This New England metro has an ’emerging’ luxury market

Luxury homes “We are seeing a fundamental shift where luxury is on the move.” The penthouse at 547 Congress Street in Portland is on the market for $2.95 million. Peter Morneau of Morneau Studios Luxury housing is nothing new Greater Boston where the average price of a single-family home is Just surpassed $1 million. Elsewhere … Read more

Egypt Raises Train and Metro Ticket Prices Starting Today

Train and metro ticket prices in Egypt are set to rise starting Friday, March 27, according to a statement Issued By the Ministry of Transport on Thursday, March 26. Ministry Announce A 12.5 percent increase in ticket prices for long-distance trains and a 25 percent increase for short-distance trains. For the Cairo Metro, prices have … Read more

2 suspects linked to bus shooting that killed a woman in west Houston taken into custody and charged, METRO says

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) – Two suspects in connection with the fatal shooting of a woman on a Metro bus have been arrested and charged, Metro said. METRO told ABC13 that the person who fired first and caused the fatal injury has been charged with murder. They also said the second person, who allegedly returned fire … Read more

South Metro Fire Rescue voters approve tax hike to maintain staffing, services

DENVER (KDVR) — Voters across one of metro Denver’s largest fire districts have approved a property tax increase to help maintain emergency response levels and fund facility improvements. According to unofficial election results, just over 56% of voters supported Ballot Issue 7A, which raises property taxes for the South Metro Fire Rescue District effective January … Read more

How to use L.A. Metro to celebrate at Dodgers World Series parade

As Angelenos come together to celebrate the Dodgers’ back-to-back world titles culminating in a parade Monday in downtown Los Angeles that will be followed by an event at Dodger Stadium, city officials are urging those in attendance to use public transportation. “For the second year in a row, Los Angeles Metro is pleased to provide … Read more

List: Denver metro area food banks taking donations amid government shutdown

DENVER (KDVR) — With SNAP benefits suspended in November, Colorado food banks and pantries may need donations from the community — here’s how you can help. Recipients of federal food aid nationwide, including more than 600,000 Coloradans, will not receive their benefits in November. Trump administration posts indicate that no federal food aid will be … Read more

List: Metro agencies host collection sites for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

DENVER (KDVR) — Coloradans who want to properly dispose of their prescription medications have the opportunity to do so on Saturday — as it’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is a national initiative aimed at providing a safe and convenient way to dispose of expired, unwanted … Read more

Boulder sheriff's office executing search warrants across several metro Denver cities, counties

DENVER (KDVR) — The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday morning executed nine search warrants across several different metro Denver counties and cities as part of a “grand jury investigation,” county officials said. The Sheriff’s Office announced the operation in a Facebook post, saying executions began at 7 a.m. in separate Boulder and Adams counties, … Read more

LA Metro digital signs taken over by hackers

Los Angeles Metro signs may have been seized by online activists earlier this week, with the signs typically meant to display wait times and other messages instead displaying a threatening message. Photos shared with KTLA on Monday showed one of the digital readout boards at a bus stop at 6th Street and Vermont Avenue displaying … Read more

Xcel: Power shutoffs possible Monday amid elevated wildfire risk in Denver metro

DENVER (KDVR) — A red flag warning is in effect for most of the Denver metro area Monday amid rising fire weather risks, and Xcel Energy is warning its customers about potential energy impacts. A red flag warning is in effect from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday for Denver, Adams, Arapahoe, Douglas and Broomfield … Read more