Elections for the city of Gainesville wrapped up Tuesday, but two other cities in the county — Alachua and Newberry — will hold their elections next month on April 13. The qualifying period has recently closed for those races. Here’s a look at the candidates running for commission seats: City of […]
Day: March 17, 2021
Uber ’s shares hit record highs last month, as investors saw nothing but open road ahead with the pandemic easing and the world opening back up. Now a court ruling could make for an unforeseen roadblock. After losing a recent legal battle in the U.K., Uber said it would reclassify […]
© Provided by The Points Guy MSN has partnered with The Points Guy for our coverage of credit card products. MSN and The Points Guy may receive a commission from card issuers. Load Error For some people, travel can cause a lot of anxiety, even under normal circumstances. Before the […]
PETER VOLNY, a retired advertising executive, typically flies more than 100,000 airline miles annually with his wife, and has even been to offbeat places like North Korea and Tajikistan in his quest to visit every country on earth. Fully vaccinated at last, he’s determined to make up for the lost […]
After a year’s hiatus because of the statewide stay-at-home order, the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival returns in April to offer acres of bright flowers — a pretty sign of spring and, this year, hope for the beginning of the end of the pandemic. But COVID-19 remains, along with health and […]
CLOSE Disneyland in Southern California is poised to open this spring after a yearlong closure due to the coronavirus pandemic. On Wednesday, Disneyland Resort announced an April 30 reopening date for Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park. Earlier this month, California officials said amusement parks can open beginning April 1 if they meet […]
Nursing student Tristan Ruch administers a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to Luis Torres, a graduate student who is studying MRI research, at Nicholas Recreation Center at UW-Madison in February. RUTHIE HAUGE Yvonne Kim | The Capital Times Sign up for the Morning Update email newsletter Members of the University […]
Disney CEO Bob Chapek announced Wednesday that both of California’s two Disney theme parks will reopen at the end of April. Chapek appeared on CNBC’s “Squawk Alley” and told host Julia Boorstin that Disneyland Resort and Disney’s California Adventure park are set to reopen on April 30. Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa will […]
Federal health officials have directed states to make all adults eligible for vaccination by May 1, Andy Slavitt, the White House senior adviser for COVID-19 response, said Wednesday. Also Wednesday, Massachusetts and Iowa announced plans to open up vaccination appointments to all adults next month, joining a growing list of […]
This story is part of our issue on Remembrance, a time-traveling journey through the L.A. experience — past, present and future. See the full package here. Los Angeles is a hat town. We are a city both blessed and cursed by the incessant, piercing golden rays that Angelenos cheerfully refer […]
A trial reservation system for group access to the Whiteoak Sink area in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park will go into effect for the 2021 wildflower season, April 12-30. Group leaders can make reservations at www.recreation.gov for a special park use permit to access the area with groups of […]
Posted: Mar 17, 2021 / 06:33 AM EDT / Updated: Mar 17, 2021 / 06:33 AM EDT (ABC News) — Summer vacation bookings are on the rise, and doctors say with proper safety precautions it’s okay to get away. This year, finding a camping spot may not be as easy. […]
BENTONVILLE — The Planning Commission on Tuesday unanimously approved the city’s bike and pedestrian plan. David Wright, Parks and Recreation director, gave a plan overview at the beginning of the meeting. The plan started being stitched together in early 2019, and there was a public reveal Feb. 20, 2020, right […]
Shootings at Atlanta-area massage parlors killed several women of Asian descent, raising fears that the victims were targeted because of their race. TOP STORIES A Tragedy in Atlanta Eight people, including several women of Asian descent, were shot to death at a string of Atlanta-area massage parlors, raising fear across […]
SXSW got canceled by the pandemic. So it built Austin in VR for 2021. I was in a freefall high above Congress Avenue, or some acid-dream version of it, in Austin, (definitely not) Texas, with the “street” below me rapidly coming into view. I’d made the decision just moments before […]
If you’ve spent the majority of your time at home over the past year, it’s likely you’ve started a coronavirus project. What’s even more likely is that your project is making sourdough bread. The pandemic’s lockdown spurred a 2020 baking craze, which in turn led to flour and yeast shortages, and […]
Mar. 17—The Glynn County Commission voted down a request from the Islands Planning Commission to reduce public comment time on Tuesday. IPC members voted 6-0 last month to request the county commission ratify a policy change that would cut the time allowed for public comment on site plans and Pier […]
Aries March 21-April 19 Venus moves into Taurus, enlivening your house of money over the next few weeks. Make the effort to be restrained with your spending and keep lifestyle costs to a minimum, if you don’t want to go broke! The urge to splurge will be strong but you […]
A vaccination record card is shown during a COVID-19 vaccination drive for Spring Branch Independent School District education workers Tuesday, March 16, 2021, in Houston. School employees who registered were given the Pfizer vaccine.(AP Photo/David J. Phillip) David J. Phillip AP SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s capital has ordered […]
PLATTSBURGH — From walking trails to dog parks to ice rinks to programs, Plattsburgh City dwellers are craving recreation. Officials canvassed residents from each city ward early this month, harvesting feedback as they map out a comprehensive master plan. The six districts were divided into five virtual workshops, one shared […]
Virgo Celebrities Getty Images This year, our ability to cut through the distractions in order to be productive has definitely been put to the test. Yet, the ability to put your head down and tend to your to-do list can feel therapeutic and centering. And if you’re looking for someone […]