Leafy Crimefighters

In Baltimore, the gods will not save you — but the trees will By Rachel Nuwer Thanks to The Wire, who can resist conjuring images of ghetto projects and rampant crime when thinking of the fine city of Baltimore? Indeed, Baltimore’s crime à la HBO is out of control....

Tax a Cola, Prevent a Heart Attack

Back to Article Tax a cola, prevent a heart attack Jeff Ritterman Friday, June 1, 2012 Sugar-sweetened beverages have been shown to cause heart attacks, diabetes, weight gain, stroke and some cancers. A man who drinks one can of sugary soda a day has a 20 percent...

Weekly Report for the Two Weeks Ending June 1st, 2012

Mayor and Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the two weeks ending June 1st, 2012. Meeting Notes The next meeting of the Richmond City Council is scheduled for Tuesday, June 5th beginning with the regular agenda at 6:30 PM. Note that there is no Closed...