This sad heart wants to let you know that the six-pound mighty mouse He was adopted by his person in 2013 after being pulled from the euthanasia list at Mesa Arizona Animal Control For twelve years Samuel was Susanne’s best friend and family he loved going to the park to promenade and poke around at his leisure Maybe you saw the little guy sauntering down the hill wearing a hi-viz fleece but he never barked at or harassed another animal Thank you to our friends who loved and appreciated him and tolerated his quirks Special gratitude is extended to the dear baristas at Fairhaven Starbucks for gifting him with pup cups over the past eight years Kristin Williams and everyone at Northshore Veterinary Clinic for their kindness and care please be extra generous with your patience and let your dogs take their time sniffing and socializing Please use a harness and don’t yank on their leashes Rescue organizations need your support and are bursting with deserving buddies waiting for loving and responsible forever homes Email newstips@cascadiadaily.com or Call/Text 360-922-3092 It only takes a few hours in Bellingham to notice the sounds of trains rolling past. The minimum and maximum volume for train horns are regulated by the Federal Railroad Administration, which requires horns to sound at 96 dB to 110 dB – at its quietest, the sound is comparable to a power mower Five railroad crossings between Harris Avenue and Boulevard Park crossing were outfitted with the federally required safety upgrades necessary to consider a section of railroad a quiet zone The City of Bellingham is now working on expanding the quiet zone up to the F Street crossing in the Lettered Streets neighborhood Quiet zones are stretches of railroad at least half a mile long where the Federal Railroad Administration has deemed train horns unnecessary the public affairs specialist for the Department of Transportation to establish a quiet zone supplementary safety measures must be installed to compensate for the lack of train horns Supplementary safety measures include increased signage indicating the lack of train horn quad gates with median dividers and traffic separators Additional safety measures may be added based on accident history at a specific location “The City began the process of establishing quiet zones in Bellingham nearly two decades ago in response to concerns from residents and businesses about train horn noise,” said Stefanie Cilinceon the public works communications and outreach coordinator for the City of Bellingham “Reducing how often trains are required to sound their horns can make a real difference in daily life for those who live and work near the railroad tracks.” Funding for quiet zones comes from both city and federal funding Costs for the F Street crossing construction were covered by the Bellingham Transportation Fund and federal funds The pedestrian railroad crossing at Boulevard Park in Bellingham The new signs are part of the supplementary safety measures required to create a quiet zone As train traffic has increased over the years so have safety concerns for pedestrians and cyclists The quiet zone has become a priority project for the City president of the Fairhaven Neighborhood Association noticed the uptick in trains and appreciated the reprieve “Maybe there’d be one or two [trains] a day,” Liddicoet said You’d have to hang up your phone call if one came by.” The proximity of each crossing was also an annoyance for Liddicoet The Federal Railroad Administration requires trains sound for 20 seconds prior to entering crossings in intervals of two long horns In locations like Fairhaven and the waterfront creating situations where horns blow almost immediately after passing a previous crossing “It feels like eight blasts in a row because by the time it's sounded its fourth horn at the first crossing it’s already coming up on the second crossing,” Liddicoet said crossing improvement projects improve the safety of vehicle pedestrian and bike safety compared to pre-project conditions,” Cilinceon said in an email “The recently installed emergency egress (exit) gates at the Boulevard Park crossing can make day-to-day use less convenient but they provide for a fully secure intersection when trains go by while allowing for easy exit from the crossing by pedestrians and cyclists in the event that the gates close while a user is on the crossing.” Egress gates added to the pedestrian crossing at Boulevard Park in Bellingham The City of Bellingham said it provides fully secure pedestrian crossings at railroads it’s not the new gates that intrude — it’s the music of the horns less charming ballad and more sonic assault 'I hear the whistle blowing,'" Liddicoet said "But not when it's blowing at 130 dB The Pine Street crossing on the waterfront is currently in the design process it will go to a bidding stage where contractors can propose cost and timeline estimates for the project The City will award a contract to the lowest bid The Pine Street crossing is open to bidding due to the size and needed budget for the construction. Bidding is expected to begin at the end of 2026 Tori Lehman (she/her) is a city news reporter for The Front this quarter. Tori is in her third year at Western majoring in environmental journalism and minoring in women, gender, and sexuality studies. She enjoys immersing herself in nature and reading essays from authors like Joan Didion and Rayne Fisher-Quann in her spare time. You can reach her at torilehman.thefront@gmail.com The Front is an independent student newspaper covering Western Washington University BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A health advisory for a Bellingham beach has been lifted but caution is still being urged if you plan to go for a swim.adButlerLazyLoad("1184040623044938100",100,["662102","662102","662102"],"177027"); The Washington State Department of Ecology has lifted a swim advisory for the water at Boulevard Park and Taylor Dock. Recent water samples have shown that levels of fecal bacteria have dropped along the shoreline and dock Whatcom County Health and Community Services initially instituted the warning on Aug. 9, 2024 after tests provided evidence of high levels of fecal bacteria The swimming area is heavily trafficked during the summer months with people entering the water on the north and south end of Boulevard Park and off of Taylor Dock Despite the restrictions being lifted Whatcom County health officials are still advising swimmers to avoid direct contact with the stormwater outfall near Bennett Avenue The Department of Ecology advises anyone swimming in natural bodies of water to shower afterwards as a precaution No injuries were reported in either incident The cuts have resulted in laboratories having limited testing for some infectious diseases and early childhood learning programs left unsure of future funds The dog had fallen into the cave and its owner also got stuck while trying to rescue it WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – When Dave Vitt founded Kulshan Brewing Company in 2011 6.62 ERA) starts the middle game of the series Tuesday night against LHP Jeffrey Springs (4-3 Be sure you have your GPS enabled and try again the intersection of Haggerty Lane and Park East Boulevard will temporarily close to make way for the connecting extension of Park East the intersection will be closed off to drivers as the city works to connect the stretch of Park East Boulevard between its intersections with McCarty Lane and Haggerty Lane The closure is expected to last at least 90 days The Lafayette Redevelopment Commission proposed its initial construction plan for the connecting project in December 2023 part of the city's long-term transportation plan The Park East Boulevard extension will be completed by Atlas Excavating and will create a continuous connection from South Street to Indiana 38 the road will also be built to connect with St located just south of Franciscan Health Lafayette "Motorists who typically use Haggerty Lane to travel between State Road 38 and points east of Park East Boulevard should plan ahead and consider alternate routes such as Veterans Memorial Parkway," the release said The project is expected to be completed in early 2026 enhancing traffic efficiency and accessibility in the area Jillian Ellison is a reporter for the Journal & Courier She can be reached via email at jellison@gannett.com A burglary suspect had to be rescued by firefighters after he became trapped in a ravine in south Seattle King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) deputies were dispatched to reports of a burglary in progress in the 10700 block of Country Club Lane between the Rainier and Glen Acres golf and country clubs near the Boulevard Park neighborhood Dispatchers had received reports of a man entering a home and later Deputies searched for the man with the help of a K-9 unit and drones and the suspect was found down a ravine the fire department was able to retrieve the suspect then arrested and taken to King County jail KCSO spokesperson Brandyn Hull said he may be charged with two counts of burglary and one count of possession of a stolen vehicle Utah (KUTV) — A woman died after she was struck by a pickup truck while attempting to cross state Route 248 in Park City in an area not designated for pedestrians The Utah Department of Transportation reported the crash happened around 7:15 a.m closed in both directions throughout the morning the woman was crossing near Park City High School in an area between two dedicated crosswalks which are located about half a mile away from each other Heywood didn't say how far away the woman was from the nearest crosswalk A pickup truck traveling eastbound struck the woman as she was crossing in the area of Cooke Drive The woman was transported to the hospital in critical condition She was ultimately taken by medical helicopter to a second hospital in Salt Lake County where she was pronounced dead according to a statement from the Utah Department of Public Safety The driver remained at the scene and was cooperating with the investigation The pedestrian's name and age were not made available as of this report's most recent update time Matthew Jacobson reported from Salt Lake City Pittsburgh Union Progress Some South Hills residents who use the park-and-ride lot on Mount Lebanon Boulevard in Castle Shannon may have to find a new place to park this summer That’s because the 507-space lot will be under construction for as long as 200 days for repaving Pittsburgh Regional Transit’s board of directors awarded a $2.9 million contract to A Merante’s was the lowest of six responsive bids for the project said the project will be a complete rehabilitation of the lot where commuters park to board the Red Line on the light rail system In addition to repaving the surface of the facility the project will improve access to the parking site by upgrading a concrete stairwell and installing concrete sidewalks on Mount Lebanon Boulevard which is expected to begin in early summer will be done in three phases to retain some parking at all times the agency is recommending commuters park at the South Hills Village park-and-ride garage Ed covers transportation at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Another swimming advisory has been issued at Boulevard Park Whatcom County Health and Community Services issued the advisory on Friday for the beaches at the southern end of the park near Taylor Dock.adButlerLazyLoad("232934642669702952",100,["662102","662102","662102"],"177027"); The department says routine water sampling found high levels of fecal bacteria at the beach near an outfall pipe Park attendees are being advised to avoid contact with the water until further notice The department also recommends showering after swimming and washing hands before eating if you’ve been in contact with the water or sand A previous swimming advisory at Taylor Dock was lifted on June 21 Jason Upton is a reporter and afternoon news anchor at KGMI Feel free to send any story ideas or news tips to jupton@pnwmediagroup.com Authorities said 55-year-old Catalina Alvarado Lopez of Park City was killed in the auto-pedestrian crash The accident shut down traffic on Kearns Boulevard for several hours A GoFundMe page organized by family friend Anna Frachou in memory of Alvarado Lopez says she moved to Park City over two decades ago because it reminded her of her hometown in Mexico The page says Alvarado Lopez was a devoted member of St Mary’s Catholic Church and leaves behind two children "She was such a strong and beautiful woman," Frachou told KPCW Friday "She sacrificed a lot for her family and friends because she always showed up with a smile on her face." The incident on Kearns Boulevard Thursday occurred at the intersection of Cooke Drive where there is not a marked pedestrian crossing zone There is a pedestrian tunnel and a crosswalk nearby connecting the school district campus across state Route 248 The driver involved stayed on scene and was cooperating with police Thursday By: 5:00 am on December 22 A new mixed-use project has been proposed for development at 1901 Park Boulevard in Ivy Hill The project proposal includes the development of a new three-story mixed-use building offering apartments and retail space on the ground floor Ivy Hills LLC is listed as the project applicant The scope of work includes the construction of a new three-story over basement mixed-use building with 12 apartments The residential units will be built on two levels of wood framed structure over one level of ground-floor retail and utility spaces will be built over one level of basement for parking The estimated construction timeline has not been revealed 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reckless homicide resulting in death and one charge of being a habitual traffic offender MPPD received reports of a vehicle submerged in a pond off Wando Park Boulevard police and dive teams found the vehicle unoccupied READ MORE | "Death investigation ongoing after man found dead in pond: Mount Pleasant police" MPPD received a missing persons tip and recalled Charleston County Sheriff's Office dive teams to conduct a search of the entire pond where they located the body of 31-year-old Devante White Singleton has nine previous bookings at the Al Cannon Detention Center with three of those bookings related to traffic offenses Singleton has yet to post his $250,000 total bond The MPPD Traffic Services team is investigating the incident Seattle Parks and Recreation is moving forward with changes intended to improve safety on one of the most popular stretches of Lake Washington Boulevard S a legacy Olmsted boulevard park that also has the distinction of being an arterial street and boulders that seek to reduce the number of drivers leaving the roadway The City hopes to improve safety for users of all transportation modes with rampant speeding by drivers and no clear long-term vision for the street the spot improvements will likely only go so far in creating a street that is welcoming for all instead only agreeing that traffic calming measures were needed along the corridor That need is clearly apparent: a speed study conducted by the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) last year at Horton Street found more than one in five drivers on the street were exceeding 35 mph on a street with a 25 mph posted speed with one out of every 100 drivers exceeding 45 mph dozens of drivers per week were exceeding 65 mph with top speeds of around 90 mph recorded Unaddressed speeding issues have contributed to dangerous collisions someone riding a bike at Lake Washington Boulevard S and S 43rd Street was hit by a driver and transported to the hospital In response to a survey question about how the amount of speeding on Lake Washington Boulevard impacts visitors to the street the vast majority of respondents said it made them “very concerned.” People biking on the street have long reported being passed dangerously by drivers but until now there was very little infrastructure in place to address this Thanks to a grant from Washington’s Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) the scope of the project has expanded since initial plans were presented last year with an initial set of improvements now set be installed this fall and a second phase in 2025 What was originally set to be 10 speed cushions added between Mount Baker Beach and Seward Park will now be 24 cushions the primary access point for Mount Baker Beach has been removed from the initial plans after analysis suggested it would delay motorists drivers encounter a stop sign only if they are coming from Lake Park Drive leaving families trying to cross to get to the beach waiting for a break in traffic In justifying the removal of the all-way stop Seattle Parks pointed to potential backups that drivers may experience in justifying a more “refined” approach “The Lake Park Dr S intersection met the necessary traffic volume thresholds for an all-way stop in the initial SDOT All-Way Stop Warrant Analysis but additional analysis showed the potential for some traffic queuing during peak travel hours,” the final report noted This statement was removed from the report several days after its release with the new version no longer including any justification for removing the stop signs from the plans at all it looked like Lake Washington Boulevard might represent an opportunity for the city to think differently about how it uses park space for drivers as a Pacific Northwest counterpart to the closure of the Great Highway and Golden Gate Park’s JFK Drive in San Francisco a fairly well-organized contingent has vigorously opposed the effort The Harrell Administration appears reticent to explore any long-term changes to Lake Washington Boulevard that might disrupt drivers who use the corridor, going so far as to intervene to scale back the Seattle Parks plan for weekend closures of the street this summer as part of the longstanding Bicycle Weekends program the speed cushions and added crosswalks likely represent the biggest improvements that the street will see Interventions that slow drivers and make things safer for all people trying to enjoy this unique park space in the South End are badly needed and it’s clear many Seattleites are clamoring for them despite the grinding Seattle Process denying that reality Ryan Packer has been writing for The Urbanist since 2015 and currently reports full-time as Contributing Editor Packer has also reported for other regional outlets including Capitol Hill Seattle They live in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle The Urbanist hosts social hour meetups every month. In April, we’re hosting four social events and kicking off our urbanism-themed walking tours starting in Kirkland on April 26 we’ll be hosting a booth at the opening celebration at Downtown Redmond Station Check our urbanist events calendar to see everything happening this month, including events hosted by partner organizations. You can submit your event for inclusion Charleston County Coroner Bobbi Jo O'Neal reported Otiea Mack died on the scene of a crash near the intersection of Park West Boulevard and Churchill Park Lane as a result of blunt force injuries sustained Police who responded to the scene said it was a single-vehicle crash and Mack was the only occupant O'Neal said the Mount Pleasant Police Department is continuing to investigate the crash Williamson County has proposed transforming Ronald Reagan Boulevard stretching from RM 1431 in Cedar Park to I-35 in Jarrell Falling tree limbs in Birmingham kills one person (WBMA) — The city of Birmingham will host a Harvest Fest on Thursday The free event will happen in front of City Hall from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m The city said children ages 2 to 12 are welcomed and costumes are encouraged Birmingham’s Department of Youth Services and other community partners Free parking will be available in the Boutwell Auditorium parking deck from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m The city said motorists should enter the deck via 19th Street North including some members of the UAB football team Activities will take place on portions of Rev the city said a few road sections will be closed Thursday from Short 20th to the section where the library’s Linn Henley building starts Short 20th in front of City Hall will close at 5 p.m from 19th Street North to Richard Arrington Jr People parking in the Boutwell deck will still have access to the deck via 19th Street North These food trucks are slated to be present at the event: Former Park City Councilmember Alex Butwinski and Park Meadows resident Carolyn Murray both sat on the committee formed in 2008 after voters passed a walkability bond in 2007 Butwinski said pedestrian tunnels they pushed for have drastically improved safety particularly for Park City School District students “Two major successes were the tunnels at Comstock [Road] and at the Rail Trail both of which people were skeptical of at the time,” Butwinski said “But you can’t go two minutes without seeing somebody go through there.” Butwinski said narrowing Holiday Ranch Loop Road and adding pathways in the Park Meadows neighborhood were other major improvements that stand out years later said a hole remains in Park City’s pedestrian network For years Park City has contemplated constructing a tunnel underneath Kearns Boulevard near the Park Avenue intersection It would connect the Snow Creek shopping center with the Yarrow DoubleTree hotel property In April the Park City Council delayed the project once again The DoubleTree property owner wants to redevelop the area and the architects on that project have said they’re willing to work with the city on the proposed tunnel Murray said there is no reason to wait any longer “It should have happened two years ago when it was initially redesigned,” Murray said And we got a new council and direction changed… I understand that this connectivity is essential and it doesn’t need to wait five years for the Yarrow to be redeveloped.” Butwinski said the tunnel is the final piece in Park City’s active transportation network “Look at the number of e-bikes on the path going back and forth to Kimball Junction,” he said “Then it gets to this corner (Kearns Boulevard and Park Avenue) until there’s going to be a major incident there.” It’s unclear when the Park City Council could consider the Kearns Boulevard tunnel project again The DoubleTree redevelopment is under review by the city planning commission Murray and other members of the walkability community will share more details at a meetup at Offset Bier on Saturday To connect some of Chattanooga's poorest and most systemically disconnected communities is a tall task To contend with decades of contamination steeped in the ground to bridge an area isolated by industry and the construction of an interstate and the decades of disinvestment that followed development and the future of the region for the Chattanooga Times Free Press She joined the paper as a reporter covering crime and local news in October 2022 and previously covered crime and local government for the Casper Star-Tribune in Wyoming She holds a degree in communication from Boston College This document may not be reprinted without the express written permission of Chattanooga Times Free Press El material de Associated Press es Copyright © 2025 derechos reservados Associated Press y no puede ser publicado audio y/o video de Associated Press no será publicado reescrito para su transmisión o publicación ni redistribuido directa o indirectamente en ningún medio Ni estos materiales de AP ni ninguna parte de los mismos pueden almacenarse en una computadora errores u omisiones de los mismos o de la transmisión o entrega de la totalidad o parte de los mismos o de cualquier daño que surja de cualquiera de los anteriores Photo: Courtesy of Alex Reynoso and Yetzza Sanchez Utah – The Park City community is grieving the loss of Catalina Alvarado Lopez a longtime resident and devoted mother who passed away following a pedestrian-vehicle crash on Wednesday morning in front of Park City High School Authorities confirmed Alavarado Lopez’s identity this morning the incident occurred at approximately 7:15 a.m when Alvarado Lopez was struck by the driver of a Chevrolet pickup truck while crossing Kearns Boulevard (SR 248) near Cooke Drive She was initially transported by ambulance to a local hospital in critical condition before being airlifted to a hospital in the Salt Lake Valley According to a GoFundMe page created in her Honor Alvarado Lopez had been a pillar of Park City’s community for over two decades She chose to make her home in the mountain town because it reminded her of her native Michoacán and was particularly drawn to Park City’s four distinct seasons and close-knit community atmosphere son Alex Reynoso and daughter Yetzza Sanchez Her dedication to her family and commitment to preserving her Mexican heritage were defining aspects of her character as she worked tirelessly to create opportunities for her children while maintaining strong connections to her cultural roots The GoFundMe tribute describes Alvarado Lopez as a selfless hardworking woman whose life centered around her children’s well-being and future stating “This fund will also help honor Catalina’s legacy by ensuring her children are supported in their journey forward and can make a mother’s dream come true for her children.” The GoFundMe page titled “Honor Catalina’s Memory: Support Her Family,” established by Anna Frachou has already raised over $94,000 to support funeral expenses and provide assistance to her children The Park City Community Foundation is also accepting non-monetary gifts during regular business hours for the family The investigation into the accident is ongoing with law enforcement noting that the driver of the pickup truck remained at the scene and is cooperating fully with authorities Fatal vehicle-pedestrian crash in front of Park City High School closes SR 248 Laura studied at the University of Washington earning a degree in economics with a focus on political science Having lived in mountain towns for the past 20 years You can find her enjoying everything Park City offers from mountain biking to Pilates and powder days Post A JobView All Add Your Organization Don’t miss a beat in the Park City community—get the daily scoop delivered straight to your inbox Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Sign up for our TownLift Daily Newsletter and get today's top local news stories in your inbox TownLift is a web and mobile-based Entertainment & News media outlet providing Park City and Summit County Utah with Breaking Local News & Community Updates SEATTLE — More than 17,000 people are without power in Seattle according to the Seattle City Light (SCL) outage map SCL posted that there were outages affecting numerous parts of Seattle on X SCL crews are responding to the following areas: The cause of the outages is still under investigation A spokesperson with SCL said the outages are likely weather-related possibly due to the recent thunderstorms in the area SCL has yet to determine an estimated time of restoration. Take a look at the SCL outage map for the latest outage numbers SEATTLE — Thousands of people are without power in Ballard SCL posted that outages were affecting parts of the Ballard area on X less than 3,500 people were affected by the outages NW and NW 47th St caused the first outage and related equipment failures caused a second outage SCL said the estimated time of restoration is 10 p.m.. Take a look at the SCL outage map for the latest outage numbers BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Swimmers might want to think twice before jumping off Taylor Dock this summer.adButlerLazyLoad("85319281822098844",100,["662102","662102","662102"],"177027"); Whatcom County Health and Community Services issued a swimming advisory at Boulevard Park on May 31 after routine monitoring found high levels of fecal bacteria in the water The advisory is specifically for the southern end of the park near Taylor Dock which has served as a popular swimming area in Bellingham for many years The health department is urging the community to avoid contact with the water in that area The monitoring was done as part of the state Department of Ecology’s Beach Environmental Assessment Testing for the program takes place from Memorial Day through Labor Day By: 6:30 am on October 17 Permits have been issued for the demolition of two buildings at 410 and 414 Bedford Park Boulevard in Bedford Park Douglaston Development is listed as the owner behind the applications The proposed demolition will clear 43,636 square feet of space across the two lots The two-story buildings each stand 20 feet tall Viviana Henao of Expedite Dem Inc is listed as the applicant of record An estimated completion date for the demolition has not been announced The properties are located steps from the Botanical Garden MTA station Subscribe to YIMBY’s daily e-mail Follow YIMBYgram for real-time photo updates Like YIMBY on Facebook Follow YIMBY’s Twitter for the latest in YIMBYnews The Bronx is really booming with construction now Too bad a lot of it is God awful stuff from Badaly and Gerald Caliendo its unsung and unknown to the trendy rich kid move in types i almost bought a place around there a couple years ago when we were looking ga('send', 'event', 'beautyofblock', 'Impression', 'https://newyorkyimby.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Standard_336x280-100-2.jpg', { nonInteraction: true }); ga('send', 'event', 'PCRichards Builders Division', 'Impression', 'https://newyorkyimby.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PCR_Beko_Compact_YIMB_336x280.jpg', { nonInteraction: true }); ga('send', 'event', 'yimby+', 'Impression', 'https://newyorkyimby.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image.png', { nonInteraction: true }); Follow on Instagram var sb_instagram_js_options = {"font_method":"svg","placeholder":"https:\/\/newyorkyimby.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/instagram-feed\/img\/placeholder.png","resized_url":"https:\/\/newyorkyimby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sb-instagram-feed-images\/","ajax_url":"https:\/\/newyorkyimby.com\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php"}; © COPYRIGHT New York YIMBY® LLC YIMBY IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF NIKOLAI FEDAK / NEW YORK YIMBY LLC By: 5:00 am on August 5 Building permits have been issued for a townhome infill at 4035 Park Boulevard in Trestle Glen, Oakland. The project will bring eight three-story buildings at the corner of Park and Hampel Street. Oakland-based Workshop1 is the developer and project architect The complex will yield around 11,240 square feet across eight buildings with the typical structure averaging 1,400 square feet each Each home will offer around 100 square feet of private open space and 680 square feet of shared open space Parking will be included for eight cars in the interior surface lot Seven units will offer three bedrooms and two bathrooms and it will be designated as below-market-rate housing Workshop1 is the project’s landscape architect The modern design shows a refined residential style The facade will be clad with smooth plaster cement The site is under twenty minutes from the relatively dense retail area in Dimond District Downtown Oakland is twenty minutes away via bus Downtown Oakland is just 15 minutes away via AC Transit About time this fantastic location has something built on it Who is the general contractor on the project The units will have lovely neighborhood views as well as views of both Downtown Oakland and SF in the distance Finally got the hydrocarbon contamination cleared is set to undergo a transformative redevelopment into a mixed-use complex spearheaded by Mastry’s Brewing Co will feature a 5,000-square-foot brewery and a 36,000-square-foot market house with office space Mastry’s will anchor the complex and bring on partners to fill the space which will have a 19,000-square-foot ground level and stand multiple stories tall According to a video posted to the City of Pinellas Park’s Facebook page the former manufacturing facility has been demolished and the site is now vacant as Mastry’s moves through the process of submitting permitting applications for its large-scale development Plans for Park Junction include space for Mastry’s Brewing Co to expand its malt brewing and craft distilling operations as well as bring on retail and food & beverage partners Mastry’s Brewing Co. started in 2014 as a nano-brewery within the C.D Roma Italian Restaurant in the Tyrone area of St The success of the startup brewing operation led to the standalone Mastry’s Brewing Co. founder and CEO of Mastry’s Brewing Co. said they’ve had a vision for growth since the beginning but they needed more room and the right opportunity to scale “Especially in the beverage manufacturing industry tanks and for people to come visit,” Dahm explained Pete Beach and Covid lockdowns stalled their plans to grow the timing was right to make the next move has been a fantastic partner; truly a partner who instead of saying ‘Here is the process,’ has worked with us to help us best navigate how to make this a successful project for all,” Dahm said.  A rendering of Park Junction shows a courtyard with a children’s play area A major part of the process has been ensuring Park Junction fits with the city’s comprehensive plan, which establishes a direction for future development and helps the city prioritize infrastructure investment. Part of the plan includes defining a “city center,” of which Park Junction is slated to become the cornerstone. Dahm believes the location of Park Junction and the concept itself position it for success comparing the market house concept to that of Armature Works in Tampa “It’s a very mentally stimulating environment It gives [visitors] diverse options and is very community-focused,” Dahm said “It’s the same atmosphere people love inside of a craft brewery where it’s not a full-on sit-down restaurant and you’re isolated in your own spot A rendering of the rooftop space at Park Junction Dahm said they hope to submit plans for permitting by the end of 2024 or early 2025 with a goal to break ground immediately; construction is expected to last about 12 months He added that while they don’t have the space entirely filled out yet they do have a few “strategic” food and beverage partners lined up The project is expected to be an economic driver for Pinellas Park and create more than 100 new jobs As Pinellas Park continues to grow alongside neighboring St Dahm hopes to put the project’s local impact front and center “We want to really be a great partner of the community; I can’t stress that enough,” he said but we are the local small-town kids that have put a lot of time into developing a model that will be fully community-focused – something everybody can embrace and enjoy.” Add your idea below. 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By posting a comment, I have read, understand and agree to the Posting Guidelines Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_3" ).setAttribute( "value" Students rocket toward STEM careers at community hub 2025 Florida legislative session extended through June 6 The Catalyst honors its name by aggregating & curating the sparks that propel the St Pete engine.  It is a modern news platform, powered by community sourced content and augmented with directed coverage your perspective and your spark to the St Pete Catalyst and take your seat at the table Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_4" ).setAttribute( "value" Privacy Policy | Copyright © 2020 The St Petersburg Group Enter the details of the person you want to share this article with The following description comes from the event organizer Stay in the loop about the best things to do in Seattle every week Use the calendar to select the date(s) you'd like to be reminded about or choose All Event Dates to be reminded every time this event happens LOVES PARK — A Valvoline Instant Oil Change is under construction by Costco and Burger King near the Interstate 90 and Riverside Boulevard interchange The 2,028-square-foot facility will feature three oil change bays at 4020 Stadium Drive according to the city’s community development department A timeline for opening has not been announced Valvoline is a quick oil change and automotive maintenance company with more than 2,000 locations across the United States and Canada The company handles more than 28 million services annually ranging from 15-minute stay-in-your-car oil changes to a variety maintenance services such as wiper replacements and tire rotations Valvoline ranked 18th on Forbes’ Best Customer Service list for 2025 among 300 brands included It was the top-ranked instant oil change company There are also Valvoline locations at 6772 E. State St. in Rockford and 7706 N. Second St. in Machesney Park This article is by Kevin Haas. Email him at khaas@rockrivercurrent.com or follow him on X at @KevinMHaas or Instagram @thekevinhaas and Threads @thekevinhaas by Kevin Haas Rock River Current is owned and operated in Rockford IL by Mid-West Family Broadcasting-Rockford (Long Nine By: 7:30 am on November 23 New renderings have been revealed for Etihad Park, the proposed home stadium for Major League Soccer’s New York City Football Club at 126-87 Willets Point Boulevard in Willets Point the 24,851-seat venue would be the first fully electric stadium in New York City and in MLS history and would stand as the centerpiece of a 23-acre redevelopment plan along with a new 650-seat public school and more than 150,000 square feet of public open space The project site is bound by 127th Street to the northeast and Seaver Way and Citi Field to the southwest The renderings showcase the stadium’s position within the sporting complex and the beveled LED-covered entryway to the venue at the corner along Seaver Way as well as previews of the facility’s interior The stadium is planned to include 3,436 supporters section seats and 287 ADA-accessible and companion seats Additional design components include eight pitchside lounges The Lower Suite Level will also feature the Chairman’s Suite “This is a historic announcement for New York City FC “Etihad Airways has been a fantastic partner to the club for over a decade and we are proud to call Etihad Park the home of our great club.” The renderings were revealed on Thursday alongside the announcement of the $20 million 20-year naming rights agreement between Etihad Airways the national airline of the United Arab Emirates which has partnered with the Middle Eastern airline brand since 2014 Etihad Airways is the front-of-shirt partner for NYCFC’s first team and boys academy as well as a supporter of NYCFC’s community work through the club’s nonprofit foundation The airline is also one of the primary partners of the New York City Soccer Initiative a $3 million initiative launched in 2016 to create and maintain 50 mini-pitches across the city and expand free soccer programming for the next generation of New Yorkers we’ve been investing in New York with a vision of building the city into one of the soccer capitals of the world,” Sims said “Etihad Airways has been alongside us every step of the way and we’re thrilled to be making this announcement with them Etihad Park will be the physical evidence of our deep and longstanding investment in New York City and will become a cathedral of soccer in the United States.” The closest subway is the 7 train at the Mets-Willets Point station along Roosevelt Avenue to the south Etihad Park is expected to be built with 100 percent private financing and open before the 2027 MLS Season The soccer stadium will join the other sports facilities in Flushing Meadows It is certainly a welcome change over the decrepit auto repair district the wisdom of the adjacent housing currently going up is questionable given the low elevation of the land next to Flushing Creek It is curious that a large development on the higher ground of the Flushing side was rejected FIX THE SUBWAY HOW ABOUT PUTTING A ELEVATOR IN THE SUBWAY AND LONG ISLAND RAILROAD All Electric – That will put some load on the already overloaded electric supply Private financing but a $500 million tax abatement BMO stadium in LA seats 35K and Red Bull Arena in Neward seats 25K so I would have thought this would be north of 30K I guess they don’t see much potential Wahoo it’s finally coming to the city that never sleeps and we introduce an audience who’s time has come to attend some soccer games in NY “The facility will also feature 14 bars 7 beer markets”..I’ll drink to that …and if the ‘New Jersey’ Football Giants continue to ‘stink up the joint’ even in a 25,000 seat stadium..but at least they’d be a real NY team again. There is already a lot of soccer in Flushing Meadows it is the major sports activity for the general public Official main sponsor with some viewers who may have bad habits I know I’m beating a dead horse here but it will never cease to annoy me to see this area of eastern Corona referred to as Willets Point simply because Willets Point Boulevard passes through it and because the subway station name was truncated by dropping “Boulevard,” making it sound like it is located at Willets Point the real Willets Point is nowhere near any subway stop It’s a location on the shore of Long Island Sound at Fort Totten in Bayside To have a neighborhood renamed because of such a stupid misunderstanding is an embarrassing joke Print One of Los Angeles’ most iconic streets may soon be car-free — or at least a small section of it City leaders announced the first step Tuesday toward eliminating vehicles on a less than half-mile stretch of Wilshire Boulevard bisecting MacArthur Park draft environmental documents and test closures in a bid to permanently shut down that portion of road the closure would mark a watershed moment for a region that has been grappling with what public space means in the center of car culture And it would be the most significant closure of a major arterial street in recent memory Mayor Karen Bass speaks at the announcement of the Reconnecting MacArthur Park project Chun / Los Angeles Times) The span of Wilshire targeted for closure is in the heart of a dense immigrant community marked by poverty and a teeming street culture the palm-tree-dotted park has welcomed families — but also has been a haven for drug use “It’s about opening up this neighborhood to the possibilities that come when we center people’s needs over the needs of cars,” said Eunisses Hernandez whose district spans a swath of the Eastside “It’s about dreaming bigger and better for a community in critical need of deep investment.” Planners hope to eventually extend the greenbelt toward Lafayette Park who ran a successful campaign to pass ballot Measure HLA which forces Los Angeles to build more bicycle paths and room for pedestrians on roads It’s probably the boldest closure of a major arterial in Los Angeles I’ve ever seen.” The $2.5-million effort in MacArthur Park is mostly covered by a federal grant It’s part of a larger campaign to redress the harm caused by building roads that fractured communities often cutting through low-income or already segregated areas Several projects in the county received funding including $3.59 million for a park over the 101 Freeway The changes come as the nation rethinks its dependency on cars With the streets devoid of cars during the pandemic San Francisco and other cities began to shut down roadways — and some of the experiments have stuck A long boulevard through Golden Gate Park remains mostly car-free The efforts have energized activists like Schneider who want to reclaim space from automobiles which have defined cityscapes for generations and are among the largest contributors of greenhouse gases and close even larger portions of major arteries But MacArthur Park’s issues won’t be solved solely by eliminating a stretch of roadway The area represents both the city’s promise and its most difficult challenges As Hernandez made the announcement Tuesday a disheveled man sat under the shade of a nearby tree were gathered by a nearby bathroom where a weathered sign warned of regular LAPD patrols The iconic park sits in the heart of Westlake an immigrant hub where residents live in some of the country’s most crowded conditions drug users sleep on the grass while dealers mix with the crowd around the periphery vendors hawk tacos and trinkets and families with small children navigate the crowded sidewalk Los Angeles will study the feasibility of permanently closing Wilshire Boulevard to vehicular traffic in favor of an “open streets” concept Chun / Los Angeles Times) The proposal would expand the park by two football fields bringing shade trees and fields of green space aging apartments nearby say Wilshire Boulevard doesn’t prevent them from coming to the park — it’s the drug use and homelessness Some residents said they like the convenience of the road which is one of the most widely used bus transit routes in the city “It’s very uncomfortable to come here,” Cristina Chavez said as she watched her 12- and 15-year-old boys sitting on a swing set She explained that her sons are on summer vacation but she won’t let them go to the park alone Shortly before a phalanx of well-dressed city workers descended on the park for the news conference a city cleanup team was mopping trash and debris on the corner of Wilshire Boulevard and Alvarado Street where it is not unusual to see tarp tents covering the sidewalk “MacArthur Park is the overdose epicenter of the city of Los Angeles And it’s something that we cannot turn away from,” Hernandez said “This is a multilayered approach that we’re taking I want to go to that area.’ Because right now The council office secured $3 million from the city’s opioid settlement fund to build what’s dubbed a “respite center” within half a mile of the park It will be a space for service providers to offer those without a home referrals to primary healthcare and substance use treatment hygiene kits and restrooms and access to naloxone The effort would dovetail with the finalization of the road closure study general manager of the Los Angeles Department of Transportation said would prepare the city to “reclaim a section of the roadway for the people.” People walk through MacArthur Park Chun / Los Angeles Times) Wilshire Boulevard was the precursor to L.A.’s highways — congestion nightmares The Times noted it was the “successful completion of an uninterrupted boulevard from Los Angeles to the sea.” Kevin Roderick, author of “Wilshire Boulevard: The Grand Concourse of Los Angeles,” said history shows that whatever happens, the returning of the park to its original space will never make everyone happy. “I imagine there will be some winners, people will have more park space, but there will be some losers too,” he said. “That’s anyone who has to deal with traffic on the other streets, because this is a big one.” Rachel Uranga covers immigration for the Los Angeles Times. She previously reported for the Los Angeles Business Journal, Reuters in Mexico City and Southern California News Group, where she later served on its editorial board. Politics California Climate & Environment Subscribe for unlimited accessSite Map By: 7:30 am on October 8 Construction is finished on The Lionheart, an eight-story transitional housing complex at 92-62 Queens Boulevard Rego Park Designed by Aufgang Architects and developed by Slate Property Group the 83-foot-tall structure spans 57,407 square feet and yields 88 affordable rental units with an average scope of 798 square feet as well as a community space with a 591-square-foot daycare center A portion of the units are reserved for residents with mobility The property is located on an interior lot between Eliot and 62nd Avenues Photographs show the completed look of the building’s façade which is composed of red brick surrounding a grid of recessed windows framed by black mullions and gray spandrels on the northern elevation The structure features a stepped massing following the angle of Queens Boulevard subdividing the exterior into a series of offset vertical planes The ground floor is enclosed in contrasting gray paneling and the a flat rooftop caps the building The eastern lot line wall is adorned with a 3,600-square-foot WXLLSPACE mural by Sonny Sundancer titled “Queens Pride,” featuring two lions The lot was formerly occupied by a one-story retail building as seen in the below Google Street View image The rear yard features a half-basketball court and additional windows on the southern side of The Lionheart The nearest subways from the site are the F and R trains at the Woodhaven Boulevard station to the west This immediate block has some skewed lot lines which explains the decision to have this unusual angled front elevation I don’t hate it but I don’t love it Overall the design could use a bit of additional imagination this larger corner would have been an excellent location for a larger Something in the 15-20 floor range with a curved corner at 62nd would have looked great here Maybe the corner building might come down one day and fulfill that idea for a taller denser structure There are many 1930s buildings in The Bronx that take advantage of that with cool sawtooth facades and corner windows I think they pull that off a bit more gracefully than this prject here does though The angled front elevation might not be everyone’s cup of tea but it’s an interesting take on fitting a building into skewed lot lines taller development with a more dynamic design like a 15-20 floor range with a curved corner could have added a lot more visual interest and utility.” Also – Incorporating more imaginative design elements often goes hand-in-hand with sustainability features or rainwater harvesting systems could have been fantastic additions These features not only enhance the building’s environmental profile but also add a modern forward-thinking touch that would set it apart What kind of sustainability features do you think would make the biggest impact on this development Speaking of Rego Park and Queens Center… I wonder if IKEA is looking to build a full size store out there in the future I know they had that small concept store there for a couple years that closed but that’s probably because it wasn’t a full store and everyone just went to Red Hook No word on that yet however seems like you are projecting that need “A full-size IKEA would offer a wider range of products and services making it more convenient for the community and potentially drawing more visitors to the area.” (Obviously) “Rego Park already has several furniture stores to choose from Huffman Koos Furniture: Located at 86-46 Queens Boulevard they offer a wide selection of high-quality furniture and home decor items2 EXPO Furniture: Situated at 95-40 Queens Boulevard they provide a range of furniture styles to suit every budget3 Bob’s Discount Furniture: Located at 72-25 Woodhaven Boulevard in nearby Glendale they offer affordable furniture and mattresses4 Fifth Avenue Furniture Inc: Found at 8702 Queens Boulevard they have a variety of furniture options5 they offer a range of home furnishings6” “while Rego Park has several furniture stores having an IKEA nearby would still be a huge draw due to its unique offerings and comprehensive selection stylish furniture and home goods could complement the existing stores and provide residents with even more choices.” That’s a series of steps along Queens Boulevard there would be no destruction and then create a new one: Thanks Transforming a one-story retail building into a stunning multi-story complex like The Lionheart is a significant change It reflects how urban spaces can evolve to meet community needs and add new life to the neighborhood The former retail space giving way to affordable housing and vibrant artwork shows a commitment to enhancing both the aesthetic and social fabric of Rego Park Transforming a one-story retail space into The Lionheart complex brings significant potential for community revitalization and economic boost The new development provides much-needed affordable housing and enhances the neighborhood’s aesthetic and social fabric It’s a meaningful upgrade that’s likely to positively impact Rego Park for years to come They have now attached the “Westhab” signs to the building’s entry Setting aside some of the units for disabled–the assumption there is that disability is synonymous with being poor–an association we should not have to agree with Do these units actually even have accessible features for blind/deaf Looking for two bedroom apartment this is a beautiful building I would love to live in it The replacement of water lines along Park Boulevard is expected to last until summer 2025 before further concrete repair and asphalt overlay projects begin Connor is a government reporter covering city councils of Coppell He joined Community Impact in June 2023 and previously covered the cities of Wylie He graduated from Southern Methodist University with a degree in journalism and political science Members of the WWU Cold Plunge Club jump into the water below Taylor Dock in Jan Photo: Saga Communications/Sam Kristofferson BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Swimmers might want to think twice before jumping off Taylor Dock this summer Ted Williams is the last American Leaguer to hit .400 and there are actually plenty of similarities between him and Aaron Judge The one major difference is in the strikeout column and that's why Judge is highly unlikely to repeat Williams' famous feat The NHL is planning an international event at UBS Arena next February in lieu of the previously announced All-Star Weekend at the home of the New York Islanders a person with knowledge of the situation said Monday Witnessing the New York Islanders win the NHL draft lottery on Monday and vault nine other teams in the order for the right to have the No 1 pick represented yet another memorable moment for four-time Stanley Cup champion and member of the 1980 gold-medal-winning "Miracle on Ice" U.S With a chance to close out their first-round playoff series against the Golden State Warriors the Houston Rockets instead delivered a playoff flop to end their season Sunday night The first time Oscar Piastri arrived at the Miami Grand Prix as a Formula 1 driver he was in the slowest car in the field and only narrowly avoided finishing last Fast-forward two years and Piastri and McLaren Racing have come full circle — Palm Tran is officially starting their "premium express coach" service on the Port St The service, which has been in the works since early 2023, will be available on weekdays for $3 per ride The Palm Tran will travel four times each weekday from the Gatlin Boulevard Park & Ride in Port St Lucie to the West Palm Beach Intermodal Transit Center adjacent to the Tri-Rail station More information including departure and arrival times for the Port St. Lucie Express can be found on Palm Tran's website.