# chronicle (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover chronicle. Page: Feed: --- ## [Commentary: Local attorney John Sarcone III hitched his wagon to the Trump train, but he's likely to end up back at Croton-Harmon station. \[U.S. Court of Appeals just upheld this decision\]](https://thecrotonchronicle.substack.com/p/commentary-local-attorney-john-sarcone-29a) _2026-08-21 · Michael Balter · The Croton Chronicle_ A federal judge had disqualified Sarcone from acting in two cases Trump's DOJ wanted to bring against Letitia James. Here is the background to a decision that goes even further. ## [U.S. COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE SECOND CIRCUIT RULES JOHN SARCONE III WAS ILLEGALLY APPOINTED.](https://thecrotonchronicle.substack.com/p/us-court-of-appeals-for-the-second) _2026-08-21 · Michael Balter · The Croton Chronicle_ The decision is in line with a number of others finding that the Trump administration has attempted to do an end run around the law governing U.S. Attorney appointments. ## [Civil servants to be seconded to strategic authorities](https://www.lgcplus.com/politics/devolution-and-economic-growth/civil-servants-to-be-seconded-to-strategic-authorities-21-08-2026/) _2026-08-21 · Kirsty Weakley · Local Government Chronicle (LGC)_ Every mayoral strategic authority will receive up to 10 civil servants on secondment to expand capacity. A press notice from 10 Downing Street said mayors had “called for stronger local capability, faster decision-making and a closer partnership with government”. From this autumn 18 mayoral strategic… The post Civil servants to be seconded to strategic authorities appeared first on Local… ## [Sri Lanka’s Inflation Surges to 7.2%, Reaching a Three-Year Peak in July](https://srilankachronicle.com/sri-lanka-s-inflation-surges-to-7-2-reaching-a-three-year-peak-in-july/) _2026-08-21 · Sienna De Silva · FINANCIAL CHRONICLE_ FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka has reported a significant rise in national inflation, which reached a three-year peak of 7.2 percent for the year ending \[…\] The post Sri Lanka’s Inflation Surges to 7.2%, Reaching a Three-Year Peak in July appeared first on FINANCIAL CHRONICLE . ## [People’s Insurance Bolsters Market Presence with Impressive 39% Growth in GWP and 63% Surge in PBT During First Half of 2026](https://srilankachronicle.com/people-s-insurance-bolsters-market-presence-with-impressive-39-growth-in-gwp-and-63-surge-in-pbt-during-first-half-of-2026/) _2026-08-21 · Sienna De Silva · FINANCIAL CHRONICLE_ People’s Insurance PLC has announced impressive results for the first half of 2026, showcasing a remarkable nearly 39% year-on-year increase in Gross Written Premium (GWP), \[…\] The post People’s Insurance Bolsters Market Presence with Impressive 39% Growth in GWP and 63% Surge in PBT During First Half of 2026 appeared first on FINANCIAL CHRONICLE . ## [Friday’s Market Sees Gains as Capital Goods Drive Trading Volume](https://srilankachronicle.com/friday-s-market-sees-gains-as-capital-goods-drive-trading-volume/) _2026-08-21 · Sienna De Silva · FINANCIAL CHRONICLE_ FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) in Sri Lanka recorded a slight increase in its indices during the morning session on Friday, according \[…\] The post Friday’s Market Sees Gains as Capital Goods Drive Trading Volume appeared first on FINANCIAL CHRONICLE . ## [Sri Lanka Engages Diplomatic Community to Attract Global Investment for SLEIS 2026 Initiative](https://srilankachronicle.com/sri-lanka-engages-diplomatic-community-to-attract-global-investment-for-sleis-2026-initiative/) _2026-08-21 · Sienna De Silva · FINANCIAL CHRONICLE_ Foreign diplomatic representatives in Sri Lanka were informed about the forthcoming Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit (SLEIS) 2026, aimed at fostering increased international collaboration \[…\] The post Sri Lanka Engages Diplomatic Community to Attract Global Investment for SLEIS 2026 Initiative appeared first on FINANCIAL CHRONICLE . ## [Sri Lanka Achieves Landmark Export Success with Pineapples to Pakistan](https://srilankachronicle.com/sri-lanka-achieves-landmark-export-success-with-pineapples-to-pakistan/) _2026-08-21 · Sienna De Silva · FINANCIAL CHRONICLE_ In a significant development for Sri Lanka’s agricultural export sector, the first-ever shipment of fresh Sri Lankan pineapples (Ananas comosus) was dispatched to Pakistan on \[…\] The post Sri Lanka Achieves Landmark Export Success with Pineapples to Pakistan appeared first on FINANCIAL CHRONICLE . ## [London borough selects new chief](https://www.lgcplus.com/politics/workforce/london-borough-selects-new-chief-21-08-2026/) _2026-08-21 · Caitlin Webb · Local Government Chronicle (LGC)_ Greenwich RBC has selected Rickardo Hyatt as the preferred candidate to become chief executive. Mr Hyatt is currently the deputy chief executive and executive director of housing, climate and economy at Hackney LBC. He has also worked at the Greater London Authority as executive director… The post London borough selects new chief appeared first on Local Government Chronicle (LGC) . ## [Oldham faces intervention after failure to elect leader](https://www.lgcplus.com/politics/governance-and-structure/oldham-faces-intervention-after-failure-to-elect-leader-21-08-2026/) _2026-08-21 · Kirsty Weakley · Local Government Chronicle (LGC)_ Oldham MBC failed to agree a leader last night meaning the council’s chief executive will write to the communities secretary. Four separate proposals were made during the extraordinary meeting, which was the fourth attempt to appoint a leader, but politicians were unable to agree a… The post Oldham faces intervention after failure to elect leader appeared first on Local Government Chronicle (LGC)… ## [Anthony Ettinger on LinkedIn (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/y3kNqCwgBjRM) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Public LinkedIn profile at linkedin.com/in/anthonyettinger. ## [Leigh Frost: Recognise Cornwall as UK’s fifth nation](https://www.lgcplus.com/politics/devolution-and-economic-growth/leigh-frost-recognise-cornwall-as-uks-fifth-nation-21-08-2026/) _2026-08-21 · LGC Contributor · Local Government Chronicle (LGC)_ Nation status would reflect the Cornish language and the specific challenges of being a rural, coastal and peripheral part of the UK, writes the leader of Cornwall Council. There is a lot of talk right now about Manchester devolution and ‘Manchesterism’ as the blueprint to… The post Leigh Frost: Recognise Cornwall as UK’s fifth nation appeared first on Local Government Chronicle (LGC) . ## [Applications Now Open for the 2026 WCIC PRATHIBHABHISHEKA Women Entrepreneur Awards, 5th Edition](https://srilankachronicle.com/applications-now-open-for-the-2026-wcic-prathibhabhisheka-women-entrepreneur-awards-5th-edition/) _2026-08-21 · Sienna De Silva · FINANCIAL CHRONICLE_ The Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC) has officially unveiled the WCIC PRATHIBHABHISHEKA – Women Entrepreneur Awards 2026, inviting female entrepreneurs from Sri Lanka \[…\] The post Applications Now Open for the 2026 WCIC PRATHIBHABHISHEKA Women Entrepreneur Awards, 5th Edition appeared first on FINANCIAL CHRONICLE . ## [Janashakthi Finance Secures Silver Award for Digital Innovation at BestWeb.LK 2026](https://srilankachronicle.com/janashakthi-finance-secures-silver-award-for-digital-innovation-at-bestweb-lk-2026/) _2026-08-21 · Sienna De Silva · FINANCIAL CHRONICLE_ Janashakthi Finance PLC, part of the Janashakthi Group (JXG), has earned the Silver Award for the Best Finance & Insurance Website at the BestWeb.LK 2026, \[…\] The post Janashakthi Finance Secures Silver Award for Digital Innovation at BestWeb.LK 2026 appeared first on FINANCIAL CHRONICLE . ## [VFS Global Introduces Streamlined Visa Services for South Korea in Colombo, Sri Lanka](https://srilankachronicle.com/vfs-global-introduces-streamlined-visa-services-for-south-korea-in-colombo-sri-lanka/) _2026-08-21 · Sienna De Silva · FINANCIAL CHRONICLE_ Beginning on August 21, 2026, individuals seeking a visa for South Korea will have the opportunity to visit a newly established visa application center in \[…\] The post VFS Global Introduces Streamlined Visa Services for South Korea in Colombo, Sri Lanka appeared first on FINANCIAL CHRONICLE . ## [Aitken Spence Travels Revitalizes Flood-Affected School Library, Opening New Educational Avenues for More Than 1,400 Students](https://srilankachronicle.com/aitken-spence-travels-revitalizes-flood-affected-school-library-opening-new-educational-avenues-for-more-than-1-400-students/) _2026-08-21 · Sienna De Silva · FINANCIAL CHRONICLE_ The Gangasiripura Kanishta Vidyalaya, located in Gampola, has been a cornerstone of education since its inception in the 1930s. This institution has nurtured countless students \[…\] The post Aitken Spence Travels Revitalizes Flood-Affected School Library, Opening New Educational Avenues for More Than 1,400 Students appeared first on FINANCIAL CHRONICLE . ## [Fems Partners with the Sri Lankan Government to Empower Schoolgirls by Providing Essential Menstrual Hygiene Products to Thilinapath.](https://srilankachronicle.com/fems-partners-with-the-sri-lankan-government-to-empower-schoolgirls-by-providing-essential-menstrual-hygiene-products-to-thilinapath/) _2026-08-21 · Sienna De Silva · FINANCIAL CHRONICLE_ In Sri Lanka, a government-supported initiative is making significant strides in improving menstrual health for nearly one million schoolgirls enrolled in 6,108 educational institutions. Fems, \[…\] The post Fems Partners with the Sri Lankan Government to Empower Schoolgirls by Providing Essential Menstrual Hygiene Products to Thilinapath. appeared first on FINANCIAL CHRONICLE . ## [Academic Freedom Is an 'Empty Promise' Unless Administrators Defend It, Berkeley Professors Say](https://www.chronicle.com/article/campus-climate-is-key-to-safeguarding-academic-freedom-uc-berkeley-faculty-argue) _2026-08-21 · Megan Zahneis · The Chronicle of Higher Education | Higher Ed News, Opinion, & Advice_ By Megan Zahneis The report by a faculty committee is the latest in a string of self-reflective analyses in higher ed. ## [Columbia’s President ‘Liked’ a Post About DEI. Officials Say It Was a Slip of the Thumb.](https://www.chronicle.com/article/columbias-president-liked-a-post-about-dei-officials-say-it-was-a-slip-of-the-thumb) _2026-08-21 · Jack Stripling · The Chronicle of Higher Education | Higher Ed News, Opinion, & Advice_ By Jack Stripling It appeared briefly that Jennifer L. Mnookin had voluntarily waded into a politically charged debate on LinkedIn. ## [UNC Used AI to Help Draft Its 'Compact 2.0’ Response. Is That Hypocritical?](https://www.chronicle.com/article/unc-used-ai-to-help-draft-its-compact-2-0-response-is-that-hypocritical) _2026-08-20 · Garrett Shanley · The Chronicle of Higher Education | Higher Ed News, Opinion, & Advice_ By Garrett Shanley Illustration by The Chronicle; Photo by Getty Images In the letter, the University of North Carolina system said students can be required to disclose their use of the technology — while not disclosing its own. ## [Jason Arday and Me](https://www.chronicle.com/article/jason-arday-and-me) _2026-08-20 · Musa al-Gharbi · The Chronicle of Higher Education | Higher Ed News, Opinion, & Advice_ Getting canceled is a fast track to despair and anomie. By Musa al-Gharbi Getting canceled is a fast track to despair and anomie. ## [Crush Every Threat in Real Time (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/rqSQEckOFF9M) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ One agent for real-time detection, exposure tracking, and active defense. ## [No, the SAT Is Not a Beacon of Meritocracy](https://www.chronicle.com/article/no-the-sat-is-not-a-beacon-of-meritocracy) _2026-08-20 · Julie J. Park · The Chronicle of Higher Education | Higher Ed News, Opinion, & Advice_ A partnership with the Khan Academy has not solved the test's problems. By Julie J. Park A partnership with the Khan Academy has not solved the test's problems. ## [Some Colleges Don’t Survive Exigency. This One Did — by Transforming Itself.](https://www.chronicle.com/article/some-colleges-dont-survive-exigency-this-one-did-by-transforming-itself) _2026-08-20 · Haley Zimmerman · The Chronicle of Higher Education | Higher Ed News, Opinion, & Advice_ By Haley Zimmerman William Jewell College, a Missouri liberal-arts institution, emerged from financial exigency this week after a dramatic reimagining of its operations. ## [LGPS board seeks conflict investment McMahon meeting](https://www.lgcplus.com/lgps/lgps-board-seeks-conflict-investment-mcmahon-meeting-20-08-2026/) _2026-08-20 · Elliot Topham · Local Government Chronicle (LGC)_ The statutory body that oversees the Local Government Pension Scheme has requested an urgent meeting with the local government minister to discuss the legal position of council pension funds amid the conflict in Gaza. Council pensions funds, also referred to as administering authorities (AAs), have… The post LGPS board seeks conflict investment McMahon meeting appeared first on Local Government… ## [Counting the cost of ‘exceptional’ financial support](https://www.lgcplus.com/finance/counting-the-cost-of-exceptional-financial-support-20-08-2026/) _2026-08-20 · Kirsty Weakley · Local Government Chronicle (LGC)_ Council finances are clearly not out of the woods yet, writes head of content Kirsty Weakley Today's top articles Revealed: What is happening at hung councils Mapped: Leaders of hung councils Just one of 15 reviewed councils set to exit EFS In France almost everyone… The post Counting the cost of ‘exceptional’ financial support appeared first on Local Government Chronicle (LGC) . ## [Hudson River Day at the Croton Yacht Club.](https://thecrotonchronicle.substack.com/p/hudson-river-day-at-the-croton-yacht-aa3) _2026-08-20 · The Croton Chronicle_ Saturday September 12, 11 am to 4 pm. Come celebrate our river! ## [Hemas CEO in Sri Lanka Highlights Major Hurdles in Recent Kenyan Acquisition](https://srilankachronicle.com/hemas-ceo-in-sri-lanka-highlights-major-hurdles-in-recent-kenyan-acquisition/) _2026-08-20 · Sienna De Silva · FINANCIAL CHRONICLE_ FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – The management of Twiga Stationers & Printers, recently acquired by Sri Lanka’s Hemas Holdings PLC, will face significant hurdles related to supply \[…\] The post Hemas CEO in Sri Lanka Highlights Major Hurdles in Recent Kenyan Acquisition appeared first on FINANCIAL CHRONICLE . ## [Sri Lankan Rupee Stabilizes at 330.10/20 Against the US Dollar as Bond Yields Remain Unchanged](https://srilankachronicle.com/sri-lankan-rupee-stabilizes-at-330-10-20-against-the-us-dollar-as-bond-yields-remain-unchanged/) _2026-08-20 · Sienna De Silva · FINANCIAL CHRONICLE_ FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – On Thursday, the Sri Lankan rupee experienced a significant rise, closing at 330.10/20 against the US dollar in the spot market, compared \[…\] The post Sri Lankan Rupee Stabilizes at 330.10/20 Against the US Dollar as Bond Yields Remain Unchanged appeared first on FINANCIAL CHRONICLE . ## [Sri Lanka Lowers Projections for Tourist Arrivals and Revenue in 2026](https://srilankachronicle.com/sri-lanka-lowers-projections-for-tourist-arrivals-and-revenue-in-2026/) _2026-08-20 · Sienna De Silva · FINANCIAL CHRONICLE_ FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka has made adjustments to its tourist arrival and revenue forecasts, as announced by the head of the Tourism Promotion Bureau. \[…\] The post Sri Lanka Lowers Projections for Tourist Arrivals and Revenue in 2026 appeared first on FINANCIAL CHRONICLE . ## [Behind the Design: Explore How Emirates Transformed Upcycled Aircraft Components into the Iconic Aircrafted Arsenal Crest](https://srilankachronicle.com/behind-the-design-explore-how-emirates-transformed-upcycled-aircraft-components-into-the-iconic-aircrafted-arsenal-crest/) _2026-08-20 · Sienna De Silva · FINANCIAL CHRONICLE_ In a remarkable achievement, a group of 15 engineers from Emirates Engineering dedicated 34 days to create a stunning 2.4-meter sculpture honoring the enduring collaboration \[…\] The post Behind the Design: Explore How Emirates Transformed Upcycled Aircraft Components into the Iconic Aircrafted Arsenal Crest appeared first on FINANCIAL CHRONICLE . ## [Sri Lanka Secures Additional Rs14 Billion in Treasury Bill Sales Following Auction](https://srilankachronicle.com/sri-lanka-secures-additional-rs14-billion-in-treasury-bill-sales-following-auction/) _2026-08-20 · Sienna De Silva · FINANCIAL CHRONICLE_ FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka has successfully auctioned treasury bills amounting to 14 billion rupees, achieving average interest rates of 9.22 percent, 9.60 percent, and \[…\] The post Sri Lanka Secures Additional Rs14 Billion in Treasury Bill Sales Following Auction appeared first on FINANCIAL CHRONICLE . ## [Pirate.io on Google Play (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Ptb5Bw1ywhUX) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Open the Pirate.io listing on Google Play to view the app’s details. ## [BestWeb.LK 2026 Celebrates Sri Lanka’s Top Websites at Prestigious Awards Ceremony](https://srilankachronicle.com/bestweb-lk-2026-celebrates-sri-lanka-s-top-websites-at-prestigious-awards-ceremony/) _2026-08-20 · Sienna De Silva · FINANCIAL CHRONICLE_ LK Domain Registry celebrated the 16th anniversary of the BestWeb.LK Awards, Sri Lanka’s premier web competition acknowledging digital excellence, during an impressive ceremony held at \[…\] The post BestWeb.LK 2026 Celebrates Sri Lanka’s Top Websites at Prestigious Awards Ceremony appeared first on FINANCIAL CHRONICLE . ## [Evolution Auto Launches Ather’s Overtone Series in Sri Lanka](https://srilankachronicle.com/evolution-auto-launches-ather-s-overtone-series-in-sri-lanka/) _2026-08-20 · Sienna De Silva · FINANCIAL CHRONICLE_ Evolution Auto Pvt Ltd has officially unveiled the Ather Overtone series in Sri Lanka, introducing a premium electric scooter designed for local enthusiasts. This new \[…\] The post Evolution Auto Launches Ather’s Overtone Series in Sri Lanka appeared first on FINANCIAL CHRONICLE . ## [Just one of 15 reviewed councils set to exit EFS](https://www.lgcplus.com/finance/just-one-of-15-reviewed-councils-set-to-exit-efs-20-08-2026/) _2026-08-20 · Elliot Topham · Local Government Chronicle (LGC)_ Fourteen councils receiving exceptional financial support for this year may continue to need the programme next year, according analysis produced for the government. Earlier this week the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government published reports into the finances of 15 councils involved in the… The post Just one of 15 reviewed councils set to exit EFS appeared first on Local Government… ## [Revealed: What is happening at hung councils](https://www.lgcplus.com/politics/governance-and-structure/revealed-what-is-happening-at-hung-councils-20-08-2026/) _2026-08-20 · Kirsty Weakley · Local Government Chronicle (LGC)_ Half of English councils are under no overall control as support for traditional parties wanes. LGC looks at what is going on. The proportion of hung councils increased from 27% in May 2021 to 50% after this year’s elections as politics becomes ever more fragmented.… The post Revealed: What is happening at hung councils appeared first on Local Government Chronicle (LGC) . ## [Mapped: Leaders of hung councils](https://www.lgcplus.com/research/lgc-maps/mapped-leaders-of-hung-councils-20-08-2026/) _2026-08-20 · Kirsty Weakley · Local Government Chronicle (LGC)_ With half of English councils now under no overall control LGC's no overall control maps allow you to explore who is leading each council and what the arrangement is. Data was gathered by checking what administration had been formed by the end of July. For… The post Mapped: Leaders of hung councils appeared first on Local Government Chronicle (LGC) . ## [Ivon Brohier Takes on the Role of Chief Financial Officer at Janashakthi Finance](https://srilankachronicle.com/ivon-brohier-takes-on-the-role-of-chief-financial-officer-at-janashakthi-finance/) _2026-08-20 · Sienna De Silva · FINANCIAL CHRONICLE_ Janashakthi Finance PLC, part of the JXG (Janashakthi Group), has announced the appointment of Ivon Brohier as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective from August \[…\] The post Ivon Brohier Takes on the Role of Chief Financial Officer at Janashakthi Finance appeared first on FINANCIAL CHRONICLE . ## [Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General Joins Forces with ‘Scale Up 2.0’ to Emphasize Risk Mitigation as Key to SME Advancement](https://srilankachronicle.com/sri-lanka-insurance-corporation-general-joins-forces-with-scale-up-2-0-to-emphasize-risk-mitigation-as-key-to-sme-advancement/) _2026-08-20 · Sienna De Silva · FINANCIAL CHRONICLE_ Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General Ltd. (SLICGL), a reputable insurance provider in the country, served as the Strategic Partner for the ‘Scale Up 2.0 – \[…\] The post Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General Joins Forces with ‘Scale Up 2.0’ to Emphasize Risk Mitigation as Key to SME Advancement appeared first on FINANCIAL CHRONICLE . ## [AIA Drives SLIBA BeyondRisk 5K to Promote Health and Wellbeing in the Insurance Industry](https://srilankachronicle.com/aia-drives-sliba-beyondrisk-5k-to-promote-health-and-wellbeing-in-the-insurance-industry/) _2026-08-20 · Sienna De Silva · FINANCIAL CHRONICLE_ AIA Insurance Lanka Limited is excited to collaborate with the Sri Lanka Insurance Brokers’ Association (SLIBA) for the BeyondRisk 5K, a significant wellness initiative aimed \[…\] The post AIA Drives SLIBA BeyondRisk 5K to Promote Health and Wellbeing in the Insurance Industry appeared first on FINANCIAL CHRONICLE . ## [UK told to strengthen council corruption safeguards](https://www.lgcplus.com/politics/governance-and-structure/uk-told-to-strengthen-council-corruption-safeguards-20-08-2026/) _2026-08-20 · Caitlin Webb · Local Government Chronicle (LGC)_ The UK must strengthen its safeguards against corruption in local government, including introducing tougher sanctions for councillors who breach codes of conduct and regulating lobbying, a Council of Europe watchdog has said. The recommendations come from the Group of States against Corruption (GRECO), which assessed… The post UK told to strengthen council corruption safeguards appeared first on… ## [Colleges’ Tenure-Track Faculty Numbers Rise, While Staff Counts Show Steep Drop](https://www.chronicle.com/article/colleges-tenure-track-faculty-numbers-rise-while-staff-counts-show-steep-drop) _2026-08-19 · Adrienne Lu · The Chronicle of Higher Education | Higher Ed News, Opinion, & Advice_ By Adrienne Lu The rise in tenure-track faculty members represented the largest single-year increase since 2016, according to new data from CUPA-HR. ## [Do Colleges Covertly Discriminate? Trump's New Investigation Casts a Wider Net.](https://www.chronicle.com/article/do-colleges-covertly-discriminate-trumps-new-investigation-casts-a-wider-net) _2026-08-19 · Jasper Smith · The Chronicle of Higher Education | Higher Ed News, Opinion, & Advice_ By Jasper Smith In announcing its case against the College of William & Mary, the Justice Department flagged programs and phrases that have long been viewed as racially neutral or permissible under civil-rights law. ## [Higher Ed's Hidden Corporate Empire](https://www.chronicle.com/article/higher-eds-hidden-corporate-empire) _2026-08-19 · Michael Banerjee · The Chronicle of Higher Education | Higher Ed News, Opinion, & Advice_ A single campus can contain dozens of separately incorporated entities. By Michael Banerjee A single campus can contain dozens of separately incorporated entities. ## [Village-Wide Tag Sale Saturday September 19.](https://thecrotonchronicle.substack.com/p/village-wide-tag-sale-saturday-september) _2026-08-19 · The Croton Chronicle_ Registration is now open. $10 per household. 10 am to 4 pm. ## [Political instability threatens Worcestershire recovery](https://www.lgcplus.com/finance/political-instability-threatens-worcestershire-recovery-19-08-2026/) _2026-08-19 · Caitlin Webb · Local Government Chronicle (LGC)_ Political "tensions" threaten the financial recovery of Worcestershire CC, Cipfa warns. The external assurance review by Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (Cipfa), published by the government yesterday, highlighted concerns that "political tensions in Worcestershire have created a fragile environment for financial recovery". The council… The post Political instability threatens… ## [Mark Green: How to make local accountability work](https://www.lgcplus.com/finance/mark-green-how-to-make-local-accountability-work-19-08-2026/) _2026-08-19 · LGC Contributor · Local Government Chronicle (LGC)_ Clearer council accounts would give assurance about an essential element of the devolution agenda, writes the director of finance and resources at Maidstone BC and vice-chair of the local authority accounting code board of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance & Accountancy (Cipfa) and Local… The post Mark Green: How to make local accountability work appeared first on Local Government… ## [Guest Editorial: Judge Watkins Should Be Judged on His Record, Not His Age.](https://thecrotonchronicle.substack.com/p/guest-editorial-judge-watkins-should) _2026-08-19 · The Croton Chronicle_ “For 20 years, the Honorable Sam Watkins has served as our Village Justice. That experience represents something far more meaningful than an age on a résumé.” ## [Invasive Plant Removal Extravaganza!](https://thecrotonchronicle.substack.com/p/invasive-plant-removal-extravaganza) _2026-08-18 · The Croton Chronicle_ Out on the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail in Croton. Sat Aug 29, 10 am- 3 pm. ## [Universities Were Forced to Pay Up Despite Little Evidence of Antisemitism, Trump Whistleblowers Say](https://www.chronicle.com/article/universities-were-forced-to-pay-up-despite-little-evidence-of-antisemitism-trump-whistleblowers-say) _2026-08-18 · Katherine Mangan · The Chronicle of Higher Education | Higher Ed News, Opinion, & Advice_ By Katherine Mangan A leading House Democrat on Tuesday called for an investigation into new allegations that the administration forced universities it deemed politically incorrect into settling cases. ## [New exhibit on Westchester’s unique Revolutionary War history opens at the Irvington Historical Society on August 29.](https://thecrotonchronicle.substack.com/p/new-exhibit-on-westchesters-unique) _2026-08-18 · The Croton Chronicle_ Explores the unexamined history of the war’s impact on residents of the county. ## [The Case for Reticence](https://www.chronicle.com/article/the-case-for-reticence) _2026-08-18 · Steven Poskanzer · The Chronicle of Higher Education | Higher Ed News, Opinion, & Advice_ 'Institutional neutrality' needs an update. By Steven Poskanzer 'Institutional neutrality' needs an update.