By STAN CHOE, AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — It was one year ago that the terrifying free fall for the stock market suddenly ended, ushering in one of its greatest runs. On March 23, 2020, the S&P 500 fell 2.9%. In all, the index dropped nearly 34% in […]
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By STAN CHOE, AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — It was one year ago that the terrifying free fall for the stock market suddenly ended, ushering in one of its greatest runs. On March 23, 2020, the S&P 500 fell 2.9%. In all, the index dropped nearly 34% in […]
With Spring Break here for many students and summer vacation just around the corner, many health agencies are still saying people should avoid travel because of the risk of getting and spreading COVID-19. With that in mind, I know many people are making plans to travel once they’re fully vaccinated. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) wants to make sure you […]
Homer-Center school district leaders will take up an array of technology improvements needed because of the increased use of online services for virtual learning. “This would help us get our computer systems up to speed,” District Superintendent Curt Whitesel said. “Now that we’re doing a lot of synchronous and asynchronous […]
Select low-number Cape Ann license plates between two and one hundred will be available to the highest bidders through an online auction beginning Monday, March 22. All proceeds will go to the Cape Ann Community Foundation which supports local charitable initiatives and organizations. The auction is scheduled to conclude on Monday, […]
The semi-annual Yuma Parks and Recreation activities guide, covering events through the spring and summer, is now available online. Program registration for city residents begins March 22, followed by registration for all starting March 29. As with the guide issued last autumn, this season’s guide will remain available exclusively in […]
A selective critical checklist of notable Friday TV: The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (streaming on Disney+): Hot on the heels of WandaVision comes a more conventional superhero spinoff from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan reprising their roles of Sam “Falcon” Wilson and James “Bucky” […]
ROSCOE TOWNSHIP—A slate of candidates known as the Roscoe Independents, led by Trustee Bob Nowicki who is running for supervisor, are vying against the Right for Roscoe candidates led by Republican Ryan Rydell who is running for supervisor. Highlights of the race Township Trustee Bob Nowicki (Independent) is running for […]
DUBLIN, March 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The “Sports Nutrition Foods and Drinks – Global Market Trajectory & Analytics” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global market for Sports Nutrition Foods and Drinks is projected to exceed US$ 90 billion by 2022, driven by the convergence of sports nutritional […]
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 […]
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – The city of Amsterdam will allow residents of its historic centre to offer their homes to tourists again, after a court ordered it to scrap a ban on vacation rentals. Amsterdam’s left-wing city council last year issued an outright ban on rentals through Airbnb and other platforms […]
Alaska air traffic and airport development are surging to meet demand for more cargo and passenger flights, as growing numbers of Americans make online purchases to avoid shopping malls and plan travel to remote vacation spots including Alaska due to COVID-19 concerns. The uptick in airport traffic in Alaska extends […]
ATLANTA – Many Georgians are starting to think about summer travel plans. While some will opt for traditional hotel stays, many will look online in hopes of finding less expensive or more unique accommodations. Unfortunately, ads for online vacation rentals are not always what they seem. The state Attorney General’s […]
ECU’s new chancellor is diving into campus life when he officially takes office on Monday. Philip G. Rogers, who is the university’s 12th and youngest chancellor, is starting his tenure during homecoming week. Along with meetings with his cabinet and other groups, Rogers is scheduled to meet with students and […]
City Parks and Recreation Director Joel Dunn said the clearing work as part of the renovation of Battle Park is being done because a local expert advised a lot of invasive species of plant life at the park needed to be controlled. Dunn told the City Council during a council […]
Brad Distel, left, and David Morris begin construction of a new garden at the Montrose Field House on Monday, March 8, 2021. (Josue Perez/Montrose Daily Press) Montrose Recreation District took a step forward in its mission to construct a community garden and teach nutrition benefits and healthy lifestyles. MRD program […]
MEADVILLE, Pa., March 11, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — “Cuddles the Little Red Fox: Cuddles’s First Adventure”: a fun-filled learning adventure of Cuddles where he discoveres a very important lesson and makes new friends with those he never expects to. “Cuddles the Little Red Fox: Cuddles’s First Adventure” is the creation of […]
The Heritage Oaks Golf Course survey is now available online until March 19 at 5 p.m. for any member of the public to share their thoughts about the municipal facility. The survey is part of the Heritage Oaks financial and operation analysis commissioned by City Council. The 29-question survey includes […]
Hours of Zoom classes, log-in issues, camera-shy students, internet connection failures, day care costs, Chromebook requests, classroom management — and the list goes on when it comes to the challenges of remote learning. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has come at a cost, in various ways, to districts and […]
For Penn State professor Jadrian Wooten, the popular TV show “Parks and Recreation” is more than a funny show — it’s a tool he uses to educate students. Wooten, an associate teaching professor of economics, uses popular culture and TV references in his classes to teach his students, which has […]
To define graduate students’ time during Covid-19 solely through the lens of academics would be to overlook the numerous details that humanize and differentiate each of their experiences. The following individuals are not merely Harvard students — they are also bakers and entrepreneurs, fathers and daughters, volunteers and Olympic-hopeful rowers. […]
Should a ballot proposition reallocating sales tax to improve two of the city’s parks be approved by voters in May, Adams Park would become a multi-use entity. The park, which is in the 3400 to 3600 blocks of 61st Street, already tout sports and event seating, competition level fields, walking […]