LOCAL NEWS
State funding slashes put METCO on shaky groundThe Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity Inc., better known as METCO, is facing an uncertain future as the economic downturn continues to take its toll on programs and social services dependent on state funding. More » |
Early to riseWith a familiar name and a citywide organization, Felix G. Arroyo's at-large City Council campaign is off to a fast start More » |
Inside one Harvard prof's trip to the top of the worldApril 6, 2009, marked the 100th anniversary of the American discovery of the North Pole. On that day in 1909, Matthew Henson, an African American, and U.S. Navy Commander Robert Peary, a European American, along with four Polar Inuits ("Eskimos") led by tribal leader Ootah, became the first humans to stand at the top of the Earth. More » |
NATIONAL NEWS
Within GOP, differing views on Voting Rights Act caseWASHINGTON - The Republican Party's struggle over its future - and its fitful steps to attract minorities - are on full display in the differing responses of Republican governors to a major Supreme Court case on voting rights. More » |
WORLD NEWS
Cuba rejoices: U.S. change means more money, visitsHAVANA - Families separated by the Florida Straits rejoiced Tuesday and Miami-based charter companies rushed to add seats and flights to their Havana routes after the Obama administration decided to let more Americans visit Cuba as often as they want, and spend as much as they like. More » |
