LIFESTYLE April 17 Finding New York: 500th anniversary of Giovanni de Verrazzano historic voyage of discovery On April 17, 500 years ago, Italian explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano sailed into New York Bay, describing the land and his encounters with its native inhabitants. The Verrazzano–Narrows Bridge in New York was named after him.
Water April 10 Biden admin enacts first-ever PFAS 'forever chemical' limits on drinking water The EPA enacted new first-of-its-kind restrictions on toxic "forever chemicals," known as PFAS, in drinking water. Exposure is linked to adverse health effects like low birth weight.
POLITICS April 9 African American groups call for ditching 'racist' Francis Scott Key, naming new bridge after late congressman A coalition of African American groups is pushing Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and the state's General Assembly on renaming the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Infrastructure Across America April 2 Inspectors say thousands of American bridges are in poor condition following the Baltimore bridge collapse Inspectors reportedly consider about 42,400 of American bridges to be in poor condition, raising safety concerns according to federal data from 2023.
Oklahoma April 1 Oklahoma bridge struck by barge reopens to highway traffic An Oklahoma bridge over the Arkansas River reopened after state troopers closed it down when it was hit by a barge. Engineers inspected the bridge and found it structurally sound.
Maryland March 27 Washington Post hits 'controversial poet' Francis Scott Key after namesake Baltimore bridge collapses The Washington Post drew attention to so-called "controversial poet" Francis Scott Key for his "racist views" after his namesake bridge collapsed in Baltimore.
POLITICS March 26 Congress expected to consider emergency spending measure to replace Baltimore bridge after collapse Lawmakers are expected to rush through a supplemental spending request to cover the rebuilding of the Francis Scott Key Bridge after its sudden collapse.
Georgia March 26 Study into deepening of Savannah harbor picks up key endorsement from congressman After the Savannah harbor was dredged in 2022, officials have gotten a key congressional endorsement in their seeking of a study to further deepen a shipping channel.
Vermont March 20 Historic Vermont covered bridge at risk from truck drivers led by GPS A historical covered bridge in Vermont is under threat from box truck drivers using GPS who do not heed warnings concerning tall and heavy vehicles, officials say.
Rhode Island March 14 Key Rhode Island bridge to be demolished over structural concerns, governor says The Washington Bridge in Providence County, Rhode Island, which connects the state's capital to the opposite side of the Seekonk River, will be demolished.
