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Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN
Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.
More from Marcus →Managing Editor · Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 12:40 AM · 1 min read
TAMPA, Fla. (WWSB) - Hillsborough County commissioners approved $90 million and authorized up to $263 million in bonds for a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark.The county attorney said the money will not begin flowing until the Rays have secured their share of the funding.Commissioner Joshua Wostal said he plans to keep an eye on the project even after his term ends. “Don’t you worry,” Wostal said. “I’m about to have a lot more free time on my hands to ensure that the public is completely protected from this process. Don’t you doubt that for a moment.”
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