JPMorgan Chase’s new all-electric headquarters to have net-zero operational emissions

JPMorgan Chase’s new all-electric headquarters to have net-zero operational emissions

JPMorgan Chase’s recently unveiled plans for its new global headquarters building in New York City that is rife with impressive sustainability credentials. The 1,388-foot, 60-story skyscraper will be a fully electric, net-zero operational emissions structure. Designed by Foster + Partners, Chase’s headquarters at 270 Park Avenue will be New York City’s largest all-electric tower when completed […]

Why blowing dust and smoke are turning Colorado’s blue skies red

Why blowing dust and smoke are turning Colorado’s blue skies red

Dust and smoke blowing in from fires, dry land and construction this spring periodically have turned Colorado’s blue skies red, and air quality experts anticipate more crazy haze in the future as wind scours particles from the arid Southwest. Nose-level concentrations of tiny, lung-lodging particles hit 24-hour averages as high as 207 micrograms per cubic […]

Steel Jupiter brings manufacturing and research facility to Sahuarita

Steel Jupiter brings manufacturing and research facility to Sahuarita

Steel Jupiter, a Minority-Owned, specialty coating manufacturer, announced today it has leased a 13,000-square-foot facility in Sahuarita for its manufacturing, research and development facility. The facility is expected to be operational by the end of 2022, initially creating 15 jobs in the community. “Steel Jupiter’s mission is to help make indoor air as free from […]

Substance use disorder, violence prevention, and suicide prevention funding opportunities

Substance use disorder, violence prevention, and suicide prevention funding opportunities

Now open for applications: Substance use disorder, violence prevention, and suicide prevention funding opportunities Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus    May 10, 2022 | 9:30 AM STATE PROGRAMS NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS:  Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs: Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Loan Repayment Program (LRP)  (Funding Source: Federal Funding) Who May Apply: Eligible practitioners with the capacity […]

Mediterranean restaurant Lupi & Iris to debut May 17

Mediterranean restaurant Lupi & Iris to debut May 17

It’s been nearly a year in the making, but the highly anticipated fine dining restaurant Lupi & Iris, is slated to open its doors to the public for dinner service beginning Tuesday, May 17 at 5 p.m. Leading the new Mediterranean restaurant at 777 N. Van Buren in the 7SEVENTY7 building is James Beard Award-winning […]

Delos WISE Initiative Aims to Improve Wellness in Senior Living

Delos WISE Initiative Aims to Improve Wellness in Senior Living

The Delos WISE Initiative — an acronym for Wellness Innovation in Senior Environments — combines the company’s indoor space expertise with insights from global leaders in senior living. A collaboration with investment firm Harrison Street, the WISE initiative will focus on multiple aspects of the industry to advance research, education and innovation to build communities […]

CMS 2023 budget headed to Meck County Commissioners for approval

CMS 2023 budget headed to Meck County Commissioners for approval

The Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners is set to take up conversation on Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools 2023 budget request on Tuesday afternoon. The request includes funding for improvement projects district wide and support to hire more staff at underperforming schools. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: CMS Board unanimously approves district’s proposed budget; heads to Meck County Last month, the […]

Indoor air quality put at risk by ‘fresh air’ from outside, research finds

Indoor air quality put at risk by ‘fresh air’ from outside, research finds

4 in 5 people believe ‘fresh air’ from outside is key to improving air quality in their homes, but this could actually be counterproductive and worsen indoor air quality, research has today revealed.   The new research by the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) found homeowners are ignoring the impact of surrounding pollution sources such […]