Administration Announces $100+ Million in NC Public Transportation Investments
More than $8 Billion Across the Country
President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, and U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood have announced that $103,304,242 from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) will be made available for North Carolina’s public transportation funding needs. The money is part of $8.4 billion designated for repairing and building America’s public transportation infrastructure.
“All over the country, resources are being put to work not only
creating jobs now, but also investing in the future. A future that
strengthens our transit system, makes us more energy-efficient and
increases safety,” said Biden. “With this recovery package, we will be
creating jobs, saving jobs, and putting money in people’s pockets.
We’ll not only be rebuilding roads and bridges and schools, we’ll be
rebuilding America.”
“Investments in public transportation put people to work, but
they also get people to work in a way that moves us towards our long
term goals of energy security and a better quality of life,” said
LaHood. “That is why transit funding was included in the ARRA and why
we think it is a key part of America’s transportation future.”
The U.S. Department of Transpor-tation will monitor state
compliance and track job creation. The projects will be web-posted for
the public to see with information on projects accessible at
www.recovery.gov.
Arts & EntertainmentInternational Ambassador of Hip-Hop, Rennie Harris PuremovementWednesday, 11 January 2012
The preeminent hip-hop dance company in the world, Rennie Harris Puremovement brings pure, contagious stage magic to Diana Wortham Theatre at Pack Place at 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, February 23-24, 2012.
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Arts & EntertainmentWin Tickets to the Rennie Harris Puremovement performanceTuesday, 10 January 2012
For Local Middle School or High School Students Only
Question: Please tell us in 200 words or less why Hip-Hop should be considered an art form. Your essay will be judged by the staff of the Urban News, and featured in the February edition, along with your picture. The... + Full Story
Our TownThe People’s Scholar, Dr. Boyce Watkins, to Keynote Prayer BreakfastWednesday, 11 January 2012
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Asheville & Buncombe County announced that Dr. Boyce Watkins will give the keynote address at the 31st annual Prayer Breakfast honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The breakfast will be the highlight of a series of events from Wednesday,... + Full Story
Our TownGetting to Diversity, Inclusion, and Cultural Competence in Multicultural EnvironmentsWednesday, 11 January 2012
by Don C. Locke
Why “getting to?” Every organization is dynamic in terms of diversity and inclusion. Every organization is in the process of becoming diverse and inclusive. If we really believe in the importance of all people and groups, then every organization has room to... + Full Story
CommunitiesMLK Week Events & CelebrationsWednesday, 11 January 2012
31st Annual Prayer Breakfast - 8:30 a.m.
The Prayer Breakfast begins at 8:30 a.m. at the Grand
Ballroom of the historic Grove Park Inn & Resort at 290 Macon
Avenue. Guest speaker Dr. Boyce Watkins will be joined by the Unity
& Fellowship Choir and other distinguished guests.... + Full Story
