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START-UPS IN THE SPOTLIGHT: 1st Edition

ElectricMotorShopJobs.com Targets America's Skilled-Trades Shortage with Specialized Electromechanical Job Board Four-plus years of niche recruiting, premium industrial domains and a no-login application process position the platform as a specialized marketplace...

Ohio’s Chairmaking Legacy: From Frontier Splint Seats to Factory-Built Rockers

A history of Ohio-made chairs, the makers behind them, and the woodworking techniques that helped turn a regional...

From Faraday’s Spinning Disc to Home Standby Power: The Remarkable History of the Generator

The modern generator is one of those machines that most people notice only when it stops working—or when...

Fascinating Smells: Incense Making in Colonial America

By the time colonial Americans were lighting candles, visiting apothecaries and buying imported perfumes, the desire to make...

Hot Jazz Saturday Night: July 18, 2026

This week on Hot Jazz Saturday Night, we hear recordings from crooners, torch singers and warblers from the 1920s and 1930s, not to mention...

D.C. Area Braces for Heat Before Weekend Storm Chances

Residents across the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area should prepare for a stretch of intense summer heat before thunderstorms return over the weekend. High temperatures...

Cancer disparities researchers say federal funding changes have disrupted their work

Why are some people more likely to get cancer, and to die from it than others? Rural Americans, for instance, are 18% more likely...

The Timeless Charm of Tin Litho Toys: From Vintage Collectibles to Modern Decor

Tin lithography has long captured the imagination of collectors and enthusiasts alike. From its humble beginnings in the 19th century to its enduring appeal...

For the Love of Tin Lithography

There’s something unmistakably charming about tin lithography—the glossy finish, bold colors, and nostalgic imagery that seem to hum with the energy of another era....

Old vs. New Electrical Materials: What You Must Know When Updating an 1895 Baltimore Home

Upgrading an 1895 Baltimore home to electric code and output of today is one of the most important steps homeowners must consider when restoring...