September 2023 - Sightseers' Delight

The Barry Goldwater Memorial in Paradise Valley, Arizona

Biden announces McCain library in Arizona

September 30, 2023 The Center Square

President Joe Biden announced the John S. McCain III National Library in Tempe, Arizona, on Thursday, which will be completed by the McCain Institute and Arizona State University.

Tokuda: People want answers about Maui fires

September 30, 2023 The Center Square

U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, told a House subcommittee on Thursday that Maui residents want answers and accountability regarding what happened during the fires that devastated the area last month, killing 97 residents.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Lincoln photograph to be unveiled

September 28, 2023 The Center Square

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield will be unveiling a 165-year-old photograph of the former president.

Georgia district attorney says more money is needed for DNA testing

September 28, 2023 Todd DeFeo

In the 50-plus years since a murderer took his nine-year-old sister’s life, Melvin Randall and his family have always wondered what happened.

Clarksville pushes to remove Sunshine Laws for local Tennessee governments

September 26, 2023 The Center Square

Tennessee’s fifth-largest city wants all municipalities to be able to follow the same rules at the Tennessee Legislature and not the sunshine laws municipalities currently have to follow.

Theft, poor safety drive Target to shut down stores in SF, NY, Portland, Seattle

September 26, 2023 The Center Square

Due to losses from theft and concerns about employee and customer safety, Target is shutting down nine stores across four states, including three in the Bay Area market alone. Additional closures include one store in Harlem, New York, another in Seattle, Washington and three more in Portland, Oregon.

Amazon says FTC lawsuit could lead to higher prices, slower deliveries

September 26, 2023 The Center Square

Online commerce giant Amazon said Tuesday that a lawsuit from the Federal Trade Commission could lead to higher prices and slower deliveries for customers.

Group offers recommendations to address Atlanta’s spike in violent crime

September 26, 2023 Todd DeFeo

A Georgia public policy group has released a report offering suggestions on mitigating Atlanta’s uptick in violent crime.

Five tips for going off the beaten path, no matter where you’re traveling

September 26, 2023 Karen Gershowitz

You’ve been to the Louvre, the Statue of Liberty, Big Ben, and the Spanish Steps. You’ve checked off the world’s most iconic landmarks from your travel bucket list, collecting postcard-perfect memories and passport stamps along the way. You’re still craving more, but don’t know what that would look like.

Georgia taxpayers to pay for Buckhead State Patrol location

September 25, 2023 Todd DeFeo

State officials confirmed Georgia taxpayers are on the hook for $1.3 million to build a new Georgia State Patrol post on the grounds of the Governor’s Mansion in Atlanta’s Buckhead community.