The American developer MSG Entertainment withdrew its bid to build a sister arena in Britain after opposition from Londoners and the city’s mayor.
Tag: Local Government
A Small-Town Stabbing Takes On a Larger Significance for France
The death might have been just a local tragedy. But some of the suspects were from an immigrant community, turning the case into a cause célèbre for the far right.
Ukrainians Urge Spending Shift as War Drags On
Protesters are lobbying city councils to freeze urban renewal projects and buy military equipment instead, part of a wider call to put Ukraine on a war footing.
Once a Homeless Addict, a Mayor Takes On Housing and Drug Crises
Dan Carter was on the streets for 17 years. His experience informs his policy agenda as mayor of Oshawa, Ontario, a city of 175,000 struggling with overdoses and affordability.
Town’s Revolt Reveals Larger German Concerns About Arming Ukraine
The resistance of tiny Grossenhain to a new arms plant shows how the government’s plan for a more assertive foreign policy is struggling to gain traction.
AfD Candidate Loses Race for Mayor in Nordhausen, Germany
Voters on Sunday rejected the candidate for the hard-line Alternative for Germany Party, which is rattling German national politics, in the race for mayor in the city of Nordhausen.
Maui’s Emergency Management Chief Resigns After Questions About Hawaii Fire Response
The chief, Herman Andaya, cited his health in stepping down. His agency’s decision not to sound emergency sirens as wildfires neared Lahaina had drawn scrutiny.
In France, Some Public Pools Are Victims of Budget Woes
As temperatures rise, a vast but aging system is feeling the strains of rising energy costs, increasing water scarcity and mounting pressure on public budgets.
Rome’s Umbrella Pines Are in Danger
While an invasive insect bears much of the blame for endangering a beloved symbol of Rome, critics are also pointing the finger at city government.
As Lord Mayor, a 22-Year-Old Vaulted From Public Housing Into London’s Elite
Hamza Taouzzale became the first Muslim and youngest ever Lord Mayor of Westminster, a ceremonial post that outranks many of the capital’s most powerful and privileged.