Oro Valley named No. 1 top trending domestic fall destination

As autumn approaches, HomeToGo, the marketplace with the world’s largest selection of vacation rentals, has released two data-backed studies: a 2025 Fall Travel Report crunching the data to reveal the world’s top trending destinations for fall...

NPR Board Welcomes Newly Elected Directors

September 15, 2025; Washington, D.C. - The NPR membership elected Brad Dancer, WSHU Public Radio, Fairfield, CT; Paul Hunton, WUNC, Chapel Hill, NC (incumbent); Margaret Low, WBUR, Boston, MA (incumbent); R.C. McBride, WGLT, Normal, IL (incumbent)...

Months after WMATA bus system overhaul, riders’ opinions split on route changes

Over two months after the city overhauled the Washington Metropolitan Area Transportation Authority’s bus network, most Foggy Bottom riders said the new routes are a worthwhile learning curve, while others said they are a disruption to a...

I Witnessed An Infuriating TSA Debacle That Summed Up Everything Wrong With Modern Public Safety

We’ve all experienced headache-inducing experiences thanks to TSA agents, the sorts of ordeals that make you never want to step inside an airport and fly again, no matter how short, long, or pressing the journey. Unnecessary gropings. Snappy...

Growing Halal Munchies chain planning Loudoun location

It looks like another growing restaurant brand is headed to Loudoun County. This time it’s Halal Munchies which serves up burgers, chicken sandwiches, fries and more. According to paperwork filed with the county, Halal Munchies is planning on...

Waterbury faces a potential ban on hourly motels as town looks to reduce crime

On Monday night, Waterbury’s Board of Aldermen will vote on an ordinance which would ban hourly hotel and motel rates. The vote will take place after a public hearing and if passed, the ordinance would prevent lodging facilities, including hotels...

Which States Have Banned Cell Phones in Schools?

This article, originally published Aug. 30, 2024, was last revised on September 15, 2025. Cell phone bans and restrictions in K-12 schools continue to gain momentum this academic year. As of September 2025, 34 states and Washington, D.C., have...

CT State Police Nab Stamford Man In Vernon Who Was Fleeing Authorities In Massachusetts

VERNON, CT — State police in Connecticut have released details of a wild scene on Interstate 84 in Vernon during which a Stamford man fleeing authorities to the north was boxed in and apprehended. According to an incident report, at 8:11 p.m....

Scientists are racing to save a tiny songbird that nests on New England’s alpine summits

On a summer night just before sunset on the summit of Mount Mansfield, biologist Nathaniel Sharp and a crew of volunteers are getting ready to try to catch Bicknell’s thrush. “If you even give, like, a poor impression of a whistle, sometimes...

Mariah The Scientist Confirms January UK Shows As Part Of Hearts Sold Separately Tour

Mariah The Scientist has announced her 2026 Hearts Sold Separately Tour. The R&B artist will kick off the 36-city trek with a UK and European leg, including shows at Manchester Academy, the O2 Academy Birmingham, and London's O2 Academy Brixton...

Celebrate Sweater Weather in These 11 New England Small Towns

Small-town life is on full display in New England. Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont are known for their collegiate vibes, rugged beaches and mountains, beautiful foliage, and a long and rich history....

50 Bands Spark Chance Encounters At First-Ever East Rock Porchfest

Jisu Sheen photo Kiera and Charlie romping around the new Lawrence Street Plaza. Jisu Sheen photo JJ Slater serenading Lawrence Street. Charlie ran into friend and neighbor Kiera Saturday afternoon at the first-ever East Rock Porchfest, a music...

Remembering James R. Stockton

By Janet Westling Editor’s Note: James Roosevelt Stockton Jr., one of the founders of Ponte Vedra Beach, died Aug. 16, 2025, at the age of 91. The following article was originally published Oct. 30, 2014, in Sand Castles. Forty years ago, a...

First Person: Love’s Labor Won

The author’s daughters, Shannon and Flannery, on their many explorations throughout Rhode Island. Photography courtesy of Mike Freeman Ten years ago, I walked our daughters into the North Kingstown Dave’s Marketplace. They were six and four....

Everywhere Insiders 13: U.S. Visa Moves, Gaza Care, and Power

Irina Tsukerman is a human rights and national security attorney based in New York and Connecticut. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in National and Intercultural Studies and Middle East Studies from Fordham University in 2006, followed by a Juris...

The Top 10 Best Casinos in the World

Today, casino gaming is huge. According to data on the website of consumer and market data company Statista, by 2029, the number of users is predicted to amount to approximately 721 million. Below is a look at some of the casinos worldwide some of...

SightMD New Jersey Welcomes Optometrist Dr. Gillian Uldrich to Its Expanding Team

SightMD New Jersey, a premier provider of integrated eye care services, is proud to welcome Gillian Uldrich, OD, to its growing team of compassionate and experienced eye care professionals. Dr. Uldrich brings specialized expertise in Comprehensive...

JetBlue and Chip City Cookies Bake In Rewards with New ‘Jetti Confetti’ Cookie

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 15, 2025-- JetBlue (Nasdaq: JBLU), New York’s Hometown Airline ®, today announced a partnership with Chip City Cookies (Chip City), NYC’s fastest growing cookie brand known for its delicious oversized, gooey...

Building Community: Lebanon welcomes new rec coordinator

LEBANON — The Town of Lebanon welcomed a new recreation coordinator after its former coordinator, Sandy Tremblay, retired after nearly three decades of service. David Lopez, who started last month, said he has some big shoes to fill after...

These are the happiest states in 2025, new data shows

FILE-People enjoy themselves along the tourist destination of Ocean Drive on May 30, 2025 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Happiness, in part, can be tied to where you live when it comes to certain environmental factors...