Takoma Park Subway Vandalism Sparks Local Debate
In Takoma Park Maryland a Subway storefront suffered minor damage with fractured windows and a $3000 bill. The more potent offense was the spray painted "Shop Local" on the sidewalk fueling community alarm about corporate chains. Local residents debate preserving small business character versus globalization.
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America
CVS Corp
Subway
Free Republic of Takoma
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Yoopers fear loss of their dialect in Michigan’s UP
In Houghton Michigan residents fear Yooper speech fading amid mobility and mass culture. Junttila a local teacher notes pride in the accent and teaches UP history while supporters push a symbolic measure to declare Yooper the official state dialect.
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Upper Peninsula
Junttila
Yooper
Cooper
Elizabeth Norton
Traverse City
East Junior High School
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