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Space Shuttle Astronauts Shannon Lucid and Jerry Ross Selected for 2014 Induction in U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame

February 7, 2014 Special to The Travel Trolley

Space shuttle astronauts Shannon Lucid, the only American woman to serve aboard the Russian Space Station Mir, and Jerry Ross, the first human to complete seven space shuttle missions, have been selected for induction in the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame.

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Up-close tour of Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center to end Feb. 11

January 21, 2014 Special to The Travel Trolley

Visitors interested in receiving unprecedented access to the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at Kennedy Space Center now have until only Feb. 11 to enjoy the KSC Up-Close Tour of the VAB.

Cruise industry expecting growth in 2014

January 18, 2014 Special to The Travel Trolley

The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and its cruise line members are predicting a year of growth with a 2014 passenger forecast of 21.7 million worldwide guests on CLIA’s 63 member lines.

Atlanta mayor names committee members to pick next airport GM

January 18, 2014 Special to The Travel Trolley

Mayor Kasim Reed has announced the members of the committee that will oversee the national search for the next general manager of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Search firm Korn Ferry will work with the search committee to find, vet, interview and recommend candidates to replace Louis Miller, who announced his retirement in December.

Philadelphia celebrating Ben Franklin’s 308th birthday

January 12, 2014 Special to The Travel Trolley

A number of Philadelphia institutions are offering specials in honor of Ben Franklin’s 308th birthday on Jan. 17.

Atlanta Falcons look to technology to transform fan experience

October 2, 2013 Special to The Travel Trolley

The Atlanta Falcons have partnered with the world’s leading consumer transaction technologies company to enhance the fan experience at the Georgia Dome.

A destination that’s out of this world: Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

July 25, 2013 Special to The Travel Trolley

Each year, more than 55 million visitors flock to Central Florida to relax and reconnect with families and friends in a destination filled with thrills, chills and excitement.

Texas city hopes house with historic ties draw tourists

April 13, 2013 Special to The Travel Trolley

On a quiet south Irving street, there is a home that blends in with those around it. With a past tied to tragedy, this house, steeped in history, has a story to tell. Now, the City of Irving is investing in its past—and its future.

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex unveils opening date for $100 million home for Space Shuttle Atlantis

February 22, 2013 Special to The Travel Trolley

Denison Museum exhibitions on Picasso and more

September 12, 2010 Special to The Travel Trolley

This fall, the Denison Museum will open four exhibitions: “Picasso at Denison,” “Theophile Steinlen,” and “From Paris to New York,” featuring modern works from the museum’s permanent collection, and “You’ve Come a Long Way, Baby,” a special exhibition of cigarette ads through the 20th century.