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transportation

Buffalo News Highlights: From Health Hurdles to Stadium Sidewalks

July 26, 2026

The latest from Buffalo shows a mix of community concerns and local developments. First, patients with Parkinson’s feel let down when a major insurer stops covering boxing therapy—a treatment many say helps them stay active. The move sparks debate about the value of alternative therapies in chronic

politics

States Fight to Keep Their Truck License Power

July 17, 2026

A group called SBTC wants the federal government to remove New York and California’s authority to issue commercial driver licenses (CDLs). They argue that both states are not following federal safety rules. The main question is whether a law says the government must cancel a state’s license pr

politics

A Local Race Gets Hot as Big Decisions Roll In

July 4, 2026

Staten Island’s upcoming congressional election just got more interesting. The Democratic Party picked Mike DeCillis as their official candidate, giving him the party’s full support. Now, he’s going head-to-head with current representative Nicole Malliotakis. One major topic in their debate? A new f

politics

School struggles in Cuba due to fuel shortages

June 23, 2026

In western Cuba, six-year-old Axisa and seven-year-old Aron Alfonso are lucky—their dad rides them to school on horseback. But most kids aren’t so fortunate. A dying Soviet-era bus system means many children miss class entirely because teachers can’t even get to school. The problem? A U. S. oil bloc

environment

What Indiana 2’s future could look like – your say matters

June 12, 2026

The Indiana Department of Transportation is hosting a public meeting on June 16 to talk about possible upgrades on Indiana 2 between U. S. 20 and U. S. 20/31. This stretch runs through parts of St. Joseph County and LaPorte County. The goal is to gather ideas from people who use the road every day.

opinion

A New Chapter for Dallas Hockey Fans

June 10, 2026

Dallas has long been a battleground for sports fans, but the recent debate over where the Stars will play feels like a bigger fight. The city’s move to Plano has sparked concerns about accessibility and the true value of a new arena. Fans say the old Reunion Arena felt intimate, while the curr

business

Gainesville’s new rail link and Savannah’s community grants: How local moves serve bigger goals

May 24, 2026

A new rail service connecting Savannah’s port to an inland hub near Atlanta just opened in May, giving shippers a shorter and cheaper way to move goods than long-haul trucking. Instead of sending trucks on 600-mile round trips, trains now carry containers between the two cities daily. The switch is

sports

Planning your trip to the Foxborough World Cup? Parking and rides are your best bet

May 15, 2026

Local fans heading to the World Cup matches in Foxborough this summer might want to leave the bus stops and metro stations for visitors. The stadium’s operator is pushing cars as the top way for Massachusetts residents to reach Gillette Stadium—now dubbed Boston Stadium for the event. Jim Nolan, a t

education

Schools tighten e-bike rules after sharp rise in student injuries

May 8, 2026

Last month, a local school board voted 6-1 to ban elementary and middle school students from bringing e-bikes onto campus starting next year. The decision followed months of debate after injury reports involving young riders jumped from just one case in 2021 to over 200 last year. Many board members

lifestyle

Revived Greyhound Hub Brings New Life to Philly Bus Travel

April 30, 2026

Philly’s old Greyhound stop at 10th and Filbert Streets is set to open its doors Friday after a three‑year pause, welcoming the first FlixBus from Richmond at 12:20 a. m. The revamped terminal now houses 189 chairs for passengers to escape the weather, replacing the earlier curbside spots on Spring