State parks around the country are finding new ways to bring people in over the winter. There are state parks all over the 50 states. In Anne Arundel County, Maryland, for example, there are more than 70 county parks, numerous nature preserves, and greenways, with trails within two state parks and hiking across the Chesapeake…
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Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley Weighs in on Clinton’s Manufacturing Plan
As the primaries draw nearer, the debates are heating up, and the public wants to know how the presidential candidates are going to help create jobs for the many Americans who are in need of a living wage. In Ohio, this is especially a pressing issue. Although the Dayton region is slowly making its way…
Burgalry Attempt Turns Into an Attempted Hit and Run in Quiet San Mateo Neighborhood
A quiet San Mateo neighborhood experienced quite the disturbance last week when a woman was arrested for the attempted murder of a police officer, after trying to escape the scene of an attempted burglary. On Wednesday morning, Maria King’s boyfriend, Saliq “Leeky” Calloway, had attempted to break into an occupied home. The incident began around…
Neighbors to the North Use Trenchless Technology to Tackle Sewer Problem
Nothing spurs industries and communities like innovation in a particular field or process. People have been using cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) repair for quite some time, but many everyday people are still probably unaware as it only became available in the residential setting within the last 15 years or so. New projects like the one recently…
Industry Trends: Ultrasonic Homogenizers
.A new report shows that the Ultrasonic Homogenizers industry is increasing in its role in the greater market. Published in the Ultrasonic Homogenizers Market, the report analyzed the industry’s growth and strategies moving forward. The main purpose of the analysis is to aid stakeholders in their decisions and strategies for this year. The report is…
Swedish Start-Up Creates Phone Charger That Runs on Water
The digital age has brought with it a high dependence on cell phones and connectivity, creating a whole new dichotomy for technology start-ups and corporations. Enterprises around the world are clamoring to find the Next Big Thing, and one Swedish startup may have done just that with their newest invention. According to Bustle.com, a Swedish…
Research Dispels Myth That Infertility Treatments Cause Developmental Problems in Babies
The myth that infertility treatments cause developmental problems in babies has finally been put to rest, thanks to a new study from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), an offshoot of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The research, called the Upstate KIDS Study, took a close look…
California’s Long Beach Police Officers to Wear Body Cameras
Body cameras on police officers have become a hot topic in the aftermath of the volatile relationship that was 2015 law enforcement-civilian interactions. After a year-long program was implemented to test the technology, the Long Beach City Council approved the body camera motion in a unanimous decision. Starting sometime this March, Long Beach police officers…
One Man’s Trash Is Another Man’s Treasure: The 2016 Parisian Canal St-Martin Clean-up Begins
It’s been 14 years since Paris authorities have cleaned out the Canal Saint-Martin in France’s 10 arrondissement, and it may not seem like an exciting event, but the cleaning of the canal has been long awaited by locals. The St-Martin is what The Guardian calls “a favorite haunt of hipsters” and a scenic location where…
Unseasonably Warm Winter in the U.S. and UK Leads to Disappointing Sales for Fashion Retailers
While most people are rejoicing over the surprisingly warm temperatures for this time of year, many fashion retailers in the U.S. and UK are not as pleased. According to local Vermont news affiliate WPTZ, the unseasonably mild weather has resulted in a drastic decrease of winter clothing purchases at major retail stores. In the U.S….