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The first laundromat, called a “Washateria,” was opened today by John F. Cantrell in Fort Worth, Texas. (Credit: Retro Newser)

Profile America: First Laundromat

Monday, April 17 — For urban dwellers, the difficulty — or at least the expense — of doing their laundry began to ease this month in 1934. That’s when the first public, self-operated laundry in the U.S. opened its doors in […]

by · April 17, 2017 · Profile America
Profile America: Hispanic Heritage Month 

Profile America: Hispanic Heritage Month 

Today marks the start of National Hispanic Heritage Month – a time to recognize the contributions and cultures of the nation’s fastest-growing population group.

by · September 15, 2016 · Profile America

Celebrate Juneteenth This Weekend

The Juneteenth holiday is Sunday, June 19, and it commemorates the official end of slavery in 1865.

Bronx Pols Take Texas Senator Ted Cruz To Task On Inflammatory Remarks

Bronx Pols Take Texas Senator Ted Cruz To Task On Inflammatory Remarks

Politicians and other Bronx personalities took Senator Ted Cruz to task for disparaging remarks he made about the Bronx on Saturday. Speaking at a summit of the conservative group, “Americans For Prosperity,” Ted Cruz (R-Texas) said, “Now, I understand that […]

by · August 31, 2014 · Local News

First Lady Barbara Bush Hospitalized

First Lady Barbara Bush has been hospitalized with the early symptoms of pneumonia. Her husband President Bush has visited her in Methodists Hospital and he states that her spirits are up and the outlook is positive.

by · December 31, 2013 · Domestic News