Chalk Memorial For Jack Layton In Front Of Toronto’s New City Hall

Responding to the death of Jack Layton, head of Canada's New Democratic Party and a former Toronto City Councillor, Torontonians thronged Nathan Phillips Square, a large public space in front of New City Hall, and chalked memorial messages over every surface.

Remembering Jack Layton at Nathan Phillips Square (Thanks, Emily!)

Chalk memorial for Jack Layton in front of Toronto’s New City Hall

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Welcome to Wal-Mart? Even Some of Its Fans Don’t Want One in the City

City residents might love a bargain, but some would rather drive to New Jersey than welcome the Wal-Mart chain into their neighborhoods.

Welcome to Wal-Mart? Even Some of Its Fans Don’t Want One in the City

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Las Vegas Gets New City Hall, and a Mullet

The online shoe retailer plans to move into Las Vegas’s old City Hall in a deal that will help pay for a new City Hall.

Las Vegas Gets New City Hall, and a Mullet

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Wal-Mart Tries Again for New York City Store

Despite previous retreats in the face of community opposition, Wal-Mart is seeking sites in the five boroughs.

Wal-Mart Tries Again for New York City Store

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Talking Business: Why C.E.O.’s Should Stop at City Hall

Wealthy executives can make for strong mayors, but their political ambitions should end there

Talking Business: Why C.E.O.’s Should Stop at City Hall

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Oklahoma city mayor bans Lingerie Football League

Ted Balaker of Reason.tv says: "This is what happens to freedom of assembly when mayors and council members get to say who assembles -- arbitrary restrictions based on the tastes of those who hold office. And in this case the mayor hasn't even felt it necessary to explain why he sacked the Lingerie Football League. He simply says that "there are too many problems to list," and leaves it at that."

Oklahoma city mayor bans Lingerie Football League

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