AltWeeklies Wire
UVA South Lawn Project Is Ahead of Schedule and on Budgetnew
Since the beginning, the University of Virginia's massive South Lawn project attracted controversy, but nonetheless it has gone ahead as planned. And according to university officials, it's ahead of schedule and on budget.
C-Ville Weekly |
Chiara Canzi |
05-27-2009 |
Housing & Development
Bike Hater Rob Anderson Advances the Cause of Cycling in S.F.new
During the past four years, San Francisco has been prevented from installing amenities for cyclists thanks to the legal efforts of a local gadfly. But local policy wonks say bicyclists' rights have progressed more thanks to his efforts than they would have without them.
SF Weekly |
Matt Smith |
05-27-2009 |
Transportation
Emily the Strange Creators Assert Their Character's Lack of Originality in Courtnew
The creators of Emily the Strange — the international goth icon who proclaims that there's nothing more boring to her than copying everyone else — are on a mission to prove she is, indeed, just like every other goth girl in history in U.S. District Court in San Francisco.
SF Weekly |
Lauren Smiley |
05-27-2009 |
Business & Labor
Haggag Mohsin's Trial by Firenew
A jury considers whether a San Francisco store clerk acted in cold blood or in self-defense when he shot a woman he accused of shoplifting.
SF Weekly |
Lauren Smiley |
05-27-2009 |
Crime & Justice
Photos: San Francisco Reacts to Prop. 8 Rulingnew
The California Supreme Court's decision to uphold Proposition 8 -- but keep valid those same-sex marriages performed before its passage -- was met with dismay and protests at City Hall.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Charles Russo |
05-27-2009 |
LGBT
Don't Even Think About Fighting Phoenix City Hall Unless You're a Good Old Boynew
Miriam Hayenga thought that she had a simple project, one that required no special favors from the city of Phoenix. Instead, she found herself in a nine-year nightmare.
Phoenix New Times |
Sarah Fenske |
05-26-2009 |
Housing & Development
Episcopal Church of Texas Turned a Blind Eye to a Priest Who Was Molesting Studentsnew
Although the Episcopal Diocese of Texas states that Jim Tucker abused boys at St. Stephen's school in Austin, and possibly St. James in Houston, he has never been charged criminally.
Houston Press |
Craig Malisow |
05-26-2009 |
Crime & Justice
Is Bazi a Miracle Drink or Just the Latest Scheme from Denver's Penny-Stock Prince?new
In the late '80s and early '90s, when Sandy Greenberg was considered a prince of the penny-stock trade, he managed a huge force of brokers trained in the art of the hard sell. These days, he's at the top of a multi-level marketing network for super-drink Bazi.
Westword |
Jared Jacang Maher |
05-26-2009 |
Business & Labor
Scenes From the Life of a Racing Greyhoundnew
Although a well-organized anti-racing lobby now has its sights set on the Sunshine State, it's hard to tell if legislative efforts are hastening or hindering the end of this moribund industry.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Michael J. Mooney |
05-26-2009 |
Animal Issues
New Fear in Chrysler Bankruptcy: Liability Claims May Be Voidednew
As currently structured, the proposed Chrysler-Fiat agreement would leave victims of allegedly defective Chrysler products sold before the deal is consummated unable to pursue claims against the automaker.
Metro Times |
Curt Guyette |
05-26-2009 |
Business & Labor
What's Up with the Downtown Austin Condo Market?new
Developers deliver the lowdown on the economy and the future of Austin's new high-rises.
Austin Chronicle |
Katherine Gregor |
05-24-2009 |
Housing & Development
Tags: real estate, Austin
Austin Climate Protection Plan: Two-Year Reviewnew
Two years after its launch, the ambitious Austin Climate Protection Plan is succeeding well in some areas - but stalled in others.
Austin Chronicle |
Katherine Gregor |
05-24-2009 |
Environment
How a Minnesota Mental Health Patient Was Forced into Electro-Shock Therapynew
There were 41 cases of the controversial practice of forced, court-ordered electroconvulsive treatment in Hennepin County last year. Ray Sandford was one of them.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Matt Snyders |
05-22-2009 |
Civil Liberties
Tennessee's Religious Right Draws a Bead on Doctor-Patient Confidentiality for Teensnew
Conservative Christians have found a new cause celebre in the state legislature: Denying teens the right to doctor-patient confidentiality.
Nashville Scene |
Jeff Woods |
05-22-2009 |
Civil Liberties
Vermont Health Commissioner Isn't Sweating Swine Flunew
The combination of a deadly new bug and the erosion of resources for her department will test the public-health and managerial chops of Wendy Davis, the state's No. 1 health officer.
Seven Days |
Kevin J. Kelley |
05-22-2009 |
Science
