public PUBLIC INVITED TO COMMENT ON PLANS TO IMPROVE ROUTE 602 - Public Hearing scheduled for August 28 in Accomack County By www.virginiadot.org Published On :: Thu, 23 Aug 2018 24:00:00 GMT-8 MELFA – The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) invites the public to attend a hearing on Tuesday, August 28, to learn about and comment... Full Article
public ALBEMARLE DESIGN-BUILD PUBILC HEARINGS OCT. 9-11 - Public invited to learn about six projects, submit comments by Oct. 21 By www.virginiadot.org Published On :: Fri, 28 Sep 2018 24:00:00 GMT-8 CULPEPER — The Virginia Department of Transportation invites the public to attend one of three upcoming location and design public hearings about a... Full Article
public CITIZEN INFORMATION MEETING TO BE HELD FOR RT. 15/17/29 WARRENTON SOUTHERN INTERCHANGE - Public invited to learn more about the project Nov. 13 at Lord Fairfax Community College By www.virginiadot.org Published On :: Tue, 30 Oct 2018 24:00:00 GMT-8 CULPEPER — The Virginia Department of Transportation invites the public to attend a citizen information meeting to learn about the upcoming project... Full Article
public Design Public Hearing for Business Route 23 widening in Wise Tuesday - October 16 from 4 - 6 p.m. at Wise Municipal Building By www.virginiadot.org Published On :: Mon, 15 Oct 2018 24:00:00 GMT-8 BRISTOL – The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will hold a design public hearing tomorrow to show plans for the widening of a half-mile section of Business Route 23 in the Town of Wise. Full Article
public VDOT TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING ON ROUTE 46 BRIDGE IN NOTTOWAY COUNTY - Public invited to learn more about the proposed bridge improvements on September 26 By www.virginiadot.org Published On :: Thu, 20 Sep 2018 24:00:00 GMT-8 COLONIAL HEIGHTS —The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will hold a public hearing for a proposed rehabilitation of the Route 46... Full Article
public VDOT TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING ON INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AT HUGUENOT TRAIL (RT. 711) IN POWHATAN - Public invited to learn more about the proposed intersection improvements on Oct. 2 By www.virginiadot.org Published On :: Thu, 27 Sep 2018 24:00:00 GMT-8 Proposed T-shaped intersection at Huguenot Trail, Huguenot Springs Rd. and Woolridge Rd. NORTH CHESTERFIELD —The Virginia Department of... Full Article
public VDOT TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING ON IRON BRIDGE ROAD/ROUTE 715 (GHOLSON BRIDGE) REHABILITATION IN BRUNSWICK - Public invited to learn more about the proposed rehabilitation on November 1 By www.virginiadot.org Published On :: Thu, 25 Oct 2018 24:00:00 GMT-8 The Gholson Bridge on Iron Bridge Road (Route 715) runs over the Meherrin River NORTH CHESTERFIELD —The Virginia Department of Transportation... Full Article
public VDOT SCHEDULES LOCATION AND DESIGN PUBLIC HEARING FOR ROUTE 11 AND ROUTE 704 PROJECTS IN ROCKINGHAM COUNTY By www.virginiadot.org Published On :: Tue, 06 Nov 2018 24:00:00 GMT-8 The Virginia Department of Transportation will hold a Location and Design public hearing concerning improvements to Route 11 (South Valley Pike) and Route 704 (Cecil Wampler Road) in Rockingham County. The meeting will take place from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, December 6, 2018 at Bridgewater Town Hall, 201 Green Street, Bridgewater, Virginia 22812. The inclement weather date is Thursday, December 13, 2018, same time and location. Full Article
public Atlantic Hurricane CENTER MIAMI FL AL092019 1107 PM EDT FRI SEP 13 2019 .Tropical Storm HUMBERTO CAUTION...THIS PRODUCT ONLY APPROXIMATELY CONVEYS THE EXTENT OF TROPICAL Cyclone WIND AND SURGE WATCHES AND WARNINGS. PLEASE SEE THE LATEST PUBLIC Advisory FR By www.nhc.noaa.gov Published On :: Sat, 14 Sep 2019 03:08:15 +0000 000 WTNT84 KNHC 140307 TCVAT4 HUMBERTO WATCH/WARNING ADVISORY NUMBER 6 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL092019 1107 PM EDT FRI SEP 13 2019 .TROPICAL STORM HUMBERTO CAUTION...THIS PRODUCT ONLY APPROXIMATELY CONVEYS THE EXTENT OF TROPICAL CYCLONE WIND AND SURGE WATCHES AND WARNINGS. PLEASE SEE THE LATEST PUBLIC ADVISORY FROM THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER FOR THE PRECISE LATERAL EXTENT OF WIND WATCHES AND WARNINGS ALONG THE COAST...AS WELL AS THE APPROXIMATE LATERAL EXTENT OF SURGE WATCHES AND WARNINGS. THE PRECISE EXTENT OF SURGE WATCHES AND WARNINGS CAN BE FOUND IN THE NWS NATIONAL DIGITAL FORECAST DATABASE HAZARD GRIDS. FLZ047-054-059-064-141-147-140415- /O.CAN.KNHC.TR.A.1009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ 1107 PM EDT FRI SEP 13 2019 $$ ATTN...WFO...MLB... Full Article
public Atlantic Hurricane CENTER MIAMI FL AL122019 547 AM EDT WED SEP 25 2019 .Tropical Storm KAREN CAUTION...THIS PRODUCT ONLY APPROXIMATELY CONVEYS THE EXTENT OF TROPICAL Cyclone WIND AND SURGE WATCHES AND WARNINGS. PLEASE SEE THE LATEST PUBLIC Advisory FROM T By www.nhc.noaa.gov Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2019 09:48:03 +0000 000 WTNT82 KNHC 250947 TCVAT2 KAREN WATCH/WARNING ADVISORY NUMBER 13 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL122019 547 AM EDT WED SEP 25 2019 .TROPICAL STORM KAREN CAUTION...THIS PRODUCT ONLY APPROXIMATELY CONVEYS THE EXTENT OF TROPICAL CYCLONE WIND AND SURGE WATCHES AND WARNINGS. PLEASE SEE THE LATEST PUBLIC ADVISORY FROM THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER FOR THE PRECISE LATERAL EXTENT OF WIND WATCHES AND WARNINGS ALONG THE COAST...AS WELL AS THE APPROXIMATE LATERAL EXTENT OF SURGE WATCHES AND WARNINGS. THE PRECISE EXTENT OF SURGE WATCHES AND WARNINGS CAN BE FOUND IN THE NWS NATIONAL DIGITAL FORECAST DATABASE HAZARD GRIDS. PRZ001>013-VIZ001-002-251100- /O.CAN.KNHC.TR.W.1012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ 547 AM AST WED SEP 25 2019 $$ ATTN...WFO...SJU... Full Article
public Atlantic Hurricane CENTER MIAMI FL AL162019 445 PM EDT SAT OCT 19 2019 .Post-Tropical Cyclone NESTOR CAUTION...THIS PRODUCT ONLY APPROXIMATELY CONVEYS THE EXTENT OF TROPICAL Cyclone WIND AND SURGE WATCHES AND WARNINGS. PLEASE SEE THE LATEST PUBLIC Advisor By www.nhc.noaa.gov Published On :: Sat, 19 Oct 2019 20:45:40 +0000 000 WTNT81 KNHC 192045 TCVAT1 NESTOR WATCH/WARNING ADVISORY NUMBER 10 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL162019 445 PM EDT SAT OCT 19 2019 .POST-TROPICAL CYCLONE NESTOR CAUTION...THIS PRODUCT ONLY APPROXIMATELY CONVEYS THE EXTENT OF TROPICAL CYCLONE WIND AND SURGE WATCHES AND WARNINGS. PLEASE SEE THE LATEST PUBLIC ADVISORY FROM THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER FOR THE PRECISE LATERAL EXTENT OF WIND WATCHES AND WARNINGS ALONG THE COAST...AS WELL AS THE APPROXIMATE LATERAL EXTENT OF SURGE WATCHES AND WARNINGS. THE PRECISE EXTENT OF SURGE WATCHES AND WARNINGS CAN BE FOUND IN THE NWS NATIONAL DIGITAL FORECAST DATABASE HAZARD GRIDS. FLZ027-028-034-118-127-128-134-192145- /O.CAN.KNHC.TR.W.1016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ 445 PM EDT SAT OCT 19 2019 $$ ATTN...WFO...TAE... Full Article
public Atlantic Hurricane CENTER MIAMI FL AL052019 752 PM EDT SAT SEP 7 2019 .Post-Tropical Cyclone DORIAN CAUTION...THIS PRODUCT ONLY APPROXIMATELY CONVEYS THE EXTENT OF TROPICAL Cyclone WIND AND SURGE WATCHES AND WARNINGS. PLEASE SEE THE LATEST PUBLIC Advisory By www.nhc.noaa.gov Published On :: Sat, 07 Sep 2019 23:52:47 +0000 000 WTNT85 KNHC 072352 TCVAT5 DORIAN WATCH/WARNING INTERMEDIATE ADVISORY NUMBER 59A NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL052019 752 PM EDT SAT SEP 7 2019 .POST-TROPICAL CYCLONE DORIAN CAUTION...THIS PRODUCT ONLY APPROXIMATELY CONVEYS THE EXTENT OF TROPICAL CYCLONE WIND AND SURGE WATCHES AND WARNINGS. PLEASE SEE THE LATEST PUBLIC ADVISORY FROM THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER FOR THE PRECISE LATERAL EXTENT OF WIND WATCHES AND WARNINGS ALONG THE COAST...AS WELL AS THE APPROXIMATE LATERAL EXTENT OF SURGE WATCHES AND WARNINGS. THE PRECISE EXTENT OF SURGE WATCHES AND WARNINGS CAN BE FOUND IN THE NWS NATIONAL DIGITAL FORECAST DATABASE HAZARD GRIDS. MEZ017-029-030-080100- /O.CAN.KNHC.TR.W.1005.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ 752 PM EDT SAT SEP 7 2019 $$ ATTN...WFO...CAR... Full Article
public Flip-flopping Republicans can't escape what they said on tape By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Jan 2011 16:05:22 +0000 Sarah Palin and other high-profile Republicans may be denying the science behind climate change now, but that's not what they were saying before. Full Article Politics
public Same-sex marriage may improve public health By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Feb 2013 20:14:01 +0000 Cohabitating doesn't provide the same health benefits for gay couples that marriage does for straights. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
public USDA's 'Smart Snacks in School' proposal open for public comment By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Feb 2013 19:08:09 +0000 The USDA wants to set nutritional standards for snacks sold in vending machines, "a la carte" lunch lines and school stores. Full Article Healthy Eating
public Swimmers descend on London's plant-cleaned public bathing pond By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 May 2015 19:20:18 +0000 Would you hop (no diving allowed!) into a chlorine-free urban swimming hole that's open to the public? Full Article At Home
public Historic London gasometer reborn as public green space By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Nov 2015 01:58:39 +0000 Once used for gas storage, the skeleton of the Victorian structure now frames a circular park. Full Article Arts & Culture
public Public water plants can't be used for fracking wastewater By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 21:30:46 +0000 Gov. Tom Corbett takes swift action after TV investigation shows increased levels of bromide in Pennsylvania drinking water. Full Article Energy
public University of Tennessee gets OK for natural gas extraction on public land By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Mar 2013 13:04:34 +0000 The school plans to fund a study on the effects of fracking by allowing the controversial extraction process to take place on 8,000 acres in Cumberland Forest. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
public Polluted German cities eye free public transit By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Feb 2018 13:42:57 +0000 Several German cities are planning to fight air pollution by eliminating fares on public transport. Full Article Transportation
public Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge opens to the public By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Sep 2018 18:25:40 +0000 The Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge opens to the public Sept. 15 amid controversy and concerns. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
public A fight with congressional Republicans may just be what Lisa Jackson wants By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Oct 2010 17:55:24 +0000 Republicans are licking their chops about questioning the EPA administrator, but recent history shows that may be exactly what she wants. Full Article Politics
public Republicans duke it out with Lisa Jackson and the EPA By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Feb 2011 22:36:35 +0000 The GOP is treating the EPA chief like a human punching bag — but she can strike back. Full Article Politics
public Greening the fleet: Republicans criticize $26 a gallon biofuel being tested by the Navy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Jul 2012 15:47:00 +0000 The USNS Henry J. Kaiser is carrying 900,000 gallons of biofuel blended with petroleum for evaluation and testing. Full Article Politics
public Disgraced former Republican Sen. Larry Craig takes new job lobbying against mine safety By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:45:06 +0000 You might remember the former U.S. senator from Idaho as the anti-gay politician who was arrested for lewd conduct in an airport bathroom. He's back in Washingt Full Article Energy
public Dominican Republic crippled by waves of trash By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Jul 2018 17:42:11 +0000 Over 500 workers have been mobilized to deal with the endless tide of garbage inflicting the beaches of Santo Domingo. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
public Icehotel invites public to design solid ice suites By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Nov 2015 14:00:38 +0000 The iconic hotel is located in Swedish Lapland and was the first of its kind. Full Article Travel
public What's the deal with runners 'going' in public? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Sep 2017 16:28:50 +0000 As the 'Mad Pooper' terrorizes Colorado Springs, many are asking why runners are so obsessed with poop anyhow. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
public London officials consider more public drinking fountains By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Dec 2017 16:23:15 +0000 Mayor Sadiq Kahn wants Londoners to stay hydrated with public water fountains while generating less plastic waste. Full Article Responsible Living
public Why the new U.S. public lands bill is such a big deal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Feb 2019 13:51:29 +0000 Here are a few highlights from legislation that's poised to boost wilderness protection across the country. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
public French parks and public gardens bid adieu to pesticides By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Jan 2017 17:45:41 +0000 France bans the use of pesticides in public parks and the sale of chemical pest-control solutions to amateur gardeners. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
public It's time to bring back the public water fountain By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Jul 2015 20:28:55 +0000 The bottled water people have run them out of town, but it's a historic public service. Full Article Beverages
public 4 ways the sequester could affect science, the environment and public health By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Feb 2013 20:42:54 +0000 The slate of spending cuts could wreak havoc on everything from USDA meat inspections and FDA drug reviews to EPA research and national park staffing. Full Article Politics
public McCarthy should open the windows at the EPA, letting in the press and public By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:15:42 +0000 Two environmental journalists call for the Environmental Protection Agency to become more open to the press and thus to the public. Full Article Guest Columnist
public Are selfies creating a public health nuisance? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2014 15:22:27 +0000 According to some experts, the ubiquitous BFF self-portraits may be responsible for a significant increase in head lice. Full Article Protection & Safety
public What are the ingredients for the perfect public trash bin? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Aug 2018 13:32:29 +0000 The New York City Department of Sanitation launches the BetterBin design competition in search of revamped litter receptacles. Full Article Healthy Spaces
public The global cities with the most — and the least — public green space By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Nov 2018 13:21:05 +0000 The World Cities Culture Forums' ranking of member cities with the highest and lowest percentages of urban parkland doesn't come without surprises. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
public This New Jersey city is turning illegal dumps into public art hotspots By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Feb 2019 14:11:35 +0000 The views along Camden's trash-strewn transportation corridors are getting a $1 million boost from Bloomberg's Public Art Challenge. Full Article Arts & Culture
public Republicans continue to do the ethanol dance By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Jun 2011 21:15:36 +0000 Ethanol is emerging as one of the biggest wedge issues for Republicans as they focus on the Iowa caucus. Full Article Politics
public How to green your commute: Carpooling and public transit By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Dec 2008 16:24:09 +0000 Traffic driving you crazy? Let MNN get you on track to a more astute commute with these carpooling and public transit tips. Full Article Responsible Living
public Will the smartphone save public transit? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Mar 2014 15:06:23 +0000 Public transit has long been undervalued as a mobility option. Thanks to new technologies and new ways of living, that's changing. Full Article Transportation
public Free public charging is the icing on the EV cake By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Jun 2015 15:00:48 +0000 Factoring in no-cost charging, electric vehicles are a no-brainer, and now Volta has a national plan. Full Article Transportation
public Republicans take aim at wild lands in budget deal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Apr 2011 18:40:21 +0000 As the U.S. Senate prepares to vote on the budget deal, it's interesting to see what noteworthy cuts will be made to the environment. Full Article Politics
public Allure of connectivity boosts public transit By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Sep 2015 12:52:20 +0000 Transit use is going up as people prefer using their smartphones to driving. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
public Obama courts 7 Republicans to hash out energy bill By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:40:36 +0000 Only one of the Republicans is running in the 2010 midterm elections, but each is being courted for a number of reasons. Full Article Politics
public Focusing on spending is easy way for Republicans to attack climate deals By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Dec 2010 21:45:14 +0000 Taking the easy way out is nothing new for politicians, but this time they're taking the easy way out on climate policy. Full Article Politics
public Reimagining our public streets By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Jul 2019 17:37:15 +0000 For most cities, the biggest areas of public space are streets. But are we using them to our full potential? Full Article Research & Innovations
public Desire paths: The unsanctioned shortcuts crisscrossing public spaces By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Mar 2019 12:20:34 +0000 Spontaneous by nature, desire paths are the most optimal way to get from point A to B as decided by pedestrians, not planners. Full Article Responsible Living
public Why pedestrian deaths are a public health crisis By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Feb 2019 21:27:11 +0000 It's time to prioritize walking over driving. Cities have to change their priorities and start investing in safe transportation alternatives like walking. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
public Volunteer for National Public Lands Day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Sep 2019 21:32:03 +0000 Support your favorite national park, forest or preserve by volunteering or visiting on National Public Lands Day. Full Article Family Activities