Tag: connects

New low-cost airline connects TC to New England

Jun. 13—TRAVERSE CITY — A new low-cost air carrier will complete its first nonstop flight to Traverse City at on Saturday morning, linking northern Michigan with Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN) in Connecticut. Avelo Airlines will operate the route on Saturdays using Boeing 737 aircraft. One-way fares start at $77, company officials said. “This new service […]

Landgraf connects Odessans with Texas Water Development Board

May 30—AUSTIN — State Representative Brooks Landgraf (R-Odessa) hosted a virtual meeting between Odessa city officials and leadership at the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) on Thursday to identify state funding assistance for city water infrastructure following the recent water outages in Odessa. “During my time as state representative, I’ve voted to support multiple initiatives […]

Cedar Creek Waterway connects city’s urban and natural worlds together

A breezy morning couldn’t deter dozens from dedicating the Cedar Creek Waterway trailhead April 27. Winds and overcast skies countered the touch of springtime humidity in the air, setting the perfect conditions for walking the nearly two-mile concrete trail on Abilene’s eastern side. Andrew Wheeler photographs his 5-year-old son Anderson as they stop at a […]

Hampton Roads job fair connects previously incarcerated people to employers

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A job fair is giving previously incarcerated individuals an opportunity to talk one-on-one with local employers. Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares said the biggest barrier after release is getting employment. “I would visit some of Virginia’s prisons, and I would ask to meet with the inmates and get their perspective about […]

‘One Memphis’ tour connects residents with city leaders

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — City leaders were out out in the community on Tuesday night, this time at the Ed Rice Community Center in Frayser. Hosted by Mayor Paul Young, the community center was the third stop on the ‘One Memphis’ tour. The goal of the sessions is to address concerns and answer questions in the […]

Anchorage teacher connects students to real-world science

Feb. 4—Cat Walker stood in waist-deep water tossing pink plastic balls meant to simulate an oil spill while her Dimond High School students navigated their remotely operated vehicles around the pool, attempting to sweep the water clean. “Good luck, save the wildlife!” said Walker, who was recently named one of four finalists for the 2024 […]

Angela McCalla connects North End during transition

Angela McCallaNewport City Council First Ward Councilor In addition to serving as the Newport City Council’s First Ward representative for the past five years, Angela McCalla works as the policy and advocacy program director for the Women’s Fund of Rhode Island, where she advocates for legislation related to women’s health and social equity at the […]