Archive for August 2026
Optimum Business and LIA Foundation Award $5,000 Grants to 40 Long Island Small Businesses
Optimum Business and the LIA Foundation have announced the 40 winners of the third annual L.O.C.A.L. Small Business Grant program, providing $5,000 grants to small businesses across Nassau and Suffolk counties. The program, whose name stands for “Lifting Our Community Businesses Across Long Island,” is designed to help local entrepreneurs invest in their businesses, create…
Read MoreThree Polish Cities Offering Very Different European City Breaks
Travelers looking beyond Europe’s usual city-break destinations may want to put Poland on their 2026 itineraries. Warsaw, Łódź and Olsztyn each offer a distinctly different experience, from a rebuilt capital steeped in history to a former industrial powerhouse and a lakeside city surrounded by forests. The three cities also offer options for travelers seeking a…
Read MoreLas Vegas to Celebrate 73 Years as the Wedding Capital of the World With Ballpark Vow Renewal
Las Vegas is putting a baseball twist on its long-standing reputation as the Wedding Capital of the World with a special anniversary celebration that will bring married couples together for an evening of romance, nostalgia and America’s favorite pastime. The “Love at the Ballpark” celebration is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 30, at Las Vegas Ballpark,…
Read MoreJapan’s Crowded Hot Spots Are Out—These 3 Cities Offer a Quieter Alternative
Japan’s popularity shows no signs of slowing, but travelers looking for a more relaxed experience may want to venture beyond the country’s best-known tourist destinations. Japan welcomed 42.7 million international tourists in 2025, with many first-time visitors following the traditional “Golden Route” through Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. While those cities remain major attractions, rising visitor…
Read More‘See Us, Know Us’ Gives Voice to 30 People Living With Disability
Jennifer Chassman Browne is using storytelling, poetry and photography to challenge how disability is represented in her new book, See Us, Know Us: Profiles of Disability, scheduled for release in October 2026 by Torchflame Books. The 138-page book features profiles of 30 individuals who share personal experiences of living with disability, offering readers an intimate…
Read MoreMacLeod & Co. Secures 22,000-Square-Foot Miami Warehouse for Global Logistics Operator
MacLeod & Co. has completed a 22,000-square-foot industrial warehouse lease near Miami International Airport, securing a South Florida logistics hub for a division of one of the world’s largest cross-border e-commerce and international air cargo companies. The June 25 transaction places the logistics operator immediately adjacent to Miami International Airport, one of the Western Hemisphere’s…
Read MoreJoel Harper-Jackson Wins Rave Reviews as Frank Sinatra in London’s ‘Sinatra The Musical’
Joel Harper-Jackson is drawing strong reviews for his portrayal of Frank Sinatra in the West End premiere of Sinatra The Musical, which opened this week at London’s Aldwych Theatre. Harper-Jackson plays the legendary singer at a pivotal point in his life and career, taking on more than 20 of Sinatra’s signature songs while recreating the…
Read MoreSleepCalm On the Go Offers a Portable Option for Summer Travel Sleep
Summer travel is often associated with relaxation, but getting a good night’s sleep can be challenging when routines are disrupted by long flights, changing time zones, unfamiliar hotel rooms and hot weather. For travelers looking for a portable sleep aid, SleepCalm On the Go Pellets by Boiron are designed to address occasional sleeplessness and restless…
Read MoreThe Exercise Coach Expands Strength Plus Program as Healthy Aging Gains Momentum
As more Americans look for ways to remain active, mobile and independent as they age, the fitness industry is placing greater emphasis on strength, balance and cognitive health. The Exercise Coach is responding with the nationwide expansion of its Strength Plus platform, a program designed to address multiple aspects of healthy aging. The Exercise Coach,…
Read MoreHip-Hop Pioneers Honor Sparky D in New Tribute Following Her Death at 61
ReelSung Productions is honoring hip-hop pioneer Sparky D with a tribute video following her death on July 4 at age 61. Born Doreen C. Broadnax, Sparky D emerged during hip-hop’s formative years and became known for her battle-rap records, powerful delivery and association with some of the culture’s earliest female MCs. ReelSung Productions had been…
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