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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.

Amtrak hopes more riders means more money

April 12, 2013 Todd DeFeo

Amtrak is hoping a continued growth in the number of riders translates into increased funding for the national railroad.

Hundreds turn out for Southern Museum’s inaugural Museum Night

March 24, 2013 The Travel Trolley

The ominous threat of bad weather wasn’t enough to deter the more than 300 people who turned out to the Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History to help celebrate its 10th birthday.

FAA approves Boeing’s certification plan for redesigned 787 batteries

March 17, 2013 Todd DeFeo

Airlines could soon return Boeing 787 aircraft to commercial service, possibly within a matter of weeks, according to various published reports.

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 noon on Saturday (March 16). The parade runs along Peachtree Street, from the intersection of Ralph McGill Boulevard and Peachtree Street, to Marietta Street in Five Points. This year’s festivities include a pre-parade performance starting at 11:30 a.m. at the

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 the CEO of Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines. “Flight Attendants are outraged,” the Flight Attendants Union Coalition, which represents nearly 90,000 Flight Attendants at carriers nationwide, said in a statement. “We are the last line of defense in aviation security and