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Army of Neighbors Turned Back Walmart, Organizer Says
When Maryann Gregory told her son she was starting a petition drive to stop Walmart from building a grocery store in her neighborhood, she said his response was: "You can't beat 'em Mom." To which she replied, "Watch me.
In his May 10 letter Mr. Richard Evers outlines the increasingly dire atmosphere and deteriorating conditions at the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay.
Oklahoma City planners see future retail tied to neighborhoods
Proponents of South Oklahoma City's Envision 240 project to lead improvements to the Interstate 240 corridor are on the same page as the city's master planning document in progress, planOKC.
Taste Test: National Restaurant Chains Discover D.C. is a Pretty Good Guinea Pig
ShopHouse Southeast Asian Kitchen tried to sneak quietly into D.C. When it opened in Dupont Circle in September 2011, there were no press releases or grand opening parties.
Mike Meyers Bull Mountain washout
Mike Meyer couldn't believe his eyes one winter day five years ago, strolling on his property at the base of Bull Mountain, near Tigard.
Caledonia Walmart Plans Take a Hit
Caledonia residents opposed to Walmart's proposal to build a supercenter at 4-Mile and Green Bay roads breathed a sigh of relief Wednesday.
Army of Neighbors Turned Back Walmart, Organizer Says
When Maryann Gregory told her son she was starting a petition drive to stop Walmart from building a grocery store in her neighborhood, she said his response was: "You can't beat 'em Mom." To which she replied, "Watch me.
Washington Is Chasing a Ghost on Internet Tax Revenue | Commentary
In 1998, Congress passed the Internet Tax Freedom Act, which placed a three-year moratorium on new Internet taxes.
Prosperity from Frederick building boom beckons
A state commission that promotes and advocates smart growth, listened closely Monday as Frederick's elected leaders touted job growth and development plans for the city and county.
BedMart Mattress grows, prospers in Northwest
WILSONVILLE, Ore. - Steven Stone opened his first sleep shop more than two decades ago and has grown the business one mattress at a time, he says.
Kevin Bendickson, Store Manage of the WalMart on Silver Spring Drive and a Bayside resident, answers questions from Brown Deer residents at the public discussion event May 13 about the proposed construction of a WalMart at the former Lowe's building location on Brown Deer Road.
City council gets an earful from group opposed to Walmart store
By Ray Pitz, Sherwood Gazette During a lengthy and sometimes emotional meeting May 7, residents expressed in no uncertain terms their displeasure that a Walmart store will be constructed in Sherwood.
Primary focus: Candidates want to preserve rural character of Warrington Township
Six Republicans are running for three of five seats on the Warrington Township Board of Supervisors for the May 21 primary.
Leominster to pay $10G to kill pond vegetation
The City Council on Monday night agreed to pay $10,000 toward chemical treatment of Rockwell Pond to kill invasive vegetation, including purple loosestrife.
Big-Box Development Meeting Set for May 14
Residents opposed to big-box retail development and apartments next to the Bloomingdale Regional Library are asked to voice their concerns at a community meeting May 14 at the The Palms Community Church .
Threat of Increased Competition in the Telecom Industry Sends 2 Top Players Lower
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developer favors condos where single-family homes were planned
A proposed rezoning boiled down to a developer saying that the single-family homes proposed for a mixed residential development won't work there after all and many residents saying they want the single-family homes that were promised.
Wal-Mart Providing Banking To The Unbanked
The spotlight is once again on Wal-Mart Stores and its financial services. A recent Bloomberg article has given details on the Federal Advisory Council meeting held in December 2012, which strongly opposes Wal-Mart's prepaid card business.
Amazon introduces 'Coins' to Kindle Fire market
Amazon wishes to confuse its Kindle Fire market in much the same way Microsoft does with Xbox Points.
Blueview Nursery in Norton Thriving Since 1949
When you come to the Blueview Nursery in Norton, acres and acres of thousands of flowers, trees and shrubberies come into view.