And it’s not just about demanding fans. Photo: Erick W. Rasco/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images Until the Mets reportedly settled on former Angels general manager Billy Eppler as their new general manager Monday night, we had reached the point of their Mets’ desperate search for a GM that if you had not personally received an invitation to interview, they must have had your old number. As many as 12 different candidates for the job refused to even meet with the Mets, and their inability to find someone to fill what should, theoretically, be one of the most desired jobs in the sport (there are only 30 general managers in the Majors, after all) had become one of baseball’s running jokes. Though considering someone needs to be in charge of all the offseason moves the team clearly needs to make — assuming baseball’s looming labor fight doesn’t wipe out the offseason all together — you can forgive Mets fans for not laughing. There are an abundance of reasons that the Mets had … [Read more...] about Why Nobody Should Want to Play for New York
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Play tells story of filling in pools rather than integrating
This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 11 LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) — As American citizens celebrated freedom and liberty in their nation on Independence Day, 1961, a government founded on notions of the inalienable human rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness took action at a local level to deny those rights to their fellow citizens whose skin was not white. This little-taught chapter of local history is being brought to life in an original play, “Buried Deep,” produced through Endstation Theatre Company, affiliated with Randolph College. On that sweltering July day in Lynchburg, as many residents sought the relief offered by public pools, the city closed those pools down because some Black residents went to swim in the whites-only pools at Miller and Riverside parks. They were exercising their civil rights and making intentional strides toward integration and … [Read more...] about Play tells story of filling in pools rather than integrating
Yep, July 4 Weekend Air Travel Is a Complete Mess
Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Flight delays and cancellations continue to plague the busiest July 4 travel weekend since before the pandemic. Ongoing airline-industry staffing shortages had already contributed to higher-than-average cancellation rates at nearly every major U.S. airline this year — an industry-wide annual rate of 2.8 percent (or 116,000 flights), compared with 2.1 percent in 2019. According to FlightAware data, 20 percent of U.S. flights this year have been behind schedule, compared with 17 percent in 2019. And airlines have cancelled four times as many flights on holiday weekends this year as they had in 2019. This has already led to weekend after weekend of frustration and derailed plans for American travelers, particularly now that summer travel has been picking up steam. Bad weather in the northeast threw a wrench in the gears on Friday, as well. The TSA said it screened more than 2.49 million passengers on Friday, which is about 310,000 more … [Read more...] about Yep, July 4 Weekend Air Travel Is a Complete Mess
Tampa’s Propeller Club Names Darren Richards President
0 Community Corner Advocating for the maritime industry, Tampa's Propeller Club is the largest club in the United States, with more than 500 active members. D'Ann Lawrence White , Patch Staff Posted Reply TAMPA, FL — Tampa’s Propeller Club at Port of Tampa has named Darren Richards, the chief operating officer of the communications firm, Tucker/Hall, the president of the nonprofit. “I’m honored to serve as president of the club in the year ahead,” said Richards. “I look forward to working with our members on great Propeller Club events, like Shrimperoo, StoneCrabFest and Steak & Corn. I’m also excited to advocate for and support the local maritime industry, so companies here can grow and thrive in a globally competitive environment.” The International Propeller Club of the United States , founded in 1927, is a grassroots, nonprofit organization dedicated to the enhancement and well-being of all interests of the … [Read more...] about Tampa’s Propeller Club Names Darren Richards President
Photos Of The Week: In The Cloud
0 Community Corner Send us your photos of sunsets, romps at the beach or children at the playground. You might have your photo published on Patch. D'Ann Lawrence White , Patch Staff Posted Reply FLORIDA — Phone cameras make it so easy to capture great moments any day, any time. Have you taken some photos of flowers in bloom, children frolicking at the beach, breathtaking sunsets, dramatic skylines or a funny photo of the family dogs plunging into the backyard swimming pool? The Florida Patch sites publish a collection of Photos of the Week each weekend sent in by readers.Whether you snapped an amazing shot with your smartphone or spent hours capturing the decisive moment on a Nikon D6, send your photos to Tampa Bay Patch editor D'Ann White at [email protected] with the location of the photo and the name of the photographer. You might see your photo featured on Patch. This week, we have a collection of dramatic … [Read more...] about Photos Of The Week: In The Cloud
Rices Fire In Nevada County Now 26% Contained
NEVADA COUNTY (CBS13) — The latest on the Rices Fire in Nevada County: Containment grew to 26% overnight Friday, but firefighters are keeping a watchful eye on increased winds that could fan the flames across the river and into Yuba County, as well as threaten to spread the fire to the north into the community of San Juan. The fire remains at 904 acres, according to Cal Fire’s latest report Saturday morning. A total of 13 structures have been destroyed, which includes five residences. Full containment is still expected by Tuesday. Previous day’s (July 1) updates below: 7:40 a.m. Firefighters are optimistic that favorable weather will continue to help in their battle against the Rices Fire. Cal Fire reported Friday morning that the blaze has still been held at 904 acres, the same number it has been since Wednesday evening. Containment has also crept up to 22%. Some mandatory evacuation orders were lifted on Thursday. Wind gusts expected on Friday do remain a … [Read more...] about Rices Fire In Nevada County Now 26% Contained