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Report: WDW’s Hyperion Wharf project on hold

August 1, 2011 West Center Street

Walt Disney World’s “Hyperion Wharf” project, floated as a replacement for Pleasure Island, has been put on indefinite hold, the Orlando Sentinel reported. “As with any project of this size and scope, our plans have continued to grow and evolve over time as part of our creative process, and it has simply taken longer than we anticipated,” the newspaper quoted Walt Disney World spokeswoman Zoraya Suarez as saying. “We are committed to creating absolutely the

Branford Marsalis added to Curaçao North Sea Jazz Festival lineup

July 30, 2011 Todd DeFeo

Branford Marsalis and his quartet have been added to the lineup of musicians performing during this year’s Curaçao North Sea Jazz Festival.

Dylan rocks Chastain

July 29, 2011 Todd DeFeo

Dylan brought the latest chapter to his storied music career to Atlanta’s Chastain Amphitheater on Thursday, and his band did not disappoint.

Congress fails to reauthorize FAA

July 23, 2011 The Travel Trolley

Congress did not reauthorize the FAA this week, and the federal agency has furloughed 4,000 employees nationwide as a result.

Central Ohio’s Essenplatz closes after 17 years

July 23, 2011 The Travel Trolley

A Central Ohio dining institution has closed after nearly two decades serving up home-cooked comfort food.

LaHood, Babbitt: Reauthorize FAA

July 22, 2011 The Travel Trolley

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Randy Babbitt are asking Congress to approve a reauthorization of the FAA, which expires at midnight tonight.

Facebook post: Woodstock eatery closes

July 21, 2011 Express Telegraph

A popular Woodstock eatery with a decidedly conservative feel has closed, the restaurant said last month on Facebook. “Yes, it is true…as of today the Right Wing Tavern is officially closed,” according to a June 23 posting. “We love everyone in our Right Wing family so, so much! Thank you everyone for the good times, memories and friendships made there. Thanks for the support during the years. It was a very difficult thing, but we

Officer fatalities on the rise

July 21, 2011 Express Telegraph

ATLANTA — A Clayton County sheriff’s deputy was shot and killed Wednesday, the latest victim in an increase in law enforcement deaths nationwide, according to a new report. According to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF), 98 officers were killed nationwide during the first six months of 2011 — a 14 percent increase over the same time period of 2010. “The economy has forced reductions in training, safety equipment and personnel at law

UPDATE: Delta cutting service to smaller markets

July 15, 2011 The Travel Trolley

Delta Air Lines on Friday said it is planning to cut service to 24 smaller, under-performing markets, a move that will save the company millions of dollars.

Delta cutting service to smaller markets

July 15, 2011 The Travel Trolley

Delta Air Lines on Friday said it is planning to cut service to smaller, under-performing markets.