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ForbesA national infrastructure plan may be stalled in Congress, but a new 42-acre waterfront development project in the U.S. capital’s backyard is full-steam ahead. The venture, called “The Yards,” will bolster the revitalization of southeast Washington, D … …read more Source:: Washington DC News From Google News
Fresno BeeArte Américas is more than an art gallery. Its mission is simple, but large in scope: to make Central California a flourishing place for Latino arts. A quick look shows Arte Américas, with. Art Gallery_PC17-2. Arte Americas. The Ward Famil enjoying the … …read more Source:: Entertainment News From Google News
San Francisco ChronicleThe Chronicle: What’s your favorite place to eat in the Bay Area? McGee: “When I’m not vegan, probably Mua in Oakland. When I am vegan, I like going to Souley Vegan in Oakland.” Wait, you’re vegan? “Yeah… [laughs]…sometimes.” G-Eazy also told The … and more …read more Source:: Oakland Restaurants News By Google … Read more
VarietyLegendary-Universal’s “Pacific Rim Uprising” isn’t likely to open as high as the original monster battle movie, but robot-loving international territories could help power it to a solid box office total after its opening on March 23. Recent tracking on … and more …read more Source:: Movie Box Office News By Google News
The Undefeated“What we are trying to stay out of is politics,” NFL commissioner Goodell told reporters a day after the meeting, which also coincided with another Twitter tirade from the president about the NFL being soft for not forcing players to stand for the … …read more Source:: NFL Commissioner News from Google News
Washington Post2018 NCAA tournament interactive bracket. Schedule and results | Top story lines | Tournament history. The second evening of the NCAA tournament is on track to give us just as many nail-biters as the first. No. 14 Bucknell hung tough for a while with …Nevada’s Eric Musselman apologizes for profanities after tourney winESPNNCAA Tournament … Read more
Bristol Herald Courier (press release) (blog)The Golden Bears have only been past the second round one time in coach Lindsay Gottlieb’s six tournament appearances when they reached the Final Four in 2013. Jocelyn Willoughby had 13 points and Aliyah Huland El 12 for Virginia. Smith led Cal with 20 …BC-BKW–NCAA-Virginia-California, 2nd Ld-Writethru,765Hickory Daily RecordUVa women … Read more
Hawaii Public Radio-HPR2Honolulu has a new sprinkler law in place – 8 months after the deadly Marco Polo fire. Mayor Kirk Caldwell signed two bills into law yesterday afternoon. They do not mandate sprinkler installation but do provide tax breaks to encourage installation. At … and more …read more Source:: Honolulu News By Google News
Voice of San DiegoThe head of the city’s embattled downtown development agency is unlikely to return to Civic San Diego after abruptly announcing his retirement. Civic president Reese Jarrett told board members of his plan to retire last month amid a swirl of chaos … …read more Source:: San Diego News By Google News
News3LVWorld’s largest Steak ‘n Shake opens in Hooters Casino Hotel. by Matthew Seeman. The world’s largest Steak ‘n Shake has opened at Hooters Casino Hotel in Las Vegas, according to executives. (Photo courtesy Hooters). AA. LAS VEGAS (KSNV) —. The world’s …Largest Steak ‘n Shake in the world opens March 16 in Las VegasKTNV Las … Read more
The Mercury NewsOakland Athletics pitcher Daniel Mengden throws during Spring Training workouts at the Lew Wolff Training Complex on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018, in Mesa, Ariz. (Aric Crabb/Bay Area News Group). By Martin Gallegos | mgallegos@bayareanewsgroup.com | Bay Area …A’s Bruce Maxwell trying to shed extra pounds he put on this winterSFGate all 3 news … Read more
Inc.comDays after a passenger on a United flight sparked a media firestorm about a horrible incident in which a dog died after being put in an overhead bin–and then after the airline accidentally shipped a dog to Japan instead of Kansas City–United Airlines …Family whose dog died in overhead compartment accuses flight attendant of ‘lying’Yahoo7 … Read more
The Globe and MailThis week, B.C.’s NDP government made one of the smartest decisions of its brief time in office: It told FIFA to stuff it. More precisely, it allowed a deadline for participating in a three-country bid to play host to FIFA’s 2026 men’s World Cup soccer … and more …read more Source:: FIFA … Read more
Hollywood ReporterAlicia Vikander’s film is unlikely to come in at No. 1 at the box office, but it’s a win for a genre plagued by poor adaptations. There have been plenty of video game movie adaptations over the years, but critical and financial successes in the genre …‘Black Panther’ Poised For $460M+ In Profit; ‘I … Read more
East Bay TimesOAKLAND — A woman is facing 20 years in federal prison on charges that she committed two Bay Area bank robberies a week apart from each other last year. On Thursday, Kenyonna Farr, 29, was indicted on two counts of bank robbery, one alleging she … and more …read more Source:: Oakland CA … Read more
East Bay TimesOAKLAND — Parasols twirled to the beat, brass band sounds filled the air and rimshots were heard instead of gunshots in East Oakland. The Second Line Project made it’s debut last week at Arroyo Viejo Park to the delight of a diverse crowd of nearly a … …read more Source:: East Oakland News … Read more
The Mercury NewsOAKLAND — A woman is facing 20 years in federal prison on charges that she committed two Bay Area bank robberies a week apart from each other last year. On Thursday, Kenyonna Farr, 29, was indicted on two counts of bank robbery, one alleging she … and more …read more Source:: Oakland CA … Read more
Silver and Black PrideMcDonald began his career with the Cincinnati Bengals in 2009 as a seventh round pick back when Raiders defensive coordinator Paul Guenther was on staff. McDonald appeared in 26 games throughout the past two seasons for the Bucs combining for 65 … …read more Source:: Oakland Raiders News By Google News
Eater SFOakland’s Cat Town, a cat cafe where patrons sip drinks and play with cats who are up for adoption, has recovered all but one of its 21 cats after many fled the premises during a break-in. A vandal, or perhaps would-be cat burglar, was caught on video … …read more Source:: Oakland CA News … Read more
Chicago TribuneBundle up will be the mantra for Chicago-area parade watchers this St. Patrick’s Day. The day will dawn wintry with a period of wet snow that could accumulate an inch or two on grass areas, especially south and west of the city. Sunshine should return …Chilly St. Patrick’s Day could start wintryWGN-TV all 1 … Read more
Alabama’s News LeaderAvondale, an area that’s seen constant growth and revitalization, could be Birmingham’s next entertainment district. Taylor Lander, head of the Avondale Merchants Group and Marketing Director at Avondale Brewery, explains the merchants have been … …read more Source:: Entertainment News From Google News
MTPRSM: And in a close race, Rob, a third party, as you just said, can swing the outcome. And in this case the swing would favor the Republican candidate most likely. RS: Oh absolutely. So basically Breck’s point is that — it’s an old one in American … …read more Source:: Democratic Party Victory News … Read more
New York TimesMIAMI — Sgt. Jenna Mendez was heading to work at the Sweetwater Police Department on Thursday when she caught the long red light at Southwest 112th Avenue. She was not happy: She had a 2 p.m. meeting to make. With the windows rolled up and music on …Rescue teams still searching for victims … Read more
Waco Tribune-HeraldStartup Waco plans to open a co-working space called Hustle in the Woolworth Suites building. Staff photo — Jerry Larson, file. Facebook · Twitter · Email; Print; Save. McLennan County commissioners may take a vote Tuesday on whether to give $750,000 … …read more Source:: Startup Tech News From Google News
Women’s soccer names captains for 2018 seasonUnion College AthleticsSCHENECTADY, NY – Union College women’s soccer head coach has announced that current juniors Nicole Sturno , Christine Hill and current sophomore Linsey Giles will serve as the team’s captains for the 2018 season. Giles, a forward from Beford, MA, led … …read more Source:: Women’s Soccer … Read more
BillboardBeginning the ramp-up to its 2018 BET Experience & Awards, BET Networks — in partnership with YouTube — is bringing back the #FreestyleFridayBET hottest MC contest. Beginning Friday (March 16), rap contenders can qualify for entry by subscribing to … and more …read more Source:: YouTube News By Google News
CNNThe new advocacy director at a nonprofit group aligned with President Donald Trump shared an N-word laden post written by someone else on Facebook in December 2014. America First Policies, the nonprofit that works to promote Trump’s agenda, announced … and more …read more Source:: Donald Trump News – Google News
CBS DetroitDETROIT (WWJ) – Detroit native Christian Allen is making waves in Tinseltown showing, off his designs during LA Fashion Week, which kicked off Friday. Allen is the Creative Director for high-fashion line YeKim, and has built a successful career … and more …read more Source:: Fashion Week News By Google News
ESPN (press release) (blog)NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Texas freshman Mohamed Bamba said he hasn’t put a timeline on when he’ll make the decision whether to enter the NBA draft, he told reporters following the Longhorns’ opening round loss to Nevada. The 6-foot-11, 225-pound forward is … and more …read more Source:: NBA News By Google News
TechCrunchThe layoffs and office shut downs come as the company has had trouble raising new funding and managing its reputation following a bombastic lawsuit from the company’s former social media manager that landed the startup on the front-page of the New York … …read more Source:: Startup Tech News From Google News
The Desert SunThe guest list included: Suzanne Hall co-founder of Chalkboard Magazine; Rachel Marlow from Vogue; food writer Krista Simmons; Ashley Fultz of The Style Editrix blog; Joe Aston an Australian Financial Review columnist; Nastassia Johnson of Let Me Eat … …read more Source:: Fashion Blogger News By Google News
Reuters CanadaWASHINGTON (Reuters) – Steel and aluminum users that depend on imported products not available from U.S. producers may have to wait up to 90 days for an exclusion from the Trump administration’s new metals tariffs, according to a Commerce Department …Product exclusions from US tariffs may take 90 days: documentReuters UK all 12 news … Read more
MLB.com“It’s unfortunate for him, and he came into camp in good shape, obviously got off to a good start,” A’s manager Bob Melvin said earlier this week. “He was eager to impress and have a good spring, and we’re still kind of uncertain how long it’s going to … …read more Source:: Oakland Athletics News … Read more
Chicago TribuneLike District 99, District 308 also had offered alternatives to the walkout, including a “Kindness Challenge” that brainstormed ways to spread kindness. The district also offered class discussions, sessions on writing legislators and time for personal …1100 Chicago-area students get detentions for participating in walkout to protest gun violenceWQAD.comMore than 1000 Chicago-area students get … Read more
South China Morning PostHong Kong’s financial secretary Paul Chan Mo-po declared on Friday he would have “no fear” confronting private developers if he were to press ahead with a groundbreaking vacancy tax for unoccupied flats in a bid to cool the city’s red-hot property … and more …read more Source:: Hong Kong News By Google … Read more