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RV Retailer, LLC ("RVR") Opens Brand New Exclusive Airstream Dealership in Austin, Texas

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Monday, October 24, 2022

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#1 Airstream Travel Trailer Dealer in U.S. Central Region for Four Consecutive Years

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#1 Airstream Travel Trailer Dealer in U.S. Central Region for Four Consecutive Years
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RV Retailer, LLC ("RVR") announced the grand opening of a new dedicated Airstream dealership facility in the Austin, Texas market.
Jon Ferrando, Chief Executive Officer and President of RVR stated, "We are excited to open an exceptional brand-new Airstream of Austin dealership facility at a great location on 22 acres on I-35.
The new dedicated world-class Airstream facility is one of the finest in the country to rival our flagship Airstream of Tampa location.
"The Airstream of Austin store will have 18 service bays and almost 20,000 square feet of building space including a beautiful showroom."

Chula Vista City Attorney Candidate Dan Smith Issues Cease & Desist to San Diego County Democratic Party Concerning Deceased Candidate

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

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CHULA VISTA, Calif., Oct. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chula Vista City Attorney Candidate Dan Smith has issued the following Cease & Desist letter to the San Diego County Democratic Party.

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CHULA VISTA, Calif., Oct. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chula Vista City Attorney Candidate Dan Smith has issued the following Cease & Desist letter to the San Diego County Democratic Party.
If you are successful in electing a deceased candidate, he is not eligible and will not be able to be sworn into office.
Therefore, an Interim City Attorney will be appointed by the City Council.
Special Election expenditures may swell to four million dollars and the City Attorney position may not fill until well into 2024.

coUrbanize Launches 10 Engagement Platforms for Development Projects During Third Quarter

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- coUrbanize, a technology company that powers community engagement in development and planning, has wrapped up an eventful third quarter, during which it launched 10 dedicated websites for development projects located in the U.S. and Canada. One of them is a second project for the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority: the transformation of Five Points Station.

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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- coUrbanize , a technology company that powers community engagement in development and planning, has wrapped up an eventful third quarter, during which it launched 10 dedicated websites for development projects located in the U.S. and Canada.
One of them is a second project for the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority: the transformation of Five Points Station .
Community engagement played a critical role in the entitlements process that led to each approval.
Lane Partners used coUrbanize to solicit feedback from residents of South San Francisco and San Bruno.

CITY OF FORT WORTH EXPANDS STREET SWEEPING STARTING NOV. 1

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Friday, October 14, 2022

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FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The City of Fort Worth is partnering with the largest power sweeping company in the United States, Sweeping Corporation of America (SCA), to augment their existing litter control programs. A primary goal for the City of Fort Worth in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 is to promote a clean and safe city. The Code Compliance Department is seeking to help address litter in the community by increasing litter abatement services to include street sweeping. In 2017, Fort Worth piloted internal street sweeping efforts with two sweepers and has swept approximately 7,000 lane miles collecting 168 tons of litter, dirt and debris, each year. The expanded street sweeping program is set to begin on November 1, 2022 and is expected to significantly expand service capacity.

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FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The City of Fort Worth is partnering with the largest power sweeping company in the United States, Sweeping Corporation of America (SCA), to augment their existing litter control programs.
A primary goal for the City of Fort Worth in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 is to promote a clean and safe city.
City of Fort Worth street sweeping cannot address litter along our highways, so all litter maintenance on state and federal highways should be directed to the Texas Dept.
For more information on the City of Fort Worth's litter control or street sweeping program, to include the new street sweeping initiative with SCA, please visit: www.fortworthtexas.gov/KFWB .

Austin City Council Selects Aspen Heights Partners to Redevelop the Former HealthSouth Property in the City’s Innovation District

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Thursday, October 6, 2022

The Austin City Council approved Aspen Heights Partners proposal to redevelop the city-owned HealthSouth tract, a key step forward for a project that will bring 232 units of affordable housing and various other community benefits to Downtown Austin.

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The Austin City Council approved Aspen Heights Partners proposal to redevelop the city-owned HealthSouth tract, a key step forward for a project that will bring 232 units of affordable housing and various other community benefits to Downtown Austin.
Aspen Heights Partners, which has been working with Austin city officials and community stakeholders on plans for the redevelopment since 2020, enlisted Capital A Housing and The NHP Foundation for the project.
"The HealthSouth development is another tool we are using to increase our affordable housing supply, said Steve Adler , Mayor of Austin.
Aspen Heights is a national Multifamily, Student Housing, and Single Family for Rent developer headquartered in Austin, TX.

With the Nobel announcement looming, what’s next for Dr. Opal Lee?

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Thursday, September 29, 2022

Fort Worth, Texas, Sept. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Opal Lee has dedicated over 40 years to being an agent of social justice and freedom for all.

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Fort Worth, Texas, Sept. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Opal Lee has dedicated over 40 years to being an agent of social justice and freedom for all.
2022 is shaping up to be an exciting year for the 95-year-old social impact leader.
The Nobel Prize winners will be announced on Friday, October 7 at 4:00 AM CST (11:00 CEST).
This year, Ms. Opal Lee will be honored with this award because her work has made our country a better, more equitable place for all Americans.

Chelsea Byers Continues to Gather Momentum for West Hollywood City Council Election

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022

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WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Sept. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chelsea Byers , candidate for West Hollywood City Council, continues to pile on support from a broad-based coalition of local leaders and organizations.

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WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Sept. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chelsea Byers , candidate for West Hollywood City Council, continues to pile on support from a broad-based coalition of local leaders and organizations.
With ballots hitting mailboxes across West Hollywood in the next few weeks, we hope to talk to every voter.
Chelsea Byers is a grassroots leader who isnt a typical candidate running in West Hollywood.
Chelsea has enthusiastically attracted the support of a wide range of residents and organizations because, like your neighbors, people believe in Chelsea.

BUFFALO BAYOU PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCES KINDER FOUNDATION'S $100M CATALYST GIFT TO ACCELERATE BUFFALO BAYOU EAST MASTER PLAN

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022

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HOUSTON, Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The non-profit Buffalo Bayou Partnership (BBP) announces that its Buffalo Bayou East Master Plan will become a reality thanks to a historic public-private partnership anchored by a $100 million gift from Kinder Foundation, which is leveraging another $210 million of public and private investments. This visionary plan integrates new bayou parks, trails, housing, cultural destinations, and infrastructure improvements into Houston's Greater East End and Fifth Ward neighborhoods.

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HOUSTON, Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The non-profit Buffalo Bayou Partnership (BBP) announces that its Buffalo Bayou East Master Plan will become a reality thanks to a historic public-private partnership anchored by a $100 million gift from Kinder Foundation, which is leveraging another $210 million of public and private investments.
"Buffalo Bayou Partnership is honored that the Kinder Foundation is entrusting our organization to steward this extraordinary gift," says Anne Olson, Buffalo Bayou Partnership President.
"There is a rich history and a valued culture along Buffalo Bayou east of downtown, and Buffalo Bayou Partnership is to be commended on the decades spent in the community laying the groundwork for this plan," stated Rich Kinder, Chairman, Kinder Foundation.
"The City of Houston is grateful to the Kinder Foundation for this generous investmentthat will accelerate the Buffalo Bayou East Master Plan, pending City Council approval.The visionary plan will enhance our community for Houstoniansand visitors.

East Bay Community Energy Expands to the City of Stockton

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

OAKLAND, Calif. , Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- East Bay Community Energy (EBCE), a leading community-based power provider, will expand its service to the City of Stockton, California to bring greater clean energy options at more affordable rates, while reinvesting its revenue into the community through services such as its solar and backup storage, home efficiency, and electric vehicle (EV) charging offerings. The City of Stockton's City Council voted unanimously to join EBCE at their September 13 meeting, and EBCE's Board of Directors voted unanimously to accept the City of Stockton into their Joint Powers Authority at their meeting on September 21.

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With this latest expansion into the Central Valley, Stockton will become EBCE's second-largest city after the City of Oakland when it officially initiates its community-choice program in 2024.
"Not only is community choice energy an example of democracy at work, but it also provides a sustainable, ongoing channel of resources into our city," said Stockton City Councilmember Dan Wright.
"EBCE works closely with our communities in the East Bay and Central Valley to power everything better," said Nick Chaset, CEO at East Bay Community Energy.
East Bay Community Energy (EBCE) is a not-for-profit public agency that operates a Community Choice Energy program for Alameda County and fourteen incorporated cities, serving more than 1.7 million residential and commercial customers.

Mill Creek Residential Announces Grand Opening of Modera New Rochelle

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. , Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mill Creek Residential, a leading developer, owner-operator and investment manager specializing in premier rental housing across the U.S., today announced the grand opening of Modera New Rochelle, a luxury apartment community within a one-minute walk of New Rochelle's Main Street.

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NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y., Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mill Creek Residential , a leading developer, owner-operator and investment manager specializing in premier rental housing across the U.S., today announced the grand opening of Modera New Rochelle , a luxury apartment community within a one-minute walk of New Rochelle's Main Street.
"This community has certainly been a collaborative effort with the City of New Rochelle, and we're humbled that many prominent local figures joined us for the Grand Opening," said Russell Tepper , senior managing director of development in the Northeast region for Mill Creek Residential.
"With the addition of Modera New Rochelle, our City is set to continue growing and developing for visitors and residents."
"Modera New Rochelle is a wonderful result of dedication and commitment to the New Rochelle community.