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Alexandria Mayor says city needs to combat police attrition after recent shootings

  Saturday afternoon shooting in Braddock (photo via Alexandria Police Department) After another pair of shootings last week, one that resulted in a death and one in a life-threatening injury, Mayor Justin Wilson said the multi-pronged response includes more police officers in Alexandria. In his monthly newsletter, Wilson said the uptick in violence in Alexandria […]

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Baltimore City Council addressing event permitting process | #citycouncil

The Baltimore City Council held an informational hearing Monday to address widespread challenges with getting a permit in the city.Just over two weeks ago, an unpermitted block party in Brooklyn ended in tragedy. Councilmembers said although a permit was technically not needed at that event, improving the permitting process would keep more people safe.Councilmembers said […]

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‘It’s heartbreak, and then you’re furious about it’: FW mayor reacts to Como shooting

‘It’s heartbreak, and then you’re furious about it’: FW mayor reacts to Como shooting – CBS Texas Watch CBS News Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker gives her reaction to the shooting Monday night that left 3 people dead and 8 injured. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and […]

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City council’s approval of NAH proposal deemed ‘short-sighted’ | #citycouncil

It is difficult to understand how our members of city council could approve the NAH proposal. This seems short-sighted and narrow-minded. This billion dollar project does not come even close to meeting the city’s plan for carbon neutrality by 2030. Token mentions of some solar panels, a few charging stations for EVs and no LEED […]

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City council called on to put funds toward bike safety | #citycouncil

Gift this article Share this article paywall-free. An open letter to the mayor, vice mayor and Council: Thank you for your unanimous direction to city staff to prioritize funding for a few basic bike projects, namely: the (complete) construction of the Butler Pilot elevation, and the construction of two (dangerous) protected intersections — (Butler/Beaver and […]

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3 killed when gunman opens fire at Rome condo board meeting, mayor says

A man opened fire Sunday during a condominium board meeting in a coffee shop in northern Rome, killing three people and injuring others, authorities and witnesses said. Rome Mayor Roberto Gualtieri called an emergency security meeting for Monday after what he called “the grave episode of violence that has struck our city.” In a tweet, […]

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Birmingham Mayor says 4-year-old shooting victim “fighting for her life”; city leaders fed up with violence

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – We are learning more about the 4-year-old girl shot on September 7 in Avondale. Birmingham Police said she was sitting in the car with her aunt when she was shot in the back, making her the third child to be injured by gun violence over six days. In a Tweet, Birmingham […]

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Ocala mayor helps recover gun from shooting scene

To keep up with the latest local news subscribe to our TV20 newsletter HERE and receive news straight to your email every morning. OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) – On the night of August 13th, Ocala Mayor Kent Guinn was on a ride-along when reports of gunfire came in. When they arrived at the scene, several vehicles […]

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Loves Park mayor addresses safety of the community

LOVES PARK, Ill. (WIFR) – Just after 11 p.m. Friday, August 5, Loves Park police found 30-year-old Dijoune Nelson shot to death in a backyard in the 200 block of Pennsylvania Avenue. The area isn’t known for shootings and violence; in fact, most residents move to the area to get away from crime. This is […]

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‘Young child’ shot, killed in Boston neighborhood, mayor says

A juvenile male was shot and killed on a neighborhood street in Boston just before sunset on Wednesday evening, police said. The incident happened around 7:30 p.m. along Ellington Street. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said the victim was a “young child” but authorities declined to provide any additional information about the victim. “Anytime there is […]

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