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Mighty Water Wheels of Colonial America

Local News
By Gracus Bloom, City-Paper.com Long before electric motors, diesel engines, and industrial machinery transformed America, water wheels provided the horsepower that powered colonial communities. These...

Century-Old Water Sewage Main Break Near D.C. Reveals Layers of History Beneath the Capital

Politics
City-Paper.com | By Gracus Bloom WASHINGTON, D.C. — Beneath the pavement of the nation’s capital lies a network of tunnels older than most of its...

From Lime to Layers: How 1930s House Plaster Compares to Modern Times

Science
Every home tells a story through its walls. The solid, cool touch of an older home feels different from the smooth, papered surfaces of...

Fast Cars: Tin Litho Racers

Technology
Before thumb-controlled drones and app-connected RC racers, there was a louder, shinier kingdom of speed ruled by vintage tin litho toys. These colorful mechanical...

📊 U.S. Sector Scorecard: Q1 2026 Winners, Losers, and What’s Next

Wallstreet
By Gracus Bloom of City-Paper.com The first quarter of 2026 delivered a volatile but revealing snapshot of the U.S. economy. While headline indices swung between...

10 Historic Firsts From Columbus, Ohio

Fashion
Columbus, Ohio has long been celebrated as a place where creativity and innovation intersect with everyday life. While many major U.S. cities claim historical...
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