WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture issued the following news: The Softwood Lumber Board (SLB) and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) are pleased to announce the 2024 Timber Education Prize winners. Established in 2022, this annual prize recognizes effective and innovative curricula that create a stimulating and evidence-based environment for learning about structural lumber systems. From seminars and design studios to buildin  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration issued the following news release: "Americans are dealing with the impacts of more and more extreme weather caused by climate change--affecting their lives and our infrastructure," said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. "With these funds, the Biden-Harris Administration is helping communities rebuild key transportation links and make them more resilient for the future." FHWA's Emergency Rel  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 14 -- The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation issued the following news release: * * * DCR, Center for Coastal Studies, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, and Boston Harbor Now form Public-Private Partnership to Lead Cleanup of Marine Debris at Five Harbor Islands * * * In a landmark environmental restoration initiative, the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) and the Center for Coastal Studies (CC  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts issued the following news release on Sept. 13, 2024: A member of a nationwide drug trafficking ring was sentenced today in federal court in Boston. During the investigation over 160 pounds of pure methamphetamine, as well as an AK-47, a Glock with no serial number, two loaded Smith & Wesson handguns and over 4,200 rounds of ammunition were seized. An illegal marijuana grow operation with hundred  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 14 -- The Boston Planning and Development Agency issued the following news on Sept. 12, 2024: The Planning Department this month recommended approval of the redevelopment of public land in Roxbury and seven new development projects to the BPDA Board. All were approved. The newly approved development projects represent approximately 1.5 million square feet (SF). The new projects will create 378 residential units, including 59 units that are designated income-restrict  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 13 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Study: Networks and identity drive the spatial diffusion of linguistic innovation in urban and rural areas Think about the terms you use and why you started using them. Do you describe circular traffic patterns as "roundabouts," "traffic circles" or "rotaries?" Is your beverage preference called "pop," "soda" or "coke?" Do you wear "sneakers," "tennis shoes," or "gym shoes?" Knowing how and why people choo  more

ORONO, Maine, Sept. 13 -- The University of Maine System issued the following news release: * * * The University of Maine System found scoring criteria should have been developed to consider the full value of the proposals received and not just the purchase price * * * The University of Maine System (UMS) has rescinded an award to sell the Hutchinson Center in Belfast to a local organization that was the highest scorer in a competitive request for proposals (RFP) process. The Hutchinson Cen  more