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NASA moon rock, meteorite display cancelled
The ongoing government shutdown has closed NASA's lending program. Read more
Flooding issues persist for residents around Mecca Avenue
Jennifer Schuble, who lives on Peerless Avenue, said city drains clogged right before the new year and earlier in the fall, causing a backup of water and mud on roads and surrounding properties. Read more
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First responders, library employee honored during State of the City address
The city gave out its annual Employee of the Year awards on Jan. 15. Read more
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Council denies sign for West Lakeshore Drive office, sets bids for Patriot Park sidewalk
The Patriot Park connector sidewalk should be completed by summer. Read more
Density, building height dominate discussion of downtown zoning
Recommendations presented to city officials on Wednesday, Jan. 9 put an emphasis on simple codes regulating everything from building height and density to signs and pedestrian paths. Read more
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Planning Commission delays discussion of Firefighter Lane condos
A crowd packed City Hall for the issue but ultimately left without new information. Read more
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Beautification project, hotel planned for 18th Street South
Signs of the city’s economic development work will be visible throughout downtown Homewood in 2019, Ward 1 City Councilor Britt Thames says. Read more
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City to continue work on pedestrian paths, road projects
Some long-awaited pedestrian projects are expected to break ground in 2019. Read more
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Lakeshore Foundation to begin campus expansion in 2019
An expansion 10 years in the making will get underway at the Lakeshore Foundation this year. Read more
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Police, school building renovations to continue into new year
Homewood’s new police headquarters will be completed this year, while construction at Homewood’s schools will continue into 2020. Read more
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Updated parks coming online at the start of the year
The construction work underway at Patriot and West Homewood parks since late 2017 is wrapping up at the start of the new year. Read more
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Council denies request to build in Hena Street natural buffer
The developer intended to resurvey the property into six lots, to build five homes and a lot for community septic system and green space. Read more
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Planning Commission approves rezoning, plat requests
The Homewood Planning Commission on Tuesday approved two requests presented by Wesley Cline of LMOB Properties LLC. Read more
Engineers present recommendations for Roxbury, Bonita stormwater flooding
Walter Schoel Engineering was hired in August to study flooding problems in these residential areas. Read more
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City Council to hire attorney to review lid bill vote 'irregularities'
The council also approved an incentives package for a developer on 18th Street South. Read more
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