Jackpot: How a Questionable Indian Tribe Built the Richest Casino in the World and then Lost it All in Ledyard, CT

June 12, 2021 / by Malcolm Logan

In 1995 the richest casino in the world was not located in Las Vegas or Atlantic City. It was located in Ledyard, CT. Foxwoods Resort Casino operated by the Mashantucket Pequot Indian tribe enjoyed gross earnings exceeding $1 billion, with net earnings in excess of $300 million. Because it was…

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New York, The East

Getting off the Boat at Ellis Island: Examining the Question of Immigration in New York City

June 5, 2021 / by Malcolm Logan

In a country constituted of immigrants and the progeny of immigrants, immigration is surprisingly thorny issue in America. It is often said that Native Americans are the only real Americans. Everyone else is an immigrant. But even that’s not true. The ancestors of Native Americans arrived in North America 15,000…

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New Jersey, The East

Uncovering the Crime of the Century: The Hall-Mills Murders in New Brunswick, NJ

May 28, 2021 / by Malcolm Logan

Crime of the century? The words conjure up thoughts of a single shocking offense, a crime so appalling it stands out above all the others. But in fact, many crimes have been labeled as such. The O.J. Simpson case (1994), the Patty Hearst kidnapping (1974), the Manson murders (1969), and…

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New Jersey, The East

Ghost Towns of New Jersey

May 22, 2021 / by Malcolm Logan

When I first learned of the ghost towns of New Jersey, I could hardly believe it. How could a state with more than 1,200 people per square mile have ghost towns in it? In New Jersey there are people everywhere. And the traffic? Hell, you can’t even make a left…

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Travel Tips

The Five Most Scenic Interstate Rest Areas in the US

May 19, 2021 / by Malcolm Logan

As a general thing, interstate rest areas are nothing to get excited about. Most are pretty humdrum, featuring drab buildings with utilitarian restrooms and directory boards, maybe some picnic tables, and an area for walking dogs. Few are worth taking a second look at, but some are truly remarkable. Here…

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The South, Virginia

The Greatest American You Never Heard of: George C. Marshall and Dodona Manor

May 15, 2021 / by Malcolm Logan

It was November of 1943. The Second World War was in its fourth year. American troops, who had joined the struggle just a year earlier, had acquitted themselves well. Fighting with their allies on the battlefields of North Africa and Italy, they had driven the Nazis back and liberated countries….

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Travel Tips

Five Things to do if You’ve Missed Your Flight

May 12, 2021 / by admin

By Crist Roy. Flying is the fastest and most convenient form of transportation, but when you realize you’ve missed your flight, it’s an awful feeling. The feeling is made worse by the fact that you’ve reserved accommodations and paid for travel you aren’t going to use. Take a deep breath….

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The South, Virginia

Driving the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina and Virginia

May 8, 2021 / by Malcolm Logan

The Blue Ridge Parkway follows the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains through the states of North Carolina and Virginia. It is regularly ranked as one of the top scenic drives in the United States. Running for 469 miles, the Parkway is roughly the same distance from beginning to end…

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Good Money After Bad: Is Amtrak Worth Saving?

May 5, 2021 / by Malcolm Logan

The $2 trillion infrastructure plan President Biden introduced last week earmarks $80 billion to improve and expand the nation’s railways. The White House has said part of the money would “address Amtrak’s repair backlog; modernize the high traffic Northeast Corridor; improve existing corridors and connect new city pairs; and enhance…

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North Carolina, The South

A Honeyed Slice of Americana: Visiting the Real Mayberry in Mount Airy, NC

May 1, 2021 / by Malcolm Logan

For those of us who enjoy classic television, few shows hold such a warm place in our hearts as The Andy Griffith Show. Running for eight seasons between 1960 and 1968, the show about Sheriff Andy Taylor and the good people of Mayberry had something few other shows could match,…

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Getting off the Boat at Ellis Island: Examining the Question of Immigration in New York City

Uncovering the Crime of the Century: The Hall-Mills Murders in New Brunswick, NJ

Ghost Towns of New Jersey

The Greatest American You Never Heard of: George C. Marshall and Dodona Manor

Driving the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina and Virginia

Jackpot: How a Questionable Indian Tribe Built the Richest Casino in the World and then Lost it All in Ledyard, CT

Getting off the Boat at Ellis Island: Examining the Question of Immigration in New York City

Uncovering the Crime of the Century: The Hall-Mills Murders in New Brunswick, NJ

Ghost Towns of New Jersey

The Five Most Scenic Interstate Rest Areas in the US

The Greatest American You Never Heard of: George C. Marshall and Dodona Manor

Five Things to do if You’ve Missed Your Flight

Driving the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina and Virginia

Good Money After Bad: Is Amtrak Worth Saving?

A Honeyed Slice of Americana: Visiting the Real Mayberry in Mount Airy, NC

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