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* A follow-up to the Bedford Dwellings public housing community redevelopment. The URA approved the sale of nearby land ([link removed]) , which is to be turned into mixed-income housing.
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* Mayor Ed Gainey released his proposed 2024 budget ([link removed]) , which includes money for 50 fewer police officer than before. The deputy mayor said that reflects hiring challenges and the city will work to raise the number back to normal.
* While Chatham University grapples with a deficit, some current and former faculty have criticized or expressed concern with the university’s budgeting and accounting practices. ([link removed])
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