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orange countys

Massachusetts Roads Clear, But Caution Still Needed

February 24, 2026

The heavy snowfall that brought almost three feet of snow to parts of Massachusetts has finally allowed the state to lift its travel ban for non‑essential vehicles in four counties. The restriction on Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable and Dukes was removed at noon, giving residents a chance to move arou

environment

Lead‑laden paint chips spill from Baltimore bridge

February 24, 2026

A recent inspection by the Maryland Department of the Environment found that paint fragments falling from Baltimore’s 28th Street Bridge carry dangerous levels of lead. The agency was alerted after residents noticed orange and white debris along Falls Road, near the 2700 block. Tests confirmed that

education

Future‑Builders Hub Opens New Chapter at CSUF

February 24, 2026

A new three‑story center is rising next to the engineering complex on Cal State Fullerton’s campus, aimed at turning classroom ideas into real tech solutions. The 42, 000‑square‑foot building will open in fall 2027 and hosts labs for GPS systems, cybersecurity, advanced manufacturing, AI, drones, an

business

Bright Steps From Bronx to Big City

February 24, 2026

Markisha Marie Williams grew up in East Tremont, dreaming of shoes that sparkle. Now, at 34, she runs a brand called M. Marie that has caught the eye of New York’s style crowd and even celebrities. Her new line, “Diamonds are Forever, ” drops in March. Williams says she always knew shoes were

technology

Nokia and AWS Team Up to Make 5G Smarter with AI

February 24, 2026

A new partnership between Nokia and Amazon Web Services is set to change how 5G networks operate. The two companies are blending Nokia’s slicing technology with AWS’s AI tools to give telecom operators the power to shift network resources on the fly. This means that when traffic spikes or an emergen

entertainment

Celebrating 30 Years: Every Pokémon Gets a New Logo

February 24, 2026

The long‑running franchise is marking three decades with fresh ideas. After a Super Bowl spot and a cute partnership with BoxLunch, the creators have given each of more than 1, 000 Pokémon its own custom emblem. Each logo shows a different character leaping out of a zero that looks like a Poké Ball,

education

Jill Korsok’s Big Exit: A New Chapter for Orange Community Recreation

February 23, 2026

Jill Korsok is stepping down from her role as director of Orange Community Education and Recreation, or OCER, effective March 1. She says she wants to leave while the department is thriving, much like a popular show ending at its peak. Her decision comes after 33 years of work in recreation ac

sports

Orange Clash: Tigers’ New Gear Meets Orioles in a 4‑4 Spring Showdown

February 23, 2026

The Tigers kicked off their spring season in a bright orange uniform, but so did the visiting Orioles. At Publix Field in Lakeland, Florida, both teams wore similar colors that made it hard to tell who was batting and who was fielding. Despite the color confusion, the game ended in a 4‑4 tie, mar

weather

Wildfire Chaos: A Chicago‑Sized Blaze Sweeps Two States

February 18, 2026

The sky turned orange over Oklahoma and Kansas when the Ranger Road Fire erupted on Tuesday afternoon, quickly expanding to a size that rivals Chicago. In just eight hours the blaze consumed an area equivalent to three or four football fields every second, leaving over 145, 000 acres scorched and no

education

Young Minds Get a Grip on Money Matters

February 17, 2026

In Blauvelt, young students are getting a crash course in managing money. This is not your typical class. It's a new program at South Orangetown Middle School. The class is called Finance and Careers. It's designed to teach seventh-graders the basics of handling money. The idea behind this class is