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A Street Name That Needs a New Identity

June 24, 2026

The street that runs past the Amazon warehouse in Clay, New York, has been called Plantation Boulevard for many years. The name reminds people of a time when white landowners owned slaves in the South. That history is not part of Clay’s own past. County officials and town leaders are working togeth

politics

Changing a Street Name: A Move Toward Respect

June 23, 2026

In Clay, New York, a quiet road that once carried the name Plantation Boulevard is facing a fresh start. The title, chosen by mid‑20th‑century developers to lure buyers with a romantic view of the South, has sparked debate among residents and officials. The street runs near an Amazon warehouse and h

politics

Road Revival: A New Name for a Fresh Start

June 11, 2026

Sayonara Drive, once known for its high crime rate, is getting a makeover in Citrus Heights. The city started buying and demolishing old houses along the street back in 2009, hoping to turn it into a safer place. Now, new homes are popping up thanks to a partnership with Habitat for Humanity. Eig

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Rename the Street, Keep the Truth

April 27, 2026

The street that once ran straight down Portland’s east side was called 39th Avenue, then renamed César E. Chávez Boulevard after a labor icon. Recent claims of sexual abuse by the same man force the city to decide: keep a name that now feels wrong or choose something that truly honors those who b

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