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Construction at Olmsted Green, an affordable housing development in Mattapan. The Assembly Ways and Means Committee heard testimony Wednesday from opponents and proponents of imposing a real estate transfer tax to combat the housing crisis. The pressure comes as home prices and mortgage rates continue to rise, forcing people out of the market. Officials in 10 communities across the state are lobbying to impose varying amounts of transfer fees on property sales. That money would go towards affordable housing. Community and affordable housing advocates are also asking Congress to pass a bill to change state law that would allow cities…

According to a recent report from Connectcre, iconic Chicago spots Chicago Chop House and Elbow Room are being put up for sale by Hilco Real Estate LLC. This sale provides investors with a unique opportunity to acquire these historic properties in downtown Chicago.Chicago Chop House was founded in 1986 and is best known for its award-winning steaks. The property is housed in a 120-year-old Victorian brownstone building with more than 8,900 square feet and a recent renovation in 2017 added an outdoor patio.The Elbo Room was a popular bar and music venue that operated in the vibrant Lakeview neighborhood for…

KERKHOVEN — Participating in sports can take high school athletes everywhere from tennis and basketball courts to soccer fields.This sport takes them on outdoor adventures, from scenic forest trails to rolling prairie hills.”We get to go to some pretty nice places and see the countryside in that sense,” said Riley Bergsthaler, the team’s coach.Students on the KMS Composite Mountain Bike Team talk about competitive mountain biking, a sport they have enjoyed for three years. Coach Riley Burgstaler gives instructions to the team after cyclists warm up during the Kerkhoven Combined Mountain Bike Team’s practice Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023, in Kerkhoven.Macy…

Cricket is a very popular sport, being the most watched sport in the world after soccer. In the United States, football, basketball, and baseball still dominate. But there is evidence that sports involving bats and balls are once again gaining traction in metropolitan Boston and across the country. ”I moved to Massachusetts in 2010. When I moved, we had a team of about 30 people. [and] There were about 600 players in 2010, assuming each team has 15 to 20 players. As of today, October 2023, there are approximately 72 teams playing,” said Kumar Puthrab, Massachusetts Cricket League President. “So…

Expensive and prestigious properties move quickly during the week of October 3rd to 9th, with many large homes hitting the market this fall.Sales were strong, with many iconic buildings available in a variety of sizes and styles and featuring a full range of amenities designed to comfort and satisfy their occupants. Read below to learn more about these sales.key biscayne$3,800,0003 bed 5.5 bath 2,790 square feet785 Crandon Blvd., Apt 1801, Key Biscayne, FL, 333149This is a Key Biscayne dream property. Looking out from the 18th floor, you can see the historic lighthouse directly above the ocean and see Miami across…

Finally, the four teams that will participate in each league championship series have been decided. The Phillies are a loud, brash, fun, and intense team with a unique charisma and a home crowd to match their boisterousness. We have the D-backs. They are the team with the least chance of making it this far, not to mention the team that has yet to lose this postseason.The Rangers are a team that hasn’t lost yet this October. and Key players are returning from injury when we need them most. And the defending champion Astros are trying to accomplish something that hasn’t…

3:50 PM ET, October 13, 2023 Reuters reporter killed, others injured in shelling in southern Lebanon, news agency says From CNN’s Tamara Kibrawy, Sara El Shirgany, Anneclair Stapleton and Gianluca Mezzofiore Reuters reporter Issam Abdallah takes a selfie while on duty in Maras, Turkey, on February 11. Abdallah was killed in southern Lebanon on Friday, the news agency said in a statement. Issam Abdallah/Reuters Reuters videographer Issam Abdallah was killed on Friday near the Israeli border in southern Lebanon, the news agency said in a statement. “We are deeply saddened to learn that our videographer Issam Abdallah has been killed.…

Airplane, Train and Car Show Saturday at Mount Vernon | WMIX Posted by: Jake October 13, 2023 @ 1:45 pm local news VERNON, IL — Mount Vernon Outland Airport and Bonnie Cafe will be home to planes, trains and automobiles Saturday for the annual car show. Airport Director Chris Collins said there have been many changes to the event over the years. https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/1517/2023/10/13134513/CollinsCarShow.mp3 Thanks to the Lions Club, there will be free train rides for kids, live music, food, a 50-50 raffle, free plane rides for kids and more. For more information, visit the Mount Vernon Outland Airport…

Reflecting her commitment to science education and her passion for developing young students to be problem solvers and critical thinkers, Jean Yu, an eighth-grade science teacher at Almeria Middle School, recently announced the 2023-24 Science Award. Recognized as a Chief Advocate by the Society (SFS).Yu is one of 13 science educators nationwide to be named an SFS Lead Advocate. This honor comes with a $5,000 award that will be used to further Almeria’s science projects and to obtain materials needed for student success.“I am humbled and encouraged by this honor as I think of the great things we can do…

The Eagles practiced Friday morning at the NovaCare Complex in preparation for their Week 6 game against the Jets, but were without Jalen Carter, Darius Slay and Justin Evans. Carter missed practice for the second straight day, while Slay and Evans have been absent all week. Sunday availability is not a good sign. Carter, a 22-year-old phenom rookie, injured his ankle during Wednesday’s practice and missed the final two practices of the week. “We’ll let you know what happens this week and his status,” head coach Nick Sirianni said before practice. “But I don’t think that’s going to keep him…