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Thousands Left in the Dark During NYC Power Outage

NEW YORK — On the anniversary of a 1977 blackout that left most of New York City without power, a massive power outage on a hot Saturday night in Manhattan preemptively brought the curtain down on Broadway shows and packed …

How Pennsylvania Keeps Natural Landmarks Safe for Public Use

Despite a tricky and manpower-intensive rescue of a teenager, Wind Cave in southern Lancaster County will not be closed to public use. Warning signs, however, will be erected at access points to the popular cave, said Phil Wenger, president and …

Washington Will Close Illegal Mountain Bike Trails

Despite their popularity, Washington State’s Natural Resources department is moving to close illegally built mountain bike trails in a Whatcom County forest. Citing concerns over safety and water quality, the department announced Friday that the closures will begin Monday on …

House Passes Pipeline Safety Bill

The House passed a bill Monday that doubles the maximum fine for pipeline safety violations, but ignores several key recommendations arising from investigations of deadly natural gas explosions and high-profile oil spills over the past two years. The compromise bill …

Massachusetts Men Accused of Stealing Storm Grates

Two men are headed to court to answer charges that they stole 22 metal storm grates from several southeastern Massachusetts communities and tried to sell them as scrap. Benjamin Sisson and Kristofer Williams are scheduled to be arraigned Monday in …