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Things to Do in Chicago Nov. 24-30: The Mix

“Manual Cinema’s A Christmas Carol,” Chicago’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and the return of “The Sound of Music Sing-a-Long” are among the entertainment highlights in the week ahead.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 23, 2022

Body of missing 19-year-old hiker Emily Sotelo found on New Hampshire mountain

Law enforcement officials said woman died of exposure after being ‘blown off the top of the mountain’

The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2022

Thanksgiving traffic: The best and worst times to travel

Thanksgiving traffic is expected to hit pre-pandemic levels this year

The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2022

How to plan the ultimate Christmas trip to New York

Christmas in New York is the greatest festive show on earth, says Lorna Parkes. Here’s how to do it right

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2022

Neighborhood pride competes with gentrification fears for residents coping with Obama Center traffic woes in Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood

CHICAGO — When the road construction around the coming Obama Presidential Center kicked into a new phase last month, South Shore resident Jane Carson said she took the longer bus rides home in stride because she knew it was for the greater good: a grand community space dedicated to the…

Chicago Tribune · Nov 22, 2022

Popular Grand Canyon hiking spot changes racially offensive name

National Park Service says area will be called Havasupai Gardens, to honor tribe removed from the region almost 100 years ago

The Guardian - US · Nov 22, 2022

Glasgow bus route named on list of most scenic to travel on in the UK

A new study has revealed the most scenic bus routes that Britain has to offer, that people over State Pension age can travel for free - and Glasgow is on that list!

Glasgow Live · Nov 22, 2022

Chicago’s oldest house gets a new name and a renewed mission

The new title, Clarke-Ford Home, corrects the record to show a Black religious leader’s critical involvement in saving and preserving the city’s oldest home.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 22, 2022

Second immigrant bus arrives in Philadelphia from Texas, activists wonder if more are coming soon

PHILADELPHIA — A second bus carrying immigrants from Texas arrived in Philadelphia on Monday morning, a twice-in-six-days sequel that propelled the city to offer fresh welcome to more weary, uncertain travelers from the border.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Nov 21, 2022

Second bus carrying immigrants arrives in Philadelphia from Texas, sent by Gov. Greg Abbott

PHILADELPHIA — A second bus carrying immigrants from Texas arrived in Philadelphia Monday morning, a twice-in-six-days sequel that propelled the city to offer fresh welcome to more weary, uncertain travelers from the border.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Nov 21, 2022