Whether you’re in the city or out exploring the country-side, there are plenty of ways to take in the natural beauty of Britain. Visit one of our lovely Urban Greenspaces, or get lost in the stars at one of our International Dark Sky reserves. Urban Green Spaces Castlefield Viaduct Manchester, England – … [Read more…]
I t’s that time of year again: put the Pimm’s on ice and get the strawberries and cream at the ready – Wimbledon returns. From July 3, the eyes of the sporting world will turn to SW19 once again, as the biggest names in tennis compete for the most prestigious prize in the calendar. Tennis … [Read more…]
Sandfly Express A rare photograph of the Manhattan Elevated Railroad yard shows two Forney-type locomotives, similar to those used on the Buffalo & Fort Erie Ferry & Railway’s Sandfly Express. The Forneys were one of the earliest locomotive types designed to run forward as well as backward. Richard J. Burke collection Go ahead, talk about … [Read more…]
Dublin—The Fair City—its center sits along the winding flow of the river Liffey, opening out into the east coast of Ireland. First a settlement of vikings, it bore and bred many a famous artist, musician, and writer. It’s wise to bring an umbrella with you, so as not to be caught out with the surprise of … [Read more…]
Comment on this storyComment Saturday marks once year since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade — a decision that upended the nearly 50-year constitutional right to an abortion. The ruling ignited a wave of restrictions in conservative-led states and sparked legal and political battles across the country. So this week, we’re spending some time … [Read more…]
To encourage the blooming of saffron flowers, you need the ideal environment, starting with a location that offers lots of sunlight. Be sure the soil is loosened and hill it slightly to encourage good drainage. The higher the quality of the soil, the better the access to valuable nutrients the plant needs. One way to … [Read more…]
Various groups within the city of Camden came together to plant flowers and install self-watering flower planters along Broad, Claiborne, Court, Planters and Union streets in a collaborative effort to beautify the downtown area on Saturday, May 20. The Wilcox ALProHealth Coalition, Downtown Revitalization Committee, Fleur de Lis Garden Club and Department of Public Works … [Read more…]
Sometimes we could use a little reminder that Northeast Florida isn’t such a terrible place to live. There are tons of things to do and places to visit that some locals don’t even know about. So we compiled a list of 25 fun things for you to check out, all of them less than a … [Read more…]
Butler County’s boom of large summer shows continues this weekend with the Whimmydiddle at RiversEdge. But there are more coming throughout the area in weeks ahead. Here’s a look at some of the bigger-ticket (yet mostly free) events headed this way. Taps Tastes & Tunes Festival Nineties bands seem to be the flavor this summer … [Read more…]
Story by Ryan Parker. A UK rock and pop band with major 00s hits have promised “instant gratification” to listeners with their upcoming album, who will also be performing a London gig later this year. The Hoosiers, most famous for number one album “The Trick to Life,’ and top five hit, ‘Goodbye Mr A,’ are … [Read more…]