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The Washington Metro's evolution: From 5 stations in 1976 to 91 stations today

The Metro system opened on March 27,1976 with five stations on the Red Line. It now has 91 stations on six lines. In (slightly belated) honor of this birthday, we're reposting and updating our animated slideshow of Metro’s evolution over 42 years.

Newstravelnewstransportationggwash.org·Climate Science·6d ago·3 min read

The Annabel Lee riverboat brought paddlewheel cruises, live music and riverfront nostalgia to Richmond for 15 years

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richmond.com11d ago

9 retro Utah signs become cultural landmarks long after their businesses closed

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The democratic spirit of outdoor swimming: The story of Stroud Lido and the fight to save it

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The Cultural History of Vacuum-Formed Plastic Signs on Main Street America

Branding Main Street America and a rabbit hole into the history behind the vacuum-formed signage found in our daily lives

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bethmathews.substack.com·Hacker News: Front Page·1mo ago·7 min read

Reviewing Wes Streeting's Autobiography: Childhood in Tower Hamlets and Political Rise

Where Wes Streeting lived. Yes, I am supposed to be doing something else. I loved this though. Compare this to Where Boris Johnston lived. Where David Cameron Lived. Where Nigel Grifting TobyJug Farage Lived diamondgeezer.blogspot.com/2026/05/wher...

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diamondgeezer.blogspot.com·UK Politics·1mo ago·9 min read

Ballymena's historic McGroggan's ice cream shop closes after 103 years

McGroggan's on William street was famous in Ballymena for its homemade ice cream.

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bbc.co.uk·Business by Flipboard·1mo ago·1 min read

Porter County Museum opens exhibit celebrating 175 years of the Porter County Fair

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Chicago History Explored: Baldwin Ice Cream, Auto Wash Bowl, and Balbo Column in Ask Geoffrey

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Barking's Asbestos Memorial: Remembering Victims of Industrial Exposure

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AI's Energy Demands Could Revive Paducah's Nuclear Legacy

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