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City of Barstow Readies for Replacement of Historic Bridge Amid Plans for Major Railway Hub Development

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Monday, November 28, 2022

BARSTOW, Calif., Nov. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On the heels of the recent BNSF Railway announcement to develop the largest railway hub in the western United States in Barstow, the City of Barstow is making its first notable infrastructure development by planning the replacement of the city's historic bridge.

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  • BARSTOW, Calif., Nov. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On the heels of the recent BNSF Railway announcement to develop the largest railway hub in the western United States in Barstow, the City of Barstow is making its first notable infrastructure development by planning the replacement of the city's historic bridge.
  • "As we gear up for the major BNSF Railway project, which will double our city's population, this bridge replacement marks the beginning of the transformational change to our community," said Barstow City Manager Willie Hopkins.
  • The new bridge is being funded through various sources, including the Federal Highway Bridge Program, state funds, Measure I funds, and the City of Barstow.
  • Domingo Gonzales, City of Barstow engineering services administrator, said the new bridge will be more modern and constructed out of concrete.

Roadrunner Grows Metro-to-Metro LTL Service Network - Adds Five New Direct Lanes and Improves Transit Times in 66 Lanes

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Thursday, June 23, 2022

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Roadrunner, transportation's greatest comeback story, a service-first less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier specializing in long-haul nationwide metro-to-metro shipping, announces five additional direct lanes to its service network and improved transit times by at least one day in 66 of its major lanes. This follows other network improvements made earlier this year.

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  • Roadrunner's continuous investments in technology, training and service center improvements are resulting in faster delivery times and more direct lanes for its customers.
  • As the company reengineered its lanes, it increased its volume capacities, added more direct routing and all but eliminated rail usage.
  • "The team at Roadrunner has improved its training, its people and its service," said Chris Jamroz, Roadrunner Executive Chairman of the Board.
  • Emerging as a service-first less-than-truckload (LTL) provider, Roadrunner transformed its operations through new leadership, a new network, and new technologies to provide its customers with exceptional LTL service.

Northwell Health’s “Side By Side” Music Series Returns for 2022 With a Special Benefit Concert From John Legend at UBS Arena on Saturday, May 29 – Including a Special Performance by Jason Derulo

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022

The evening will also feature a special performance by singer-songwriter Jason Derulo.

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  • The evening will also feature a special performance by singer-songwriter Jason Derulo.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220413005338/en/
    Photo illustration: John Legend will perform at Northwell Healths fourth annual Side By Side music series.
  • His appearance within the Side By Side music series comes on the heels of a recently announced residency in Las Vegas.
  • Tickets to the benefit concert event with John Legend will be available for purchase on Friday, April 15 at 10:00 AM.