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A Sinner’s Shrine and the Sacred City

3 days ago | nextcity.org | Simmons Buntin

Story by Simmons Buntin Published on This is your first of three free stories this month. Become a free or sustaining member to read unlimited articles, webinars and ebooks.
The Weekly Wrap: Trump Effectively Shuts Down Federal Homelessness Agency

6 days ago | nextcity.org | Aysha Khan

Welcome back to The Weekly Wrap, our Friday roundup of stories that explain the problems oppressing people in cities and elevate the solutions that bring us closer to economic, environmental and social justice. If you enjoy this newsletter, share it with a friend or colleague and tell them to subscribe.
As Temperatures Rise, Funding for Air Conditioning Is in Limbo

1 week ago | nextcity.org | Naveena Sadasivam

This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here. The summer of 2021 was brutal for residents of the Pacific Northwest. Cities across the region from Portland, Oregon, to Quillayute, Washington, broke temperature records by several degrees. In Washington, as the searing heat wave settled over the state, 125 people died from heat-related illnesses such as strokes and heart attacks, making it the deadliest weather event in the state’s history.
The Weekly Wrap: The Era of Funding Cuts and Lawsuits

1 week ago | nextcity.org | Deonna Anderson

Welcome back to The Weekly Wrap, our Friday roundup of stories that explain the problems oppressing people in cities and elevate the solutions that bring us closer to economic, environmental and social justice. If you enjoy this newsletter, share it with a friend or colleague and tell them to subscribe.
The Weekly Wrap: Local Governments Aim to Hire Fired Federal Workers

2 weeks ago | nextcity.org | Deonna Anderson

Welcome back to The Weekly Wrap, our Friday roundup of stories that explain the problems oppressing people in cities and elevate the solutions that bring us closer to economic, environmental and social justice. By the way, we’re still accepting applications for our annual Vanguard conference.
9 Reasons Why You Should Apply for Vanguard Philadelphia

3 weeks ago | nextcity.org | Deonna Anderson

The next stop for Vanguard, Next City’s annual experiential gathering for urban leaders, is Philadelphia. The conference is taking place Oct. 6-9 and we’ve already started recruiting for this year’s cohort — applications officially close on April 21.
Welcome to Boyfriend Co-op, Brooklyn’s New Queer Coffee Shop and Cocktail Bar

3 weeks ago | nextcity.org | Oscar Abello |Melissa Simpson

This is your first of three free stories this month. Become a free or sustaining member to read unlimited articles, webinars and ebooks.
A New Land Bank Is Buying Property To Protect Altadena From Displacement By Private Investors

3 weeks ago | nextcity.org | Eliana Perozo

On the evening of Jan. 7, the Eaton fire hit Altadena, destroying over 10,000 commercial and residential homes and displacing thousands of families. Just a little over two months later, and this historically Black community is facing a new threat. Shortly after the fire, a private developer paid $550,000 in cash for the first vacant lot left behind from the wildfires, about $100,000 above asking price.
The Weekly Wrap: Groups Sue To Prevent IRS From Disclosing Data to ICE

3 weeks ago | nextcity.org | Deonna Anderson

Welcome back to The Weekly Wrap, our Friday roundup of stories that explain the problems oppressing people in cities and elevate the solutions that bring us closer to economic, environmental and social justice. If you enjoy this newsletter, donate to Next City to help us continue this vital work! The IRS was gearing up to help ICE officials locate immigrants that the agency is trying to deport, according to reporting from the New York Times.
The Rise of Community Land Trusts in Hawai‘i

4 weeks ago | nextcity.org | Noelle Fujii-Oride

Staff, family and friends of the Lahaina Community Land Trust participate in a workday at 1651 Lokia Street, the first parcel the trust acquired for community ownership. This is your first of three free stories this month. Become a free or sustaining member to read unlimited articles, webinars and ebooks.