The traditional week-long getaway is starting to lose ground. In its place, a new kind of travel is taking over — shorter, sharper, and easier to pull off. Micro-cations, typically two- to three-night escapes, are up more than 35% this year, signaling a shift in how people want to travel now. And few cities deliver…
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There are millions of families navigating life with autism—estimated at 1 in 127 people globally. But for military families, the challenge is often magnified by constant relocation, deployments, and the unpredictability of service life. A new book, The Mission at Home, aims to meet that reality head-on with practical, experience-driven guidance. Written by retired U.S.…
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A new voice in the self-help and leadership space is challenging women to rethink everything they’ve been taught about success, service, and self-worth. Global feminist, executive coach, and former therapist Barrie Zucal released BOLD: How Women Play BIG by Leading Instead of Pleasing in April. Zucal’s message is direct: too many women are still operating…
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Workplace stress is nothing new—but for many professionals, the real obstacle isn’t the workload. It’s the fear of being visibly nervous when it matters most. Whether it’s speaking in meetings, presenting to leadership, or interviewing for a new role, anxiety can quietly derail careers. Psychotherapist Jonathan Berent is taking aim at that challenge with his…
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Travelers are being encouraged to look beyond the usual bucket-list destinations and discover a quieter, more immersive side of the world. According to David Pettitt of Pettitts Travel, some of the most rewarding cultural experiences can be found in lesser-known UNESCO World Heritage sites that offer depth without the crowds. In Japan, the Iwami Ginzan…
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Fifty years after reggae icon Peter Tosh shook the world with Legalize It, his daughter, Niambe McIntosh, is carrying that rebellious spirit into a new fight — rebuilding communities in Jamaica through long-term development instead of temporary charity. As head of the Peter Tosh Foundation, McIntosh has transformed her father’s message from political protest into…
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Jacob Walthour, founder and CEO of Blueprint Capital Advisors, has been named to the Milken Institute’s Inclusive Capitalism Executive Council, placing the longtime finance executive among a select group of leaders helping shape the future of equitable investing and capital access in America. The 22-member council is made up of institutional investors, asset allocators, foundations,…
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Entrepreneurs, small business owners, corporate leaders, nonprofits, innovators, and economic development organizations from across New York City, Long Island, and beyond will gather for one of the region’s most anticipated business networking and empowerment events at the National Small Business Expo “New York Edition” on June 11, 2026, at the Rochdale Village Ballroom in Queens,…
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Jazz education, cultural leadership, and community advocacy will take center stage in Manhattan this week as Jazz Power Initiative honors three influential figures during its annual Syncopated Celebration 2026 fundraiser. The event, scheduled for May 14 at Leonard Nimoy Thalia at Symphony Space on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, will celebrate the transformative influence of jazz…
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A major new chapter in skateboarding culture is taking shape in Big Bear Lake as IDM and the Skate Board Association announced a sweeping partnership to develop a multi-use sports and entertainment district anchored by the planned IDM Arena and elite high-altitude training facilities. The ambitious multi-phase project brings together mission-driven developer Cooperative LA, internationally…
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