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Lancaster County Bridge: Your Chance to Speak Up!

December 19, 2025

A bridge in Lancaster County is getting a makeover, and officials want to hear what you think. The bridge on Quarry Road/Bushong Road, which crosses the Conestoga River, is set for repairs in 2027. This bridge, built back in 1952, is 285 feet long and 24 feet wide. The plan is to keep the old steel

business

Bridge Rebuild: Maryland's Plan to Cover Costs

December 18, 2025

The Francis Scott Key Bridge, which fell apart in 2024, is a big deal. It was a major route for trade and travel. Now, Maryland is figuring out how to pay for fixing it. They plan to borrow money first, then pay it back later. This is called issuing bonds. Bruce Gartner, who runs the Maryland Trans

finance

Klarna's Big Move: Stablecoin Set to Shake Up Global Payments

December 14, 2025

Klarna, the Swedish fintech giant, is diving into the world of stablecoins. They're teaming up with Stripe's Bridge to launch KlarnaUSD. This new digital currency will run on the Tempo blockchain, which is still in development. The plan is to roll it out globally next year. This isn't just any digi

sports

New Sport, New Opportunities: Bridgewater College Joins the Flag Football Movement

December 9, 2025

Bridgewater College is stepping up its game by introducing women's flag football as a varsity sport. This new addition will kick off in the 2026-2027 academic year, according to a recent announcement. The college is no stranger to providing opportunities for students. This move is part of their ong

education

Boosting Diversity in Space Science: A Fresh Look at NASA's Support Programs

November 29, 2025

NASA's Science Mission Directorate (SMD) has launched the Bridge Program to tackle a big issue: under-represented minorities in STEM fields. This initiative aims to offer financial aid and programmatic support to boost diversity and inclusion. But how well is it working? A workshop was held to gath

weather

Michigan Braces for a Blustery Thanksgiving

November 27, 2025

Michigan is getting ready for a very windy day. A winter storm is bringing strong winds that could reach up to 60 mph. This is not just a little breeze; it's a serious weather event. Many parts of the state are under high wind warnings or advisories. The west side of Michigan is expected to have th

crime

A Young Dreamer Lost in Northridge

November 26, 2025

In the early hours of a Saturday morning, a quiet neighborhood in Northridge was shattered by gunfire. A 22-year-old woman, Maria De La Rosa, was inside a parked car with two others when tragedy struck. Two men approached the vehicle and opened fire, leaving Maria fighting for her life. Maria was k

technology

East Tennessee's Big Bet on AI

November 20, 2025

East Tennessee is set to be a major player in a huge AI project. The plan involves building powerful new supercomputers in Oak Ridge. This could be a game-changer, much like the Manhattan Project or the Apollo Program. The Trump administration is behind this initiative, called "Genesis. " It's a ma

business

The Hidden Dangers Behind the Baltimore Bridge Crash

November 19, 2025

A small, overlooked detail led to a massive disaster. A loose wire on a cargo ship caused a power outage, making the ship lose control and crash into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge. This accident killed six workers and shut down the port for months. The National Transportation Safety Board (N

environment

Bridge Trouble in China: What Went Wrong?

November 12, 2025

In a dramatic turn of events, a brand new bridge in southwest China crumbled into the mountainside just a day after it was shut down. The Hongqi Bridge, which connects Sichuan and Tibet, had to be closed on Monday because of cracks spotted on nearby roads. But on Tuesday, a landslide struck, causing