Record #:

23236

Author(s):

Tucker, John H.

Abstract:

Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act was enacted by Congress in 1970 to dismantle the Mafia but it is still used in the prosecution of modern-day street gangs. Some people think the Act does not (and should not) apply to street gangs.

Source:

Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 32 Issue 4, February 2015, p5 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Gangs; Laws

Record #:

23237

Author(s):

Loewe, Emma

Abstract:

Much of Durham is composed of willow oaks that were planted in the 1930s and 40s, many of which are now decaying and being removed. To offset this, the Durham Environmental Affairs board plans to plant 1,680 new trees annually.

Source:

Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 32 Issue 4, February 2015, p7, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

City planning--Environmental aspects

Record #:

23238

Author(s):

Porter, Jane

Abstract:

Many North Carolina lawmakers back Senate Bill 2, which exempts magistrates from performing marriages for same-sex couples.

Source:

Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 32 Issue 4, February 2015, p8 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Same-sex marriage--Laws and legislation

Record #:

23239

Author(s):

Geary, Bob

Abstract:

Nancy McFarlane, a political independent, has a lot of Democrats supporting her for her re-election campaign.

Source:

Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 32 Issue 4, February 2015, p10, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Women mayors; Mayors--Raleigh

Record #:

23240

Author(s):

Geary, Bob

Abstract:

Raleigh Council members met to discuss how best to improve and develop Raleigh. City dwellers believe improvement comes with better public transit and affordable housing.

Source:

Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 32 Issue 4, February 2015, p11 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

City planning--Raleigh

Record #:

23241

Author(s):

Sorg, Lisa

Abstract:

Google Fiber is slowly moving into cities, with the Triangle area next on its list. This could bring internet to underserved communities.

Source:

Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 32 Issue 4, February 2015, p13 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

BroadBand Technologies; Internet

Record #:

23242

Author(s):

Porter, Jane

Abstract:

Porter contacted other states that already had Google Fiber installed to get information about how it worked.

Source:

Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 32 Issue 4, February 2015, p15 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

BroadBand Technologies; Internet

Record #:

23243

Author(s):

Ball, Billy

Abstract:

While many cities wait for Google Fiber, Wilson already launched its own municipal broadband, which is becoming a popular public model for other cities.

Source:

Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 32 Issue 4, February 2015, p16, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

BroadBand Technologies; Internet

Record #:

23244

Author(s):

Hussey, Allison

Abstract:

Alice Gerard, an 80-year-old musician from Durham, heads to Los Angeles after being nominated for her first Grammy.

Source:

Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 32 Issue 4, February 2015, p20-21, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Musicians--Durham

Record #:

23245

Author(s):

Howe, Brian

Abstract:

'Hands Up,' a presentation of several monologues, will debut in Durham as a response to recent police brutality on African Americans.

Source:

Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 32 Issue 4, February 2015, p27, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

African Americans--Durham