in New York City Housing Authority Continues Amid Ongoing Scandal
One year after a sweeping corruption takedown at the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), law enforcement’s scorecard reads like…
April 16, 2025
Local News, New York
Craig Ferguson Trades 15th-Century Scottish Castle for Upper East Side Co-Op
Scottish-born comedian Craig Ferguson, former host of “The Late Late Show” on CBS, has made a significant lifestyle change by…
April 16, 2025
Local News, Los Angeles
Khloé Kardashian Reveals Emotional Fallout from Lamar Odom’s Infidelity
Khloé Kardashian opened up about a tumultuous time in her life during a recent appearance on the “Call Her Daddy”…
April 16, 2025
Local News, Los Angeles
Educators Rally to Protect Students Amid Concerns Over Immigration Enforcement in LA Schools
Adrian Tamayo, a special education teacher at Boyle Heights’ Lorena Street Elementary School, received real-time information last Monday as federal…
April 16, 2025
Local News, Los Angeles
Mayor Karen Bass Faces Plummeting Approval Ratings Amid Fire Response Criticism
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is experiencing a substantial decline in popularity compared to a year ago, largely attributed to…
April 16, 2025
Local News, Los Angeles
Jury Awards $48 Million to Victims of South El Monte Elementary School Abuse
A jury has awarded $48 million to six former students of a South El Monte elementary school who were sexually…
April 16, 2025
Local News, Los Angeles
Exploring Los Angeles Literature and Culture: Key Stories for a New Day
Good morning, L.A.! Here’s what you need to know to kickstart your day. In the ongoing debate over Los Angeles’s…
April 16, 2025
Local News, Portland
Lithium-Ion Battery Explosions Prompt Evacuation at Portland State University Engineering Building
Multiple lithium-ion batteries exploded in Portland State University’s Engineering Building Tuesday morning, forcing more than 100 students and staff to…