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Memo: “N-Word” Principal Could Be Fired

The attorney, Tom Mooney of the firm Shipman & Goodwin, offered that counsel to the schools administration in a May 18 memo.

Memo: “N-Word” Principal Could Be Fired
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186 More Wooster Sq. Apts. Planned

Yet another batch of apartments are on tap for Wooster Square's expanding downtown edge — and a closed road will reopen.

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Mayor Blasted For “N-Word” Flap $-Raising

Elicker responded that he is pushing behind the scenes for public release of the full investigatory report leading to the demotion.

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Slain Boxer's Brother Shot Dead In The Hill

Richard Whitaker Jr. watched a gunman shoot his brother dead in the Hill. Tuesday night, he, too, was shot dead on the neighborhood streets.

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School Reborn As 30 “Affordable” Apts

The city cut the ribbon Wednesday on 30 new “affordable” apartments on the street, inside the rehabbed former Welch Annex School.

School Reborn As 30 “Affordable” Apts
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Carrots, Squash, Kale Move Into Vacant Lot

Addie Kimbrough envisioned a community garden in the vacant plot of land opposite her house where neighborhood kids and seniors could plant.

Carrots, Squash, Kale Move Into Vacant Lot
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Principal Demoted Over Racial Slur

Laura Roblee was first placed on leave in late March pending an investigation into her alleged use of a racial slur.

Principal Demoted Over Racial Slur
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“OK” Crew Responds To 1st Responders

Firefighters and their families gathered in First Calvary Baptist Church to attempt to quell a “fire within.”

“OK” Crew Responds To 1st Responders