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Chicago Tribune
a day ago
- Business
- Chicago Tribune
Banks proposes housing legislations, NWI mayors show support
Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, introduced a bipartisan bill to build homes in abandoned or run-down buildings, and Northwest Indiana mayors support what it would do for their communities. 'As mayor of Hammond, I've seen firsthand the challenges that abandoned malls, factories, and warehouses pose to our neighborhoods — draining local resources and holding back economic growth,' Mayor Tom McDermott said in a statement. 'Revitalizing Hammond is key to improving our community, rebuilding our tax base, and giving working people a chance to live where they work.' On July 24, Banks introduced the Revitalizing Empty Structures Into Desirable Environments — or RESIDE — Act with Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia. The bill would use funding from the Home Investment Partnerships Program, starting in 2026, for a four-year pilot program to help turn abandoned or run-down structures into housing, according to a Monday news release. The bill includes no new spending and will support single-family and multi-family homes. 'Owning a home is such a big part of the American dream,' Banks said in a news release. 'But with prices so high, especially for young people, we have to get serious about building more homes. This bill is a commonsense way to revitalize our communities and give more families a real chance to buy a home.' Various Indiana leaders voiced support for the bill, including Valparaiso Mayor Jon Costas. 'Transforming blighted properties into sustainable living spaces is critical to infuse new life in communities and invite further investment from the private sector,' Costas said in Banks' release. 'Senator Banks' RESIDE Act is an effective tool to accomplish that goal in areas that need it most.' Portage Mayor Austin Bonta also expressed his support for the RESIDE Act, saying it can be a breath of fresh air for communities with a proud industrial heritage. 'As the land that was for a time called the 'Rust Belt' has transformed (into our country's) 'Opportunity Belt,' this program creates an important tool for bringing necessary housing to enhance the rejuvenation of our manufacturing base,' Bonta said in the news release. Gary has about 13,000 abandoned buildings, and the RESIDE Act could provide the city with funding to convert those properties into homes. Blight elimination has been one of Mayor Eddie Melton's focuses. As state senator, Melton created Senate Bill 434, which established the blighted property demolition fund and allows the city to receive $6 million from the state of Indiana for blight elimination. The city had to match those funds, with half coming from the American Rescue Plan Act funds and $3 million from the Hard Rock casino. Last year, Gary demolished about 40 structures in its Aetna neighborhood, Melton previously said. Through the program, communities can receive housing grants between $1 million and $10 million, which would be in addition to existing Home Investment Partnerships Program — or HOME — funding. HOME is part of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Exchange, and the program provides formula grants to states and localities to fund building, buying or rehabilitating affordable housing for rent or homeownership, or providing direct rental assistance to low-income people, according to HUD's website. For the RESIDE program, only cities, counties and states already part of the HOME program can apply. The program could help buy abandoned buildings at market price, site clean-up and preparation, weatherization and energy efficiency upgrades, construction, and repairs including plumbing, HVAC and sewer, according to Banks' release.
News24
24-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- News24
Five homemade burgers to bookmark for the weekend
Home / Drum Magazine Why not change things up this weekend? Instead of reaching for your go-to delivery app to order takeaways, dive into the art of crafting your own at home with these five delicious burger recipes. Griddle-bun chicken burger Best pork burgers + bacon-and-onion relish HOME Magazine Chickpea and baby marrow burgers HOME Magazine The ultimate beef burgers Juicy pulled pork & coleslaw burgers
USA Today
14-07-2025
- Politics
- USA Today
Why was the MLB All-Star Game moved from Atlanta in 2021 to now?
The 2025 MLB All-Star Game is happening in Atlanta as planned, but as you might recall from a few years back, the Midseason Classic was supposed to be hosted in 2021 by the Braves' stadium that opened four years before. MLB HOME RUN DERBY ODDS: Who's the favorite to win it all? Instead, there was controversy and the festivities were moved to Colorado at the Rockies' Coors Field. So if you're here, you might be wondering: what exactly happened that moved the game from Atlanta that year? We've got the whole story as we get set for the 2025 MLB Home Run Derby and All-Star Game this week. Let's break it all down: Why was the MLB All-Star Game moved from Atlanta? Let's go back to 2021. It was in March of that year that Georgia's state legislature passed a sweeping law known as the Election Integrity Act of 2021. The bill had all kinds of provisions that limited voters even further in the state, particularly for voters of color. with changes made to voting by mail and the ban of giving out food and water to those standing in line waiting to vote. Momentum began to have MLB move the scheduled All-Star Game out of Atlanta. What happened next that led to the All-Star Game being moved? Then-president Joe Biden said he'd "strongly support" the game being moved. Via USA TODAY Sports: "I think today's professional athletes are acting incredibly responsibly. I would strongly support them doing that," Biden, a Democrat, said. "People look to them. They're leaders. "Look what's happened with the NBA, as well. Look what's happened across the board. The very people who are victimized the most are the people who are the leaders in these various sports, and it's just not right." With support from all over, from the Players Association to Barack Obama to the Players Alliance -- a group of current and former MLBers who focus on diversity in the sport, among many other things -- commissioner Rob Manfred made the decision to move the game. What did Rob Manfred say at the time the MLB All-Star Game was moved out of Atlanta? Per his statement "Over the last week, we have engaged in thoughtful conversations with Clubs, former and current players, the Players Association, and The Players Alliance, among others, to listen to their views. I have decided that the best way to demonstrate our values as a sport is by relocating this year's All-Star Game and MLB Draft. "Major League Baseball fundamentally supports voting rights for all Americans and opposes restrictions to the ballot box. In 2020, MLB became the first professional sports league to join the non-partisan Civic Alliance to help build a future in which everyone participates in shaping the United States. We proudly used our platform to encourage baseball fans and communities throughout our country to perform their civic duty and actively participate in the voting process. Fair access to voting continues to have our game's unwavering support." Why did MLB then award the 2025 MLB All-Star Game back to Atlanta? There's no good answer to that. It could be that the political climate changed, it could be MLB giving in after its original decision, it could be all of the above From 11Alive: 'I made the decision in 2021 to move the event, and I understand, believe me, that people had then and probably still have different views as to the merits of that decision,' Manfred said in November 2023. ... Some Democrats were conciliatory after the announcement that the All-Star Game would return in 2025 — then-state Rep. Teri Anulewicz, whose district included the area around Truist Park, told 11Alive it was "wonderful that what (MLB) is doing is really correcting something that happened during a very heated time."
New York Post
11-07-2025
- Business
- New York Post
Last chance: Decorate your dream home on a budget with Prime Day furniture deals
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. If you've been waiting for the right time to upgrade your space, consider this your sign. The best Amazon Prime Day deals of 2025 won't be around for long. Today, July 11, marks the final day of the biggest sale of the season, with major markdowns from top brands and even big-ticket items like standing desks and modular sectionals. If you're eyeing a backyard refresh, Prime Day patio furniture deals online and Amazon Prime Day outdoor furniture steals are especially strong, making it a great time to upgrade your deck, balcony, or backyard. Advertisement As in past years, you can expect steep discounts across various categories, including Ninja Creami Prime Day bundles and EcoFlow Prime Day savings, as well as deals on tech products like Dyson, Sony, and Apple. Wondering what is on sale? 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The Advertiser
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Advertiser
Parkway Drive is coming to Maitland: here's what we know
Maitland, are you ready to rock? Parkway Drive is bringing the hard-hitting Park Waves festival to Maitland Showground in March. The line-up has yet to be released. All we have is a date. The band posted teasers about the 11-date regional festival on social media on Tuesday night, urging fans to register for line-up drops and presale information at The first Park Waves was launched by Parkway Drive in Dresden, Germany, on July 6, 2024. The good news is, Parkway Drive headlined that festival. The line-up also included fellow Australian bands Thy Art Is Murder and Alpha Wolf. Parkway Drive is working with promoters Destroy All Lines on the Australian version of Park Waves. It's been a busy 12 months for Parkway Drive, who played at the Sydney Opera House with a full symphonic orchestra for a one-off homecoming show in June as part of their forthcoming feature documentary and live album, HOME, which will celebrate the band's 20-year creative journey to date. "For over two decades, we have carried our home in our hearts as we roamed around the world," Parkway Drive vocalist Winston McCall said in the lead-up to the Opera House gig. "Australia has made us; from the dirt to the sky, it is who we are." The band formed in Byron Bay in 2003 and released their debut EP Don't Close Your Eyes in 2004. A year later, Parkway Drive flew to America to record their debut full-length album, 2005's Killing with a Smile. Subsequent albums have explored a range of styles and sounds, from the dexterous metalcore on 2007's Horizons through to the melodic rawness of 2018's Reverence and, most recently, the arena-ready Darker Still (2022). Considered one of the most dominant pioneering forces of Australian heavy music, Parkway Drive has performed at every high-profile festival across the globe, including multiple headline billings. The band has won three ARIA awards to date, and has had three No.1 ARIA album debuts, six ARIA Gold-certified albums, millions of streams and hundreds of millions of YouTube views. Maitland, are you ready to rock? Parkway Drive is bringing the hard-hitting Park Waves festival to Maitland Showground in March. The line-up has yet to be released. All we have is a date. The band posted teasers about the 11-date regional festival on social media on Tuesday night, urging fans to register for line-up drops and presale information at The first Park Waves was launched by Parkway Drive in Dresden, Germany, on July 6, 2024. The good news is, Parkway Drive headlined that festival. The line-up also included fellow Australian bands Thy Art Is Murder and Alpha Wolf. Parkway Drive is working with promoters Destroy All Lines on the Australian version of Park Waves. It's been a busy 12 months for Parkway Drive, who played at the Sydney Opera House with a full symphonic orchestra for a one-off homecoming show in June as part of their forthcoming feature documentary and live album, HOME, which will celebrate the band's 20-year creative journey to date. "For over two decades, we have carried our home in our hearts as we roamed around the world," Parkway Drive vocalist Winston McCall said in the lead-up to the Opera House gig. "Australia has made us; from the dirt to the sky, it is who we are." The band formed in Byron Bay in 2003 and released their debut EP Don't Close Your Eyes in 2004. A year later, Parkway Drive flew to America to record their debut full-length album, 2005's Killing with a Smile. Subsequent albums have explored a range of styles and sounds, from the dexterous metalcore on 2007's Horizons through to the melodic rawness of 2018's Reverence and, most recently, the arena-ready Darker Still (2022). Considered one of the most dominant pioneering forces of Australian heavy music, Parkway Drive has performed at every high-profile festival across the globe, including multiple headline billings. The band has won three ARIA awards to date, and has had three No.1 ARIA album debuts, six ARIA Gold-certified albums, millions of streams and hundreds of millions of YouTube views. Maitland, are you ready to rock? Parkway Drive is bringing the hard-hitting Park Waves festival to Maitland Showground in March. The line-up has yet to be released. All we have is a date. The band posted teasers about the 11-date regional festival on social media on Tuesday night, urging fans to register for line-up drops and presale information at The first Park Waves was launched by Parkway Drive in Dresden, Germany, on July 6, 2024. The good news is, Parkway Drive headlined that festival. The line-up also included fellow Australian bands Thy Art Is Murder and Alpha Wolf. Parkway Drive is working with promoters Destroy All Lines on the Australian version of Park Waves. It's been a busy 12 months for Parkway Drive, who played at the Sydney Opera House with a full symphonic orchestra for a one-off homecoming show in June as part of their forthcoming feature documentary and live album, HOME, which will celebrate the band's 20-year creative journey to date. "For over two decades, we have carried our home in our hearts as we roamed around the world," Parkway Drive vocalist Winston McCall said in the lead-up to the Opera House gig. "Australia has made us; from the dirt to the sky, it is who we are." The band formed in Byron Bay in 2003 and released their debut EP Don't Close Your Eyes in 2004. A year later, Parkway Drive flew to America to record their debut full-length album, 2005's Killing with a Smile. Subsequent albums have explored a range of styles and sounds, from the dexterous metalcore on 2007's Horizons through to the melodic rawness of 2018's Reverence and, most recently, the arena-ready Darker Still (2022). Considered one of the most dominant pioneering forces of Australian heavy music, Parkway Drive has performed at every high-profile festival across the globe, including multiple headline billings. The band has won three ARIA awards to date, and has had three No.1 ARIA album debuts, six ARIA Gold-certified albums, millions of streams and hundreds of millions of YouTube views. Maitland, are you ready to rock? Parkway Drive is bringing the hard-hitting Park Waves festival to Maitland Showground in March. The line-up has yet to be released. All we have is a date. The band posted teasers about the 11-date regional festival on social media on Tuesday night, urging fans to register for line-up drops and presale information at The first Park Waves was launched by Parkway Drive in Dresden, Germany, on July 6, 2024. The good news is, Parkway Drive headlined that festival. The line-up also included fellow Australian bands Thy Art Is Murder and Alpha Wolf. Parkway Drive is working with promoters Destroy All Lines on the Australian version of Park Waves. It's been a busy 12 months for Parkway Drive, who played at the Sydney Opera House with a full symphonic orchestra for a one-off homecoming show in June as part of their forthcoming feature documentary and live album, HOME, which will celebrate the band's 20-year creative journey to date. "For over two decades, we have carried our home in our hearts as we roamed around the world," Parkway Drive vocalist Winston McCall said in the lead-up to the Opera House gig. "Australia has made us; from the dirt to the sky, it is who we are." The band formed in Byron Bay in 2003 and released their debut EP Don't Close Your Eyes in 2004. A year later, Parkway Drive flew to America to record their debut full-length album, 2005's Killing with a Smile. Subsequent albums have explored a range of styles and sounds, from the dexterous metalcore on 2007's Horizons through to the melodic rawness of 2018's Reverence and, most recently, the arena-ready Darker Still (2022). Considered one of the most dominant pioneering forces of Australian heavy music, Parkway Drive has performed at every high-profile festival across the globe, including multiple headline billings. The band has won three ARIA awards to date, and has had three No.1 ARIA album debuts, six ARIA Gold-certified albums, millions of streams and hundreds of millions of YouTube views.
