Morgenthau “for decades nearly personified the role of prosecutor, first as United States attorney in Manhattan and then for 34 years as the Manhattan district attorney.” … Morgenthau’s power, accumulated over five decades as a federal and city prosecutor, was considerable, as was his political acumen. . . .

The City Project is proud to present the Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park Photo Book to celebrate the Park and Black History Month February 2009. The Park commemorates Colonel Allen Allensworth and the only California town to be founded, financed and governed by African Americans. Colonel Allensworth, born a slave, served in the Army and [...]

The City Project celebrates Black History Month February 2009. The Vernon library in South Central Los Angeles housed a large and significant special collection of books on African-American history. Learn more about the Monuments, Diversity, and Democracy campaign. Visit the Heritage Parkscape online and on flickr.

The City Project celebrates Black History Month February 2009. Mr. Still was the first African-American to conduct a major symphony orchestra in the United States. His work continues to be performed by top-ranking conductors and musical organizations throughout the world. Learn more about the Monuments, Diversity, and Democracy campaign. Visit the Heritage Parkscape online and [...]

by Magda Ibrahim Horticulture Week 20 February 2009 Be the first to comment A row that erupted in the US last week over banning the provision of funding for parks has raised fears of similar proposals in the UK. The $787bn (£552bn) US government economic stimulus package caused a rift after Republican senators successfully introduced [...]

By TARA PARKER-POPE Published: February 23, 2009 The best way to improve children’s performance in the classroom may be to take them out of it. Well Should schools make recess and outdoor time a bigger priority for children? Join the discussion. Go to Well » New research suggests that play and down time may be [...]

The City Project celebrates Black History Month February 2009 Juanita Tate, a longtime community activist and founder of Concerned Citizens of South Central Los Angeles, passed away on July 5, 2004. Juanita Tate was our hero, our inspiration, and our long time client. The City Project had the honor of representing her and Concerned Citizens [...]

Tom Hayden writes: The moderation shown by President Obama’s administration towards the recent Venezuelan referendum is a welcome change from the previous administration’s repeated attacks on the Hugo Chavez regime. The Bush policy was to denounce democracy when the outcomes were unfavorable to US policy, ignoring its own complicity in the attempted coup against the [...]

The City Project celebrates Black History Month February 2009. National Park Service (NPS) Ranger and Buffalo Soldier Shelton Johnson, a native of Detroit, Michigan, has worked as a U.S. park ranger since 1987. His work assignments have included Yosemite National Park, Great Basin National Park, Yellowstone National Park, and park areas within and around Washington D.C. [...]

Break away pack. 700 miles of pain. Martin Elmiger AG2R-La Mondiale, Markus Zberg BMC, Christian Vande Velde Garmin-Slipstream. Lance Armstrong rides again. Levi Leipheimer Yellow Jersey Green Sprint Jersey Mark Cavendish The peloton.