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National park maintenance work sidelined as Trump's Freedom 250 takes precedence

The 250th anniversary of U.S. independence was just months away when National Park Service employees received a directive from Washington

The Independent UK · Aug 21

Trump picked his ‘pool guy’ to fix the Reflecting Pool: The bungled repairs only got worse from there

A damning report about the president’s relentless pursuit to overhaul the Washington, DC, landmark contains excruciating new details about the botched renovation project

The Independent UK · Aug 7

Before-and-after photos: Trump’s $14.2m makeover delivers … a blue pool

President steered no-bid contract for project that went from $1.8m to $14.2m to company that worked on his golf resort

The Guardian - US · Jun 11

An expert trainer says you only need these three leg exercises to build lower-body strength

Strengthening your lower body with these three moves can build muscle, boost your metabolism, and protect from injury

Fit & Well · Aug 18, 2023

Montana Republican Senate candidate criticized for racist Facebook posts

Surfacing of old posts threatens to damage reputation of Tim Sheehy, one of party’s leading hopes to take control of Senate

The Guardian - US · Jul 12, 2023

Switch sit-ups for these four ab exercises to build a stronger core without weights

Improve your posture, enhance your circulation, and boost your mood with this three-minute abs workout

Fit & Well · May 22, 2023

As Philly’s economy and public health revive, gun violence looms as residents’ chief worry, Pew report finds

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia’s post-pandemic revival continues, as the economy improves and jobs return two years after COVID-19 hit the city.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 20, 2022

70% in poll believe public safety is the most important issue facing Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA — More than half of Philadelphia residents do not feel safe in their neighborhoods at night, two-thirds have heard gunshots in the past year, and an overwhelming majority see public safety as the biggest issue facing the city.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 6, 2022