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Erik Silldorff stands in Cobbs Creek in front of the Woodland Dam
Whatever the motivation to do so, removing a dam has the potential to reconnect waterways and benefit the wildlife living in them. Read more. Photo by...
Charli Smith gives an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at her day as a young anchor for Youth Civic News. See how this collaborative program between...
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Tanisha Bezue, Program Manager for Voter Engagement and Public Education Initiatives at Committee of 70, explains why understanding local and state...
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Office of LGBTQ+ Affairs seeks new leader as Celena Morrison-McLean departs

As of Nov. 21, Celena Morrison-McLean — who previously served as executive director of the city’s Office of LGBTQ+ Affairs — is no longer employed by...
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Community activists push for police oversight powers

Community activists are urging city officials to ensure the city’s Citizens Police Oversight Commission (CPOC) has the ability to independently...