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Back in 1609, when English settlers first arrived, the Chesapeake Bay area was almost entirely covered in forests. Over time, trees were cut down for farms and buildings, especially for growing tobacco. By the late 1800s, farming slowed down in some areas, letting forests grow back. But by 1950, ano

A Busy Worksite Meets Neighbor Complaints in Homer Township

A plan to bring a big trucking and excavation company to Homer Township hit a snag when local leaders and residents pushed back. Badger Daylighting wants to build an office and park around 30 trucks on 38 acres near 159th Street. The company uses high-pressure water to dig safely around buried pipes

business

Summerville explores a new plan to mix drinks with downtown walks

Summerville’s leaders want to turn part of the historic downtown into a spot where adults 21 and older can carry open alcoholic drinks outdoors. The idea is to help local shops and cafés by giving visitors more reasons to wander the sidewalks. Similar zones exist in other cities, and the town hopes

Summerville debates sipping rules for new downtown fun zone

Summerville might soon let adults stroll between bars and cafes with a cold drink in hand. The town is weighing a plan that could carve out a small stretch near Highway 17-A as an “open container” pocket. If approved, the zone would run from 10 a. m. until 10 p. m. every day, giving visitors one mor

Two NYC Candidates Clash Over Money and ICE in Primary Debate

The race for New York’s 13th congressional district is heating up as two Democrats trade barbs over immigration, campaign cash, and representation. On a recent radio show, Ruben Espaillat and Zohran Mamdani’s endorsed candidate, Avila Chevalier, faced off in a debate where personal attacks overshado

education

Staten Island students shine at science fair without winners

Over 100 young minds from 28 schools across Staten Island gathered recently at Borough President’s Hall of Science for an event that proves innovation isn’t just for adults. Instead of prizes for top projects, the focus stayed on sharing ideas freely. Students showed off experiments ranging from sim

business

Bus Crash Sparks Debate Over Missing Safety Rules

The fatal crash of a commercial bus in Virginia left five dead and dozens injured, igniting questions about driver conduct, company policies, and the broader safety standards that still lag behind modern technology. Although investigators are only just starting their inquiry, the incident shines a l

technology

AMD Skips FSR 4 on RDNA 3. 5 APUs, Leaving Integrated Graphics Behind

AMD has decided not to bring its newest image‑upscaling tech, FSR 4. 1, to the RDNA 3. 5 family of integrated GPUs. The choice means that Ryzen AI 300 and 400 series APUs will miss out on a feature many gamers hoped would boost picture quality without hurting speed. The company’s announcement came a

Political Shift Threatens NIH Grant Stability

A new executive order has reclassified about 8, 000 civil service roles as political positions, placing many senior officials who manage NIH grant decisions under the White House’s influence. These appointments are crucial because they decide which research projects receive federal funding and ho

Celeb‑filled LA Party Shows How Spencer Pratt Is Shaking Up Politics