July 20, 2011 Comments Off on Blistering heat wave stressing nation’s power grid
NEW YORK — A lengthy, blistering heat wave that is blanketing the eastern half of the United States is putting significant stress on the nation’s power grid as homeowners and businesses crank up their air conditioners. Utilities say they’re ready ...
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Read More »June 1, 2011 Comments Off on Power outage affecting thousands in DC, Md.
WASHINGTON — About 3,400 customers in the Washington region are without power amid a heat wave. As of 6:15 a.m. Wednesday, Pepco was reporting on its website that about 3,320 customers were without power in Washington. Another 220 customers lacked ...
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Read More »June 1, 2011 Comments Off on Photo of the Day – Snowballs help beat the heat
Check out a slideshow of our past Photos of the Day from The Daily Record’s staff photographers. We also have a SmugMug page, where you can purchase photos taken by The Daily Record staff
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