Northbound I-95 lanes to reopen as bridge cleanup continues in Norwalk, DOT officials say The northbound lanes of I-95 in Norwalk are expected to reopen to traffic as soon as 8 p.m. Saturday, according to Gov. Ned Lamont. 05/4/2024 - 12:33 pm | View Link
New DOT rules should help travelers determine the true cost of their journeys By demanding more transparency, the government is forcing airlines to halt their quest toward more ancillary revenue. 05/4/2024 - 8:19 am | View Link
‘Leave light speed to Han Solo’ NY DOT signs make nod to Star Wars Day “Leave light speed to Han Solo,” “get there safely you will,” are just two signs seen around Central New York on Saturday. 05/4/2024 - 6:00 am | View Link
Southwest must offer $75 travel vouchers for certain flight delays: US DOT It’s part of a deal reached after Southwest Airlines’ 2022 “holiday meltdown that stranded millions of passengers across the country.” ... 05/4/2024 - 3:16 am | View Link
In Latest Sign of Dot Com Style Bubble, Startup "Hires" Goofy AI Version of Alan Turing An education tech startup has apparently missed the point entirely when quote-unquote "hiring" an AI avatar of the late computer science pioneer Alan Turing as a made-up executive. 05/4/2024 - 1:00 am | View Link
From the Philadelphia Business Journal.
In the more than two decades since she opened Malena’s Vintage Boutique in West Chester, Pennsylvania as a recent college graduate, Malena Martinez has gone from living in her parents’ house to visiting the White House.
She traveled to Washington, D. C., in March as part of eBay’s Small Business Ambassador Network program, coming away with the realization that small businesses across the country are seeking support for many of the same issues she's…
From the Charlotte Business Journal.
U. S. Bancorp's Kimberly Edwards didn't know she would be working with small-business owners long-term when she started a banking career two decades ago, but it developed into a lifelong passion.
She began working with underserved communities and businesses while in college. Edwards was then given the opportunity to work at one of the top national community development financial institutions headquartered in Durham.
Good morning readers. It's Thursday.
We'll begin today with a cool restaurant story. La Cuchara, Hampden's Basque restaurant, has been recognized by an office within the Spanish Ministry of Industry for its cuisine. The restaurant is now officially part of the agency's Restaurants from Spain program, which notes the quality and authenticity of Spanish cuisine around the globe.
In an Instagram post, La Cuchara said it was "honored" for the award and that there are fewer than 80 American restaurants…