Extraordinarily narrow and unstable House and Senate majorities have become routine in modern American politics. The frantic, final maneuvering last week before Congress approved President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act shows why that’s likely to persist for some … Continued
After being closed for renovation most of last summer, the bike trail on the Mendota Bridge will close again in summer 2026 for a construction project to raise the bridge’s guardrail height — back to where it was before. The … Continued
My kids are surely among the last in the country to get out of school for summer break: Their year ended on June 26. That, along with some cool, rainy days that dampened the mood mid-June, meant that when summer … Continued
After a few weeks in beautiful Scandinavia, it’s back to work for me! This week’s Dining Diary is all about pre- and post-event dining. I visited one of my favorite quick spots for dinner before a concert at the Palace … Continued
Within the hearts and faces of the Class of 2025 is a mixture of anticipation and apprehension — on the edge of a world that is, by turns, irreverent and weary, defiant and desperate for something more. These are not … Continued
Today is Thursday, July 10, the 191st day of 2024. There are 174 days left in the year. Today in history: On July 10, 1940, during World War II, the Battle of Britain began as the German Luftwaffe launched attacks … Continued