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“During the freeze, they supplied eggs, gave away firewood and one of those individuals learned that our car was out of gas, so a five-gallon can of gas arrives at our house from one of those people - so they're learning, positive things,” says Brian Johnson, Retired Army dad. When the winter storm was over, their father decided the girls could learn a little more about being responsible and saving money... And so the girls would make $69 a week on the eggs they sold to neighbors, that is until someone complained and the girls received a letter. A letter...

Some Pittsburghers are being ticketed or warned not to park in their own driveways under an obscure ordinance that requires them to pay $225 for a permit if they wish to park within 30 feet of a street.Some residents have complained about the tickets and warnings, which are issued by the city’s Bureau of Building Inspection. The agency is caught in the middle, contend John Jennings, its acting chief. …

Why wasn't Planned Parenthood Aurora's nonopening party busted?Roger from FamiliesAgainstPlannedParenthood.org took photos of Planned Parenthood Aurora's nonopening party last night, with, of course, pro-lifers were on hand to also celebrate. See more photos on page 2. Meanwhile, the Aurora Beacon reported today: City officials said Tuesday they will not ask Planned Parenthood's staff to vacate their East New York Street building, despite the expiration of their temporary occupancy permit Monday. "At this point, the city has opted to maintain the status quo," said city spokesman Carie Anne Ergo. Ergo said ordinarily, a building owner in violation of the occupancy permit...

At least 3 years ago, I posted here asking for help with a city animal ordinance. Someone referred me to a court ruling saying cities could not set arbitrary limits on pet ownership. Could anyone help me find that court ruling or the old post?