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The Root-Riot urban garden across from Douglass High School recently held its first bartering event.
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The Root-Riot urban garden across from Douglass High School recently held its first bartering event.
They invite the mayor, police chief and others to return when criminal activity is much higher, and they urge that an action plan be developed to improve neighborhood safety.
A potluck will be held this Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Root-Riot Harambee community garden in Austin.
The coalition Chicago Neighborhoods First says it wants the retail giant to follow through on promises made as it opens stores beyond Austin.
They joined youth from other major U.S. cities in advocating for legislation to reduce violence and improve education.
The task force, organized by state Rep. La Shawn Ford, will help coordinate assistance for distressed homeowners.
Starting tonight, residents in the 11th and 15th Police Districts will stand on street corners in June as part of the 100 Blocks & 100 Churches initiative.
The students have been reinstated but the status of seven teachers who were dismissed remains the same.