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American Latino Museum proposed for National Mall in Washington

March 17, 2013 The Travel Trolley

A group of Congress members want to build a new museum on the National Mall dedicated to telling the story og the Latino community and their contributions to the country.

Chavez the latest former leader to go on display, maybe?

March 17, 2013 Todd DeFeo

The latest in macabre tourist attractions may have hit a snag this week.

TSA administrator: The individual is dangerous, not the object

March 16, 2013 Todd DeFeo

TSA Administrator John Pistole this week said he understands “concerns” raised by critics of a proposed policy to allow passengers to carry small knives on planes, but he is standing pat.

Pope: Church must ‘proclaim Jesus Christ’

March 14, 2013 Todd DeFeo

The Catholic Church must “proclaim Jesus Christ,” otherwise it risks falling short of its mission, Pope Francis I said on his first day as head of the 1.2-billion member Catholic Church.

Atlanta’s annual St. Patrick’s Day parade set for Saturday

March 12, 2013 Todd DeFeo

ATLANTA – More than 80,000 people are expected to turn out Saturday for the 131st Atlanta St. Patrick’s Parade. The annual family-friendly parade, aimed at celebrating the city’s Irish culture and history, steps off at

Flight attendants object to TSA knife policy

March 12, 2013 Todd DeFeo

ATLANTA – Travelers can soon take “small knives” in their carry-on luggage, under a rule change announced this month by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). But, the proposal has seen blowback from flight attendants and

Atlanta begins installing tracks for new streetcar line

March 11, 2013 Todd DeFeo

ATLANTA – Crews last week began installing the first track for Atlanta’s new streetcar line, which is slated to open next spring. Workers are expected to install one block of track every three to four

Delta wants to grow in Brazil

March 6, 2013 The Travel Trolley

Delta Air Lines said it filed an application with the U.S. Department of Transportation to add nonstop flights to Sao Paulo from both New York and Atlanta, two of its key business markets.

Smart keys don’t help dumb motorists

March 6, 2013 The Travel Trolley

Apparently the rise in smart keys hasn’t helped prevent motorists from locking their keys in their cars.

TSA allows small knives in carry on bags

March 6, 2013 Todd DeFeo

Travelers can now take “small knives” in their carry-on luggage, under a rule change announced this week by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). “This is part of an overall Risk-Based Security approach, which allows Transportation