Residents Question Plans for Low-Altitude Military Training in Rural Pennsylvania
Low-flying military aircraft and an outdoor economy may not be the best mix. Leaders in the Pennsylvania Wilds region would like a more open review of the Air National Guard’s plans.
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Pace of New Rural Vaccinations Drops for Fifth Straight Week
The rural vaccination rate climbed 0.3 percentage points last week to 45.2% of total rural population. The metropolitan rate is 12 points higher, at 57.3%
Highs and Lows of the Booming Marijuana Industry
The resource-intensive crop is bringing money and excitement to states that have legalized it. But the larger number of growers can strain water supplies, affect traditional farms, and place other strains on rural communities.
Tribal Members Across Oklahoma Reflect on Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Despite more push for a nationwide recognition of the Indigenous People’s Day, tribal activists and members question who should decide when the holiday takes place and how it should be celebrated.
Skip the Door-Busting Mobs and Chill Your Holiday with Plaid Friday or Cider Monday
Locally focused marketing initiatives get shoppers out of the national retail free-for-all and return more money to the local economy, proponents say.
Rural Leaders Fear They’ll Miss Out on Infrastructure Money
Lack of sufficient staff and funds to meet the matching requirements of some grants could stand in the way of rural areas competing for the infrastructure funding from the federal government.
In N.C., Small Farms Ramp up to Help Meet Demand for Thanksgiving Turkeys
Because of changes in how families are celebrating the holiday, smaller birds are more popular and therefore harder to find, says one industry spokesperson.
Review: Memoir Goes Beneath the Celebratory Surface of Diversity to Explore Racial Struggle
Chuy Renteria grew up in an Iowa town often lauded for its embrace of cultural diversity. But after the public events of “food, festivals, and fun,” the reality of growing up amidst cultural tensions was far more complicated.
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Rural Covid-19 Infections Increase 10%; Penn. Sees a 60% Jump in Rural Cases
New regional trends include growth in cases in the Northeast, rural hotspots in the nation’s midsection, and improvement in 20 states.
Commentary: We Must Protect America’s Affordable Rural Housing
America’s lowest-income rural renters are on a trajectory towards a crisis.
Rate of New Vaccinations Falls Slightly in Rural Counties
The pace of newly completed vaccinations dropped by 4% last week in rural counties. In metropolitan counties, new vaccinations were down by nearly 25%.
Commentary: Ending Programs for Gifted Students Won’t Create Equity for Rural Youth
Gifted education programs disproportionately serve students from more affluent families. The answer isn’t to eliminate the programs but to reform them to ensure rural, low-income, and students of color get equal access.
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