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Spurned by Chinese Investors, Ohio City Looks to Trump

TOLEDO, OHIO — Like many American cities, Toledo, Ohio, is always seeking new development opportunities. Its riverfront Marina District once was home to a factory that was shuttered when the steel industry declined in the 1980s. The district still has commercial potential, but securing development funding is tough. Although a recent wave of Chinese investment gave […]Load more...

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Ohio Man Who Plotted Attack in Support of IS Gets

VOA News An Ohio man was sentenced Wednesday to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty of planning attacks in support of the Islamic State group against a police station and a member of the U.S. military. Munir Abdulkader, 22, was sentenced in Cincinnati by U.S. District Judge Michael Barrett. After completing his time in […]Load more...

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Turkeys Are Guests of Honor at Unusual Thanksgiving Fete

Julie Taboh/VOA News POOLESVILLE, MARYLAND — Thanksgiving in America is a time when family and friends get together to celebrate the season and give thanks for the blessings in their lives. For many, a highlight of the holiday is the traditional Thanksgiving meal, featuring green beans, sweet potatoes and a big, fat turkey, which is typically […]Load more...

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Millions of Americans Travel to Celebrate Thanksgiving Holiday

VOA News Millions of Americans took to the roads, air and railways Wednesday for what was expected to be the busiest Thanksgiving holiday travel period in almost a decade. Almost 49 million people were expected to travel 50 miles (80 kilometers) or more between Wednesday and Sunday, the most since 2007. Officials attribute the increase […]Load more...

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Cranston Police Deploying Increased Driving While Intoxicated Patrols this Evening

Colonel Michael J. Winquist, Chief of the Cranston Police Department, announces increased driving while intoxicated patrols will begin this evening through the Thanksgiving Holiday in conjunction with their ongoing Operation Blue Riptide enforcement efforts. The Cranston Police Department is joining other local police departments in deploying additional patrols charged with enforcing all traffic violations, while […]Load more...

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Mayor Elorza Relaunches #ThinkPVD Campaign, Free Holiday Parking for Shoppers

PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Jorge Elorza today joined local businesses representatives and community members to relaunch Providence’s #ThinkPVD campaign encouraging residents and visitors to «think, shop and buy locally» in the City this holiday season. «This Saturday as we celebrate Small Business Saturday nationwide– I encourage you to take advantage of the amazing local shops […]Load more...

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Raimondo Wishes All Rhode Islanders a Happy Thanksgiving

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo today will deliver meals to seniors in Cranston, then head to Baffoni’s Poultry Farm to pick up a local turkey for her family’s Thanksgiving dinner. «Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on our blessings, and give thanks for our loved ones,» Raimondo said. «As we begin the holiday […]Load more...