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Residents of the wealthy block in New York City spent a fortune fighting against it. Now, they’ve got to learn to live with it. January 27, 2022 In the summer of 2019, as the 2020 presidential election loomed large and an enduring pandemic was inconceivable, a series of billboards targeting…

Lisa Levy is a housing case manager at Columbus House in New Haven, Connecticut, where she oversees residents in a complex of 25 apartments. Each of her clients has a dual diagnosis of severe mental illness and a substance use disorder, and all have been homeless. “They’re among the most…

Los Angeles City Councilman Mike Bonin announced today he will not run for a third term in the June primary, saying he will instead focus on his personal health. “I’ve struggled for years with depression. It’s a constant companion, and often a heavy one. There are times when this job…

Rukshini Ponniah-Goulin has been named the interim Executive Director of the Downtown Mission. She is shown at the Windsor organization on Monday, October 18, 2021. Photo by Dan Janisse /Windsor Star With more than one-third of its staff isolating because of COVID-19 outbreaks, the Downtown Mission is focusing on preserving…

Manusi Mothupi appears in the Pretoria Magistrate's Court for the attempted murder of a homeless man. Manusi Mothupi allegedly stabbed two homeless men in Tshwane in 2019.Following dozens of postponements, the trial finally started on Wednesday. Mothupi pleaded not guilty to two attempted murder charges.Following dozens of postponements, spanning over more…

VIP eliminated in favour of pilot program called Inside Out; Four Barrie officers also removed from local high schools to focus on broader societal issues such as homeless, mental health and addiction A police program delivered to elementary school students for an entire generation is no longer available in Barrie.…

Social media influencer and CEO of the BDB Luxury clothing line, Nwaubani Ebube Clinton, popularly known as Billion$baby, says his achievements with his clothing line is the reason why he is highly sought-after by brands. With over a million loyal and active followers across various social media platforms, Billion$Baby is…

Is influencer marketing part of your digital marketing strategy for 2022? With the rise of more creative, more native-aligned platforms and spaces, brands are increasingly relying on influencers to connect with new audiences, while the growing use of AR and other new technologies also necessitates a familiarity with platforms that…

Photos: Joe Raedle/Getty, Mario Tama/GettyTensions are rising between Gov. Ron DeSantis and former President Donald Trump. What's happening: DeSantis has been courting conservative influencers who recently moved to Florida and is pushing back against Trump's criticism to add more fuel to the 2024 fire, per Politico. DeSantis hosted nine social…

This time last year, startup soda brand Poppi was reeling off its first viral TikTok, racking up more than 26 million views and a boost in sales from a single organically-posted TikTok.  At the time, TikTok wasn’t even part of the brand’s marketing strategy. But a year later, Poppi has…