July 2024

TL/DR - Four additional Democrats in Congress have suggested that President Joe Biden should not be the party's 2024 nominee for president, bringing the total number to nearly a dozen. The lawmakers, who voiced their opinions during a phone call, include Reps. Adam Smith, Jerry Nadler, Mark Takano and Joe Morelle - all of whom hold top positions…

TL/DR - Student loans are a significant burden for many Americans, with the attorneys general of Kansas and Missouri leading lawsuits against the Biden-Harris administration's student debt relief efforts. The author proposes a solution wherein the federal government pays for college education at rates negotiated by the Secretary of Education,…

Rockhill Furnace and the Legacy of East Broad Top Railroad In Pennsylvania's Rockhill Furnace, the melody of East Broad Top's steam whistle no longer echoes through the landscapes as it once did. When coal mines exhausted and locomotion shifted to cars and trucks, this historic railroad fell into silence. The site offers a unique glimpse into the…

TL/DR - Avenue M, a restaurant and bar in North Asheville, has announced its closure. The decision to close comes after many years of operation and is said to be due to the inability to overcome multiple challenges. The specifics of these challenges have not been shared. North Asheville's Avenue M Restaurant & Bar Announces Closure…