Safety or Surveillance?
Flock license-plate cameras are watching us. We did not ask for them, didn’t vote for them, and most residents did not know they were being installed.
Now, we live with our movements being watched 24/7.
Residents Raise Concerns About Pending Development
The Eureka Neighborhood Association has asked SCA to publish this article.
It explains their concerns for a new development known as Watten Ponds 2, and their frustrations with the city’s process used to gather public feedback.
A Few ‘Loud’ Voices
Concerns about Flock license plate reading cameras’ targeting capabilities and data use are mounting.
Flock uses license-plate–reading cameras and AI at intersections in Excelsior, Greenwood and Shorewood to collect data on every passing vehicle. This includes your vehicle, or your teen’s vehicle.
Toxins in Drinking Water: Not a Dry Subject
Is your drinking water actually safe—or just marketed that way?
PFAS chemicals are infiltrating municipal systems at unsettling rates, while cities offer reassurance that doesn’t always match reality.
The truth is blunt: even the smallest amount of PFAS is too much.
Art & Advocacy Builds Freeman Park Community
If you’ve spent time in Freeman Park, chances are you’ve noticed — and perhaps paused to admire — the beautifully crafted bench that blends art and function.
The bench was designed, built, and donated by Barry Brown, a dedicated advocate for Freeman Park.
Suburban Coyotes: A Balance of Nature
The healthy coyote population in the western suburbs reflects their adaptability in spite of environmental changes, housing developments, and evolving ecosystems.
Some people consider these mammals a sign of a balanced natural environment.
On the flip side, the coyote’s sinister wolf-like appearance, coupled with tales of attacks on small pets, can cause plenty of angst.
Crows: They know who you are!
The collective noun for a group of crows is a murder, also known as a horde, a mob or a parliament.
With that bit of trivia, if you have noticed a “murder” of crows that seem to be stalking you, perhaps after chasing one away from the bird feeder, you may be right!
