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A major affordable housing development is underway in Hillsboro, Oregon, with a 135,000-square-foot transit-oriented project set to provide 118 units of housing, an early learning center, and community space. Mercy Housing Northwest and the Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) are co-developing the project, which has gained approval from
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Conor McGregor, the former UFC champion, has given up on his bid to become President of Ireland without ever stepping into the ring. The Dubliner was due to pitch to a number of local authorities, including Dublin City Council, but he instead opted to stay in New York to attend
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Karachi's mayor, Murtaza Wahab, has vowed to challenge a court ruling that deemed the conversion of amenity parks into commercial spaces under public-private partnerships as illegal. In a fiery press conference, Mayor Wahab defended the city government's decision, stating that it was made in good faith
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Denver Clerk and Recorder Paul López has requested that the City Council consider an amendment to the mayor's 2026 budget proposal to increase funding for his office. López is seeking $4.5 million to run elections in 2026, citing a 9% rise in voter registration, a 30% increase
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Conor McGregor, the former UFC star, has announced that he is withdrawing from the race for the Irish presidency. McGregor's decision comes after he expressed interest in running for the office, citing his passion for Ireland and his desire to bring about change in the country. In a
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Mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor has announced his decision to withdraw from the Irish presidential election, citing the country's "outdated constitution" and "straitjacket" electoral rules as the reasons for his withdrawal. McGregor, who had been praised for his "sincere and genuine"
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Former mixed martial arts champion Conor McGregor has announced that he will no longer be contesting the Irish presidential election, citing the country's "outdated constitution" and "democratic deficit" as reasons for his withdrawal. McGregor, who had been striving to get onto the ballot paper
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Karachi Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab, addressing a press conference, strongly criticized Jamaat-e-Islami for what he described as hypocrisy and double standards regarding the city's park commercialization policy. He pointed out the contradiction of Jamaat-e-Islami's actions in the past, specifically in 2003, where they commercialized roads, yet
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Hamilton City Council is hosting a series of community events, Vote and Vibes, to make voting in the local election and Maaori Ward Poll more accessible and fun. The events will take place in five parks across the city, featuring live music, kids' activities, and a mobile voting station
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The Grand Forks City Council approved the 2026 city budget with the stipulation that the city's low-barrier shelter, The Nest, will take steps to more efficiently move its residents through the system. The shelter, run by the Grand Forks Housing Authority, has been in operation since last October
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City councilor Tara Swenson and challenger David Clanaugh debated the need for cost containment and prioritization during a candidate forum, emphasizing the importance of addressing property tax concerns, investing in community programs, and promoting transparency in city spending. Key Takeaways: * Property tax concerns have been a recurring theme for residents
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A heated debate unfolded during the Wollongong City Council meeting, where the lease of the Stanwell Park Children's Centre was discussed. The meeting witnessed the ejection of a member of the public gallery who had interrupted a speech and failed to comply with security warnings. The council ultimately
