Phoenix City Council Approves Public Transit Resources for the Most Vulnerable

  The Phoenix city council voted unanimously today to approve $1 million to help residents in need with the cost of riding public transit. The city will use federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to purchase more than 31,000 monthly transit passes.  The move significantly increases the number of reduced-fare passes for those passengers […]

Awesome Ideas For Showcasing Model Cars

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    Awesome Ideas For Showcasing Model Cars By Edmund Brunetti Whether you are a die-hard model car collector or simply a car enthusiast who has a favourite make and model, you’re probably highly aware of the fact that die cast collectables are not just simple toys. Instead, die cast cars are popular collectable items […]

Valley Metro’s Labor Day transit service

Phoenix, AZ — In observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 6, buses and light rail will be operating on a Sunday schedule. There will be no Express or RAPID bus service. Customer Service will be closed. Riders can use our new Valley Metro app for trip planning and tracking vehicles in real time. Our trip planner and schedules are also […]

AMTRAK RETURNS TRAIN SERVICE TO THE GREAT NEW YORK STATE FAIR

Great New York State Fair

Enhanced safety and health guidelines in place so customers can travel with confidence NEW YORK – Amtrak has continued its partnership with the Great New York State Fair as delicious food, eye-opening exhibits, captivating entertainment and fun games are just an Amtrak away. Between Friday, Aug. 20 and Monday, Sept. 6, Amtrak is resuming direct train service […]

Highly Modified Drone Chase Over Tucson Update

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Earlier this month, we posted an article about a U.S. Customs & Border Protection helicopter that was buzzed by a mysterious quadcopter near Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson on February 9, 2021. The incident sparked an hour long spiralling chase above the city after a Tucson Police helicopter joined CBP in pursuit of the […]

AMTRAK IS HONORED YOU TRUST THEM ON YOUR JOURNEY

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WASHINGTON – Amtrak has upgraded its technology, fleet, stations and processes to make travel as seamless and safe as possible, which includes requiring all of our employees to be vaccinated. We have made upgrades to the Amtrak app, where customers can book, get boarding information, and check train status from a mobile device and receive […]

AMTRAK DEBUTS UPGRADED MENU OPTIONS IN ACELA FIRST CLASS

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WASHINGTON – Customers riding in First-class onboard Amtrak Acela trains traveling on the Northeast Corridor can now enjoy a refreshed food and beverage menu along with a top-quality dining experience, featuring a return to traditional and sustainable serviceware. “Amtrak continues to make customer-focused improvements, including reimagining our onboard Acela dining options in First-class with creative new options that travelers will enjoy,” […]

Japan-Based Messaging Platform Might Just Help End Fake News, Online Mobs

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Hoshu SNS, the secure social networking service developed by AI and machine learning expert Shohei Ohsawa, is slated for a full-on start in September of 2021. Twitter often simply erases information it decides cannot be disseminated” — Ohsawa says. DUBAI, UAE — The past couple of years have witnessed a disturbing trend in data security in […]

Where is Episode Five of the STM Podcast?

Hello everyone, the next episode of the Stories This Moment podcast has been delayed and will be posted on Sunday, August 1, 2021. We had a few unrelated issues that needed my attention, causing the delay. Thanks for your patience. Episode 6 will be released on schedule. Visit: https://storiesthismoment.com/stories-this-moment/ http://tnc.network/tnc-wrap-up/

Student artwork decorates South Central Extension corridor

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Phoenix, AZ – Cities become more vibrant and inviting when public art is on display and the South Central community is no different. As construction on the South Central Extension/Downtown Hub project continues, Valley Metro is finding ways to enhance the area through art. Students from three different schools in south Phoenix created several pieces […]