Purple slate sidewalks capture the morning light in Granville, New York, revealing colors found nowhere else in America. Along Main Street, deep forest greens blend with burgundy reds. This village of 2,500 people earned the title “Colored Slate Capital of the World” through geological coincidence and Victorian ambition. Iron-rich limestone beneath Washington County formed naturally… Continue reading This village in upstate New York that has purple and green slate sidewalks nowhere else in America
The beloved Spinning Gate mall employee is retiring after 22 years
Carole Hurst, operations coordinator at Spinning Gate Shopping Center, worked as a part-time secretary to the center manager before later being promoted to personal assistant. She soon moved into her current role as Operations Coordinator and was responsible for remediation and contractor work, taking orders and processing payments for all work performed at the center.… Continue reading The beloved Spinning Gate mall employee is retiring after 22 years
Experts stunned after rare creature found in unexpected place: 'It was pretty aggressive'
A rare white-eared night heron has been rescued in China, a conservation success story that shows the power of local community action. The story, reported by CGTN, began when a villager named Tian Ruzhong found an injured bird in his yard after it crashed into a power line. As you can imagine, the creature wasn't… Continue reading Experts stunned after rare creature found in unexpected place: 'It was pretty aggressive'
Misiones is accelerating its solar transition with new parks that will strengthen the province's energy autonomy
In the absence of natural gasMissions have turned Energy diversification in a strategic axis. The province prioritized decentralized photovoltaic generation and advanced with the installation of new solar parks in different municipalities. Five plants are currently in operation and a further five are due to be commissioned by 2026, which will produce a total of… Continue reading Misiones is accelerating its solar transition with new parks that will strengthen the province's energy autonomy
Even master gardeners love Carrie Underwood's pumpkin
The most beautiful paradox of gardening is that many of the plants that look the most impressive are actually some of the easiest to grow. This is certainly the case with trombone squash, an oversized variety of zucchini that is popular with chefs and gardeners alike. Carrie Underwood, for example, has time to grow the… Continue reading Even master gardeners love Carrie Underwood's pumpkin
Fire on cargo ship in Los Angeles almost contained
Julie Walker and Tran Nguyen | Associated Press A fire on a container ship docked at the Port of Los Angeles was nearly contained Saturday afternoon, although authorities are still assessing whether enough hazardous material burned to cause significant contamination. The fire, which broke out Friday evening, prompted surrounding communities to issue a shelter-in-place order… Continue reading Fire on cargo ship in Los Angeles almost contained
Camera captures bobcat for first time in Harford County
HARFORD COUNTY, Md. – A Harford County neighbor's home video captured an amazing first for the area, a bobcat sighting confirmed on camera. He then contacted the Susquehannock Wildlife Society. RELATED: First bobcat sighting confirmed in Harford County John Garrison, the society's conservation director, told WMAR-2 News why this is so exciting. First bobcat sighting… Continue reading Camera captures bobcat for first time in Harford County
A combination of coastal resilience landscaping and garden design
Many of us dream of living by the sea, but with climate change and rising ocean temperatures, storms and hurricanes seem to be becoming more frequent and violent. What does this mean for gardeners who live on the coast? Homeowners with coastal gardens are starting to pay more attention to the resilience of the coastal… Continue reading A combination of coastal resilience landscaping and garden design
Ulsoor Lake rehabilitation gets a boost of Rs 82 crore with Kalyani, walkways and water purification upgrades
BENGALURU: The historic Ulsoor lake is set to be renovated at an estimated budget of Rs 82 crore. The Bengaluru Central City Corporation, under which the water body falls, will have a kalyani (temple pond) with an artistic touch, having ritual points and an elevated viewing platform. The transformation includes an outdoor theater, shaded walkways… Continue reading Ulsoor Lake rehabilitation gets a boost of Rs 82 crore with Kalyani, walkways and water purification upgrades
The Rocky Hill-Glastonbury ferry will receive upgrades in the 2025-26 off-season
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (WTNH) — The Rocky Hill-Glastonbury Ferry is set to receive some improvements this winter's off-season, the Connecticut Department of Transportation announced Friday. The ferry is the longest-running, continuously operating ferry in the country and has been operating on the Connecticut River since 1655. A Ledyard man accused of abusing his four children… Continue reading The Rocky Hill-Glastonbury ferry will receive upgrades in the 2025-26 off-season