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Your weekend plans: Motorcycles, free music, football
Here's how to enjoy the first weekend of fall. đ Bikes, Blues & BBQ â The annual motorcycle rally continues in Rogers through the weekend with live music, vendors and BBQ. See the full schedule. đ€ House of Songs concert â Bentonville music nonprofit House of Songs will...
How a New Orleans nonprofit trains hundreds of high school students a year for new jobs
When Te'mon Crawford saw the New Orleans Career Center move into the fully renovated Tremé building that once housed McDonogh 35 Senior High School, he thought about his own new start and what he could do with his future. "They were ⊠invested in people wanting to better their...
Celebrating three years of Axios Nashville
Inside Gabby's Burgers and Fries, there's a wall that customers of all ages have covered with their dreams for the future. Zoom in: The messages, written on a rainbow of sticky notes stapled to a bulletin board, range from funny to surprisingly vulnerable. Several people wrote about wanting to spend more time with loved ones. Others said they wanted to buy a house, seek fame or get a good-paying job.
The Texas Civil War Museum is closing
A White Settlement museum claiming to have the largest collection of Civil War artifacts west of the Mississippi will close next month. Why it matters: The 15,000-square-foot Texas Civil War Museum was often criticized for being partial to the Confederacy, showcasing artifacts from the United Daughters of the Confederacy and not mentioning slavery much.
Dallas Stars start training camp, preseason games
It's about puckin' time for hockey to return. Why it matters: The Dallas Stars have made it to the Western Conference Finals two years in a row. Just three months ago, they fell short of making it to the Stanley Cup Final. Time to try again. The latest: Training camp...
Keep summer beach vibe going at Caffe Oliva
On this last week of summer, you can keep the beach vacation spirit alive at Caffe Oliva.The big picture: Over the past few months we've checked out several lakefront eateries for our Beach Bites series and discovered some real gems.The vibe: Oliva may not be Ibiza, but with a live DJ, rentable cabanas, a huge patio and sandy beaches with a view of the Playpen, this little spot can inspire a Chicagoan to dance and dream. One of the patios at Caffe Oliva on Ohio Street Beach. Photo: Monica Eng/AxiosDig in: Run by the same folks who operate The Dock...
This Asian waffle is one of the best foods at the Des Moines Farmers' Market
One of my "must haves" at the Downtown Des Moines Farmers' Market is the butter mochi waffle ($8) from Lucky Birdee. What I like: The mochi gives these Asian waffles a little bit of a chew, while the sweet flavor is already in the batter, so no need for syrup.
Millions of Virginians are struggling to pay household bills
Data: Household Pulse Survey; Note: Includes households where it has been somewhat or very difficult to pay for usual household expenses in last seven days; Map: Jacque Schrag/AxiosJust over 2.3 million adults in Virginia are struggling to pay for their living expenses, according to recent Census data.Why it matters: 35% of the state's adult population is facing the impact of high and rising prices of food, child care, transportation and utilities.The big picture: Virginia's percentage is lower than other southern states and the national average of 37% recorded between late June and late July.It's also higher than 17 other states...
USF eyes upset in home showdown with No. 8-ranked Miami
All eyes will be on the Bulls this weekend: USF faces the Miami Hurricanes at home and has a chance to pull off a season-defining upset.Why it matters: USF has only three wins against top-10 teams in its football program's history. Adding a fourth against No. 8 UM would vault the Bulls into the national conversation.The Bulls haven't beaten a ranked opponent since 2016.The intrigue: USF did hang tough through three quarters against No. 4 Alabama, entering the final frame down only 14-13 before collapsing late.Zoom in: This year's Bulls team is dangerous thanks largely to quarterback Byrum Brown, a...
New England's largest fair boasts new fried food options
The biggest state fair in New England is in full swing, bringing music, carnival rides and a ton of gut-busting food innovations to West Springfield. What's happening: The Big E, aka the Eastern States Exposition, is our regional celebration of local agricultural products and the fifth-largest fair in the nation. It brings together all six New England states to show off what the region has to offer.
Previewing the Detroit Lions matchup with the Arizona Cardinals
The Lions travel to Arizona this weekend for a get-right game against the Cardinals and their dynamic quarterback, Kyler Murray.Kickoff is Sunday at 4:25pm on Fox 2.đ Scouting the opposition: Not much was expected of the Cardinals (1-1) when the season began. But their 41-10 walloping of the Rams last weekend put the league on notice that Arizona might be better than expected.Rookie wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. had a breakout game with four catches for 130 yards and two touchdowns.đ Player to watch: Defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson is coming off an incredible 4.5-sack performance in last week's loss to Tampa Bay.Hutchinson will have to stay in his rushing lanes and not over-pursue Murray to prevent the speedy quarterback from escaping the pocket for big plays.đŁïž Quote of the week: "Targets come my way, that's great. If not, it's all good," Lions tight end Sam LaPorta told the Detroit News, explaining his mindset with only six catches so far this season.đź Joe's prediction: This is a dangerous road game, but I don't see Detroit losing two straight.Lions win, 31-20.
The scope of Columbus' "carikaze" problem
Drivers in the Columbus area are repeatedly crashing into businesses, homes and other buildings â situations so "oddly frequent" there are now social media pages dedicated to tracking them all.Why it matters: These repeated crashes are dangerous for drivers and pedestrians, and can be devastating to businesses.Case in point: A suspected drunk driver crashed into Char Bar over Labor Day weekend.The Short North staple remains closed and it'll take at least a month to assess the damage and make repairs, per an Instagram post from last week.Driving the news: The description of a new "Columbus Carikaze" Instagram account poses a...
Modular homes are helping solve Cleveland's housing shortage
Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity, and a who's who of political and nonprofit leaders, broke ground Thursday on a modular home project in Collinwood. Why it matters: Cleveland's housing shortage is a problem "whose magnitude stretches into the billions" of dollars, said Jeff Epstein, Cleveland's chief of integrated development. Modular...
We asked ChatGPT to roast D.C., and it came for us
We asked ChatGPT to write funny roasts about D.C., and it kicked things off by describing the District as a place "where the only thing higher than the rent is the number of people who claim to 'know someone on the Hill.'" Why it matters: Honestly, our robot comedian friend...
Atlantans are driving even more than we did before COVID
Data:Â StreetLight; Chart: Axios VisualsHere's some interesting news to consider before hopping into your car for your traffic-plagued commute into the city: We are driving even more than we did before the pandemic.Why it matters: The lockdown period, when driving plummeted as people sought to "stop the spread," was a unique chance for cities to get a lasting handle on transportation-related emissions.Driving the news: Average daily vehicle miles traveled (VMT) per capita increased by nearly 17% in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta region between 2019 and this year, according to a new report from StreetLight Data, a transportation analytics firm.The big picture: Metro...
Dozens of NFL current players got their starts in Tampa Bay
When the NFL kicked off its 2024 season, there were 30 players on rosters who played their high school ball in the Tampa Bay area.Why it matters: Florida is a renowned breeding ground for football talent.When local players reach the sport's highest level, it bolsters that reputation â potentially helping the next generation get noticed.Zoom in: According to the league, 13 players from Tampa were on NFL rosters in Week 1, the 8th most of any U.S. city.Bradenton ranked No. 3, with 15 rostered players.And two South Florida cities, also made the top 10: Miami at No. 1 (17 players) and Plantation at No. 9 (12 players).Between the lines: Bradenton's inclusion on the list is a credit to the IMG Academy, a prestigious pro-athlete factory headquartered there.IMG produced more NFL players on rosters at the start of this season than any other school, per the NFL.Stunning stat: The school produced two top-10 picks in this year's draft: Titans offensive lineman J.C. Latham and Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy.Per the NFL, that's the first time a high school has had two former players taken in the top 10 of a Draft since at least 1970.
Indiana celebrates 1st Women IN Tech Week
Indiana just celebrated the nation's first state-sponsored Women IN Tech Week. Why it matters: Computer and information technology jobs are projected to be some of the fastest growing over the next decade, but women continue to be underrepresented in those fields. They make up less than one-third of the sector's workforce nationally.
Cuyahoga County Democrats back Cleveland Schools levy
The Cuyahoga County Democratic Party voted overwhelmingly to endorse Issue 49, the Cleveland Schools levy, at its executive committee meeting this week. State of play: The levy is the second in four years. If approved, Cleveland homeowners would pay $300 per $100,000 of their home's appraised value annually for the next 10 years, on top of the 2020 levy.
Super Bowl champs come to town for Falcons second primetime game
The Atlanta Falcons survived their first major test of the season in Week 2 but now an even larger one looms. Driving the news: The defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs are coming to Atlanta for a Sunday Night Football showdown â the Falcons' first since 2019. Catch...
Soft opening: The Veil's in-house cocktail bar, La Cantina
I finally got to try the tequila and mezcal cocktail bar inside my friendly neighborhood brewery, The Veil on Forest Hill Avenue. Why it matters: It's a great addition for annoying folks like me who want to drink anything but beer at a brewery. The big picture: The Veil Brewing opened La Cantina in late July, soon after their (and in-house restaurant Y Tu MamĂĄ's) Mosto Tequila arrived from Mexico. La Cantina is basically a cocktail bar pop-up that takes over The Veil's second floor on Fridays and Saturdays only (for now). The menu includes a handful of cocktails (draft...
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