Is New York Facing Increased Risks? What to Expect After Daylight Saving Time Ends
by MJP – Mark your calendar, a big change will soon be happening in New York State. I’m sure you can tell by now that I …
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California Housing Market Update: Falling Prices in Some of the State’s Priciest Areas
MJP – The U.S. housing market is showing signs of adjustment following the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cut in September, which lowered mortgage rates to …
Naming No-Nos: 8 Baby Names Now Illegal in Utah, California, and Nevada
MJP – Naming a baby is one of the biggest decisions parents make. It’s your chance to be creative, make a statement, and choose something …
163 New Jobs on the Horizon as Manufacturer Plans Kansas City Facility
MJP – Italian manufacturer RB SRL is investing $16 million to open a 100,000-square-foot facility in Kansas City that is expected to create 163 new …
Iconic California Hotel Faces Walkout as Workers Demand Fair Treatment in Latest Labor Action
MJP – San Francisco, Calif. – The strike by hotel workers in San Francisco has expanded, with 310 workers from the iconic Palace Hotel walking …
California School Leaders Shine: Two Principals Awarded Prestigious National Leadership Prize
MJP – Tony Thurmond, California’s state superintendent, has sent his congratulations to two outstanding teachers who have been named winners of the Terrel H. Bell …
Cursive Returns to Classrooms: California Legislation Mandates Handwriting Education
MJP – By 2010, cursive writing had been removed from the California school curriculum. However, as of January 2024, a new statute reinstitutes the need …
Labor Movement Grows: Hotel Workers Strike Across Major U.S. Cities Including Boston and Honolulu
MJP – Labor strikes involving thousands of hotel workers have stretched beyond a month in some of the nation’s most popular tourist destinations, with no …
18 Unique New York Slang Terms Only Locals Truly Understand
Ah, New York — The city that never sleeps, the concrete jungle where dreams are made, and a place with slang so unique it could …
Speak Like a Tar Heel: 18 Slang Expressions Unique to North Carolina
Ah, North Carolina — The land where the sweet tea flows like a river, barbecue is a way of life, and college basketball rivalries are …