Study: Most New Orleans homes with lead contamination are in older neighborhoods in city
A recent study of lead pipes in New Orleans found that the highest concentrations of lead pipes connecting homes to the water system exists in the oldest neighborhoods.
200 Years Later, Still Trying to Define the Midwest
From the geographic boundaries to the values and friendliness, people have debated what defines the region essentially since ...
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Local History: Vermont's rocky road to statehood
In 1784 the southeastern corner of Vermont was in great turmoil. Two hundred and forty years ago, residents loyal to New York ...
On this day: “Seward’s Folly”
On October 18, 1867, the flag of Russia at the governor’s house in Sitka, Alaska was lowered, a United States flag rose in ...
On This Day, Oct. 18: BBC established in Britain
In 1867, the United States completed its purchase of Alaska for $7.2 million, taking possession of the territory from Russia.