Starting last summer, Hagerstown in Maryland no longer has to pay certain property taxes on buildings that serve the public. This change covers places like sports centers and parks where people gather for fun or relaxation. The rule works for both land and the stuff built on it, as long as the main
Columbia plans a costly upgrade that will swap out almost 54, 000 electric meters and about 53, 000 water meters for new digital versions. The goal is to stop the old system’s slow hand‑reading, broken devices and hidden leaks by letting data travel wirelessly to the city’s computers. The plan sa
Bukekile Dube, a Zimbabwean born in 1975, has made Dallas her home for over twenty years. She founded Indibano Art Residency to give African artists a place to work in Texas, and she runs the program from a modest bungalow in Midway Hollow. \\ Her goal is simple: let art speak where words fall shor
In the world of joint health, a thin layer called the subchondral bone plate plays a big part. Scientists wanted to see if everyday CT scans could tell where this layer starts and how thick it is, without needing fancy equipment. They used 18 arm bones taken from nine preserved bodies and scanned th
The National Weather Service has warned that conditions across much of the Western Slope below 8, 000 feet are set for high fire risk through Tuesday night. Low humidity, soaring temperatures and strong winds make it easier for small fires to grow quickly. At Aspen, the fire chief said that even th
The Italian government has said it will stay out of a fight over who controls Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena. Finance Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti told reporters that the outcome will depend on who offers a higher price. Two banks are in the race: Banco BPM and Intesa Sanpaolo. Intesa recently m
"The Norwin School District is preparing to increase property taxes by about 4% for the next school year. The decision was made after a unanimous vote by the board on Monday night. The budget plan, totaling roughly $99 million, raises taxes to 100. 2 mills in the main towns and to 15. 97 mills fo
In a surprising move, the president chose Bill Pulte to fill the top intelligence post for up to seven months without Senate approval. Unlike past leaders who brought decades of military or government service, Pulte’s background centers on overseeing a federal housing agency and pursuing political
The city council has presented a new budget that demands a 2 % hike in taxes. This move comes after state officials declined Atlantic City’s earlier proposal to lower the tax rate by 2. 3 cents per dollar. The mayor explained that the state’s insistence on a tax increase forced the council to adopt
The problem of lead in everyday life is still big. Even with current safety rules, most people cannot stay completely away from it. Fixing the source of lead is a long‑term goal, but people need quick ways to protect themselves now. Researchers have found that having health insurance can lessen t
