PortMiami, known as the Cruise Capital of the World©, just set a new record for cruise passenger numbers, tallying 8,233,056 travelers for the Fiscal Year 2024—an impressive uptick from the previous year. The stats, as revealed by a Miami-Dade government release , illustrate a robust 12.79% increase from Fiscal Year 2023. Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella...
The City of Germantown has reaffirmed its standing as a bastion of fiscal integrity, clinching the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for the 41st time in a row, signaling an enduring legacy of meticulous budget planning and financial stewardship. This consistent achievement not only demonstrates Germantown’s unwavering commitment to...
The City of Davis is gearing up for its 43rd annual Candlelight Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony. Set to light up the town on December 5, 2024, the event will begin with a parade starting at 6 p.m. from the Davis Food Co-op parking lot, winding its way to the E Street Plaza. Those looking...
Striving for a breakthrough in renewable energy storage, scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) are taking a novel approach by examining the failure modes of a new type of battery. As ORNL reports , the focus is on creating batteries capable of effectively storing the inconsistent flow of energy from sources like wind and...
Osceola County’s elders facing the weight of financial hardship can look to the local government for a helping hand starting next Monday. In what could be a much-needed relief for the aging population, the Low-Income Senior Rental Assistance Program is set to begin accepting pre-applications. According to Osceola County official announcements, starting November 11, Osceola...
The legal proceedings in the Delphi murder case reached a critical turn as closing arguments were presented before a silent courthouse. Carroll County Prosecutor Nick McLeland gave a statement to jurors, underscored by Special Judge Fran Gull’s solemn reminder that further disruptions in decorum would not be tolerated. As reported by FOX59 , the case...
In a significant move for the New York real estate scene, New York University (NYU) has struck a deal with Vornado Realty Trust for all 1.1 million square feet of office space at 770 Broadway. The agreement not only encompasses a sprawling amount of space but also a staggering time frame; NYU is set to...
Las Cruces residents have cast their ballots in favor of municipal progress, with a majority voting to increase the gross receipts tax by 0.325 percent in the recent general election. According to the City of Las Cruces , the measure passed with 55 percent of the vote and is expected to bring in an additional...
It’s the end of an era for a slice of Lincoln Square and Ravenswood, where residents in the 9th precinct of the 47th ward have voted to lift a 117-year-old prohibition on alcohol. Nearly 85% of voters opted to abolish the long-standing ban, making way for local businesses to finally compete on equal footing with...
Garland’s Heritage Crossing Department recently garnered statewide recognition, having secured the Arts and Humanities Programming Achievement Award at the North Region Conference of the Texas Recreation & Park Society on Monday. This accolade acknowledges the department’s commitment to cultural programs, specifically for this year’s exhibit, “MUMENTOUS: Celebrating Tradition in Garland”, according to the City of...