As students across New York City head back to school, author Dave Grunenwald hopes his latest book will inspire them to swap screens for service. His new release, “Lucas and Emily’s Food Bank Adventure,” aims to teach young readers the importance of empathy, kindness, and community involvement—values that can sometimes be overshadowed in today’s digital…
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Imagine if Central Park was your backyard — and your first adventure began with a mystery hidden among its winding trails and secret corners. That’s the thrilling setup for The Central Park Irregulars, the latest middle-grade novel from bestselling author Paul Cicchini, which blends friendship, history, and suspense into a captivating coming-of-age story. Set in…
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Audible Theater and Rachel Brosnahan’s Scrap Paper Pictures are teaming up once again for The Pansy Craze, announcing a return engagement at the Minetta Lane Theatre for three final performances this November. Written and created by Hunter Bird and Mason Alexander Park, and hosted by Park, the limited run will take place November 20–22, with…
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The Gateways Music Festival, in partnership with the University of Rochester’s Eastman School of Music, is gearing up for a landmark 2025–2026 season, bringing world-class Black classical musicians and composers to stages across the country. The season kicked off with a Fall Festival in Rochester, New York, from Oct. 13–16, and culminates with a triumphant…
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Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, will welcome food lovers and sustainability advocates this November as the Philippines hosts the inaugural Terra Madre Asia & Pacific (TMAP) from Nov. 19–23. A regional extension of the renowned Terra Madre Salone del Gusto in Turin, Italy, this landmark event, organized by Slow Food, celebrates sustainable, culturally rooted food systems…
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Houston-based wealth management firm Serae Wealth has released projections showing the long-term potential of the new federally seeded retirement accounts for newborns—informally dubbed “Trump Accounts.” According to the firm’s analysis, even a modest $1,000 initial deposit could grow to nearly half a million dollars by retirement age if left untouched and invested in a broad…
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Labor Day Weekend 2025 was a historic moment for HBCU football as Howard University narrowly defeated Florida A&M University, 10–9, at Hard Rock Stadium in the Invesco QQQ Orange Blossom Classic (OBC). With 22,455 fans in attendance and nationwide broadcast on ESPNU, the matchup marked the most attended HBCU game of Week One and showcased…
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In a push to mobilize Americans against economic and social setbacks, the advocacy group STOP THE R.O.A.R.—short for Stop The Republicans, Responsible For Another Recession—has launched a nationwide campaign calling out the Republican-led administration for its role in what the organization describes as another devastating recession. The group says the current political leadership is responsible…
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Staten Island’s wellness and aesthetic landscape is stepping into a new era with the rebranding of 360Med to RENVY, the boutique concierge-style destination founded by award-winning nurse practitioner Bevin Sullivan. The move signals the full evolution of Sullivan’s vision: a place where personalized healthcare and advanced aesthetic treatments meet in a welcoming, client-centered environment. “This…
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