Activity Ban
The most affluent majority African American county in the U.S. recently passed legislation to ban a certain activity in all of its public housing facilities. What state was the first to ban this activity in its public housing facilities statewide? … Continue reading
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Greasing the Wheels to Revive Urban Oil Fields
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Plans for giant Antarctic marine sanctuary falter
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Eight open houses to discuss study on Beach light rail
The Virginian-PilotSept. 14--VIRGINIA BEACH -- Hampton Roads Transit will hold eight open houses to discuss the ongoin...
Maine tidal turbine goes online, first in North America
Portland Press HeraldMaine tidal turbine goes online, first in North America...
Private developer interested in building North Texas commuter rail line
Fort Worth Star-Telegram (Fort Worth, Texas)Sept. 14--ARLINGTON -- The once unlikely prospect of seeking a private developer to build a 62-mile...
Navy, Regulators Agree On Sub Base Clean-up Plan
The Hartford Courant, ConnecticutSept. 13--Federal environmental regulators have accepted the Navy's proposal to clean up a large, c...
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