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the diversity of nature that exists in such an urban city, concrete streets, cars, we have this oasis of the natural environment. it reminds us of what the history was. >> there is a section for dogs and plenty of parking. transit is available on the 28 bus to get you very easily. the part is ada -- park is ada accessible. it is also a natural lake. this is your chance to stroll around the lake and let the kids run free. it also has many birds to watch. it is a place to find and appreciate what you -- a wonderful breath of fresh air. come and experience in this park and enjoy the people, picnics, and sunshine. this is a lovely place to take a stroll with your loved ones. in the middle of pacific heights, on top of these hills, it offers a great square, a peaceful beauty, large trees and grass and greenery. it features tables and benches, a playground, restaurants, and tennis courts. there are plenty of areas for football and picnics. it is very much a couple's park. there are many activities you can experience together. stroll on the pathways, bring your dog, or just picnic at one of
the diversity of nature that exists in such an urban city, concrete streets, cars, we have this oasis of the natural environment. it reminds us of what the history was. >> there is a section for dogs and plenty of parking. transit is available on the 28 bus to get you very easily. the part is ada -- park is ada accessible. it is also a natural lake. this is your chance to stroll around the lake and let the kids run free. it also has many birds to watch. it is a place to find and...
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the effects of an urbanizing city and landlords and practices potentially ripping apart a community thatlished itself. that was doing well. in a stay that was doing well. when you are a working class person, he may be an immigrant. in this case it seems wrong, that people who lived there for a decade who have existing leases were told by someone that never came to the community, that didn't know what it was that they had purchased was ready to tear up to make money. . >> the reason the residents are now celebrating. after a bitter fight to remain in their homes, the families that live here have scored a victory. ralph decided to hold off on changing leases and evictions until next year, saying he'll make sure he's not imposing them illegally. the sanchezes and neighbours are planning the n move, hoping to form a cooperative and buy the park themselves. ralph told "america tonight" he would be happy to sell the park and is eager to get-north lamarr off its hands. it's a small victory, but for the residents, celebrating. >> there we go. >>> that is "america tonight". please tell us what yo
the effects of an urbanizing city and landlords and practices potentially ripping apart a community thatlished itself. that was doing well. in a stay that was doing well. when you are a working class person, he may be an immigrant. in this case it seems wrong, that people who lived there for a decade who have existing leases were told by someone that never came to the community, that didn't know what it was that they had purchased was ready to tear up to make money. . >> the reason the...
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when we come back, chelsea city councilor and incumbent urban update. >> the city of chelsea has important positions to be filled on the city council in the next general election in november. today we are looking at the city councilor at large choices. the remaining two candidates show. alphabetical order. incumbent councilor calvin brown. calvin, welcome to urban >> thank you. >> okay. with you. why are you running for your... >> yes. >> on the city council in 36 yeah. i'm ready. this is a great city. i have been in chelsea for the past 14 years as an elected official and appointed official in chelsea. i want to continue to work and help chill sale grow and be able to work with our new city manager. i believe this is right time for me to seek reelection. >> okay. now, in your opinion, what are the two or three most important issues, pressing issues for chelsea in the copping years? >> i think one of them is reefing awareness on drugs. drugs ruin people's lives. we are just working with the city manager now to try to get people some help and into programs. drugs is something that is hurtin
when we come back, chelsea city councilor and incumbent urban update. >> the city of chelsea has important positions to be filled on the city council in the next general election in november. today we are looking at the city councilor at large choices. the remaining two candidates show. alphabetical order. incumbent councilor calvin brown. calvin, welcome to urban >> thank you. >> okay. with you. why are you running for your... >> yes. >> on the city council in 36...
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to help others learn how to plan and govern great urban cities. now his archives will be available to anyone interested in learning about his work. he always did things his way. that is why it seemed appropriate at mayor's funeral that the service concluded with the frank sinatra song and the family of boston's longest serving mayor is allowing people to get a look at his public and private work done only as he could. >> tommy was the teacher and a mentor and the i think even as he is not here. people can still see how he did it. >> reporter: today boston university announced in the college's initiatives on city buildings which the mayor was a co-founder of. that it'll house the official tomas m. men eveno archive fitting since the mayor worked there briefly before his passing. >> he was the best kind of visionary and he got things down. >> reporter: it'll have speeches and actions on his action in the community as well as person himmento, much -- him -- mementos. >> i grew up in city hall basically. i was in high school and now my kids are gradua
to help others learn how to plan and govern great urban cities. now his archives will be available to anyone interested in learning about his work. he always did things his way. that is why it seemed appropriate at mayor's funeral that the service concluded with the frank sinatra song and the family of boston's longest serving mayor is allowing people to get a look at his public and private work done only as he could. >> tommy was the teacher and a mentor and the i think even as he is not...
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but in a huge ring around the central city lies a very different urban environment. stretching for miles, is a city of self-built structures in various stages of completion. they line hillsides and rocky streets where some of sao paulo's newest immigrants struggle to build homes from brick and cement. where some of sao paulo's alaide and her family came to sao paulo from northeastern brazil. ( alaide speaking portuguese ) translator: from there my father came first to work. thene came. i rked as a maid, my mother was a seamstress. narrator: alaide married josé franquelino, a northeastern migrant like herself. they couldn't afford even the cheapest rents in the city, so they decided to build a home on unclaimed land on the outskirts of sao paulo. they began building this house 11 years ago, when their first daughter was born. ( alaide speaking portuguese ) translator: when she was eight months old, we moved to this house. first we made three rooms... then we rented them out to help things a bit. we then built four rooms on top, and that's where we are now. we will cont
but in a huge ring around the central city lies a very different urban environment. stretching for miles, is a city of self-built structures in various stages of completion. they line hillsides and rocky streets where some of sao paulo's newest immigrants struggle to build homes from brick and cement. where some of sao paulo's alaide and her family came to sao paulo from northeastern brazil. ( alaide speaking portuguese ) translator: from there my father came first to work. thene came. i rked...
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thing not slowing down in china is the drive for urbanization. citiescountry are being torn apart in the name of redevelopment, creating millions of tons of potentially recyclable waste. business is slow. this is a company literally digging out a place for itself in china's demolition debris. china's: the scale of urgent turn in transformation hits you like a ton of bricks. block after locke, -- block after block is being remembered. looks like a war zone, but this is a reclamation project, if you a second-tier city. they are rebuilding many of these buildings for the sake of urbanized nation, putting people into high-rises and knocking down villages. and that process replicated many times over creates a lot of junk. you name it. glass, plastic, steel, cement, even shoes. but with prices so low, recycling all this debris is a waste of time and money. a newly listed materials unit started recycling waste in april, because the government was paying, not charging, for an outsider to haul away recyclable rubble. potentially worse, nearly $100 billion of not
thing not slowing down in china is the drive for urbanization. citiescountry are being torn apart in the name of redevelopment, creating millions of tons of potentially recyclable waste. business is slow. this is a company literally digging out a place for itself in china's demolition debris. china's: the scale of urgent turn in transformation hits you like a ton of bricks. block after locke, -- block after block is being remembered. looks like a war zone, but this is a reclamation project, if...
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to accommodate the growing urban lifestyle.. city leaders are trying to make the streets more pedestrian friendly. it's more than just for safety... mayor frank cownie say incresed foot traffic leads to increased retail and restaurant business. mayor 19:06:39 we've done it over in the east village and it's been a fabulous success and we're anticipating it will be downtown 48 the city is working with the urban land institute iowa and the greater des moines partnership on a walkability study... skylar 19:14:13 it's pretty nice down here. i don't know.. i can't think of anything to make it better 16 but the goal is to make it even better for downtown dwellers... and if all goes according to plan, a few changes to car and foot traffic will show des moines is open for business. mayor 19:03:30 not quite a 24 hour city yet... but headed that way in dm jt channel 13 news. mayor cownie says a traffic study on the most recent changes probably won't be complete until 20-17. the cost to implement any additional changes would require approval fro
to accommodate the growing urban lifestyle.. city leaders are trying to make the streets more pedestrian friendly. it's more than just for safety... mayor frank cownie say incresed foot traffic leads to increased retail and restaurant business. mayor 19:06:39 we've done it over in the east village and it's been a fabulous success and we're anticipating it will be downtown 48 the city is working with the urban land institute iowa and the greater des moines partnership on a walkability study......
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. >> in my perspective, congress has failed us protecting us in our urban cities and cores.now we're left to our devices in order to protect our residents. >> he said there is nothing revolutionary what is proposed. chicago already videotapes gun sales. >> this is after all liberal san francisco and many people here don't like guns. but workers say in many ways all these regulations are very much against the spirit of the usually tolerant city. >> the attitude i have as a san franciscoen is if you don't want to impose it on me, you don't bring it to my door step, i don't care. if i don't like it, i ignore it. >> if the mayor signs it into law, the new rules are likely to be in place before the end of the year. weeks after the high bridge arms closes. >> more to come on this hour of news from london. including. >> we're at the london film festival where there are alleges war crimes in 1967. >> the first female juror to compete in the annual motor race in nearly 20 years. >> the london film festival is underway. one movie already premiering is "censored voices." recordings of
. >> in my perspective, congress has failed us protecting us in our urban cities and cores.now we're left to our devices in order to protect our residents. >> he said there is nothing revolutionary what is proposed. chicago already videotapes gun sales. >> this is after all liberal san francisco and many people here don't like guns. but workers say in many ways all these regulations are very much against the spirit of the usually tolerant city. >> the attitude i have as...
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now this city has a problem that many urban cities have. it has pipes and it has a water system that is aging and worn down. recently it has caused headaches for a lot of people. interruptions that the mayor has recently called unacceptable. >> in jordan, new orleans restaurant,ing in is as unreliable as the water. >> it's been happening so much lately. >> twice recently two of the city's main water pumps suddenly shut down causing a drop in pressure making it easier for bacteria to seep into crack pipes. he had to spend hundreds of dollars buying bottled water and ice and estimates losing hundreds more from a drop in customers. >> something has to be done about it because it's just a make. >> this problem isn't new in new orleans. there have been at least ten boil water advisories in the last five years. officials say that the most recent interpretation happened after pumps that keep the system pressurized lost power, but it's not clear why. mark davis at the institute of water resources said that the root of the problem is chronic neglect
now this city has a problem that many urban cities have. it has pipes and it has a water system that is aging and worn down. recently it has caused headaches for a lot of people. interruptions that the mayor has recently called unacceptable. >> in jordan, new orleans restaurant,ing in is as unreliable as the water. >> it's been happening so much lately. >> twice recently two of the city's main water pumps suddenly shut down causing a drop in pressure making it easier for...
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urban. ginger: that is a really interesting model to look at, because it is a completely different thing in cities in terms of remaking the urban landscape. new york has been very successful in terms of shifting streets out of car usage. this is particularly under our last transportation commissioner who was really dedicated to putting more bike lanes in. they made traffic and put it cafe sidewalksr and tables. so this is really true. but tysons corner, or tysons now is even more interesting to me because that sort of held out as the worst possible example of sprawl-created community. ben: i agree and i will disagree. and a lot of those examples of these urban things are illegal. they are potentially very influential, especially groups build a better block, and they have sort of poked fun at our assumptions of how we use public space and use it as a public right-of-way and it has been incredibly influential because that touches on a whole large set of themes in infrastructure today, like reduced budget resources and also tremendous regulatory process constraints. a great thing to try things out is
urban. ginger: that is a really interesting model to look at, because it is a completely different thing in cities in terms of remaking the urban landscape. new york has been very successful in terms of shifting streets out of car usage. this is particularly under our last transportation commissioner who was really dedicated to putting more bike lanes in. they made traffic and put it cafe sidewalksr and tables. so this is really true. but tysons corner, or tysons now is even more interesting to...
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to accommodate the growing urban lifestyle.. city leaders are pedestrian friendly. it's more than just for safety... mayor frank cownie say increased retail and restaurant business. we've done it over in the east village and it's been a fabulous success and we're anticipating it will be downtown 48 the city is working with the urban land institute iowa and the on a walkability study... it's pretty nice down here. i anything to make it better 16but the goal is to downtown dwellers... and if all goes according to plan, a few changes to car and foot traffic will show des moines is open for business. not quite a 24 hour city yet... but headed that wayin dm jt channel 13 news. mayor cownie says a traffic study on the most recent changes probably won't be complete until 20-17. the cost to implement any additional changes would require approval from the city council. rain will soon be falling in north from strong area of low pressure that's been sitting the southeast coast. today, rain will lift in from the south and continue across iowa through the afternoon and late toni
to accommodate the growing urban lifestyle.. city leaders are pedestrian friendly. it's more than just for safety... mayor frank cownie say increased retail and restaurant business. we've done it over in the east village and it's been a fabulous success and we're anticipating it will be downtown 48 the city is working with the urban land institute iowa and the on a walkability study... it's pretty nice down here. i anything to make it better 16but the goal is to downtown dwellers... and if all...
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one of the main and important things about san francisco we're a urban city that doesn't fall under chapter of the city code and deals with other zones and the other important thing that the fire protection of responsibility of san francisco falls under the local authority, not federal and that's the fire chief and san francisco and based on cal fire the topography and the fuel we have the city falls under a rating for fire hazard severity and our main concern is through the maintenance of over grown weeds, grass, vines and other vegetation. the fire department's weed abatement program. we enforce the code of the california fire code. that section specifically states that weeds, grass, vines and other growth that is capable of being ignited and endangering property is cut down and removed by the owner or the occupants of the premises so some direction that we get or the building owner or occupants of the premises could get is from title 19. some of the examples i list here is a safe fire break of at least 30 feet is maintained around any buildingoir occupy eansz. any portion of a tree exten
one of the main and important things about san francisco we're a urban city that doesn't fall under chapter of the city code and deals with other zones and the other important thing that the fire protection of responsibility of san francisco falls under the local authority, not federal and that's the fire chief and san francisco and based on cal fire the topography and the fuel we have the city falls under a rating for fire hazard severity and our main concern is through the maintenance of over...
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. >> from my perspective congress failed us in our cities and urban courts. it's left to the cities, to our own devices to do what we can. >> there's nothing revolutionary about what we propose. san francisco is following other places such as chicago, which tapes gun ammunitions. >> this is, after all, liberal san francisco, and many people don't like guns. workers say in many ways all the regulations are against the spirit of this usually tolerant city. >> the attitude i have is that if you don't impose it on me, and you are not bringing it to my door stop, if i don't like it, i ignore it. the bill needs to be discussed in committee before the board of supervisors vote. if the mayor signs it into law, new rules are likely to be in place week after it closes >>> you can keep up to date with the day's story on the website. >> i'm ali velshi. "on target" tonight need for speed. the nationwide broadband battle, leaving customers caught in the middle. plus solar oil. how the dirty job of drilling for crude could go green. the battle for economic prosperity in the
. >> from my perspective congress failed us in our cities and urban courts. it's left to the cities, to our own devices to do what we can. >> there's nothing revolutionary about what we propose. san francisco is following other places such as chicago, which tapes gun ammunitions. >> this is, after all, liberal san francisco, and many people don't like guns. workers say in many ways all the regulations are against the spirit of this usually tolerant city. >> the attitude...
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another great job from the new york city urban debate league making me look stupid. that i need any help. coming up, will donald trump make us lol on "snl"? we discuss. you deride. look like this? ♪ ♪ never seen this one before ♪ chicken parm you taste so good ♪ i like it. ♪ mmm mmm mmm mm mmm mm mmmmmm let's give 'em a great breakfast so they can go out there and kick the butt they came here to kick. the reason they hired me is because i care about the details. i care so much it hurts. it's the little things that make your stay awesome. like free breakfast. and pancake technology that i'm pretty sure we stole from the space program. one button. hot pancake. total victory! glad i could help you plan for your retirement. alright, kelly and promise me that you'll try that taco place on south street. and we have portfolio planning tools to help you manage your ira. yeah, you're old 401k give me your phone. the rollover consultants give you step-by-step help. no set-up fees. use your potion. sorry, not you. my pleasure. goodnight, tim. for all the confidence you need. wh
another great job from the new york city urban debate league making me look stupid. that i need any help. coming up, will donald trump make us lol on "snl"? we discuss. you deride. look like this? ♪ ♪ never seen this one before ♪ chicken parm you taste so good ♪ i like it. ♪ mmm mmm mmm mm mmm mm mmmmmm let's give 'em a great breakfast so they can go out there and kick the butt they came here to kick. the reason they hired me is because i care about the details. i care so...
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the impact of caucasian flight, forced black people to remain in urban areas, impact of the caucasian flight from the city in reaction to the grate migration of black people from the south and puerto ricans to the urban areas, the systematic stripping of public schools. i'm not talking about now, i'm talking about people when i was in school. the depletion of urban financial resulting from certain flights. historical impact and consequences of decades of intentional and purposeful heroin and crack cocaine epidemic in reaction to black and puerto rican power movement. the history impacting consequences of both drug epidemics on the socialization of the parents who were less than 40 year's old. whoever control your children's minds, control your communities your culture and economic. the profits derived from assessment. the fact that people are not learning how to take tests, they are being tested. failure to engage and teaching black and brown children. history of public education particularly the oldest university are known existed in africa. people never have take in consideration that the concept of uni
the impact of caucasian flight, forced black people to remain in urban areas, impact of the caucasian flight from the city in reaction to the grate migration of black people from the south and puerto ricans to the urban areas, the systematic stripping of public schools. i'm not talking about now, i'm talking about people when i was in school. the depletion of urban financial resulting from certain flights. historical impact and consequences of decades of intentional and purposeful heroin and...
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the diversity of nature that exists in such an urban city, concrete streets, cars, we have this oasisf the natural environment. it reminds us of what the history was. >> there is a section for dogs and plenty of parking. transit is available on the 28 bus to get you very easily. the part is ada -- park is ada accessible. it is also a natural lake. this is your chance to stroll around the lake and let the kids run free. it also has many birds to watch. it is a place to find and appreciate what you -- a wonderful breath of fresh air. come and experience in this park and enjoy the people, picnics, and sunshine. this is a lovely place to take a stroll with your loved ones. in the middle of pacific heights, on top of these hills, it offers a great square, a peaceful beauty, large trees and grass and greenery. it features tables and benches, a playground, restaurants, and tennis courts. there are plenty of areas for football and picnics. it is very much a couple's park. there are many activities you can experience together. stroll on the pathways, bring your dog, or just picnic at one of th
the diversity of nature that exists in such an urban city, concrete streets, cars, we have this oasisf the natural environment. it reminds us of what the history was. >> there is a section for dogs and plenty of parking. transit is available on the 28 bus to get you very easily. the part is ada -- park is ada accessible. it is also a natural lake. this is your chance to stroll around the lake and let the kids run free. it also has many birds to watch. it is a place to find and appreciate...
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another great job from the new york city urban debate league making me look stupid. that i need any help. coming up, will donald trump make us lol on "snl"? we discuss. you deride. heart health's important... so you may take an omega-3 supplement ...but it's the ingredients inside that really matter for heart health. bayer pro ultra omega-3 has two times the concentration of epa and dha as the leading omega-3 supplement. bayer pro ultra omega-3. what do you want want to take the loader off? bing. bang. boom. need to connect a mower deck? oh, look, you just did. the 1 family sub-compact tractor with dozens of attachments only from john deere. now, how can you top that tomorrow? that's how we run. and nothing runs like a deere. see your john deere dealer for great offers on 1-family sub-compact tractors. hi, i'd like to m♪ke a dep-- scanner: rescan item. rescan, rescan. rescan item. vo: it happens so often you almost get used to it. phone voice: main menu representative. representative. representative. vo: which is why being put first... relax, we got this. vo: ...take
another great job from the new york city urban debate league making me look stupid. that i need any help. coming up, will donald trump make us lol on "snl"? we discuss. you deride. heart health's important... so you may take an omega-3 supplement ...but it's the ingredients inside that really matter for heart health. bayer pro ultra omega-3 has two times the concentration of epa and dha as the leading omega-3 supplement. bayer pro ultra omega-3. what do you want want to take the...
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narrator: china's dream rests on rapid urbanization and consumerism, but china's cities scarcely embraceir current migrant populations. one-third of china's 700 million urban dwellers are still classified as rural rather than urban. this means that they have little or no access to social services like schools, hospitals, and pensions in the cities where they live. yang lu has been in beijing for several years already but is still grappling with the metropolis. narrator: china's youth largely made up of single children are pushed to succeed academically. but for many women as soon as they graduate and start establishing careers, there comes an almost immediate pressure to marry. yang lu is a member of what is known as beijing's ant tribe where millions of migrants and graduates pack into cheap dormitories, plaster board separated grid rooms or slums on the city's fringes. still, yang lu says at her current 3x3 meter grid home is a step up from the darker damper basement housing she lived in for her first eight years in beijing. after working as a waitress and security guard, yang lu decid
narrator: china's dream rests on rapid urbanization and consumerism, but china's cities scarcely embraceir current migrant populations. one-third of china's 700 million urban dwellers are still classified as rural rather than urban. this means that they have little or no access to social services like schools, hospitals, and pensions in the cities where they live. yang lu has been in beijing for several years already but is still grappling with the metropolis. narrator: china's youth largely...
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the diversity that exists in such an urban city, the concrete, the streets, cars, we have this oasis of a natural environment. it reminds us of what san francisco initially was. >> this is a section for dogs and plenty of parking. transit is available to get you there easily. and the part is ada -- park is ada accessible. there is also a natural lake. this is your chance to stroll and let the kids run free. it also has many birds to watch. it is the place to find some solitude from the city and appreciate what you share with a wonderful breath of fresh air. , an experienced this park and enjoy the peoples, picnics, and sunshine. this is a lovely place to take a stroll with your loved one hand in hand. located in the middle of pacific heights on top of a hill, lafayette park offers a great square a of a peaceful beauty. large trees border greenery. it features tables and benches, a playground, restaurants, and tennis courts. there are plenty of areas for football, frisbee, and picnics. it is very much a couple's part and there are a multitude of experiences you can have together. brin
the diversity that exists in such an urban city, the concrete, the streets, cars, we have this oasis of a natural environment. it reminds us of what san francisco initially was. >> this is a section for dogs and plenty of parking. transit is available to get you there easily. and the part is ada -- park is ada accessible. there is also a natural lake. this is your chance to stroll and let the kids run free. it also has many birds to watch. it is the place to find some solitude from the...
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from k-12 to come through difficult circumstances just living every day as they live in a large urban city but struggling with a lack of resources, economic resources and in some of their homes there are troubles. that they are going to schools where in every school dale talked about francis williams and i told her i've got news for you. there was a frances williams in every building in the city of newark. [applause] there are teachers who have cared and nurtured and then substitute parents for children for eternity. there were good programs in our schools. there was a lot that was positive however i will say time and time again there was and continues to be great need for improvement. that is where the groundwork should have been done. what is working, were so working how's it working out what else do we need to do holding by building to make the school everyone of us would send our child or grandchild to. he did not get that opportunity. so we now need to be in a recovery mode. the damage has been done. we cannot change what happened yesterday so we certainly cannot change what has happe
from k-12 to come through difficult circumstances just living every day as they live in a large urban city but struggling with a lack of resources, economic resources and in some of their homes there are troubles. that they are going to schools where in every school dale talked about francis williams and i told her i've got news for you. there was a frances williams in every building in the city of newark. [applause] there are teachers who have cared and nurtured and then substitute parents for...
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the city of boston recognized recently attended by mayor marty walsh. mary franklin organized the event. welcome to urban update, ladies, thanks for coming in. i can't say that will i'm happy about the circumstances for which you are heat index but perhaps we can shed a little light on this whole situation, mary let's start with you, you fathered an organization expressly meant for survivors of homicides, tell me why. >> yeah, as why said, uloses my husband melvin in 199 six of. just a sense legislation murder. and i found that after so many years ago, melvin's murder not being solved, it didn't sit well with me. you know, i just couldn't believe it. so i thought of a way to start advocating for melvin's murder, which would also touch other women who have lost people to unsevered murders. >> and just briefly, the circumstances surrounding your husband's murder? >> pretty much mel was coming home from work that 90, he did something he nevada -- never did. he didn't drive his car to work, he took public transportation home, he was about 20 yards away from our home, and there was a robbery in progress, mel
the city of boston recognized recently attended by mayor marty walsh. mary franklin organized the event. welcome to urban update, ladies, thanks for coming in. i can't say that will i'm happy about the circumstances for which you are heat index but perhaps we can shed a little light on this whole situation, mary let's start with you, you fathered an organization expressly meant for survivors of homicides, tell me why. >> yeah, as why said, uloses my husband melvin in 199 six of. just a...
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. >> from my perspective, congress has failed us in terms of protecting us in our cities and our urban cores, so it's left to the cities to their own devices to do what we can locally in order to protect our residents. >> he says there's nothing revolutionary about what he propos proposed. san francisco is actually following other places like chicago, which already videotapes gun purchases. >> the ammunition sales data transmission to the police department is already in multiple other jurisdictions in california. >> reporter: this is, after all, liberal san francisco, and many people here don't like guns. workers at highbridge arms say in many ways all these regulations are very much against the spirit of this usually tolerant city. >> the attitude as a san franciscoian is if you don't impose it on me and don't bring it to my doorstep, i don't care. if i don't like it, i simply ignore it. >> reporter: the bill still needs to be discussed in committee before the board of supervisors votes. if the mayor signs it into law, the new rules are likely to be in place before the end of the year
. >> from my perspective, congress has failed us in terms of protecting us in our cities and our urban cores, so it's left to the cities to their own devices to do what we can locally in order to protect our residents. >> he says there's nothing revolutionary about what he propos proposed. san francisco is actually following other places like chicago, which already videotapes gun purchases. >> the ammunition sales data transmission to the police department is already in...
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the diversity of nature that exists in such an urban city, concrete streets, cars, we have this oasishe natural environment. it reminds us of what the history was. >> there is a section for dogs and plenty of parking. transit is available on the 28 bus to get you very easily. the part is ada -- park is ada accessible. it is also a natural lake. this is your chance to stroll around the lake and let the kids run free. it also has many birds to watch. it is a place to find and appreciate what you -- a wonderful breath of fresh air. come and experience in this park and enjoy the people, picnics, and sunshine. this is a lovely place to take a stroll with your loved ones. in the middle of pacific heights, on top of these hills, it offers a great square, a peaceful beauty, large trees and grass and greenery. it features tables and benches, a playground, restaurants, and tennis courts. there are plenty of areas for football and picnics. it is very much a couple's park. there are many activities you can experience together. stroll on the pathways, bring your dog, or just picnic at one of the m
the diversity of nature that exists in such an urban city, concrete streets, cars, we have this oasishe natural environment. it reminds us of what the history was. >> there is a section for dogs and plenty of parking. transit is available on the 28 bus to get you very easily. the part is ada -- park is ada accessible. it is also a natural lake. this is your chance to stroll around the lake and let the kids run free. it also has many birds to watch. it is a place to find and appreciate...
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. >> we're the first urban national wildlife refuge established. so we have that insight of connecting citynd urban population to the outside environment. >> edwards was a state am which you are golf champion and an f.b.i. agent and an intelligence officer during the navy in world war ii. >> this might resemble play time at just about any school is one of 11 in the bay area to be named a national blue ribbon award winner. so we asked what makes montclare so special? >> the teachers, they inspire you to be who you are and to be who you want to be. >> i any one of our biggest successes is our willing nks to color outside the lines. >> nationwide, only 335 received the blue ribbon award. so congratulations. >> in san francisco, right now, the gift of music has been opened. the three day hardly strictly bluegrass music festival is on. jonathan bloom is live at golden gate park. i call it a gift because it really is. >> yeah, and you know what, it is the weekend. and that is a gift in and of itself. we've been watching hundreds of people stream passed us at the entrance to the festival. they've
. >> we're the first urban national wildlife refuge established. so we have that insight of connecting citynd urban population to the outside environment. >> edwards was a state am which you are golf champion and an f.b.i. agent and an intelligence officer during the navy in world war ii. >> this might resemble play time at just about any school is one of 11 in the bay area to be named a national blue ribbon award winner. so we asked what makes montclare so special? >>...
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city in brooklyn. i think it's so crucial that we use this opportunity to talk about urban america and to showcase the struggles but yet the aspirations of our great city of new york. >> crime is going up. quality of life is going down. and the public schools are real embarrassing. he needs to come and pay attention to the people of his city. >> he should have stayed in new york. but he does bonehead stuff like that all the time. >> reporter: on a radio show today the mayor defending holding the forum saying he wants the candidates to talk about what they will do for cities and what the federal investigation. they can make in urban -- -- and the federal investments they can make in urban new york city. >>> they trusted the leaders with personal email addresses but one town is accused of doing something with them and has people outraged. we'll explain how politics is clashing with privacy. >>> also, as we watch joaquin and head into storm season, is your house ready? what you should be putting on your "to do" list immediately. we're here in the streets of new york, spreading the news about the real poss
city in brooklyn. i think it's so crucial that we use this opportunity to talk about urban america and to showcase the struggles but yet the aspirations of our great city of new york. >> crime is going up. quality of life is going down. and the public schools are real embarrassing. he needs to come and pay attention to the people of his city. >> he should have stayed in new york. but he does bonehead stuff like that all the time. >> reporter: on a radio show today the mayor...
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some urban centers like center city might actually hit 70 this afternoon. that high will be late in the day probably around 4 o'clock. winds out of the southwest at eight to 16 miles per hour. again it's that southwesterly flow that tends to get us mild and we're going to have that for the next several days. cool this morning. by 8 o'clock, 46. 11 o'clock 53 degrees. but spending the laughter noon for the majority of it anyway in the up are 60's with that 69-degree high as i mentioned around 4 o'clock. we've had three straight days of below average temperatures. highs in the 50's but the jet stream is now moving all the way up to the north of us with high pressure to the south and that southerly flow is going to get us milder not only today when we get up into the 60's but we'll be in the 70's tomorrow and on thursday before the next frontal boundary pops through and cools us down again. your exclusive accuweather 7-day forecast, nice one today. a high of 69 degrees, fair amount of sunshine, a little breezy at times and then tomorrow warm and pleasant with
some urban centers like center city might actually hit 70 this afternoon. that high will be late in the day probably around 4 o'clock. winds out of the southwest at eight to 16 miles per hour. again it's that southwesterly flow that tends to get us mild and we're going to have that for the next several days. cool this morning. by 8 o'clock, 46. 11 o'clock 53 degrees. but spending the laughter noon for the majority of it anyway in the up are 60's with that 69-degree high as i mentioned around 4...
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panel both of the leaders participated with other students from new york city and long beach talking about their experience in urban schools particularly our going on innovation at sfusd as superintendent carranza men's the vision 2025 we would like to extend our thanks to the representative again may i from lombard and from mission high school both whom has made this journey on the student advisory committee we want to thank mr. superintendent richard carranza for louse us to competence our voice. >> in support of human trafficking and human expiation
panel both of the leaders participated with other students from new york city and long beach talking about their experience in urban schools particularly our going on innovation at sfusd as superintendent carranza men's the vision 2025 we would like to extend our thanks to the representative again may i from lombard and from mission high school both whom has made this journey on the student advisory committee we want to thank mr. superintendent richard carranza for louse us to competence our...
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. >> on the outskirts of johannesburg, away from the chaotic come often dangerous urban lifestyle is staying city♪ built on what used to be in a legal township, it's paradise behind a high wall. the country's most expensive house. the new black consciousness movement is criticizing mandela for not doing more to tackle white privilege and redistribute the wealth. nicolas runs a mine. those who can afford to, he and his wife are retreating. .t's a vast project within the walls, there are hospitals, schools, shopping malls, and a private -- private security. >> security is 24/7. the kids can run around no problem. >> i'm very fortunate that i can provide my family this kind of security. it now makes my life easier to actually stay here and contribute to the economy and a lot of other things. that, we can doing all one day live in a place like this without walls. >> a new generation is finding its voice and demand and more. slowlyrible past is being broken down, but at 21, the rainbow nation is not what they hoped it would be. such huge societal change often comes in waves, sometimes stable, sometime
. >> on the outskirts of johannesburg, away from the chaotic come often dangerous urban lifestyle is staying city♪ built on what used to be in a legal township, it's paradise behind a high wall. the country's most expensive house. the new black consciousness movement is criticizing mandela for not doing more to tackle white privilege and redistribute the wealth. nicolas runs a mine. those who can afford to, he and his wife are retreating. .t's a vast project within the walls, there are...
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despite huge urban development on the city's busy harbor they have identified a diversity of coral speciesvals even the caribbean. >> sarah clark has the story. >> reporter: land is slowly devouring these waters as the city expand its foot print. these scientists are keeping a close watch on what's happening on land. but an even closer watch on what's going on we kneeing the water and what might be happening to the coral. >> we have pollution from sewage, industry heavy metal contamination, and we also have a lot of sedimentation that results from reclamation activities. and so all of these things synergistically affect coral in a very negatively way. >> reporter: dare i had baker is leading this research team. they dive and log coral species and how they are fairing in the face of these tough conditions. and no one was expecting this. >> i am actually pretty surprised because if you have the numbers of the water quality and nutrient concentration, et cetera, they should not even be living in hong kong. >> reporter: just a few miles from container reports, construction sites and 7 million
despite huge urban development on the city's busy harbor they have identified a diversity of coral speciesvals even the caribbean. >> sarah clark has the story. >> reporter: land is slowly devouring these waters as the city expand its foot print. these scientists are keeping a close watch on what's happening on land. but an even closer watch on what's going on we kneeing the water and what might be happening to the coral. >> we have pollution from sewage, industry heavy metal...
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. >> reporter: according to the city's urban forester, the drought is to blame. >> we know we need to take additional action before it becomes a crisis. >> reporter: 400 dead trees have been removed over the past year. the year before that, 350 were cut down. both numbers well above the average of 250 per year. >> we need help from all of our partners in order to get over this short term until we start having natural rainfall again. >> reporter: people who live here are noticing the changes not only dying lawns but the dead leaves and parched trunks. >> the amount of greenery has come down. we don't want bay area to be like los angeles. >> reporter: the stipsays let your lawns brown but keep trees green because the roots help protect ground water reserves and reduce run off. a city wide effort to save the trees through this dry time. >> i think it's a good move on their part to make sure the trees are getting taken care of. grass can be replaced but trees cannot. >> reporter: the city even sent out fliers like there to everyone's home. they have deployed water to help those people and
. >> reporter: according to the city's urban forester, the drought is to blame. >> we know we need to take additional action before it becomes a crisis. >> reporter: 400 dead trees have been removed over the past year. the year before that, 350 were cut down. both numbers well above the average of 250 per year. >> we need help from all of our partners in order to get over this short term until we start having natural rainfall again. >> reporter: people who live...
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wouldn't be surprised to see urban centers like center city get up to 70 later this afternoon.temperatures across the region, everybody in the mid to upper 60's. 67 degrees in allentown, 67 in reading, 68 in trenton, 68 in wilmington. down the shore a little cooler, mid 60's but still not bad. and we are going from three straight days where we were below average with high temperatures in the 50's to three straight well above average temperatures. today most of us in the 60's but the next couple of days in the 70's as that jet stream marches to the north and high pressure sets up off the coast allowing that southerly flow that tends to get us mild. your exclusive accuweather 7-day forecast, 69 is today's high. sunny and milder this afternoon. maybe a few clouds here and there. and then tomorrow, warmer pleasant, a high of 74 degrees and it still looks like we're going to be on the mild side. and if you like 74, you'll probably love 75 on thursday. still warm. now, there will be a front coming in late thursday and thursday night and that could trigger a shower. the big change wit
wouldn't be surprised to see urban centers like center city get up to 70 later this afternoon.temperatures across the region, everybody in the mid to upper 60's. 67 degrees in allentown, 67 in reading, 68 in trenton, 68 in wilmington. down the shore a little cooler, mid 60's but still not bad. and we are going from three straight days where we were below average with high temperatures in the 50's to three straight well above average temperatures. today most of us in the 60's but the next couple...
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but then remember, we also have the violence in our urban cities that the chiefs of police talk aboutdelphia, new york, d.c. the whole entire gun issue should be put front and center. and hopefully the president's plea will fall on some listening ears. >> and the douglas county sheriff himself john hanlin has his own opinions on gun control. >> sure. i tell you what. my own experience, having worked in the great northwest and the rocky mountain region, those are areas that are generally very pro-gun. and that does not disinclude law enforcement executives and officials. >> like this sheriff? >> like this sheriff, absolutely. it doesn't mean that they're not for strengthening laws to keep criminals off the streets and keeping guns out thoofnof the hf criminals. but that also not against tightening legislation for criminals to be able to own guns. >> this investigation is just beginning. obviously, we still have an active crime scene where it occurred. then there is a lot of background that needs to be done. the firearms need to be traced. we need to determine what happened to the guns
but then remember, we also have the violence in our urban cities that the chiefs of police talk aboutdelphia, new york, d.c. the whole entire gun issue should be put front and center. and hopefully the president's plea will fall on some listening ears. >> and the douglas county sheriff himself john hanlin has his own opinions on gun control. >> sure. i tell you what. my own experience, having worked in the great northwest and the rocky mountain region, those are areas that are...
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likely for 95% of the viewing area and basically everyone with the exception of the highly urbanized area, and in the cityr themselves, and right along the shore where you get the heat from the ocean, where you hold the warmer temperatures, at the shore points, but walk five miles inland and you'll see a frost or freeze, and 58 in allentown and 60 in millville and 62 in sea isle city after topping off in the middle 6:00 for all of us. clouds thicken up at times especially to the northern as a cold front approaches, there could be a late shower or sprinkle in the lehigh valley, 53 in philadelphia and 48 in trenton and on the boardwalk 54 degrees, this air is coming straight from canada over the hudson bay and highs were only in the 30s. this will take a straight shot down to the south and dipping the jet street all the way down to the tennessee valley and the carolinas, that means highs of 50s in the afternoon, that is november like around here and averaging 10 to 20 degrees below normal. here are the numbers, saturday afternoon 52 allentown and 56 philadelphia, and then the wins start to relax some but up
likely for 95% of the viewing area and basically everyone with the exception of the highly urbanized area, and in the cityr themselves, and right along the shore where you get the heat from the ocean, where you hold the warmer temperatures, at the shore points, but walk five miles inland and you'll see a frost or freeze, and 58 in allentown and 60 in millville and 62 in sea isle city after topping off in the middle 6:00 for all of us. clouds thicken up at times especially to the northern as a...
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degrees at 4 o'clock and that will be probably pushing up into the 70-degree range in some urban centers like center city this afternoon. gets even better tomorrow, karen. that's coming up. >> i like when you tell us everything is going to get better. that's very nicely said. let's hit the roads right now. this is going to get better, too. we've got some construction out here. you see the cones blocking the left lane but expected to wrap shortly. in langhorne bucks county route one southbound right near maple avenue 213 construction still blocking the left lane but it's early, light volume and not too many problems. this accident though in quakertown is causing an issue. they've shut down 309 southbound between toll gate road and rich hill road so you have to stick to old bethlehem pike as your alternate. the accident in cheltenham cleared so cheltenham avenue looking a lot better right now with no problems there. we had construction on the vine street expressway closing it in both directions for the overnight hours. it's clear. we see eastbound, westbound moving fine. it's going to close again tonight a
degrees at 4 o'clock and that will be probably pushing up into the 70-degree range in some urban centers like center city this afternoon. gets even better tomorrow, karen. that's coming up. >> i like when you tell us everything is going to get better. that's very nicely said. let's hit the roads right now. this is going to get better, too. we've got some construction out here. you see the cones blocking the left lane but expected to wrap shortly. in langhorne bucks county route one...
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and in philadelphia, a high of 69 degrees, some urban centers like center city might even touch 70 brieflys afternoon and those highs will be late today, probably around 4 o'clock. a little breezy at times. winds out of the southwest at eight to 16 miles per hour. and here's how the numbers are going to climb today. 46 and chilly by 8 o'clock. still pretty cool by 11 o'clock, 53 degrees. but then during the majority of the afternoon we're in the upper 60's with that high of 69 late in the day around 4:00. we spent three straight days in the 50's. that was well below average but we are turning things around today with that southerly flow around an area of high pressure down to our south and east and that's going to get us well into the 60's today as you just saw and into the 70's tomorrow and again on thursday. your exclusive accuweather 7-day forecasts, today's high 69 degrees, sunny and milder than it was yesterday. tomorrow warm and pleasant, 74. and we're all the way up to 75 on thursday afternoon. the mornings will still be cool but we are going for morning lows in the 50's which is no
and in philadelphia, a high of 69 degrees, some urban centers like center city might even touch 70 brieflys afternoon and those highs will be late today, probably around 4 o'clock. a little breezy at times. winds out of the southwest at eight to 16 miles per hour. and here's how the numbers are going to climb today. 46 and chilly by 8 o'clock. still pretty cool by 11 o'clock, 53 degrees. but then during the majority of the afternoon we're in the upper 60's with that high of 69 late in the day...
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urban. ginger: that is a really interesting model to look at. in cities, versus remaking the urban landscape, new york has been quite successful in a number of these shifting streets out of car usage, and particularly out of our last transportation commissioner, who was really dedicated to moving .- putting more bike lanes in they found that when they close a large part of times square and turned it into cafes and tables, it became a highly functional public place. traffic improved. there are these interesting models of things like that. tysons, iser, or even more interesting to me because it was always held up as the worst possible example of a sprout created -- sprawl created community. to respond to what harriet said because i agree with your disagreement of me, but it points to a number of issues. a lot of those examples of guerrilla urbanism are illegal influential, which pokes at our assumptions of how we use public space. have an incredibly influential, and that touches on a whole large set of themes and infrastructure today, which our tactical and
urban. ginger: that is a really interesting model to look at. in cities, versus remaking the urban landscape, new york has been quite successful in a number of these shifting streets out of car usage, and particularly out of our last transportation commissioner, who was really dedicated to moving .- putting more bike lanes in they found that when they close a large part of times square and turned it into cafes and tables, it became a highly functional public place. traffic improved. there are...
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retailer urban outfitters plans to stock new and reissued cassette tapes in store next year. this weekend also celebrating cassette store day in several large cities. urban outfitters stocks vinyl >> and one of the producers said vinyl is a favorite thing. taking a look outside. video of a rainbow outside of the fox25 studios in dedham. gorgeous shot. we almost could not believe it. >> never seen it from one end to the other. and we have a shot of that. >> beautiful sight but with rainbow it means rain. >> yeah. actually want to take you out to the maps. because we areology closely severe thunderstorm warning for the cape. we have the strongest winds moving onshore. expecting a swath of 60 to 70 miles an hour gusts with that. that could definitely do damage. so sara and i are there through the duration of the warning and watching close. >> thank you so much for watching today. everyone is saying, "hey! you gotta get fios!" but why? well, fios is a 100 percent fiber optic network, of all your devices. so whatever speed you need, fios has it with the fastest internet and wi-fi available, from 50 to 500 mbps. but the main reason to get fios? we're ra
retailer urban outfitters plans to stock new and reissued cassette tapes in store next year. this weekend also celebrating cassette store day in several large cities. urban outfitters stocks vinyl >> and one of the producers said vinyl is a favorite thing. taking a look outside. video of a rainbow outside of the fox25 studios in dedham. gorgeous shot. we almost could not believe it. >> never seen it from one end to the other. and we have a shot of that. >> beautiful sight but...
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urban outfitter plans to stock new and reissued cassette tape in stores for the next year. this weekend, it is also celebrating cassette store day in several large cities. urban outfitters is a favorite of music enthusiasts because it stocks vinyl records and record players. >> i have a stack of old ga sdwlet case that are like la this bring them out. i will get you a player. >>gene: what is old is new again. >>> shopping for grocery >>> shopping for groceries has turned into a x-rated trip at target. >> what is going on at target right now. >>gene: how long these erotic noises were played over the loudspeakers and what the store is saying this morning. >>> moving on, i have got pretty cool temperatures coming into town with upper 30s. and i will tell you how cold it come up. >>> and governor charlie baker is working to fight back against the opioid crisis. to stop people from dying f ready to head out when others head home. at eversource, we prepare for ugly weather all year long. upgrading technology, managing vegetation, improving how we get information to you, because we know you're counting on us. we're ready for winter, and we want to make sure y
urban outfitter plans to stock new and reissued cassette tape in stores for the next year. this weekend, it is also celebrating cassette store day in several large cities. urban outfitters is a favorite of music enthusiasts because it stocks vinyl records and record players. >> i have a stack of old ga sdwlet case that are like la this bring them out. i will get you a player. >>gene: what is old is new again. >>> shopping for grocery >>> shopping for groceries has...
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the diversity of nature that exists in such an urban city, concrete streets, cars, we have this oasisf the natural environment. it reminds us of what the history was. >> there is a section for dogs and plenty of parking. transit is available on the 28 bus to get you very easily. the part is ada -- park is ada accessible. it is also a natural lake. this is your chance to stroll around the lake and let the kids run free. it also has many birds to watch. it is a place to find and appreciate what you -- a wonderful breath of fresh air. come and experience in this park and enjoy the people, picnics, and sunshine. this is a lovely place to take a stroll with your loved ones. in the middle of pacific heights, on top of these hills, it offers a great square, a peaceful beauty, large trees and grass and greenery. it features tables and benches, a playground, restaurants, and tennis courts. there are plenty of areas for football and picnics. it is very much a couple's park. there are many activities you can experience together. stroll on the pathways, bring your dog, or just picnic at one of th
the diversity of nature that exists in such an urban city, concrete streets, cars, we have this oasisf the natural environment. it reminds us of what the history was. >> there is a section for dogs and plenty of parking. transit is available on the 28 bus to get you very easily. the part is ada -- park is ada accessible. it is also a natural lake. this is your chance to stroll around the lake and let the kids run free. it also has many birds to watch. it is a place to find and appreciate...
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this is the quad cities -- urban, industrial, gritty. four cities split by the mighty mississippi river -- two on the iowa side, two in illinois. these days, the quad cities is a sometimes uneasy mix of old-fashioned midwestern values and modern urban life, where crime is an inescapable part of the landscape. this is where carrie olson went missing in december of 2013. >> she had a heart of gold. and she made you always feel welcome. >> reporter: amanda smith and carrie were b.f.f's from the moment they met at as 11 year-olds at a neighborhood pool. >> we were just swimming together one day, and sparks just flew. >> how do little girls have sparks? what was it about carrie? >> she was outgoing, fun. she'd push you in the pool. she'd splash you. and she'd give you the best bear hugs. you know, just would send tingles through your body and made you feel so special. >> reporter: the vivacious carrie was a people person and according to sarah paxton, another friend, a dog person too. she loved her kolby. >> her dog, kolby jack. kolby cheese.
this is the quad cities -- urban, industrial, gritty. four cities split by the mighty mississippi river -- two on the iowa side, two in illinois. these days, the quad cities is a sometimes uneasy mix of old-fashioned midwestern values and modern urban life, where crime is an inescapable part of the landscape. this is where carrie olson went missing in december of 2013. >> she had a heart of gold. and she made you always feel welcome. >> reporter: amanda smith and carrie were b.f.f's...