Mayor Mark Dion discussed the city’s preparedness for protests, emphasizing the importance of lawful and orderly demonstrations. He praised the Portland Police Department’s training and non-arrest approach in clearing encampments. Dion highlighted the challenges of the city’s rent control ordinance, noting its complexity and the need for compliance rather than punitive measures. He criticized the state’s lack of support for homeless services, stressing Portland’s disproportionate burden. Dion also mentioned the importance of state funding for General Assistance and his commitment to serving Portland until the people desire otherwise.
The horse-drawn carriages that have cruised through Central Park for more than 150 years will soon be banished from New York City, ending an iconic tradition beloved by tourists but long opposed by animal welfare activists.
Trees fell onto homes and utility poles were knocked down by a possible tornado in a central Arizona community during a series of violent storms that moved through the state overnight into Thursday.
The Orionids — one of two major meteor showers caused by remnants from Halley's comet — will peak this week, though a large moon will dim visibility until after it sets late at night.
Six Flags Over Georgia opened its gates Friday evening for the first time since a man fell to his death from one of the amusement park's towering roller coasters.
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