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Why city hall doesn't know your music venue is a music venue (and why that matters)
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (1090+ words) Data shows that cultural venues have long lacked proper classification — which is why so many fall through the cracks. September 10, 2026, 5:00 AM PDT Quick exercise. Pull up your city's official list of cultural venues; the theaters, music halls, artist studios, and…...
Cape Cod court to decide whether off-site homeless shelter qualifies as ‘religious use’
2+ week, 4+ day ago (509+ words) August 25, 2026, 7:00 AM PDT The proposed location for the new homeless shelter. “YIGBY” — or “Yes in God’s Backyard” — legislation has passed in multiple states, including zoning reforms. | Google Maps A Cape Cod town is heading to court over a nuanced zoning…...
Baltimore’s historically-Black communities receive upgraded pools after decades of neglect
2+ week, 6+ day ago (389+ words) August 23, 2026, 5:00 AM PDT In the first five weeks of summer, Baltimore’s pools have served twice as many patrons as they did during the same timespan in 2025. | CannonDesign Prior to the renovations, most of the pools in West and East Baltimore…...
Portland unveils Maine’s first affordable housing complex for LGBTQ+ seniors
3+ week, 2+ day ago (384+ words) August 20, 2026, 9:00 AM PDT While the complex is intended for LGBTQ+ older adults, it is not restricted to LGBTQ+ people. | Benn Marine Equality Commons is located next to the Equality Community Center that provides members with accessible wellness resources and community…...