A sign outside of BWI airport advises travelers that have been to New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut must quarantine for 14 days. Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post via Getty Images As the coronavirus continues to spread across the US and the world, some states are restricting domestic travel. States like […]
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A lifetime ago, on Sept. 14, Greg Vanlandeghem sat outside a café in Holly, Mich., and explained to me that he planned to vote for the President’s re-election because he saw the race as a contest between two bad options. “We’ve got a guy trying not to die,” he told […]
Today, Airbnb and Brand USA, the destination marketing organization for the United States, announce a new partnership designed to allow guests to explore the US from the comfort of home through Airbnb Online Experiences. Along with a new landing page featuring a collection of Online Experiences that showcase the unique […]
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) – The governors of Connecticut, New York and New Jersey adjusted the joint travel advisory on Tuesday, adding one state and removing two from the list. Colorado was added to the list of impacted locations this week, and Arizona and Virginia were removed. Implemented on June 24 […]
MARYLAND — The Maryland Department of Transportation is partnering with state and local agencies, nonprofits and communities across Maryland to host Walktober, a monthlong series of activities and virtual webinars in October promoting the state’s official exercise: walking. Maryland named walking as the official state exercise in October 2008. Walktober […]
WASHINGTON – As Joe Biden and the Democrats convene virtually this week, President Donald Trump plans to get in some words edgewise. Trump will campaign in four battleground states – Wisconsin, Minnesota, Arizona and Pennsylvania – as Democratic delegates meet online to nominate Biden and running mate Sen. Kamala Harris during the Democratic National Convention, […]
WASHINGTON – As Joe Biden and the Democrats convene virtually this week, President Donald Trump plans to get in some words edgewise. Trump will campaign in four battleground states – Wisconsin, Minnesota, Arizona, and Pennsylvania – as Democratic delegates meet online to nominate Biden and running mate Sen. Kamala Harris during the Democratic National […]
With coronavirus cases spiking in dozens of states, the prospect of anything resembling a normal school year is fading fast. Schools can’t safely reopen if infections are exploding in the communities they serve. But in regions where the pandemic appears to be under control, it is most important to get […]
Alabama Birmingham: Space Camp, an educational program attended by nearly 1 million people, including a dozen who went on to become astronauts or cosmonauts, said Tuesday it’s in danger of closing without a cash infusion because of the coronavirus pandemic. Part of the state-owned U.S. Space and Rocket Center in […]
Last year, the pandemic shut the gates of many public gardens just as spring was on its way: According to a survey by the American Public Gardens Association, only about 4 percent of public gardens remained fully open as of March 30, 2020. Once public gardens began to reopen months […]
We are more than halfway through President BidenJoe BidenThe Hill’s Morning Report — Presented by Facebook — Biden delivers 100 million shots in 58 days, doses to neighbors Advocates demand transparency in Biden migrant facilities The Memo: America faces long war with extremism MORE’s first 100 days, and Republicans are […]
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 […]
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced Thursday that he will direct states to make all adults eligible for coronavirus vaccinations no later than May 1, a move that he said could help the United States return to some sense of normalcy by Independence Day. In his address marking the anniversary […]
This Aug. 21, 2019 image shows Lake Powell near Page, Arizona. A plan by Utah could open the door to the state pursuing an expensive pipeline that critics say could further deplete the lake, which is a key indicator of the Colorado River’s health. (AP Photo/Susan Montoya Bryan) Susan Montoya […]
The long downturn that accompanied the 2008 financial crisis was brutal for U.S. states and municipalities, and some were only just back on their feet when the COVID-10 pandemic began, shuttering economies, sidelining workers, and costing big bucks for emergency personnel, health care and more. This downturn is likely to […]
Camping is one of the best ways to enjoy nature, and in these post-coronavirus times, it’s an especially great idea if you want to get away—and get away from everyone else. But social distancing isn’t the only reason people are flocking to camping. It’s also a budget-friendly vacation option that’s […]
Amazing escapes Staying in a beautifully restored historic home or a state-of-the-art penthouse used to be the preserve of the super-rich or well connected. But Airbnb, the peer-to-peer online vacation rental site, has unlocked the doors to some spectacular properties across America. Here’s our pick of the best Airbnbs in […]
Pennsylvania is known for its pretzels, the Liberty Bell, as the Chocolate Capital of the U.S. and the birthplace of the Big Mac. However, many of us do not realize that the commonwealth is home to the largest free roaming elk herd in the northeast United States and east of […]
Globe Newswire Nicox’s Partner Fera Pharmaceuticals to Investigate Naproxcinod as Potential Covid-19 Adjuvant Treatment Press ReleaseNicox’s Partner Fera Pharmaceuticals to Investigate Naproxcinod as Potential Covid-19 Adjuvant Treatment December 11, 2020 – release at 7:30 am CETSophia Antipolis, France Nicox SA (Euronext Paris: FR0013018124, COX), an international ophthalmology company, and […]
When the coronavirus pandemic first started, John Costa, president of the Amalgamated Transit Union, lost sleep wondering if the bus drivers that his union represents should be pulled off the job to avoid getting sick. Nine months later, with multiple COVID-19 vaccines on the horizon, a different question keeps Costa […]
Amazing escapes Staying in a beautifully restored historic home or a state-of-the-art penthouse used to be the preserve of the super-rich or well connected. But Airbnb, the peer-to-peer online vacation rental site, has unlocked the doors to some spectacular properties across America. Here’s our pick of the best Airbnbs in […]
The coronavirus crisis continued to reach new heights over the Thanksgiving holiday as average daily caseloads showed no sign of declining across much of the country. Sixteen states — including Arizona, California, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey and Ohio — saw their average daily case counts hit all-time highs Thursday and […]