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What Mamdani's Office of Worker Power Actually Means for Delivery Workers and Nannies

Mamdani's Office of Worker Power aims to unionize NYC's delivery, domestic and day-labor workers, with rights that apply no matter immigration status.

Latin Times · Sep 8

Record-Breaking Heat Is Threatening Fourth of July Events as Cities Increase Safety Precautions

Heat index up to 115°F on July 4 in Richmond, 111°F in Philadelphia, 110°F in D.C. Here's what NYC, Nashville, Boston, Philly and other cities are doing to protect people.

Medical Daily · Jul 3

Extreme heat warning goes into effect with feels-like temps of 115F

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The Independent UK · Jul 1

Here are the best alt. rock songs you'll hear this week, featuring Demi Lovato, Royal Blood, Wargasm and more

Here are eight great alternative songs you may have missed this week: vote here for your favourite!

Louder · Jul 14, 2023

Where’s the leaf? Chicago region needs more trees to help environment, improve lives

Our urban tree canopy, once a leader, has slipped in density behind the tree coverage of other metropolises. We need more trees to filter the air, remove pollutants, cool areas that would become ‘heat islands’ and soak up stormwater to help prevent flooding.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 13, 2023

Flooded basement after Chicago storm? Where to get help, how to clean up and file a claim

City officials say call 311 to report any water in your basement and property damage.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 4, 2023

Chicago area cleans up, dries out after record rains flood basements, streets

Sunday’s storm dropped as much as 9 inches of rain in some places. Chicago’s Northwest and West sides were hard-hit.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 3, 2023

Chicago’s 311 help line can’t keep up with requests for shelter

Calls to 311 for shelter have surged since migrants began arriving here by the busload, the third such surge since 2019. Fixing the overburdened system will be a tough test for Mayor Johnson’s administration.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 5, 2023

Humboldt Park residents say they reported swastika, erratic behavior of man dead after police standoff, but ‘no one was listening’

The man, who apparently took his own life inside the building in the 4100 block of West Chicago Avenue, had been the subject of more than 40 calls for service since January 2022, a CPD source tells the Sun-Times.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 4, 2023

Everyone in Philly knows illegal dumping is a problem. But for many Black, brown and low-income residents, it's a crisis

PHILADELPHIA — Ruth Birchett never has her television or music blasting in her North Philadelphia home. She wants to be able to hear when large trucks intent on illegally dumping their loads drive through Hemberger Street behind her house.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 4, 2023