Category: Blog
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What’s Up: July 2021 Skywatching Tips from NASA (video)
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory What are some skywatching highlights in July 2021? Venus blazes as the “Evening Star” following the sunset, with a much fainter planet Mars nearby. Catch their super close pairing on July 12. Plus, if you can find your way to dark skies, this is the best time of year to enjoy…
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Streetcar vehicles begin testing along route in Tempe
On June 28, streetcar vehicles will begin to make their way across Tempe as testing begins. Over the next weeks and months, residents can expect to see vehicles out on the alignment completing a variety of systems, signals and safety tests. “Our first priority is operating a safe and reliable system,” said Adrian Ruiz, Valley…
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Our STM Podcast is now Live!
The Stories This Moment podcast is now live. STM Podcast is weekly program on various topics that are in covered by TNC Network News and also related to our indie film/ video projects. Catch our latest podcast episode by visiting here: https://storiesthismoment.com/stories-this-moment/ Episode 1 Season 1 : What Did You See? Blog https://www.facebook.com/StoriesThisMoment
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MTS Board Approves Ride Free in September with PRONTO
San Diego – The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) Board of Directors approved a plan for passengers to ride free in September with PRONTO to help riders smoothly transition from Compass Cards to the new PRONTO fare collection system. The PRONTO system is scheduled to launch in September. Critical to the success of changing the…
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L.A. Metro Breaks Ground on New State-of-the-Art Airport Metro Connector Project
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) today held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the beginning of construction on the $898.6-million Airport Metro Connector Project that will directly connect the Metro system to the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The Airport Metro Connector Project (AMC) is the ninth station along the Crenshaw/LAX Line currently…
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Ed “NJWeedman” Forchion Celebrates Independence Day with The Joint of Miami Weekend Festivities
The cannabis community’s most beloved and beleaguered outlaw, Ed “NJWeedman” Forchion, is celebrating this Fourth of July weekend with his biggest bong bang ever. His new marijuana themed lounge, The Joint of Miami, located in Miami’s trendy Wynwood Art District, officially opens its doors during Independence Day Weekend with three days of smoke infused festivities, Friday, July 2, Saturday, July 3 and Sunday July…
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Buttigieg Recommends $2.5 Billion for New and Expanded Public Transit Services Across the Country
WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced the recommendation of $2.5 billion to advance the construction or completion of 25 rail, bus rapid transit (BRT) and streetcar projects in 12 states, as well as other projects that may become ready for funding in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022. These projects, competitively funded through the Federal Transit…
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Atlanta IKEA’s Racially Insensitive Juneteenth Menu!
Atlanta IKEA’s attempt to honor Juneteenth fell flat after a racially insensitive menu surfaced. This location of the Scandinavian furniture giant tried to observe the holiday with a problematic menu that outraged many employees. Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. It is also often observed for celebrating African American culture. Racially…
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Remembering KHJ Channel 9 Afternoon News Summer 1978 (video)
Los Angeles A memory from my childhood… It was July 17,1978 and I actually remember when this news broadcast aired. That Monday was really hot, the smog was kind of clearing up and it was lunch time. My birthday was a few days away.
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Federal funding supports three Valley Metro rail projects
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has recently announced funding for Valley Metro’s rail projects currently under construction: the Northwest Extension Phase II, South Central Extension/Downtown Hub and Tempe Streetcar. These funds signify ongoing federal support of our projects, and the importance of transit to the growing metro Phoenix area. Within its $2.5 billion funding recommendation for fiscal year 2022, FTA included…