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Historical Society holds 2010 annual Under the Tent Party
WARWICK - The Historical Society of the Town of Warwick enjoyed a picture perfect evening on Saturday, Aug. 28, to hold its annual below the Tent Party at Lewis Park.
5 Sep 2010, 1:39 am | click here to view more
From the field
It’s that time of year again when big pumpkin patches seem to crop up out of nowhere. These huge pumpkins at Scheuermann’s farm on Little York Road in Warwick were barely visible during the growing season as their leaves acted like camouflage in the open field. Farmers every around the area are starting to pluck this bright orange fruit from the vine. The green cover is trampled around them ...
5 Sep 2010, 1:39 am | click here to view more
PPEL: On the ballot Sept. 14
There’s been talk about the Woodbine Community School’s Physical Plant and Equipment Levy, better known as PPEL – good and bad. But, according to Superintendant Tom Vint, the school depends on the levy, and programs, technology, transportation and more may suffer if it’s not renewed during the Sept. 14 election where it will appear on the ballot.
5 Sep 2010, 1:36 am | click here to view more
The paradox that is India; high growth but also high malnutrition
New Delhi, Sep 4: Joining national and international experts, Planning Commission Member Arun Maira, has struck a discordant note on economic policy, saying only materialistic reforms are taking place in India, unmindful of the disparities and the severe malnutrition that are a resultant of it.
5 Sep 2010, 1:33 am | click here to view more
The polarizing president
The country was polarized by President Obama earlier than many people realize, scholars say. Since he took office, things have gotten worse, and undoing it isn't likely. United States - President - History - Government - Elections
4 Sep 2010, 5:31 pm | click here to view more
Batman: The Brave and the Bold trailer
Watch the trailer for Batman: The Brave and The Bold, featuring Batman and Bat-mite playing the game on the Wii With Arkham Asylum seeming revitalising every things Batman, the arrival of The Brave and The Bold will likely cause a flutter of interest from fans. Take a look the exclusive trailer we have here and look what you think. Based on the TV show of the same name, Batman: The Brave and The ...
4 Sep 2010, 4:06 am | click here to view more
After 50 years, Fairfax County Parkway finally heads toward the finish line
The Fairfax County Parkway is about to open, long, long, long after the notion that it was needed first came to light. United States - Virginia - Fairfax County Parkway - Fairfax - Counties
4 Sep 2010, 11:00 pm | click here to view more
For the young set to learn about saving, debt and money management, it all starts at home
Some families watch TV after dinner. Others review white papers on economics. Money management - Home - Personal Finance - Financial Services - Business
4 Sep 2010, 11:00 pm | click here to view more
Around the Region
n Ashland: The Ashland Area Historic Preservation Society will hold an open home during the Labor Day weekend at its museum/headquarters at 316-318 Centre St. It will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday and Monday. Admiss
3 Sep 2010, 11:18 pm | click here to view more
Race to the Top grants go to groups developing new student assessment strategies
The federal government awarded $330 million Thursday to two groups that are developing new student assessment systems for the District, Maryland and dozens of other states in an effort to upgrade their much-maligned standardized tests. Race to the Top - Education - United States - Education reform - New Jersey
2 Sep 2010, 7:44 pm | click here to view more