The task of naming the network of trails stretching from Pittsburgh to Cumberland, Md., was brought up at an initial planning meeting in the mid-1990s. Ideas were thrown out. But naming something that didn’t yet exist took a backseat to the actual work, Linda McKenna Boxx said. “Let’s see if […]
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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 about a month, wiping out three years’ worth of gains […]
People stood in line to get the COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday at the Hansen Dam Recreation Area in the San Fernando Valley. The doses were intended for distribution to healthcare workers who signed up online; apparently, some others were able to get the vaccine. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times) Operation […]
From big banks to Starbucks, American corporations are rolling out initiatives to address racial inequality. JPMorgan Chase has a new $30 billion five-year plan to fund things like affordable housing. IBM has announced a quantum computing outreach to historically Black colleges and universities. Advocates for greater equity welcome the attention, […]