Maryland State

Columbus, OH

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Texas State

Dallas, TX

Time Out

Everything's bigger in Texas. And it's about to get faster. Amtrak released details of its plan to introduce high-speed rail, Acela, to Texas via a YouTube video detailing the upcoming steps of the plan. The new routes, including a proposed 240-mile between Dallas and Houston, aim to help folks commute efficiently without the need to visit an airport or drive long distances in personal vehicles.

Amtrak is planning a new high-speed rail route in Texas

Arizona State

Amtrak has just done the most adorable thing ever: they released 40 different emojis that represent specific rail lines. No longer must we select either a sleek bullet train or an old-fashioned steam locomotive! Amtrak announced that the emojis reflect the landscapes, industries, cultures and quirks of the states where the routes run.

Amtrak celebrated World Emoji Day in the most adorable way

But back in the middle of the 20th century, air travel was a luxurious affair. Passengers got dressed up, seats were padded and roomy, and meals were served on trays, with cocktails in crystal glasses. That glamorous vision of air travel of yesteryear was thanks primarily to Pan American World...

A Famous Bygone Airline Is Returning to the Skies in 2025

Fast food has a way of uniting us and dividing us. Sure, fast food is universally beloved, hugely crave-able, and each chain has its own merits and setbacks, but when debating which food is the best of the best, controversy ensues. A new crowd-sourced reader ranking from USA Today lists...

Revealed: the best fast-food burger in the U.S.

It’s a big day for Southwest. Not only has the airline announced plans to introduce assigned and premium seating, but the airline is also adding redeye flights. This is long overdue, and the news coincides with the carrier’s Q2 2024 financial results. Southwest will operate redeyes as of...

Southwest Airlines Redeye Flights Coming… Finally!

Orlando, FL

We love to keep you posted on all the latest travel news, tips, and discounts, especially when it comes to flying to Disney World and Orlando. In fact, if you’re planning on flying to Florida later this year, you won’t want to miss this news about new nonstop flights coming to the area!

A Budget Airline is Adding Several Nonstop Flights to Florida

Curious about which U.S. airport is considered one of the top 10 best airports in the world? A new report that evaluates and ranks international airports has just been released—and one of our lesser-known American airports is in the top 10! The 2024 AirHelp Score Report, compiled by air passenger rights company Airhelp, is an in-depth look at the world’s airports, ranking them according to on-time performance, service quality, dining and shopping options, and claims processing for passengers whose trips don’t go right.

This unexpected U.S. airport is No. 8 in the world, according to a new study

It’s not easy being a brand-new airline and letting everyone know you’re out there. Avelo Airlines arrived on the tarmac scene in 2021. To increase visibility (and to give everyone a fun summer deal), it’s offering low fares… as low as $41 for some flights, according to Travel + Leisure. But you’ll need to pause your July 4 celebration for a moment to book the travel; the sale expires on July 9.

Book flights for as low as $41 during Avelo's latest flash sale

Indiana State

Franklin, IN

A wave of closures is hitting Pizza Hut, a pizza chain known for its iconic slanted-roof buildings, with 6,775 locations feeling the pinch in the tough restaurant industry landscape.

A well-known pizza chain with over 6K locations has begun closing some of its stores

Summer travel season is in high gear, with many of us taking a break from work and jetting off to fun new vacation spots. But some travelers might have sore feet by the time they arrive at their destination. A handful of airports require fliers to take a long journey — step by step — from check-in to boarding, according to the footwear company Kuru.

5 Airports With the Longest Walks to the Gate — and 5 With the Shortest

Colorado State

Tourist railways don’t always get much attention from railway enthusiasts. This seems a paradox, after all, as most tourist railways are designed specifically to be enjoyed; trains whose purpose is the pleasure of their existence. And certainly, tourist railways are popular, for there are scores of them across North America, carrying millions of passengers each year. Yet for some in our hobby, tourist lines are not part of the traditional railway landscape, or are somehow not “real” railroading.

Tourist Railroading is Real Railroading

Sacramento, CA

CBS Sacramento

What does a 66-year-old Sacramento woman do after she finds an envelope containing $6,000 in cash she misplaced years ago?For Mary Venegas, she went straight to her bank to deposit the money. But, the bank refused to accept it because some of the bills were damaged."I was flabbergasted," Venegas said. "It was such a good feeling because we had been looking for it for so long."Venegas recently discovered the envelope with the money inside. Four years ago, her adventure began when she lost the envelope after putting it down somewhere in the yard. Somehow, the envelope ended up on the...

I just found my long-lost envelope with $6K, but the bank says the cash is too damaged to accept | Call Kurtis Investigates

North Carolina State

Town Talks

With construction prevalent across North Carolina, encountering a work zone during your commute is common. The Federal Highway Administration defines a work zone as an area of a highway with construction, maintenance, or utility work activities, marked by signs, barriers, and other devices.

Can you be ticketed for speeding in a North Carolina work zone if no one is working? Here’s the law

Charlotte, NC

Irish Star

Donald Trump has a long history with the U.S. military, and has now suggested that he will fire the country's military generals and replace them with NASCAR drivers

Donald Trump says he'll fire America's military generals and replace them with NASCAR drivers

What makes a powerful passport? The annual Henley Passport Index ranks passports based on the number of destinations the passport holder can enter without a prior visa. While the U.S. is still one of the stronger passports, it has dropped in the rankings once again for 2024, continuing a ten-year slide from number one in 2014.

U.S. drops in the World’s Most Powerful Passport Index

New Jersey State

California State

Most of us have enjoyed rambling around a Big Lots store at some time or another—but maybe we should have gone more often. Big Lots announces closures of many of its locations throughout the U.S. We were just shopping in one last night—the cashiers were so nice, and it was sad to think they are likely out of a job now. These stores were always like a treasure trove of unexpected items, everything from a plug-in fireplace and mantel to an interesting snack aisle to patio furnishings. The store stocks items from production overruns, discontinued products and more, which explains the interesting hodgepodge of inventory. Right now, the chain’s website doesn’t mention anything about store closures, but members have gotten emails stating their local store is closing. Driving past these locations, a big banner announces the closure as well.

Here’s the full list of Big Lots stores that are closing and why

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Business Insider

Avelo Airlines announced the addition of 18 new routes this fall with $52 tickets including international destinations in Jamaica and Mexico.

A little-known low-cost airline just announced 18 new routes and its first international destinations

Illinois State

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

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Amtrak’s massive $2.7 billion bridge project has now kicked off

A massive bridge project just kicked off in Maryland. Updates to The Susquehanna River Bridge broke ground on Friday, July 19, the first steps in creating...

Amtrak’s massive $2.7 billion bridge project has now kicked off

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