National Park Service considers including Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall s West Baltimore school in park system capitalgazette.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from capitalgazette.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
May 8, 2021
Virginia Living just announced its tenth annual Best of Virginia issue which lists more than1,500 winners from the magazine’s Readers’ Survey, conducted in January. Nearly 53,000 people voted in 111 categories, covering the best in Living & Recreation, Food & Drink, Shopping, and Services across the Commonwealth.
“I never thought we would beat last years’ 27 wins but bringing home 34 this year is just unbelievable,” said Karen Zamorski, Executive Director, Cape Charles Main Street. “Each winner truly represents the highest quality products, top notch customer service and unforgettable experiences that locals and tourists alike can expect when they visit Cape Charles,” Zamorski says.
Archaeologists: Site may be tied to Tubman
They think property was abolitionist’s childhood home By BRIAN WITTE, Associated Press
Published: April 25, 2021, 6:07am
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ANNAPOLIS, Md. Archaeologists in Maryland say they believe they have found the homesite of famed abolitionist Harriet Tubman’s father.
The homesite of Ben Ross was found on property acquired last year by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as an addition to Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, officials said Tuesday. An archaeology team led by the State Highway Administration conducted research that led to the find.
Archaeologist Julie Schablitsky described the finding as a connection to Tubman.
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Good morning! We’ve had a cold snap in Chicagoland that seems to be letting up. Our blue winged teals are still on the local lake and we spotted another Sand Hill Crane on a walk this week.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WJZY) The oldest living American and Charlotte resident, Hester Ford, has died at the age of 116, her family posted on Facebook Saturday night.
“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Mother Hester McCardell Ford today,” the statement read. “She was a pillar and stalwart to our family and provided much-needed love, support and understanding to us all. She was the seed that sprouted leaves and branches which is now our family.”
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