[Editor’s note: It’s often said that those who refuse to learn from history are doomed to repeat it. In this spirit, Xpress presents the following assessment of the Battle for the French Broad; this is the first of a two-part series.] “At this point … we’ve been able to leverage over $16 million” in grants … Read more
Connecting the dots seems to be a major concern for city officials of late. And while those of us out in the private sector often find it easy and enjoyable to poke fun at public figures, I suspect that, sometimes, it is not all that well-informed, pertinent or even kosher to do so. Public people … Read more
On a recent Sunday, the north end of Lexington Avenue (from Walnut Street to Interstate 240) was blocked off and transformed into a street fair. It was a magnificent happening. Artists showed their wares, street performers strutted their stuff, two bandstands kept the music going, and assorted refreshments provided fuel for the troops. Everyone had … Read more
