AltWeeklies Wire
In Little Rock, It's "King Chamber"new
Mysterious Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce “contractors” doing who knows what for who knows how much taxpayers' money are given preference over legitimate city functions and accountable city employees. While protecting an annual $200,000 contribution to the Chamber, the Little Rock Board of Directors has slashed the city budget ruthlessly in other areas.
Arkansas Times |
Arkansas Times Staff |
01-07-2010 |
Policy Issues
Ken Burns Worships America's Spiritual Resource in His Latest Docnew
His PBS 12-hour epic The National Parks: America's Best Idea is a selective chronicle of the evolution of the National Parks system and the changing roles protected lands have played in American culture since Congress validated Yosemite in 1864.
Boston Phoenix |
Clif Garboden |
09-24-2009 |
TV
Chicago's Bloomingdale Trail: Urban Oasis or Devil's Playground?new
Despite easy access and great publicity, the 2.7-mile stretch of abandoned rail bed isn't slated to open as a park till at least 2016. Whose job is it to secure it until then?
Chicago Reader |
John Greenfield |
08-17-2009 |
Recreation
NYC's Parks Commish Squares Off Against His Father Over the Future of Union Squarenew
When the parks department turned its attention to renovating Union Square Park, the clash between the community and city officials hit home for Adrian Benepe when his father spoke out publicly against his own son.
New York Press |
Kimberly Thorpe |
07-10-2008 |
Housing & Development
Fighting Forest Service Visitors' Feesnew
A class-action lawsuit seeks to rein in what critics say are out-of-control charges.
Tucson Weekly |
Tim Vanderpool |
05-15-2008 |
Environment
The People's Park: Kings Dominion Always Takes You Backnew
A writer reflects on one of his old haunts, Kings Dominion, about what has changed and what hasn't.
Style Weekly |
Brent Baldwin |
07-18-2007 |
Recreation
