Archive for April 2026
Children’s Theatre Company Unveils Full Cast for ‘The Wizard of Oz’ as Classic Musical Heads to Minneapolis Stage
Children’s Theatre Company is bringing the magic of Oz back to the stage this spring, announcing the full cast and creative team for its highly anticipated production of The Wizard of Oz, set to run from April 21 through June 14. The beloved classic will take over the UnitedHealth Group Stage in Minneapolis, with opening…
Read MoreNYC Author Elana Michelson Brings 1970s Mystery Vibes to New Whodunit
New York City native Elana Michelson is taking readers on a groovy trip back to 1978 with her new novel Part of the Solution: A Mystery, a murder mystery that blends classic detective storytelling with the laid-back but politically charged spirit of 1970s hippie culture. Published by Torchflame Books, the novel has been described as…
Read MoreBethenny Frankel’s Favorite Lip Mask Gets Sweet New Birthday Cake Flavor Launch
Beauty lovers with a sweet tooth have something new to celebrate this spring. Babe Original is marking 13 years in the beauty business with the launch of its new Birthday Cake Lip Mask, a limited flavor release inspired by one of its fan-favorite products—and one reportedly loved by Bethenny Frankel. The Birthday Cake Lip Mask…
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Why Travelers Are Ditching ‘Flushable’ Wipes for a Smarter, Eco-Friendly Alternative
For travelers hitting the road this season, convenience often tops the packing list. From long road trips and airport layovers to camping weekends and hotel hopping, personal care essentials matter—and for many people, so-called “flushable” wipes have become a go-to item. But experts say those wipes may be causing more problems than travelers realize. Despite…
Read MoreFloofah Founder Phoebe Yu Is Turning Everyday Sponges Into a Sustainable Beauty Upgrade
Most people do not think twice about the shower pouf hanging in the bathroom or the sponge sitting next to the kitchen sink. But for Phoebe Yu, those everyday essentials represented a much bigger environmental problem—and an opportunity for change. Yu is the founder of Floofah, a brand focused on replacing plastic-heavy bath and kitchen…
Read MoreGut Health Boom Drives Demand for Women’s Wellness as Zenwise Launches New Tribiotic Complex
As gut health continues to dominate the wellness conversation, consumers are looking for more than standard probiotics—and brands are racing to meet that demand. Zenwise is the latest to enter the growing microbiome space with the launch of its new Tribiotic Complex™, a women’s probiotic supplement designed to support both gut and vaginal health in…
Read MoreNew Book ‘Greater Than Gravity’ Calls Childhood Trauma a Global Public Health Crisis
A new book by engineer, inventor, and childhood trauma survivor Michael Menard is shining a spotlight on what he calls one of the world’s most overlooked health emergencies: unresolved childhood trauma. In Greater Than Gravity: How Childhood Trauma Is Pulling Down Humanity, set for release on March 19, 2026, Menard argues that childhood trauma is…
Read MoreOptimum Business and LIA Foundation Relaunch Small Business Grant Program Across Long Island
Small businesses across Long Island recently got another major boost as Optimum Business and the LIA Foundation relaunch the L.O.C.A.L. Small Business Grant Program for its third year. The initiative, known as “Lifting Our Community Businesses Across Long Island,” awarded 40 small businesses in Nassau and Suffolk counties with $5,000 grants to help support growth,…
Read MoreCarol Bove Transforms Guggenheim Rotunda in Largest Exhibition of Her Career
American artist Carol Bove is taking over the iconic rotunda of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum with the largest exhibition of her career, offering visitors an immersive look at more than 25 years of groundbreaking work. Running through August 2, Carol Bove marks the artist’s first full museum survey and transforms the entire Frank Lloyd…
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