It’s unclear how Minneapolis park workers’ strike will affect the city’s park system when it starts July 4th, but for now cancellations and closures aren’t expected. On Tuesday, the union representing more than 300 workers with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board announced a weeklong strike beginning Independence Day, the “busiest” time of year, said […]
Confession: I own too many clothes. Between working, lounging, exercising, traveling and the occasional dressy outing, things have naturally (albeit gradually) added up over the years. And despite my attempts to ‘Marie Kondo’ my closet into shape, I’m afraid (but also pleased) to find that the majority of my wardrobe’s contents (the unique patterns and […]
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque International Sunport has seen a spike of passengers over the last couple of months, and it’s causing parking garages to consistently fill up. “It’s not going to slow down anytime soon; summer is busy for travel,” said Leah Black, Outreach & Marketing Manager for the Sunport’s Aviation Department. Story continues […]
CHESTERFIELD — Have you heard about LEGO Group planting 1,440 trees across numerous Chesterfield County parks? The project is part of the company’s commitment to minimizing its environmental impact in the local region where it is building a more than $1 billion manufacturing site in Meadowville Technology Park. In 2027, it is scheduled to open […]
The private Dream Chaser space plane is closer to reaching the final frontier than ever before, with a completed checklist from its environmental testing phase and preparations underway to send it to Florida for final testing ahead of launch. Three months ago, Space.Com gave you up-close looks at Sierra Space’s inaugural Dream Chaser space plane […]
Tenerife paved the way today for tourists to be charged to visit the island’s natural spaces including the iconic Teide mountain. Its politicians voted to introduce the fee for non-residents following a viability study. Island president Rosa Davila had proposed a charge in the run-up to a full island council meeting on Friday afternoon where […]
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The U.S. Supreme Court appears to be leaning towards a crackdown on homeless camps. Legal experts KRQE News 13 spoke to say this decision could change how the state approaches homelessness moving forward. Depending on how the court rules, it could be left up to each state on how to handle the encampments […]
Town Square in St. George’s downtown historic district has been named one of the top public spaces in the country in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. USA Today 10Best, the go-to site for reader-voted and editor-recommended travel guides, solicits nominations from an expert panel to highlight the best public spaces across the U.S., then […]
PHILADELPHIA — For Leem Washington, ski masks aren’t just a fashion accessory that protects his face from the biting cold of Philadelphia winters — they also keep him from being a victim of mistaken identity. “In Philly, you have to pick your poison,” said Washington, 19, noting that growing up in West Philadelphia, one of […]
(Bloomberg) — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said his government will set aside C$1 billion ($738 million) to provide low-cost loans for expanding and renovating child care spaces. Most Read from Bloomberg It’s the latest in a series of pre-budget announcements largely aimed at voters aged 40 and under, as Trudeau attempts to address cost-of-living concerns […]
With over $11 billion in fiscal 2023 net sales, Chewy (NYSE: CHWY) is an e-commerce giant serving the pet industry. The company has amassed over 20 million active customers by offering fast shipping, focusing on customer service, and selling a wide range of products and services. Chewy isn’t a subscription service, per se, but it […]
Florida’s homeless will be banned from sleeping on sidewalks and in parks and other public spaces under a law signed Wednesday by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis. It also promises the homeless greater access to services for issues such as substance abuse and mental health problems. The state Department of Children and Families would oversee local […]