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Wendy Gordon is the president and CEO of Flash Public Relations, one of DC’s most active boutique public relations and marketing agencies specializing in the niche hospitality industry, the arts, lifestyle and events. She has worked in the public relations industry for over 20 years. Her experience in the field through working at agencies, on-site in restaurants, with retail markets and in the corporate environment has afforded her not only a thorough opportunity to participate in all aspects of her chosen field, but also to establish close and enduring working relationships with local, national and international media. Throughout her career, she has not only developed and implemented successful strategic public relations and marketing plans, but also acted as consultant in concepts, collateral design and promotional events.
Most recently with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company and Marriott International as corporate director of food and beverage public relations, she has produced coverage for their restaurants and her current clients that have included not only numerous feature stories in major local market media throughout the United States and abroad. She has also opened several restaurants and hotel properties in the United States and abroad.
Prior to establishing her company, Flash Public Relations, and her tenure with The Ritz-Carlton, she worked as a hotel and restaurant specialist at agencies in her hometown of Philadelphia and New York. She has also worked on ‘the other side of the industry,’ as a freelance news, feature and food writer for a variety of print and online publications.
Nothing quite compares to the joy of holiday decorations. The sight of a town decked out with boughs of holly, among other Christmas decor, can send warmth all the way down to your toes - even in the midst of a blizzard.
Bread & Water Company is quietly becoming a major force in the landscape of Alexandria dining. The group, consisting of partners Markos Panas, Chef Noelie Rickey, Doug Abedje and culinary consultant/exec chef Patrick Tanyag are making their mark. This diverse group of professionals has developed concepts that are garnering accolades and delighting the DMV from VA to Capitol One Arena.
Pizza night just got a whole lot tastier. Sure, you can always order your go-to favorite, a loaded pepperoni pizza, or go out of the box with a barbecue chicken. But if you're looking for something a little more gourmet on your pizzas, these chefs know exactly what to cook or order up.We asked four chefs what they order or make when it's time for pizza.
As someone who thinks about food most of the time and falls asleep while cataloging breakfast items, I still do not willingly embrace meal planning and prep. Not because I don't love it. Because cooking, along with laundry or lawn care, is a quotidian task: The need to eat never stops, which is why restaurants and, by extension, chefs are integral to our daily lives.
When New Zealand-based Scapegrace Distillery decided to make its own gin, it knew it wanted something that stood out. It went with the color black.
By Julia Guerra Molly Knudsen, M.S., RDN Image by Brycia James / iStock Many healthy eaters are already nuts for nuts, but seeds are another notable source of protein and nutrients. Chia, flax, pumpkin, and sesame seeds are some of the most hyped-up, but the health benefits of hemp seeds deserve attention too.
Intravenous drips, sound healing, forest bathing - these are just some of the activities hotels are offering to entice businesses to hold their corporate retreats with them. These types of events, which are also known as offsites, are designed to help companies gather their teams and create camaraderie, and they're in huge demand as distributed companies reallocate funds previously used for their office leases.
When considering fall foliage, history and updates to the modern era, U.S. Highway 66 - popularly known as Route 66 or the "Mother Road" - tells diverse stories through shared heritage and historic places. Each are reminders of the past.
Get access to everything we publish when you sign up for Outside+ Join today!. Autumn is upon us and the change of season has us shifting away from the tropical drinks of summer to something a bit more dark, moody, and maybe even a little spooky.
Cape May represents the best of the Jersey Shore. In contrast to the rowdy antics depicted on the now infamous mid-aughts TV show, this resort town delivers a far more wholesome, laid-back version of seaside fun with sandy beaches, first-rate attractions, and historic landmarks like the famous lighthouse.
On Shelter Island, the day after the long Labour Day weekend is known as Tumbleweed Tuesday. The September bank holiday marks the end of the season, when the "summer people" head home and the school year begins. It is quiet. The lonely guitar from Don Henley's "The Boys of Summer" lingers on the sea breeze.
Charming cottages, locally grown food, and beautiful butterfly gardens included. If the thought of staying on a farm never appealed to you, your opinion might change after a visit to Beach Plum Farm, located in historic Cape May, New Jersey.
If the thought of staying on a farm never appealed to you, your opinion might change after a visit to Beach Plum Farm, located in historic Cape May, New Jersey. The idyllic coastal town is one of the country's oldest vacation destinations, formerly frequented by presidents Franklin Pierce, James Buchanan, and Ulysses S.
For New Yorkers, a sojourn in the the Hamptons is always a good idea. There's nothing like a beach getaway to help recharge the batteries and reset the mind,
Have you ever read the story of Eloise at the Plaza and fantasized about the idea of living-and working remotely-in a hotel? Think about it: built-in housekeeping, room service, amenities like pools and a gym and a spa, not to mention a full staff at your beck and call.
Readers voted these beautiful properties as the 10 best waterfront hotels in the U.S. in our 2022 USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards.
We updated this article in August 2022 to add more current information about each featured service based on testing done by the Good Housekeeping Institute. Fresh N Lean is our new best overall pick, and other new additions include Mosaic Foods and Tovala.
There are plenty of reasons why you may want to try a vegan diet. Perhaps it's for health benefits, animal welfare causes, or for environmental issues. Maybe you've been maintaining a plant-based diet for years, or perhaps you're simply curious and want to try out a vegan meal plan for a week.
isn't new to the industry. The Israeli chef and restaurateur is the founder of highly popular falafel chain Taïm, an award-winning cookbook author, and a two-time champion of Food Network's Chopped. She's also the owner of New York City based , where dishes like lamb neck shawarma put her on track to become a 2022 James Beard Award semifinalist.
August 25th is National Whiskey Sour Day, and if you're looking for a twist on the classic recipe - whiskey, lemon juice and sugar - consider trying one of these three recipes. The first mention of the whiskey sour was in 1862 from "The Bartenders Guide" by Jerry Thomas, according to Eight Oaks Farm Distillery.
With refreshed white paint and signature green window casements, its 33 rooms and 16 private cottages sit on 7 pristine acres of waterfront property overlooking Shelter Island's Crescent Beach which makes you feel like you've been transported back in time to one of those classic Adirondack summer...
Always drink eight glasses? Chug sports drinks during workouts? Don't fall for these hydration myths: The real story on healthy hydration.
Whether you're in the mood for a fancy night out, an elevated lunchtime experience or an epic brunch, two Restaurant Week events - in Washington, D.C. and Alexandria, Virginia - have got you covered, with specially priced menus and deals at some of the region's best restaurants.
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Two hours from Philadelphia and three from New York, Cape May has everything you need in a summer weekend getaway - impeccable beaches, incredible restaurants, that deep-tissue massage you've been putting off - and some of what you never expected, including rich Black history and winemaking climate comparable to France's most famous region.
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If you're suffering from hot-weather burnout, don't sweat it: New Jersey has tons of cool activities to help the whole family chill out when the temperatures soar. From beaches on the Jersey Shore and splash pads in parks throughout the state to blissfully air-conditioned bowling alleys and cool arcades, we've got the best ways to beat the heat during the hottest days of the year.
Everyone likes the idea of having a dinner party. At least, until the inevitable stress kicks in over what to serve. Should you pull a recipe from the web? But what if you have to run to three different stores to grab ingredients? And what if after all that, it still somehow disappoints?
The Shoals The Shoals is a new waterfront hotel in Southold, situated on the North Fork and overlooking the Peconic Bay and Shelter Island. The property boasts 20 hotel suites and 20 boat slips, making it accessible by both land and sea.
Jul. 18-With some areas in the Miami Valley reporting an increase car thefts and thefts from vehicles, it's important to know what you can do to reduce your risk. Earlier this month the Dayton Police Department reported it has received 136 reports of thefts of motor vehicle parts and accessories this year, which is a 38% increase from last year.
Mountains, lakes and a scenic shoreline along the ocean - you could be talking about California, but all of these dreamy vistas are available to enjoy in New Jersey alongside someone you love. Many know the state for its Jersey Shore beaches, but you can also explore the countryside, the cities situated just a stone's throw from Manhattan and even a stretch of the Appalachian Mountains.
From acclaimed pop-ups to tried-and-true clam shacks, there's a sea of stand-out cuisine "down the shore." The Jersey Shore draws summertime crowds for its breezy beaches, boardwalk amusement parks, and, especially this summer, its ever-growing food scene. With a new crop of spots highlighting fresh seafood and local produce joining iconic favorites, there's never been a better time to eat "down the shore."
Employers in America's vast hospitality sector - hotels, restaurants, public pools, ice cream parlors can't fill many of their summer jobs.
100 Miles From ... New York But with recently refurbished hotels, is this the moment it gives in to glitz? A writer gets on his bike to explore. Shelter Island occupies a delicate position, being less than half a mile from Long Island's laid-back North Fork but also roughly the same distance from the South Fork - i.e., the Hamptons.
Don't say we didn't warn you: Simply searching for Hamptons hotels will set you off on an hours-long summer getaway planning session. A mere 90 miles from New York City (though the traffic can make it feel farther), the Hamptons are a luxe destination for those wishing to break up the crowds of the city with some stretches of sand.
The proceeds from these Pride-themed product lines are actually going back to help the queer community.
America has some fantastic cities, sure-but the most beautiful towns in America offer something all their own. Whether they have over-the-top American charm (we're looking at you, Woodstock, Vermont) or proximity to some of the loveliest landscapes on earth (hello, Paia, Hawaii), these idylls are worth a stopover, at the very least.
On this 141-mile stretch of Atlantic coastline, the summer of 2022 is shaping up to be one for the books. Save this for later. Save this for later. For generations, the Jersey Shore -a 141-mile stretch of Atlantic coastline-has been a haven to families who roll in like the tide each summer.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Mary Jane Riva, CEO of the Pizza Factory, has a cautionary message for her customers this summer: Prepare to wait longer for your Hawaiian pie or calzone. The Pizza Factory's 100 West Coast locations are desperately short of workers.
Pack your weekender, put on your sunhat, board the Jitney and prepare to sit in hours of traffic on I-495: Memorial Day is here, which means it's once again time to trek out to the Hamptons.
S helter Island, located smack dab between the frenzied Hamptons and increasingly buzzy Greenport, has no movie theaters, nightclubs, or shopping centers to draw traffic or crowds. Instead, miniature golf, sailboat races and beach barbecues serve as entertainment to this tranquil paradise.
Every year when spring break or summer vacation come around, the best family resorts in the Northeast welcome kids and parents with activities and amenities designed especially for families. Here, kids can begin developing a love of horses, kayaking, hiking and other pastimes that they can enjoy for a lifetime.
Beaches Negril/Steve Sanacore After two years of dreaming about travel, you might actually want to take a big family trip this summer or fall. There's only one question: Where are we headed? Behold this list of family vacations spots. These destinations used the downtime from the beginning of the pandemic to rethink, renovate or both.
A coterie of financial elites - from the unseasoned to the unsavory - are launching more than a dozen restaurants in the Hamptons and on the North Fork to serve the moneyed masses starved for dining options as the East End booms. The roster of restaurateurs includes the first venture from Valerie Mnuchin, the socialite sister of former US Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin, and hedge fund vampire Heath Freeman - known as the " grim reaper of American newspapers."
Cape May bills itself as " the nation's oldest seashore resort," and its hotels have long attracted visitors looking for Victorian charm rather than the latest amenities. Although you will still find that atmosphere - the entire downtown is a National Historic Landmark - there are signs of change.
The author of "Don't Just Sit There, Do Nothing",Jessie Asya Kanzer talked about her book and also about healing, chilling and living with Tao Te Ching. Click here for more information about Jessie and her book.
Sunday, May 1, 2022 at Noon on KPBS TV / On demand with PBS Video App. The Jersey Shore is full of surprises. It's well-known for its wide beaches and busy boardwalks, but it also has working farmlands and quiet marshes. It played a pivotal role in the founding of the United States.
Your love of tacos could pay off big time. Favor Delivery, a Texas-based on-demand delivery service, is hiring a Chief Taco Officer for the summer, and the temporary position pays $10,000. In the newly created role, one lucky Texan will get the chance to travel across the state this summer to taste-test tacos and chronicle their experience.
Love tacos? Well, have we got the dream position for you. You can be one company's next CTO! No, not the Chief Technology Officer. We're talking about taking your taco-eating obsession to the next level as Favor's Chief Taco Officer. Favor is a Texas-based delivery service that wants to pay "one energetic, hungry and social-savvy [...]
Your love of tacos could pay off big time. Favor Delivery, a Texas-based on-demand delivery service, is hiring a Chief Taco Officer for the summer, and the temporary position pays $10,000. In the newly created role, one lucky Texan will get the chance to travel across the state this summer to taste-test tacos and chronicle their experience.
This list is based on prior customer reviews. Alexandria, Virginia, is a great city with a reputation for excellent restaurants, art galleries, and theatres. For diners, there are numerous restaurants you can choose from. After thorough research, we came up with a list of the five best American restaurants in the city, and here is the list.
You could get paid $10,000 to eat tacos in Texas. Seriously. Favor, a Texas-based food delivery service, is seeking a Chief Taco Officer to travel across the state and taste and review tacos. The job pays $10,000 for the duration of the role, which is listed as June through July 31.
In the beginning of wireless IoT sensors on the supplier side was the concept of inexpensive wireless sensors beaming process and environmental data to the enterprise. In the beginning on the user side was the fear of sending maintenance technician on annual rounds with pockets full of batteries sort of like the annual reminder to change the batteries in your household smoke detectors.
Submissions are open for Favor's CTO, offering $10,000 to discover the best tacos across Texas. TEXAS, USA - Getting paid $10,000 to taste and review the best-tasting tacos across Texas? Taco-bout the dream job. (Sorry, we couldn't resist).
Were you in the market looking for a chief taco officer job? You're in luck: Favor Delivery is seeking to hire one. The delivery service owned by HEB announced Thursday that they're looking for someone willing to travel throughout Texas eating tacos this summer. How much does it pay, you ask?
Five years ago, when Thomas Voskuil was in Mexico City searching for someone to lead the kitchen at his taqueria in Northern Virginia, he learned about Elio Gomez, then executive sous chef at El Balcon del Zocalo. Voskuil told him about the job, but Gomez wasn't keen on moving north.
A woman who starred in a romcom movie with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has opened up about what he was like, including one key difference between him and his Russian crew. As you well know, Zelenskyy has gained supporters around the world for his incredible leadership during Russia's invasion of his country.
Spring has sprung, and new haircut trends are blooming accordingly. These trending hairstyles are a pretty big departure from the popular looks of this past winter, too (ahem, with the notable exception of the mid-length bob, which honestly deserved a little more time to shine).
Author Jessie Kanzer worked as a waitress and actress in New York in her 20s. At the time, she worked on a movie with then-comedian, now Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Kanzer has relatives in Ukraine. She says that some of her extended family have fled the country while others have stayed.
Our editors have independently chosen the products listed on this page. If you purchase something mentioned in this article, we may earn a small commission. Once upon a time, there were only three known hair types: straight, wavy, and curly. But these days, we know that there are far more hair types than previously believed.
Rumor has it that spring is coming, but you couldn't tell by the weather. It's that time of year when snow and freezing temps are at an all time high, making sunny beach days seem like a pipe dream.
"There just aren't enough hours in the day!" can be heard from almost every frantic and frazzled entrepreneur in history. It's baked into the "hustle" of owning a business. To master true productivity, we must slow down. Here are a few suggestions on how to do less so you can get more done.
From $25 lunch and brunch deals in the District and beyond to $35 prix fixe menus in Old Town and elsewhere in Alexandria, here's everything you need to know about two of the DMV area's Restaurant Week events, happening in January.
ALEXANDRIA, VA - Alexandria diners have two upcoming restaurant weeks to look forward to. Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week's winter 2022 is planned across the DC region from Monday, Jan. 17 through Sunday, Jan. 23. Then later in the week, over 60 restaurants in Alexandria will participate in Alexandria Restaurant Week from Friday, Jan.
Thank you so much for joining us in this interview series! Can you tell us a story about what brought you to this specific career path? I was born in Iran and my parents moved us to Toronto, Canada when I was three months old.
It seems like a new restaurant opens up every five minutes in the Coachella Valley. While that's not always good news for restaurateurs (some new names are fill-ins for shuttered businesses), it's great news for foodies, gourmets and other hungry humans.
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) -- Monday is America Recycles Day, a good day to remind people what can end up in your home blue box. "Plastic water bottles, jugs, aluminum and tin cans, are all good," according to Jeremy Walters with Republic Services in Las Vegas.
AUSTIN, Texas - Austin Eastciders is excited to announce the newest addition to their lineup: Spiced Peach! A delicious crisp apple cider with a burst of ripe peaches, and undertones of mulling spices such as cinnamon, and nutmeg, Spiced Peach is a perfect balance between fresh fruit, and warm spices.
New England neighbors Harpoon Brewery and WhistlePig Whiskey are collaborating on a release for the third year running. Called Harpoon Green Mountain Ryed, it's a blended New England Rye IPA created by mixing a barrel-aged Imperial Rye Ale with a ... Continue reading →
Nick Balaban is just now releasing his his debut album Hello Cruel World! (available now ), which I HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Never heard of him? Well, neither did I.
Loving You Big by Leah Witman Moore is the story of a family facing extraordinary circumstances. It captures what it looks like to raise three children with very different needs, trying to maintain marriage and sanity, and learning how to navigate the joys and sorrows of life.
Halloween is right around the corner, and your kids are probably busy planning the perfect costume. Of course, they'll need accessories to complete their look: makeup, wigs, fake blood, and maybe even decorative contact lenses. Colorful cosmetic contacts have grown in popularity in recent years, especially for the Halloween season.
Social media companies are under fire after a Facebook whistleblower said that company knew its platform can lead to emotional problems in teens. This leaves serious questions regarding the information they're consuming, their privacy, and the impact it's having on a child's mental health. It's an issue Jessie Kanzer can relate.
It's fall, babies. Apple picking is nigh, the pumpkin spice is flowing, decorative gourds are aplenty, and the sweaters are done-broken-out. And if you're from southern California, the same thing applies, except y'all are wearing UGGs and scarves in 80-degree weather. But, hey, participation trophies for everyone, I say!
Salinas City Council came to an agreement with Republic Services regarding the transportation and disposal of solid waste. The new agreement between the city and Republic Services makes the city compliant with Senate Bill 1383, a state mandate meant to address greenhouse gases. Some residents will see their garage bill increase due to the new agreement.
Doing the dishes and taking out the trash are going to change forever for many San Diegans on Jan. 1, 2022. That's when California State Bill 1383 finally starts stretching its legs as law. That law will require a majority of California homes and businesses to recycle food waste with yard waste.
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Phoenix-based Republic Services needs trained diesel technicians for its 180 local business units across the U.S. So it's opening an $18 million, 45,000-square-foot technical institute in Dallas-offering 12 weeks of free, compensated training with transportation and lodging provided, followed by placement in full-time positions across the country.
Educators of all levels, from preschool to community college, shared the high points of their jobs, their inspiration - the most urgent issues facing students today. The lesson? When it comes to facing the future with confidence, no one is quite as essential as a teacher.
September is Hunger Action Month. Currently, there are over 42 million people facing food insecurity in the US, including 13 million children. Few business leaders have championed the cause of food insecurity better than Simply Organic and its parent company, Frontier Co-op.
COCOA, Fla. - Officials in Brevard County are expanding how they treat the community for COVID-19. On Friday, COVID-19 vaccination came with a free oil change at a Midas on Cocoa Boulevard in Cocoa. "We wanted everyone to get vaccinated who wants to be vaccinated," said Ron Katz with Midas.
Support local journalism. Unlock unlimited digital access to floridatoday.com Click here and subscribe today. Ron Katz wants to take care of the community. As the owner of three Midas auto shops across Florida and an immunocompromised person, he watched the number of COVID-19 cases increase over recent weeks and decided to try to help from within his shops.
COCOA, Fla. - The Midas automotive service center located off of Cocoa Boulevard hopes to make a difference by hosting a vaccination event. "We're making it more of a happy occasion...
Use these tips from Randi Bryant, Chief Diversity Officer at Freshworks, and Christie Lindor, workplace culture and inclusion expert, to get the salary you deserve.
This article may include advertisements, paid product features, affiliate links and other forms of sponsorship. For many of you, your home has become your office; however, as many businesses begin to resume in-person work, the workforce is heading back into the office.
A new study, published in the Journal of School Health, measured the quality of recess based on safety, equipment, inclusion among other kids, and the options they had for play. The findings were clear-the quality of recess accurately correlated with executive functioning problems, resilience, emotional self-control, and adaptive classroom behaviors.
As offices start to reopen, reentry to the workplace will officially begin for many companies. After working remotely for more than a year, employees may need time to adjust to new routines and settings.
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In her time, Randi Bryant, who recently joined Freshworks as its first Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, has come across plenty of companies that claim to be focused on diversity, but then fail to make any real changes, citing a lack of available people as the reason: It's a really big cop-out that I've been hearing.
Chennai: SaaS startup Freshworks Inc. on Tuesday said it has appointed diversity advocate Randi Bryant as its first chief diversity and inclusion officer. She brings more than 20 years of experience to the San Mateo, California-based company, having worked at organisations like Comcast, McDonald's, the New York Transit Authority, and the US Department of State.
You are not too busy to accomplish something you care about. With three children and three children with medical needs, I would not likely be the first choice for someone to add more to their plate. However, once I could...
Signing bonuses are usually reserved for professional athletes and a privileged few white-collar professionals. Not this summer. As U.S. employers' search for hires increases in urgency-especially in the manufacturing, logistics, healthcare and food-service industries-truck drivers, hotel cleaners and warehouse workers are being offered signing bonuses of hundreds and even thousands of dollars.
For Randi Bryant, who just joined enterprise software company Freshworks as its first-ever chief diversity officer, creating an inclusive workplace culture has no defined finish line. Instead of a check on a box or a trend to be glommed onto, "it's a sustained effort that should be continuous," Bryant told me.
Chennai: SaaS startup Freshworks Inc. on Tuesday said it has appointed diversity advocate Randi Bryant as its first chief diversity and inclusion officer. She brings more than 20 years of experience to the San Mateo, California-based company, having worked at organisations like Comcast, McDonald's, the New York Transit Authority, and the US Department of State.
" Un an après, les employés sont encore traumatisés, ils ne se sentent pas bien à côté des autres ", assure David Rock, le dirigeant du NeuroLeadership Institute, aux Etats-Unis. " Il y a beaucoup d'inquiétude, renchérit Helio Fred Garcia, professeur de leadership et d'éthique à l'université Columbia.
The CandEs Shop Talk Podcast welcomes Megan Schulte, VP of Human Resources at Frontier Co-op, a cooperatively owned wholesaler of natural and organic products, as we talk about helping people exiting prison find jobs. Listen in on how improving candidate experience impacts recruiting and the business bottom line.
Some companies take their new hire perks a step further than the rest - as hiring is in a full frenzy as the business world gears up post-COVID - and if you are hunting for a new role, these are the four most insane perks you can get just for being hired.
Keeping your baby healthy and safe involves more than babyproofing. And new technology is here to help. Check out these recently released products that make your life with baby easier, healthier and safer. From thermometers and baby monitors to sanitizers and air monitors, they're guaranteed to bring you peace of mind.
The city wants to build a bike lane, and the car people want to stop it. If you follow local politics anywhere, you've heard this story before. But this time there's a twist: Businesses on Washington, D.C.'s Ninth Street NW aren't just fighting to keep parking spots so their customers can drive to dinner.
If your dad is always on the go, you have probably developed your own special traditions for staying close when distance presents inevitable challenges. These presents can help you stay connected or simply make your dad's life better during his professional adventures.
NBC News' Maura Barrett speaks to one restaurant owner about the creative incentives he's used to attract job applicants as the restaurant industry struggles to return at pre-pandemic levels.
Create technology that makes it easier to find angels. In politics, EMILYs List (Early Money Is Like Yeast...it helps raise the dough) supports women candidates early in their campaigns. And the technology they use to find and connect with these women is stellar. We should invest in tech and online networking products that facilitate these [...]
After a year of coronavirus lockdowns, the start of summer beckons with vacation plans made possible by relaxed COVID-19 restrictions. But a severe worker shortage brings a warning for travelers: Expect delays and pack a little patience.
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A record shortage of workers in the service and hospitality industry is prompting businesses to offer unheard of incentives to potential employees. That includes all kinds of perks from bonuses to housing. Right now, getting people to work is not easy.
As restaurant capacities across the country increase, so does their need for staff. But what many restaurant employers have characterized as a restaurant labor shortage is ongoing. The root of the issue is twofold: There are now many, many jobs to be filled and, more impactfully, many restaurant workers are deciding that a return to restaurant work simply isn't worth it.
Better, leaner, more efficient menus are in our (near) future as restaurant operators, forced to cut costs and streamline operations in the face of changes wrought by the pandemic, have gotten rid of loss leaders and slow movers. Even so, as the cost of doing business rises, guests can expect to pay more for their favorite food in many restaurants.
We dive deep on the day's biggest story and share links to everything you need to know. Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar in Penn Quarter is looking to hire 60 people now that restaurants and bars officially have the green light to fully reopen in D.C. Friday.
With Cuba Libre, two-time James Beard Award winning Chef Guillermo Pernot aims to offer a window into the food culture of Havana. And in Old City, that window now opens to an alley of empanadas. It's an online-only concept with five empanada flavors to choose from -chicken, beef, pork, tuna, veggie and a dessert-style guava cream cheese, all baked in house to order.
Vaccinations against COVID-19 are ramping up across the country. But while the world is anxious to get back to normal, the new normal looks different. 2020 showed agencies that it's not only possible to work efficiently from home, but doing so is also a major cost saver.
One of the huge advantages of being a smaller company is that you can be nimble, and independent restaurant operators are flexing their creative muscles like never before. If there's one thing learned during the past year's pandemic, it's that restaurants need to find new ways of doing business to generate cash.
After nearly 12 years, the classic bar's building is facing the wrecking ball. Owners promise to open a new version nearby.
Early Wednesday morning, as he drove up to his Webster Groves office, Gus Hattrich encountered some 25 of his employees. They weren't inside, as many workers now find themselves with Covid-19 vaccinations ramping up, but rather at a day camp set up by the president of ad agency Paradowski Creative.
When it comes to crafting great whiskey (specifically bourbon, which is today's topic) there are four main components. The first is the water. You need a great source of water to make amazing whiskey. The second is the grains. When it comes to bourbon, corn is center stage.
VEDGEco, a leading wholesaler of 100% plant-based food, has announced the launch of the Planted Chef Challenge: Bakery Edition, a campaign that encourages independent bakeries across the country to veganize one of their popular baked goods.
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VEDGEco, the first nationwide wholesaler of 100 percent plant-based food, is pleased to announce the launch of the Planted Chef Challenge: Bakery Edition, a campaign that encourages independent bakeries across the country to veganize one of their popular baked goods. "The demand for plant-based foods, including bakery items, has never been higher," said Trevor Hitch, CEO of VEDGEco.
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - If you are looking for restaurant employment, you are one hot commodity. Local eateries are expanding for spring and that means they need staff, pronto. From referral bonuses to extra flexible schedules, restaurants in our region and across the country are finding ways to woo the best and brightest.
Los catalizadores de los vehículos, también conocidos como convertidores catalíticos, son un componente del motor para limitar la contaminación, y en los últimos años se han reportado una mayor cantidad de robos de esta pieza por los metales que contienen.
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Anjali brings two decades of healthcare and technology experience as both an entrepreneur and executive, having started and run various software and services companies including Conformia Software, an enterprise Product Lifecycle Management company acquired by Oracle in 2009.
Taylored Hospitality Solutions, LLC and Fulton Market Consulting, LLC have created a new series of educational and training books for the hospitality industry. Catering Chronicles can be used as a series or a single volume for not only employees, owners and companies of all sizes, but also students and educators interested in learning best practices.
Lifestyle Influencer, Megan Thomas Head is here to help with some amazing products to kick off this Spring. Check out the products mentioned in the segment: CatCaveCo is the #1 producer of this type of cozy cat cave which is also great for small dogs. Available at catcaveco.com.
Lifestyle Influencer Megan Thomas Head is here to help kick off this Spring with some amazing products! CORE Refrigerated Plant-Based Nutrition Bars CORE Bars are the ultimate superior nutrition bar that doesn't compromise on taste! They are made with delicious real ingredients and include prebiotic fiber and probiotics proven to help support a healthy immune [...]
December 31, 2019: Reports of pneumonia-eventually diagnosed as a novel coronavirus-begin to surface in China. January 24, 2020: Shoppers report bare shelves at area Whole Foods. February 4: Washington Post food editor Joe Yonan releases a presciently timed bean cookbook.
Since the pandemic began, food insecurity in America has increased exponentially, and stakeholders across the value chain are stepping up to provide relief, including Simply Organic, which is giving $150,000 to five organizations that not only help put food on the tables of those in need but which do so with an eye towards environmental sustainability and reducing the risk of food insecurity going forward.
Telemedicine and virtual doctor visits are not new but the pandemic has made the technology a vital part of health care. Patients continue to mostly avoid in-person appointments due to COVID-19 fears and are now turning to innovations in telemedicine. FOX's Trey Yingst speaks with Anjali Kataria and
Anjali Kataria, co-founder and CEO, Mytonomy and Vinay Bhargava, co-founder and President, Mytonomy, joined Cheddar to discuss what they're doing to fight vaccine misinformation.
Using traditional, regenerative farming methods that protect biodiversity, Arhuaco tribespeople in Colombia cultivate rare sugar from ancient varieties. Karina Mitchell was visiting her ancestral home of Colombia with her husband, Hustino, and their two young children when the country shut down due to COVID-19.
Karina Mitchell was visiting her ancestral home of Colombia with her husband, Hustino, and their two young children when the country shut down due to COVID-19. The couple had first visited Colombia 12 years ago, sparking the Mitchells' interest in handmade, naturally derived Colombian cane sugar.
I'm very proud of the impact our co-op has on our world and all the lives we touch. We have a longstanding sustainable sourcing program called Well Earth, through which we are able to develop and foster long term relationships with our sourcing partners, investing in their businesses and communities around the world.
Thank you so much for doing this with us! Can you tell us a story about what brought you to this specific career path? It's really this idea that doing good in the world actually works for a company - long before we had that purpose statement hammered out.
KAAL-TV Updated: February 23, 2021 07:03 PM Created: February 23, 2021 06:20 PM (ABC 6 NEWS)--The CEO and Co-founder of Mytonomy went in-depth on ABC 6 News Tonight about virtual healthcare amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
News4's Tommy McFly reports on some local restaurant workers who stripped to raise money for coworkers who are out of jobs.
There are two main goals in the U.S. Marine Corps, according to Herb Anderson, the director of the veteran-supporting nonprofit DFW Devil Dogs: Mission...
The owners of Midas on Yonge Street are collecting items including snacks, activity books, and puzzles.
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BARRIE, ONT. -- A trailer full of gifts for residents of Roberta Place was delivered to the Barrie long-term care home Saturday afternoon. Earlier this week, Brian and Shannon Chaulk, owners of Midas Auto Service & Tires on Yonge Street, asked the community to donate snacks, books, puzzles and other comfort items. "We heard so many times on the news how bad the outbreak was at Roberta Place.
Washington City Paper publishes local stories you won't find anywhere else. Get them in your inbox. It turns out the man behind one of D.C.'s most caloric burgers has rock hard abs. How is that fair, Daniel Kramer?
Keep your focus on the lifetime value of a customer. Keep your focus on the high cost of customer acquisition. If you can Wow them with something a little extra for free it goes a long way. Always make sure the customer ends up happy.
When someone at home comes down with COVID-19, it affects the entire family. The CBS4 Problems Solvers want to take a look at ways to care for the infected person while keeping the highly contagious virus from spreading to everyone else in the house.
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As it relates to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and its impact on society, the use of "unprecedented" has probably been inaccurately overused. The world has previously experienced pandemics. There have been quarantines to endure, masks to wear, and new vaccinations to be received at various points throughout history.
Between COVID-19 and unprecedented lockdowns on the nation's capital during the inauguration, area restaurateurs are hoping to get a boost when Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week kicks off Monday. As if the pandemic wasn't bad enough, the security procedures that went into place following the pro-Trump riot on January 6 meant restaurants were dealt another blow, losing the steady stream of customers that is typical during an inauguration.
The pandemic has inspired a wave of charitable giving-some through traditional methods, some by more innovative means. "We have seen an incredible generosity for Covid-related giving since the beginning of the pandemic," says Una Osili, associate dean for research and international programs at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy Fidelity Charitable reports its clients made donations of more than $8.1 billion last year through Dec.
Researchers say new saliva tests are nearly as accurate as throat and nasal swabs to detect COVID-19. They note that the tests are easier and less invasive than other exams, factors that could help increase the number of COVID-19 tests. Some at-home tests require a prescription, and some need to be sent to labs while others don't.
Eater 21 hrs ago Tierney Plumb If today looked anything like a normal inauguration celebration in D.C., Georgetown fixture Peacock Cafe would be busy preparing its white-clothed tables for A-listers and black-tie gala-goers ready to toast to the next president of the United States.
What is Monesk all about? Philly Live's Sheila Watko finds out how the tiny desk art subscription service is helping support artists while bringing color to people's work spaces.
President-elect Joe Biden's Jan. 20 inauguration and the Jan. 6 riots at the Capitol have brought intense security measures to Washington, D.C., leading some small businesses to close for the week and beyond. D.C. authorities are working with federal officials to keep the city's downtown area under a tight lockdown to prevent a repeat of Jan.
On inauguration day four years ago, Old Ebbitt Grill was packed to the brim. Trump supporters celebrated with Fireball shots and crowded around the window booths to watch the presidential motorcade drive by. The two Obama inaugurations were even more bustling.
After months of hope and anticipation, COVID-19 vaccines are finally available: one from Pfizer-BioNTech and the other from Moderna. These desperately needed vaccines arrived just in time for the New Year, but things aren't exactly going as planned, and if you're asking when you'll be offered inoculation against the virus that is claiming as many as 4,000 lives a day in the U.S., we're sorry to say that there is no simple answer to your perfectly simple question.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer confined to the domain of science fiction, as it already has a wide range of real-world applications. According to a Gartner study, 37% of organizations have already started using AI in one form or another over the last four years.
You'll want to work for one of these large or small-to-midsize companies, with rankings gathered from a year of research and 10M ratings across 60K US companies. There's no more of an honest assessment when it's given anonymously, and that's how the workplace culture and compensation monitoring site Comparably compiled its annual "best of/top" lists.
At least 200,000 U.S. healthcare workers have been infected with the coronavirus. Healthcare professionals have been on the frontlines of the COVID-19 crisis since the virus first arrived on U.S. shores, caring for and coming in close contact with infected and potentially infected patients in crowded hospitals and healthcare systems on a daily basis.
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Even though Mark Bauer saw his company's product livening up the workplace, he sees no reason why people wouldn't want to do that with the ones they have at their homes. Combining work from past masters with that of current artists, Bauer launched the desk art subscription delivery startup Monesk in October.
The best messaging app around just got even better. Signal, the free and open source encrypted messaging app, launched end-to-end encrypted group video calls Tuesday. The feature, which at present is limited to five people per call, allows members of a Signal group to pop in and out of an ongoing call at will.
Secure chat app Signal now lets you make encrypted group video calls in its iOS and Android apps. As with Apple's FaceTime, end-to-end encryption is used ... This means that not even Signal can decrypt the calls.
Encrypted messaging app Signal has added support for group video calls for up to five people, the company has announced. Group calls can be started by tapping the video call button at the top of a supported group chat. Calls are "end-to-end encrypted - like everything else on Signal," the company says.
A Dallas startup is bringing work by emerging artists to your desk. Monesk is a monthly subscription service featuring tiny desk art, with two goals: to make art more accessible as a tool for mindfulness and to support artists. The subscription service sends out small, tabletop-sized prints, almost like arty postcards, but with the option to purchase a full-size version.
During this season of giving, several Midas International L.L.C. franchisees around the country have been supporting their local charities and collecting donations from the public.Here are a few of the most recent Midas charity activities: Jim Glaser, owner of Midas of Grafton in Grafton, Wis.,...
It's simple. Fashion that encourages people + makes our planet to feel good. For The Feel aim to inspire and empower shoppers to buy and wear clothing that builds a [...]
The fact that most businesses are still manually planning routes is a big problem for the environment. Third- party environmental consultants estimated carbon emission reductions equivalent to planting 86 trees/year for every driver that switches over from manually planned routes to ones optimized by Routific.
With the pandemic still raging, more people are staying home for Thanksgiving, celebrating in small groups and over Zoom - but they're also planning to splurge. Restaurants have taken notice. "It's still a time to get together, just in smaller groups or not at all, but still have that Thanksgiving comfort," Michelle Poteaux, owner of Bastille, a restaurant in Alexandria, Virginia, told NBC News.
It's never been easier to build a smart home. Beyond the same Google/Amazon/Apple/etc. voice-powered assistant speakers you've probably seen on every gift guide for years, there's a world of wonderful smart home products that can delight, surprise, and maybe make your life a little easier. The foll...
THE BRIGHT SPOT OF 2020: INNOVATORS By Dara Klatt, with Maria Blanco, Asa Hiken & Catherine Trifiletti | Portraits by Tony Powell There is a certain fortitude in innovators' eyes. Stare into the pupils of our tech 25 leaders and you'll see dogged determination across the gamut-the kind of look that says, "go ahead and push me down.
San Franciso: In just a matter of days, America's long effort to revive its virus-battered economy has been put on pause - or thrown into reverse - across much of the country as new infections soar at the fastest pace since the pandemic's earliest days.
Philadelphia is banning indoor seating at bars and restaurants starting on Friday. Many establishments fear this latest blow won't allow them to stay open through the winter.
Thank you so much for doing this with us! Before we start, our readers would love to "get to know you" a bit better. Can you tell us a bit about your childhood backstory? I grew up in a large family with a mom who stayed home and a dad who worked two jobs to make ends meet.
CAMDEN COUNTY, N.J. (CBS) - New Jersey is putting new restrictions in place for restaurants this week because of the growing number of COVID-19 cases in the Garden State. Restaurants and bars will not be allowed to have indoor dining from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m.
TRENTON, New Jersey (WPVI) -- New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said bars and restaurants must halt indoor dining from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. beginning Thursday in an attempt to control a resurgence of the coronavirus. "We need to change our mindset, we have to shake off the pandemic fatigue that we all feel," Murphy said Monday during a news conference in Trenton.
Spread the Christmas Cheer Holiday Gift Guide 2020 Gifts for Everyone (Follow the quick and easy links below to visit our other gift guide categories) For Him | For Kids | For Pets | For Her | For Teens Facemasks from ForTheFeel Facemasks are not only a barrier against infection, but they are also [...]
If you have a virtual assistant, chances are you've only just begun to scratch the surface of functionality. To help you get the most out of your device, we've rounded up more than a dozen lesser-known features of Amazon's Alexa.
Water leaks can be quite costly and painful if not caught early. The Flume 2 water leak monitor can help you detect problematic leaks early. It alerts you to leaks all over your home and also lets you monitor your water usage in real-time. This water monitor also helps you save money on your bill.
Instead of just giving any old holiday gift this season, how about considering one that gives back? This year, more than ever, so many people are hurting, so why not consider one that helps? Below are our picks of holiday gifts that give back and donate a percentage of sales to charity or help a community in some way.
The folks at Flume sent me their latest smart water monitor, Flume 2, to test out. I wrote about its predecessor last year, and I was excited to see what their engineers had in store with their latest release.
The Flume 2 Smart Home Water Monitor lets you track how much water you're using, and alerts you of potential leaks in you home's plumbing.
The clothing we buy and wear plays a huge role in our current climate crisis, and the U.S. government has yet to acknowledge, place restrictions, or impose regulations on the fashion supply chain. As a consumer myself, I realize that industries have no choice but to respond to our actions and demands.
Along with increased utility bills, undetected water leaks can lead to thousands of dollars of damage to your home if not caught in time. Spot water detectors like the $59.99 D-Link mydlink Wi-Fi Water Sensor DCH-S161 will sound an alarm if water is collecting in a specific area, but they won't detect systemwide leaks and provide daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly water usage reports like the Flume 2 Smart Home Water Monitor ($199) does.
Small business owners have cut costs, made sacrifices, and gotten creative. Still, nearly eight months into the pandemic, many now face permanent closure. "Retail is you buy everything on the front-end and then you try and make your money on the back-end, so we've had to live off credit cards through the pandemic.
Face masks are a necessary part of everyday life for the foreseeable future due to coronavirus. Therefore, it helps to find ways to make wearing masks as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. After all, the more comfortable you feel in your mask, the more likely you are to wear it.
As in-home disasters go, a water leak is among the many worst of the bunch, made much more troubling by the truth that many leaks go undetected within the type of unnoticed drips or bogs that by no means cease operating, all of which might drive up your water invoice-to not point out the insidious [...]
Flume 2 monitors your home's water usage and can detect leaks both inside and outside of your home. Flume 2 installs right over your existing main water meter without the need to cut pipes. An early 2021 update will allow Flume 2 to individually monitor appliance water usage.
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., Oct. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Flume, the company that brings connectivity and intelligence to residential water usage, today announced the launch of Flume 2 Smart Home Water Monitor. The product, which digitizes water usage and liberates information previously only available on monthly water bills, is the second iteration of the company's inaugural device which launched in 2015.
As in-home disasters go, a water leak is among the worst of the bunch, made even more troubling by the fact that many leaks go undetected in the form of unnoticed drips or toilets that never stop running, all of which can drive up your water bill-not to mention the insidious damage water can cause to your home.
Flume 2 monitors your home's water usage and can detect leaks both inside and outside of your home. Flume 2 installs right over your existing main water meter without the need to cut pipes. An early 2021 update will allow Flume 2 to individually monitor appliance water usage.
( ENSPIRE Features ) ForTheFeel Founder Stephanie Wagner Wants Consumers More Conscious of Inhaling Materials ENSPIRE Contributor: Adriana Georgiades As the COVID-19 pandemic has inaugurated face masks into our daily wardrobes, an increasing number of brands are pivoting to include them in their inventory. While facemasks are crucial in combating the spread of the coronavirus, [...]
Social Impact Heroes: Why & How Stephanie Wagner of ForTheFeel Decided To Change Our World. The clothing we buy and wear plays a huge role in our current climate crisis, and the U.S. government has yet to acknowledge, place....
Want to make it in your own business? High achievers share their best advice. Have you ever wondered how to turn your dreams of owning your own business into a reality? We can help. Each week, as part of our Self Made series, we showcase female entrepreneurs-as well as their quality, handmade goods-and share their best advice related to starting, maintaining, and growing your own business.
Thank you so much for doing this with us! Before we dig in, our readers would like to get to know you a bit more. Can you tell us a bit about your "backstory"? What led you to this particular career path? I moved to a small town in Central Oregon when I was thirteen.
U.S. Sen. Mark Warner told around two dozen independent restaurant owners and larger restaurant groups that he believes a compromise bill will provide some financial relief to restaurants struggling to survive the COVID-19 pandemic. "Some of these independent restaurants are hanging on by their fingertips," said the Virginia Democrat after listening to restaurateurs' concerns at Hen Quarter, on King Street, in Old Town Alexandria.
The owner of Midas, off of Military Trail in West Palm Beach, held a benefit for a customer whose wife has been fighting esophageal cancer on Saturday.
The owner of Midas, off of Military Trail in West Palm Beach, held a benefit for a customer whose wife has been fighting esophageal cancer on Saturday. The event featured a blood drive, car show and included food trucks, prizes and giveaways.
Chef Guillermo Pernot of Cuba Libré shares details about the Downtown DC Dineout in Penn Quarter taking place on the weekends.
Patio season starts to wind down this time of year, but for many restaurants, outdoor dining is their only hope of survival amid the pandemic. Expanded outdoor dining - be it a small parklet or full-blown "streatery" has been a godsend for the industry during the summer.
NORFOLK - Stephanie Wagner wants to propose legislation that will change the fabrics used in the $2.4 trillion fashion industry forever, but for now her efforts are concentrated on manufacturing safe face masks. Wagner, chief executive officer and founder of ForTheFeel, launched her company with a mission to connect consumers online with compassionate apparel made with clean, sustainable and premium materials.
Thank you so much for joining us in this interview series! Before we dive in, our readers would love to learn a bit more about you. Can you share the most interesting story that happened to you since you began at your company? My cofounder, Marc, and I are married.
Winter is coming-no longer a Game of Thrones cliche, but a real mantra of dread for many bar and restaurant owners who have been scraping by during the pandemic with the help of outdoor spaces.
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Hard-hit restaurants in downtown D.C. will be able to cook, mix drinks and serve food in a massive outdoor tent. News4's Juliana Valencia explains this new dining experience.
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As COVID-19 sends consumers away from restaurants and stores and into their homes, businesses will be under increased pressure to cut costs amid the shakier economic landscape. Pierre Cleroux, chief economist at the Business Development Bank of Canada, said B.C.'s small businesses will soon feel squeezed by a lack of cash flow.
More than 500 delivery businesses worldwide have collectively cut more than 11,000 metric tons of carbon emissions thanks to their adoption of route optimization technology. This is according to emissions data released by Vancouver-based tech company Routific today and audited by Offsetters Clean Technology.
Vancouver B.C. company draws on "bee algorithm" to make route optimization accessible for last-mile delivery fleets. Marc Kuo was working for an investment bank in Hong Kong using algorithms to trade on the stock market when he decided he wanted to dedicate his energy and talent to a more socially responsible profession.
This week, something momentous happened. Whether or not it made the textbooks, it most certainly made history. Join HISTORY This Week as we turn back the clock to meet the people, visit the places and witness the moments that led us to where we are today.
The fashion industry has been responsible for more carbon emissions than international shipping and flights combined and labor practices can be questionable. Meet Stephanie Wagner, an entrepreneur who is changing all that-beginning with what has become a 'new fashion essential,' the facemask. Her company, ForTheFeel, is making great strides in personal and shared safety.
Help spread the word about Election Day on November 3, 2020, and encourage people to register to vote by proudly sporting all the best t-shirts and merch.
Especially now when so many people are relying on deliveries and e-commerce, etc. In order to get items to customers more efficiently, and with more and more of the population relying on delivery services due to the pandemic's 'new normal,' it's necessary for fleets to be optimized in every sense of the word, especially in efficiency and their carbon footprint.
The AVMA Conference August 20-22 features pet and Veterinary trends among which will be COVID and cannabis and its effect on pets; use in medicine; etc. AVMA tips and info on these topics can be found HERE.
Posted A surprise took place in Scottsdale, gifting a deserving family with a new vehicle. The event, which took place at a Scottsdale Midas location on Friday, July 24, surprised Ronnie Ybarrg and Healher Miller with a 2006 Land Rover LR3. Mr. Ybarrg and Ms. Miller are a hard-working couple with three children and minimum wage jobs.
Can narcissists handle rejection and " no contact " rule? We asked experts to share their knowledge to help us understand.
Hustino Mitchell, whose family owns Mi Cumbia Nail Spa (closed, but reopening soon) in Rittenhouse Square, was in Colombia on business when everything shut down due to the Covid-19 pandemic. He and his family (his wife Karina and their two children who were with him on the trip to their ancestral home) couldn't get home to Philadelphia due to the ...
A struggling Scottsdale family received an unexpected surprise this summer: a fully renovated 2006 Land Rover LR3. The vehicle was donated by 1-800 Charity Cars, which partnered with Midas and local nonprofit Family Promise. It was repaired and restored by Midas of Scottsdale.
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The coronavirus measures, including social distancing and stay-at-home orders, create a roller coaster of emotions for people, according to Bill Eddy, co-founder of the High Conflict Institute in San Diego, California. Eddy explains that while we're distracted from our troubles for a while, a wave later hits us that we're in crisis, creating stress in the home.
The AVMA Conference is coming up August 20-22, and Covid itself will be among the featured topics along with cannabis and its effect on pets; use in medicine;...
It can seem these days that compassion and empathy in our country have gone the way of the horse and buggy. Racial tensions and arguments over how best to address the coronavirus pandemic could lead people to believe that our republic has devolved into black-vs.-white and mask-vs.-no-mask groups that are so entrenched in their positions that any dissenting opinions are rejected out of hand.
It may seem like our diets are quite varied-in a single day we can eat mangos, Fruit Loops, chicken legs, Oreos. But when you break it down, about 75% of our food comes from just 12 plants and five animals, according to a report from the World Wide Fund for Nature and Knorr foods , released earlier this year.
While the holidays can be wonderful in many ways, they aren't particularly kind to the environment. But by following these eco-friendly tips, you can change that. Think of it as your present to the earth!
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David Fricke looks back on his most memorable shows, albums and music books of 2017.
Thank you so much for doing this with us! Can you tell us a story about what brought you to this specific career path? I remember reading the backs of products I was currently using and wondering "what the heck is this ingredient and what does it do?"
Wondering where to find the best barber shops near you? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top barber shops in Cincinnati, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're in the market for barber shops.
Rather than using your usual brand of makeup that can clog your pores and may be tested on animals, there are plenty of vegan makeup brands that are cruelty-free. The makeup is good quality, and you won't feel bad about the ethics.
This year, #WorldFoodDay calls for healthy and sustainable diets affordable and accessible to everyone, as part of the UN's Target 2.5 of the Sustainable Development Goals. So we've lined up an exciting list of interviews for our World Food Day coverage - from chefs to startup CEOs - to find out how they're honing in on this issue.
One of the most exciting-not to mention delicious- wedding planning to-dos is selecting your menu. Oftentimes, this comes with a full-on tasting for you and your fiancé (and sometimes your parents, too).
It would be easy to walk past Teranga in New York City's East Harlem and overlook it as any other fast-casual spot. The format is similar to other popular Chipotle-esque eateries where you customize your dish, but the ingredients-such as fonio an ancient West African grain similar to both couscous and quinoa, with a mild, nutty flavor-stand out.
October is Breast cancer Awareness Month. If you're looking to help out causes promoting awareness efforts, you don't necessarily need to make a donation. Lifestyle Expert Stacey Rusch tells us some of the businesses that are donating your money to Breast Cancer Awareness causes. All you need to do, is a little shopping.
1. Toli Moli, Union Market, 1309 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002, Jocelyn Law-Yone and Simone Jacobson, owners 2. Uproar, 639 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, Tammy Truong, owner 3. Ice Cream Jubilee, Navy Yard, 301 Water St SE #105, Washington, DC 20003, Victoria Lai, founder) 4.
Thank you so much for doing this with us! Can you tell us a story about what brought you to this specific career path? My pleasure! Opportunities come along, but it's up to you to pursue them. The idea for WS came in traveling between Cincinnati, OH and San Francisco CA for work.
TODAY contributor Jill Martin highlights two female-founded small businesses. Watch as Gina Dinapoli, creator of the kickboxing program Jabs by Gina, and Adriana Carrig, founder and CEO of jewelry company Little Words Project, share the inspiration behind their businesses.
If you look closely, there are still signs of the old Washington Coliseum. As you walk in, you see the abandoned ticket window off to the side. Go a little farther, and you notice aging balcony seats that overlook a parking garage.
The Ritz-Carlton is synonymous with crystal chandeliers, hushed service and baked Alaskas. Or is it? A writer checks out the modern new Ritz....
Female-owned branding and design firm recently launched a creative destination in Philadelphia's former industrial district. Not only does the space serve as the new headquarters for Cohere, which specializes in revitalizing abandoned spaces among other marketing and branding design strategies, it is also a creative venue that's bringing a community of innovators together.
'Tis the season for giving - and receiving! Entrepreneurs are making their list and checking it twice when it comes to gifting employees, partners, and clients this holiday season. They're also adding one more person to the list: their own self! What holiday gifts are entrepreneurs planning to give themselves?
Wondering how to impress your date with an expert wine pairing? News4's Tommy McFly spoke with Brett Freeman of GrapeIntentions.com about the ideal pairings for several different varieties of wine.
From tacos and gym memberships to career counseling and cooking classes, businesses in Washington, D.C. -- and across the country -- are offering a slew of freebies and discounts to federal workers impacted by the government shutdown. Food: If you're trying to save money while your paycheck is on hold, start your food journey at Z-Burger, a D.C.
They may have cut the prices, but tea at the Palm Court is still a refined and elegant affair, where patrons tend to speak softly and sit up straight as they take a step back in time.
When looking for the perfect gift this Valentine's Day for that special someone in your life, get them just that....something special. This year, step outside the box and surprise them with something away from the traditional such as.....
Candy Schibli always had coffee at the back of her mind. So opening up Southeastern Roastery in Washington, D.C. was a no-brainer, combining three things she loved: food, the environment and people. Schibli shows Newsy's Chance Seales around her dream job. Continue Reading
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First there were sweaters with dogs on them, then there were dogs in sweaters, and now, out of some welcomed dog sweater parallel universe, there are sweaters you can get covered in a giant image of your dog wearing ... a sweater.
Wondering where to find the best barber shops near you? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top barber shops in Cincinnati, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're in the market for barber shops.
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For their inaugural release on Steven Van Zandt's label, the Philadelphian foursome lauded in South America for their punky Kinks cover laid down this devil's dozen of greasy, emotive tracks at Little Steven's studio. The nautically-titled album, which incorporates a song written by Zandt ("Why") as well as a Prince cover ("Wow"), sees singer ZouZou Mansour hurling lyrics like Scuds with unerring precision.
Motivational speakers use their knowledge and life experiences to communicate with other people and motivate them to take action or improve their lives. But how does one become a motivational speaker? We asked experts to share their insights.
While many are familiar with food and wine pairings, Whiskey is also an option that can make a meal. On Wednesday, February 27 beginning at 6:30 pm, it's 'Whiskey Wednesday' at Union Street Public House located at 121 S. Union Street in Old Town...
Former "Top Chef" contestant Katsuji Tanabe, best known for his kosher taco spot MexiKosher in New York, will open his first restaurant in the D.C. area in Clarendon in September. Le Kon, whose name comes from the Japanese word for corn, is taking over the space previously occupied by Park Lane Tavern at 3227 Washington Blvd.
Top Chef season 12 alum Katsuji Tanabe is readying his Clarendon restaurant for an early September opening. The chef, who is known for his Kosher Mexican restaurants and his cooking style based on his Japanese and Mexican heritage, is slated to open Le Kon on Saturday, September 1.
Meet Walker Brown, Co-Founder of Cape Venture Wine Co. I grew up in a tiny little town in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia - a beautiful part of the country. My folks are novelists and college professors, so our dinner table conversations often revolved around what a shame it was that Melville wasn't discovered in his lifetime, or about my namesake, Walker Percy.
We all want to be drinking the best wine around, of course, but have you stopped to consider what is in your wine or how it's being made? If you're interested in knowing what goes into your products, wine shouldn't be an exception - but how do you figure out what's inside?
I had the pleasure of interviewing ZouZou Mansour, lead singer and main songwriter of Soraia . Soraia is a Philadelphia-based rock band, with four core members (also songwriters): Travis Smith (bass, vocals), Mike Reisman (lead guitar, vocals), and Brianna Signorovitch (drums, vocals).
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I had the pleasure of interviewing ZouZou Mansour, lead singer and main songwriter of Soraia . Soraia is a Philadelphia-based rock band, with four core members (also songwriters): Travis Smith (bass, vocals), Mike Reisman (lead guitar, vocals), and Brianna Signorovitch (drums, vocals).
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From our friends at Le Kon ... September Opening Slated for Le Kon Restaurant Top Chef alum Katsuji Tanabe opens a fun, urban chic restaurant that features Mexican cuisine with Asian influences in Clarendon Chef Katsuji Tanabe, a Top Chef Season 12 alum, is pleased to announce the September 1st opening of Le Kon, which will be located at 3227 Washington Blvd., Arlington VA, 22201, the former Park Lane Tavern space.
Él Bebe , a taqueria and tequila bar from Metropolitan Hospitality Group, which owns the local Circa bistro chain, opens at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, at 99 M St. SE in the Navy Yard neighborhood next to the recently opened Circa at Navy Yard.
This week includes hockey-inspired cocktails, unlimited dumplings, and lobster during Lent, plus a couple of birthday celebrations at area restaurants.
The debate over immigration reveals a wide divide in the national conversation. While some argue foreign-born workers are taking American jobs, others cite economic numbers disputing that rhetoric. An advocate with the organization New American Economy points out how the immigrant work force has been a benefit to the Buffalo region.
When it comes to Valetine's Day, I am more of a scrooge. Wait. That's the wrong holiday. Bah-humbug. Therefore I like more practical outside the box unconventional gifts. I also don't care for red or pink or even hearts for that matter. So what can you get? Read on.
Top Chef alum Katsuji Tanabe opens a fun, urban chic restaurant that features Mexican cuisine with Asian influences in Clarendon Chef Katsuji Tanabe, a Top Chef Season 12 alum, is pleased to announce the September 1st opening of Le Kon, which will be located at 3227 Washington Blvd, Arlington VA, 22201, the former Park Lane Taven space.
If there's one thing that reigns supreme in Washington, D.C., it's the steakhouse. Love or hate them, it's hard to ignore the fact that meat eaters have plenty of places to turn to for a T-bone or tomahawk steak. The steak-centric restaurants just keep coming.
With Pi Day on March 14th, you can celebrate more than just this famous decimal. Instead of talking about math and how pi is infinite, we've rounded up some of the best pie recipes. Now you can enjoy this mathematical holiday with a full tummy.
Pumpkin Spice is out and there's been a chill in the air, so it can't be too soon to talk about...Halloween! One of the most enchanting Fall experiences in the area is THE GLOW: A Jack O'Lantern Experience at Lake Fairfax Park in Reston, VA.
Chefs and restaurateurs are just like any parents-they want fill their children's lunchboxes with healthful, delicious food (that their kids will actually eat). That being said, they often get a little more creative with their cooking, sourcing, and presentation. We asked nine restaurant industry families to let us look inside their lunchboxes.
It has been 102 years since Kentucky's Peerless Distilling Co has produced its Single Barrel Bourbon. But the century wait is over! The distillery is back in action, starting with a single barrel that produced 233 750ml bottles, which will be available exclusively at Mastro's... Read More
I am a devoted preacher of the good news that is South African wine. I've been drinking them since I could legally purchase alcohol, mostly because I was able to find fun wines at cheap prices. Sure, most of these wines were branded, widely-available, mass-produced bottles, but year after year I saw more and more South African wines popping up.
While nobody can deny South Africa's staggering breadth of widely varying topographies, diverse microclimates, geologically ancient terroirs and breath-taking landscapes, the country has always played second fiddle to the likes of Australia and South America, particularly in Asia.
While studying abroad in Cape Town, South Africa in 2014, friends Charles Brain and Walker Brown fell in love with the tapestry, culture, and most importantly, its vino - an obsession that's now led to booming wine sales across the DMV.
Who doesn't have the goal of seeing the number in their bank account tick upwards? But while " save more, spend less " sounds like an easy enough game plan, the majority of us aren't following it. According to a new Bankrate survey, one-third of households had a major unexpected expense last year costing at least $2,500.
There was nothing particularly notable about the makeup of Hula Girl's kitchen staff when Mikala Brennan first opened the Shirlington Hawaiian restaurant in November 2015. She had one or two "prep girls," but the majority of cooks were men. Employees came and went, then one day last April, Brennan looked around and realized something unusual: "Oh my God.
Coffee hasn't been a simple cup of joe for a hot minute -- we see you, direct-trade latte-art pour-over no-almond-milk-because-it's-water-intensive hipster shops -- but Candy Schibly brings actual meaning to her brew. For her, coffee is about community and creating change. Just in time for National Women's History Month, Candy officially opened Southeastern Roastery in D.C.
The fall and winter months, most notably November and December, inspire your guests to think of grand holiday meals. Those memories and fantasies inevitably include cravings for pie. Why not leverage that desire for dessert by placing pie cocktails on your menu?
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According to Kevin Zraley's Windows on the World, South Africa has the world's oldest wine-growing geology, dating back to 1652 when the Dutch settlers planted their first vineyards. But until the mid 1990s, South African wines didn't travel much - certainly not to America.
Green Pig Bistro (1025 N. Fillmore St) opened on Wednesday, and already the restaurant is seeing a steady flow of customers. Arlington native Scot Harlan owns the restaurant and serves as a chef. His co-chef, Will Sullivan, also hails from Arlington.
In 2016, South Africa was the seventh biggest wine producer in the world, focusing on varietals like chenin blanc, sauvignon blanc, chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon, shiraz and pinotage. The numbers and vareitals are impressive, but they don't tell the whole story. Cape Venture Wines aims to change that.
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Beatlemania had swept Britain in the early 1960s, but it wasn't until 1964 that the Fab Four played their first concert on American soil. WASHINGTON - Beatlemania had swept Britain in the early 1960s, but it wasn't until 1964 that the Fab Four played their first concert on American soil.
Those who can't make it to Paris by Friday to catch the annual march down the Champs-Elysées or take in the spectacular fireworks show over the Seine needn't fret. Many D.C. restaurants are bringing Bastille Day (July 14) festivities stateside. Some French-themed spots are celebrating all week, while others are hosting blowout booze-fueled parties on the very day.
Several businesses across the D.C. area are offering furloughed federal employees free food and services as they face the government shutdown. Many of the offers are limited to government workers, but some seek to provide comfort for all. The Daily Dish in Silver Spring is offering free cups of coffee to all government workers throughout the shutdown; no purchase required.
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We're approaching the 50th Anniversary of the first Beatles appearances on United States soil... in February, 1964. While we all know about the "Ed Sullivan Show" TV appearance, most Americans may NOT know that the Beatles' first public concert performance was right here in Washington D.C.
He's been called "the man who put the Ritz in Ritz-Carlton." And now, with his former corporate chef Peter Schoch, legendary hotelier Horst Schulze is launching two new hotel brands, one of which will offer "unheard of" levels of luxury.
Exploring Washington, DC with your pooch is a great way to spend the day in Washington, D.C. This area prides itself on treating pets and their owners well. These restaurants offer pet owners the perfect opportunity to see the area without worrying about running home to their pups.
karamysh/Shutterstock Before you can start stowing away pennies, it's helpful to have a goal to work toward. And while those multi-million dollar homes definitely have curb appeal, David Rosen, a licensed associate real estate broker, recommends taking a practical approach so you don't set yourself up for disappointment.
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The Clarendon Alliance congratulates Arlington restaurant owner and chef Scot Harlan for his RAMMY award for the "Rising Culinary Star of the Year". The RAMMY awards recognize exemplary restaurants in the Washington DC Metropolitan area. Harlan owns and serves as head chef at the Clarendon restaurant Green Pig Bistro, which was opened in April 2012.
We're in the throes of summer and we couldn't be happier - the sun is shining, the beach is perfect, and we love our outdoor happy hours. But we're itching to get away, and the travel bug is at full force.
At 17, she was a CEO. At 21 she had a 1 percent chance to live. At 26, she is empowering and teaching female entrepreneurs how to succeed. Alexa Carlin, the 26-year-old who is bringing female entrepreneurs together to learn, to share, to network, and to succeed.
California-based gourmet hot dog and craft beer chain Dog Haüs Biergarten will open an outpost at Kentlands Market Square, in Gaithersburg, this winter.
Chef Jose Andres RYAN FORBES/VIA JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION Bethesda's Jose Andrés, a celebrity chef who owns a slew of restaurants including Jaleo on Woodmont Avenue, recently sat down with Terry Gross, host of NPR's Fresh Air, to talk about feeding thousands of people in Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria last September.
Craving some fun distractions to take you away from D.C.'s depressing weather? We've got you covered at Todd Thrasher's Tiki-themed pop up at Archipelago. Or trek over to Alexandria's Bastille for chef Will Artley's pop-up tasting menu, relax with bourbon flights at José Andres' America Eats Tavern or sip some vintage wine from Georgia (the country) at Supra.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Links to Know Today's Discussion Today, we are interviewing Alexa Carlin, is a nationally renowned public speaker, Founder & CEO of the Women Empower Expo, & Creator of Be A Public Speaker... Alexa Carlin is a nationally renowned speaker, Founder & CEO of the Women Empower Expo & Creator of BeAPublicSpeaker.com.
Georgian restaurant Supra mixes up cocktails in honor of International Women's Day on Thursday. Come by to try the Lady Boss cocktail, with bourbon and orange bitters; the Feminine Mystique, a combo of gin and Campari; or try a glass of wine by Georgian winemaker Marina Kudzanai.
Why you could soon see a chicken in your neighbor's backyard. A look inside the growing movement to bring chickens back to cities, and how our local governments are reacting.
The Fairfax Times published an article in its recent issue about that mysterious three story restaurant that's been going up at the intersection of Rts 28 and 29 for the past year: http://www.fairfaxtimes.com/news/2007...
PRNewser checked in with a number of sources in DC to get a feel for Beltway PR heading in to Inauguration including Wendy Gordon, head of Flash Communications. Gordon, a veteran restaurant publicist who founded her firm after working for the Ritz-Carlton company, has been pushing Asia Nine's poli-themed Maki for a couple of weeks with good results.
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Psst. Have you heard the latest about the Ritz-Carlton Hotel? It's becoming an apartment/condo/office complex. It's headed to bankruptcy court. It's going downscale and losing its flag. These and others are just some of the rumors that have provided grist for the mill ever since the $88 million marble and mahogany-laden hotel opened last year across the street from City Hall.
May 20, 2008 by HughE Dillon It's here, remember back in January when we attended the ground breaking ceremony for 10 Arts, the new restaurant to encompass the Ritz Hotel's lobby. Housed in the Ritz-Carlton's marble rotunda, the restaurant is modern and sophisticated, set against the hotel's grand traditional background.
Confirming the news that Young & Hungry broke almost a year ago, Michel Richard told WaPo's Tom Sietsema that he will be opening "a good American restaurant with a small French accent" in the former Maestro space at the Ritz-Carlton in Tysons Corner.
If New York stands as a pinnacle for this ambitious chef, Mr. Trabocchi also represents a coup for Stephen Hanson, whose B. R. Guest restaurant group owns Fiamma, formerly Fiamma Osteria. It is the only restaurant in the group that has been awarded three stars from The New York Times.
Video games are more realistic, expansive, and ambitious than ever, but there's one thing that most modern titles can't offer: a hit of nostalgia. If you're shopping for the retro gaming enthusiast in your life, check out these 11 gift suggestions that promise to level up their holiday season.
It's National Burger Month, which means you have an excuse to celebrate all month long. That means 31 days of burgers, or just hitting some of these spots when you find yourself visiting the city. I know it's a grueling process to find the best burgers in some of these cities, so I did the research for you.
Join Tommy & Kelly at The Dish & Dram as we celebrate the Royal Wedding - May 19th starting at 7 a.m.Soak in all of the pomp and circumstance as The Dish and Dram literally rolls out the red carpet with a celebration fit for a king (queen, prince or princess, too)
We get it -- you're super bummed that you can't fly halfway around the world to see Prince Harry and Meghan Markle marry on May 19, but that doesn't mean you can't celebrate the wedding here in D.C.
If there's ever an excuse to spend a little extra time and money selecting the wines to sip with your meal, it's during the holiday season. But that doesn't mean you should break the bank. Here, the best wines under $30 for the holidays.
Millions of Americans know exactly where they were when the Beatles first appeared on "The Ed Sullivan Show" in 1964. But the concert that followed that legendary television appearance, the band's first ever in North America, is an often overlooked piece of musical - and Washington D.C.'s - history.
The iconic tribute band Beatlemania Now will reenact the Beatles' first concert in American during a night filled with live music food and art celebrating th...
Tommy Roe recalls his opening performance for the Beatles first U.S. concert. He will be re-enacting it for the 50th anniv.
"There's a great energy in here. I feel I'm 16 instead of 66," Banks told AFP during an intermission, after which Beatlemania Now returned in full Sergeant Pepper regalia to play some later Beatles numbers. A Beatles tribute band plays at Washington Coliseum on the 50th anniversary of The Beatles' first concert in the US (Reuters) "I was from this era.
If you look closely, there are still signs of the old Washington Coliseum. As you walk in, you see the abandoned ticket window off to the side. Go a little farther, and you notice aging balcony seats that overlook a parking garage.
On a frigid February night 50 years ago, a cavernous sports arena in Washington, D.C., became sacred ground. Two days before, the Beatles performed on "The Ed Sullivan Show," inaugurating one of the most frenzied, hysterical fan phenomena of all time. Then the foursome hopped a train to Washington for their first live concert in the United States.
The ability to attract immigrants was key to population growth among the top-ranked cities. Both Newark and Baltimore, which placed first and second, would have seen their populations shrink since 2010 except for an influx of immigrants, the study said.
"Do everything with PASSION. I just heard my Project Manager say this to someone in a meeting, "Alexa is so passionate when it comes to everything that it makes my job easier and fuels me to be more energized and passionate too." To create a thriving environment for your employees you must EXUDE passion.
Words of Wisdom With Vanessa Ferragut, Founder of Greenease I had the pleasure to interview Vanessa Ferragut, the Founder of Greenease. Greenease is an app that allows consumers to search for restaurants, cafes and food retailers that source directly from local and/or sustainable farms. They may also search by unique criteria such as free-range or grass-fed meats, organic food, sustainable seafood and more.
The Dish & Dram presents a Coffee & Tea program featuring women-owned business. The program launches October 1, 2018 with 15 percent of sales of French Press coffee and bags of their branded coffee donated to the Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center for the month of October for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
"I'm hopefully helping to bring a gender equity aspect to the coffee business. I think what I am doing highlights the idea that women have always been involved in coffee and just not given the recognition for their contributions to the industry." I had the pleasure to interview Candy Schibli.
by Jenny Block A Life-Threatening Health Crisis Helped This CEO Discover Her Potential At only 17-years-old, Alexa Carlin was a CEO. And at 21-years-old, she had only a 1% chance to live. Both incredibly improbable, but both were Carlin's reality.
Plan on popping a bottle of champagne to ring in the new year? Brett Freeman of GrapeIntentions.com joins News4's Tommy McFly to share what's happening inside your glass of bubbly and how to choose a bottle that will impress your friends.
It would be easy to walk past Teranga in New York City's East Harlem and overlook it as any other fast-casual spot. The format is similar to other popular Chipotle-esque eateries where you customize your dish, but the ingredients-such as fonio an ancient West African grain similar to both couscous and quinoa, with a mild, nutty flavor-stand out.
Who doesn't have the goal of seeing the number in their bank account tick upwards? But while " save more, spend less " sounds like an easy enough game plan, the majority of us aren't following it. According to a new Bankrate survey, one-third of households had a major unexpected expense last year costing at least $2,500.
The world has fallen in love with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's romance. The couple is set to marry on May 19. From watching the wedding with tea at a party to shopping like a royal, here are some ways...
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The wedding between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will be held in London, May 19 and a number of venues in the D.C. region are offering their customers a healthy dose of royal treatment on the big day, to celebrate a new union between the U.K. and the U.S.
At 21 she had a 1% chance to live. At 26, she is empowering and teaching female entrepreneurs how to succeed. This is Alexa Carlin, a 26-year-old who is bringing female entrepreneurs together to learn, to share and to network and to succeed.
We're just days away from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's long-anticipated wedding, and this morning we got the party started with Zena Polin of Maryland's Dish and Dram restaurant. She brought along a royal spread of British favorites to celebrate the bi
Didn't get an invite to the #RoyalWedding ? Don't worry. Here are all the ways you can share in the celebration #tictocnews (Source: Bloomberg)
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On May 19, Prince Harry will marry American actress Meghan Markle in a ceremony that will be watched the world over. The American public has always been enthralled by the Royal wedding, and this particular ceremony has grabbed even more attention since it involves an American.
Oh, did your invite to St. George's Chapel get lost in the mail? Too bad. Luckily for all the non-royals out there, there are plenty of places to take in the full luxury of the royal wedding.
Can't make it to Kensington, England for the royal wedding? Just head over to Kensington, Maryland for a royal wedding watch party!
On Tap keeps locals in the know about the hottest new food and drink spots around town and the top culinary happenings of the month. Read on to get the inside scoop on what's new and notable in the DC area. New Le Kon Open: September 1 Location: Clarendon Lowdown: Top Chef alum Katsuji Tanabe, ...
With new restaurants opening in DC basically every week, keeping tabs on the best restaurants in DC is no easy feat. We've done the heavy...
From our friends at Bastille Restaurant & Wine Bar ... Early Fall Delights at Bastille On Wednesday, October 24th at 6:30 PM, Chef/owners Christophe & Michelle Poteaux of Bastille offer a five-course $85 prix fixe menu pairing some of the most popular varietals of France.
From our friends at Le Kon ... Le Kon has made its mark in Clarendon, serving contemporary Mexican fare with colorful pates and authentic ingredients in a beautifully comfortable setting. Menu highlights include entrees such as Pig Head Carnitas; Chicken al Pastor; Tempura Salmon and a variety of steaks including a 32 oz.
October 3 at 9:00 AM (Good) 10301 Kensington Pkwy., Kensington, Md. 301-962-4046. thedishanddram.com .Open: Lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday. Prices: Dinner appetizers and small plates $6 to $15; dinner entrees and specials $14 to $28. Sound check: 68 decibels / Conversation is easy.
One year after the launch of a new housing program to support homeless LGBTQ youth, one man becomes the first to graduate and build a home of his own.
By Sasha-Ann Simons, WAMU It's six months after moving day, and Tyreem Fosque's small apartment in Northeast Washington is only now starting to feel complete. "This is my humble studio," Fosque says during a quick tour over the summer, at the three-month mark. "Living space, kitchen, storage closet, washer and dryer, and this is my bathroom."
From our friends at Le Kon ... The Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos) is a Mexican holiday celebrated throughout Mexico, and by people of Mexican heritage elsewhere. The multi-day holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died, and help support their spiritual journey.
With a mission to inspire, educate and equip women with the knowledge to grow successful businesses, the Women Empower Expo is the premier event for female entrepreneurs. It takes place this Saturday in D.C. and founder Alexa Carlin shared how you can take
Despite consumer demand for new eating experiences, we currently rely on only 1% of edible plants and a whopping 60% of our calories come from just four crops - a disjoint that experts say represents a missed marketing opportunity and a threat to the safety of the food supply and the health of the planet and people.
When one thinks of Pride in our area, visions of big celebrations with copious amounts of drinking and dancing often come to mind, but there's much more to appreciating and championing this impactful time than big spectacles. In fact, many organizations use Pride for advocacy or to bring attention to important initiatives in a serious ...
First there were sweaters with dogs on them, then there were dogs in sweaters, and now, out of some welcomed dog sweater parallel universe, there are sweaters you can get covered in a giant image of your dog wearing ... a sweater.
Our guest tonight Alexa Rose Carlin, had a ONE PERCENT chance of living at one point, and our other guest knows what Ebola and your car have in common, Dr. Nina Shapiro - how could that NOT be...
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How would you pick a restaurant for dinner if you're interested in eating farm-raised, sustainable food? The app Greenease helps consumers discover restaurants and food retailers that source directly from local and/or sustainable farms. People can also search by unique criteria such as gluten-free, grass-fed meats, or sustainable seafood.
Coming out of the closet or coming out are phrases used for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) people revealing their sexual orientation or gender identity. The experience of coming out can be rewarding and frightening depending on the person and their individual circumstances. Joaquin "Jocko" Fajardo, 40, lives in Washington, D.C.
The hosts of WAMU's Dish City join Kojo to talk spicing up (and localizing) traditional Thanksgiving fare.
Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. Today: * On June 19 D.C. residents will vote on Initiative 77, the highly controversial proposal to eliminate the tipped minimum wage in all District restaurants. The ballot measure has the potential to transform the way restaurants operate, servers and bartenders are paid, and diners eat out.
But before you copy/paste your traditional message, career experts challenge professionals to be a tad more creative with your OOO. Try these tips on matching your excitement for your getaway with your email the next time you head off on an adventure.
Hey, isn't that . . . new mom Muriel E. Bowser out with her daughter on Sunday? Bowser, who welcomed daughter Miranda Elizabeth Bowser last month, was out with her baby on Father's Day. The mayor, Miranda and an unidentified male guest were spotted having brunch at the Daily Dish in Silver Spring, Md.
France has given us a whole lot when it comes to grub, but few menu items have the widespread popularity that steak frites-the Frenchie take on a "meat and potatoes" dish-does.
Alexa Carlin is an internationally renowned speaker sharing her story and experience to audiences all over the world. She launched the Women's Empower Expo (WEX) in 2016 and grew it to be the largest event for female entrepreneurs and change leaders.
Take one fiery redhead, fold in some travel, add a dash of politics, a bushel of education, a full cup of community involvement, a rasher of entrepreneurism, gallons of travel and mix well. The finished product is Zena Polin, co-owner of the multi-RAMMY Award-winning restaurants The Daily Dish and The Dish & Dram.
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One Monday afternoon this February, a D.C. restaurant was the culinary equivalent of the U.S. Capitol during the ...
Photo by Carine'e Bridal Atelier We've all been hearing more than our share of buzz about the impending "Royal Wedding" this April. This got me thinking.... I have an admission to make. Now this is strictly between you and me, because if it ever got out, it would be well...embarrassing.
Photo by Micky Farivar Legit bride...check. Bridal Atelier...check. Potential groom.. well, two out of three ain't bad. As long as one of us has that-we're good to go. One of us does, indeed have that. Hint: it isn't me. It's wedding dress morning. I'm a little apprehensive.
Oops, she did it again: The one and only Britney Spears will grace the stage at National Harbor for two nights this weekend. Tickets ain't cheap, but watching the storied womanizer perform in the flesh is priceless. Cost: Tickets start at $325.
Photo by Wendy Gordon Ladies and Gentlemen...I give you....the bride. The real bride. The one with the real ring and the real fiancée; my own personal Kate and Wills. She's looking for the dress. THE dress. This is not to say she doesn't already have one. She, in fact, does.
Seasoned chef Will Artley, who cooked at both the White House and Grist Mill Restaurant, is moving back to D.C. after a short stint in Florida in order to lead the kitchen at Penn Quarter's anticipated Scotts Restaurant, Bar & Cask Club.
Red circles mark Thursday, November 15, on calendars as a day when red wine will be flowing freely all across the world. Under French law, Beaujolais Nouveau - the first wine of the harvest from the Beaujolais region - can't be sold until the third Thursday in November.
News Flash: The nation's capital can be unbearably hot during the summer. OK, this is not really news but the fact that you can find some very tasty cold soups to help take the edge of the rising temps might be new info for some of you.
This week, the editors at Northern Virginia Magazine are looking forward to making a framed wood sign at AR Workshop, NPR's 'Wait Wait ... Don't Tell Me' trivia night, an Easy Cooking Creations class and chef Will Artley popping up at Bastille.
Joe & the Juice is open in Bethesda's Wildwood Shopping Center Danish coffee and juice bar Joe & the Juice opened up yesterday at Bethesda's Wildwood Shopping Center, serving smoothies, lattes, avocado toast, and more. Find the 1,900 square-foot store between Sanctuary Interior Design and Irresistibles, with opening hours at 7 a.m.
There will be yoga, beer pairings, and swing state-themed snacks on Tuesday, November 6
The term 'nonbinary' on school forms signals a new inclusiveness, experts say. A new openness about gender identity is making its way into some of America's public schools. First there were schools establishing all-gender restrooms. Now some districts are allowing children to be officially registered for school as a category other than male or female.
In time for the holidays, a Lancaster County native shows us how it's done
Pumpkin spice latte is America's unofficial drink of fall. Starbucks isn't the only shop carrying the drink ― many local coffeehouses do their own versions too. From the end of August until well after Thanksgiving, coffee drinkers are awash in pumpkin spice.
Fox 5 News feat. Union Street Public House's Chef Jeremy Waybright on his favorite tax day comfort food dishes!
Don't take on clients you aren't enthusiastic about/you don't believe in. Your attitude will come across in everything you do. If a potential client simply doesn't mesh with your belief system, expertise, etc.; if a potential client badmouths people, etc.; if they are demanding the impossible...run, do not walk...away.
Almost half of D.C.'s homeless youth identify as LGBTQ. SMYAL is an organization that helps LGBTQ young people who are struggling to find their way. News4's Meagan Fitzgerald spoke with a man whose life has turned around thanks to his SMYAL mentors.
Chef Bob Kiebler of Morton's The Steakhouse in Bethesda, MD whips up a delicious spring dish using fresh and flavorful seafood.
U.S. journalist Austin Tice was kidnapped in Syria in 2012. His fate is unknown, but there have been signs that he is alive. As with several journalists that have been detained in troubled areas, this story has been largely overlooked with time. World Press Freedom Day is on May 3.
Nearly all public school districts in the D.C. region include gender identity as a protected class in their non-discrimination policies. Now, at least three local districts are beginning to tackle what supporting those students actually looks like, starting with the student enrollment form.
Lisa Schumaier hands me a bright red gum ball and watches as I chew. It softens and I pluck it from my mouth. It's now an earthy pink. "Okay, ready? Stick it wherever you like," Schumaier orders. She jabs her finger at a portrait of Hello Kitty, made up entirely of gum, a white-beige face against a background of sea green and yellow.
The usual suspects plan to continue the new tradition that has emerged in the city.
The rich and delicious wines inside the bottle will always remain Speak's top priority, but one label design will never be enough for the founders. Similar to how the fashion industry releasing seasonal collections, Speak will do the same. The label designs and words will constantly evolve to stay on trend, and of course, best speak to you.
Brett Freeman of GrapeIntentions.com, a local wine subscription service, joins News4's Tommy McFly to tell you a bit about picking that perfect bottle of wine as a last-minute holiday gift - to yourself or others. He also has tips on picking out the ideal wine glass.
Call it a tale of science and derring-do. An international team of researchers has spent six years fanning across the globe, gathering thousands of samples of wild relatives of crops. Their goal: to preserve genetic diversity that could help key crops survive in the face of climate change.
When you want to splurge on your bestie, you may be lost on best friend gifts and best friend gift ideas. Where do you start when it comes to gifts for your best friend that celebrate your friendship? When purchasing gifts to get your best friend, there are plenty of options to get you started.
Photo Credit- Mark Weiss Meet the ferocious up-and-coming rock band Soraia! "Quicksand" is the name of their breakout single. It will be on their new album
"Music is my lover in every way, it's never let me down," vocalist ZouZou Mansour of the rock band Soraia said on "Salon Stage." "I've struggled a lot with suicidal thoughts and attempted suicide and music saved my life." Two members of the four-piece Philadelphia rock band performed their song "Wandering Star" from their forthcoming album "Dead Reckoning," out October 13.
September 20 Allston, MA @ O'Brien's Pub September 22 New York, NY @ Berlin NYC September 23 Philadelphia, PA @ Milkboy (Record Release Show) September 24 Pottstown, PA @ Fujiyama September 26 Brooklyn, NY @ Sunnyvale September 28 Columbus, OH @ Spacebar September 29 Wapakoneta, OH @ Route 33 Rhythm & Brews September 30 Cincinnati, OH @ Urban Artifact October 1 Dayton, OH @ Blind Bob's October 3 Cincinnati, OH @ The Drinkery OTR October 5 Washington, DC @ The Pinch October 6 College Park, MD...
Last year, Gerald S heard Soraia for the first time, and he then proceeded to kick myself that he had not heard them sooner. A twist of misfortune put him in a rental car during apparently a trial week of Sirius Radio. Little Steven's Underground Garage played the song 'Why' and our man was immediately hooked.
Philadelphia rockers Soraia have unleashed a new video for their single "Quicksand" today - WATCH HERE via Northern Transmissions! Captured at shows at Bowery Electric in New York City and Bourbon & Branch in Philadelphia, the video showcases the band's unforgettable live energy and lead singer ZouZou Mansour's intoxicating stage presence, which has led to comparisons to "a true mix of Iggy Pop and Joan Jett."
Philadelphia rock band Soraia has released a new song "Quicksand," which debuted today as the "Coolest Song In The World" on Little Steven Van Zandt's worldwide terrestrial radio show Underground Garage, and on his SiriusXM channel 21. In addition, Soraia announced that their new album Dead...
Eastern Automative Group gives local nonprofit SMYAL a donation to show their appreciation for all of the amazing work they've done in the DC community. SMYAL empowers local LGBTQ youth with resources, mentorship and housing as well as a scholarship. For more information on SMYAL visit smyal.org and for ways that you can give back visit wusa9.com/bettercommunity.
WASHINGTON D.C. - When you're looking for an infusion of capital to grow your business, understanding your long-term goals will help you decipher what type of funding you need. This was just one of the lessons explained today to hundreds of women at the Women Empower X (WEX) conference in Washington D.C.
When looking for the perfect gift this Valentine's Day for that special someone in your life, get them just that....something special. This year, step outside the box and surprise them with something away from the traditional such as.....
What's girls' night without that perfect bottle of red or Rosé? We think Napa Valley could be the perfect getaway for you and your crew. Enjoy the family-owned wineries of the Silverado trail and get your cycling in touring the wineries by bike. Picturesque green rolling hills, world-class food .
Celebrating Winter Restaurant Week with the award winning brasserie and wine bar -- Bastille Restaurant!
Thank you so much for joining us Mark. Can you tell us a story about what brought you to this specific career path? I grew up with suburban privilege, but recognized the cognitive dissidence in our nation struggling to live up to our democratic ideals and create an inclusive society, while significant wealth and opportunity disparity existed.
Our mission is to help 2 million non-vegans, eat 2 more plant-based meals per week. This will improve health, reduce climate change, and save 1,712,454 animals each year. I had the pleasure to interview Mark Perlmutter. After years in the corporate sector in business and finance, Mark Perlmutter, founder and CEO of VegReady, decided to enter [...]
Thank you so much for joining us Antoinette! Our readers would love to get to know you a bit better. Can you tell us a bit about your backstory? I grew up with a single mom in the suburbs of Philadelphia for the first half of my childhood.
Craving breakfast and brunch food? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable breakfast and brunch restaurants around Cincinnati, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fill the bill. Topping the list is Mom 'n 'Em Coffee & Wine.
An individual grain of fonio is tiny, like a speck of sand. But this humble, mostly unknown grain has a massive mission: Stimulate the economy in sub-Saharan Africa, undo the lingering effects of colonization - and save the planet, just maybe. As ambitious as that sounds, there's reason to be bullish on fonio.
If you love Disney as much as we do, you know that getting your dog in on the action is part of the fun - so say hello to these delightful Disney sweaters for your fur baby. Whether your pup is partial to Pluto or still watching Frozen on repeat, they'll be looking their dog-gone best in these warm, cozy sweaters.
Don't show up to the party empty handed! Lifestyle expert Amanda Mushro share her top holiday party gift ideas!
The Best Brunch Spots in Washington, D.C. By Lola Mendez Brunch is a modern American pastime, and the capital city has unlimited options of spots for all sorts of brunch-goers, from those looking to cure a hangover, get the party started, serious foodies, and even plant-based eaters who want to indulge on drool-worthy baked goods....
Are you hungry? A new restaurant has opened in Gaithersburg, MD Dog Haus Beirgarten. Owner Faizan Khan joined us on Let's Talk Live to show us how to create amazing cheeseburger sliders and hot dogs, perfect for your Super Bowl parties this weekend.
Cocktails can be great to take the edge off after a long day or give liquid courage on a first date. But when stopping for a drink on a cold January evening, it's possible we just want to be warm.
(Bloomberg) -- Like most corners of America, the food world saw unexpected drama in 2019. Fried chicken sandwiches caused chaos, and the meatlessness of plant-based Whoppers became a lawsuit. Cult...
This year, Mother's Day looks a little different. Instead of taking Mom out to brunch or treating her to a mother-daughter spa session, you'll have to celebrate virtually over FaceTime or Zoom, due to the social distancing guidelines in place across the country.
BOSTON (CBS) - A Cape Cod jeweler is on a mission to help people get through the uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic one bracelet at a time. The bracelets are handmade and each of them tells a story. This time, the message is specific to what we are all going through.
José Camacho ordered 20,000 N95 masks in late March, but before he could pay for them, the Federal Emergency Management Agency bought the vendor's entire supply in under an hour. Camacho then ordered disposable surgical masks from another vendor that were supposed to arrive last week.
Some hospitals say they are buying faulty imitations of the high-quality N95 masks workers need to treat patients with Covid-19, a new hazard for officials scouring the globe for scarce protective gear. Hospital executives and local officials said they are trying to procure whatever masks they can from private stockpiles and lesser-known manufacturers around the world.
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T. Jazelle, which was featured on Made in Mass, is doing its part to help those impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.The Cape Cod boutique is selling specialty bracelets, and $5 from every sale will be directly donated to the Coronavirus Relief Fund by GlobalGiving's Disaster Recovery Network.The bracelet is handcrafted with mystic grey agate and blue quartzite gemstones, which have healing and strength qualities, respectively.If you would like to purchase one of the bracelets, click here.
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Jewelry brand T. Jazelle gives back for coronavirus relief. This Lady Boss has found a beautiful way to offer a way to give back during this time of crisis. T. Jazelle, is a Cape Cod, MA-based company that creates bracelets with meaning, empowerment and inspiration-each semi-precious gemstone with each Sterling silver or gold charm.
Clearview AI, the facial recognition company that claims to have scraped over 3 billion photos from social media to power its face-matching tool, is now facing questions from Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey about recent claims that it's developing a digital contact tracing tool for COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.
Some hospitals say they are buying faulty imitations of the high-quality N95 masks workers need to treat patients with Covid-19, a new hazard for officials scouring the globe for scarce protective gear. Hospital executives and local officials said they are trying to procure whatever masks they can from private stockpiles and lesser-known manufacturers around the world.
T. Jazelle, which was featured on Made in Mass, is doing its part to help those impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
The American College of Radiology has leased and moved into 10,527 square feet on the 28th floor of Two Liberty Place at 1601 Chestnut St. in Philadelphia and will relocate out of 16,814 square feet at 1818 Market St., where it had been for the last 15 years.
CBS Boston 4/8/2020 Syndicated Local - CBS Boston BOSTON (CBS) - A Cape Cod jeweler is on a mission to help people get through the uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic one bracelet at a time. The bracelets are handmade and each of them tells a story.
Wearing your heart on your sleeve takes on a new meaning when it comes to small business owner Tiffany Narbonne, who's fashioning a popular accessory into a message of hope during COVID-19. Narbonne owns a bohemian vibe jewelry store called T. Jazelle.
A jewelry designer on Cape Cod is one of many business owners feeling the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Tiffany Narbonne's retail store typically opens in April for the summer season, but right now the doors are closed.
Jack Siney is the CoFounder of two businesses to sell to the government and the recent launch of GovQuote.us, a free platform to simplify how procurement companies can sell to the government, along with free videos to help you close deals.
Jack Siney is the CoFounder of two businesses to sell to the government and the recent launch of GovQuote.us, a free platform to simplify how procurement companies can sell to the government, along with free videos to help you close deals.
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The coronavirus measures, including social distancing and stay-at-home orders, create a roller coaster of emotions for people, according to Bill Eddy, co-founder of the High Conflict Institute in San Diego, California. Eddy explains that while we're distracted from our troubles for a while, a wave later hits us that we're in crisis, creating stress in the home.
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Is there any gift that can truly show just how incredible your mom is? Probably not. But still, in the current state of the world, we want to show the most important woman in our life just how special she is. We should all give our moms Mother's Day gifts that are both thoughtful and creative.
Photo: Hailey Bollinger Fausto, a new restaurant in the lobby of the Contemporary Arts Center, is the latest offering from the Ferrari brothers - Tony and Austin Ferrari - and their expanding local food service empire. The California-meets-Queen City outlet opened in July, fresh on the heels of their Camp Washington coffee shop, Mom 'n 'em; though the timing was unintentional.
The country is going through something it has never experienced before, but many of you in Central Virginia continue to perform random acts of kindness for total strangers. And don't think for one minute those heartwarming deeds aren't going unnoticed.
Chef Michelle Poteaux started the year off strong at Bastille Brasserie & Bar in Alexandria. She and her partner/husband Christophe had just remodeled their French dining room and were seeing some of their best business in a long time. That's all come crashing down as the coronavirus-curbing restrictions halted dine-in service.
Female-owned branding and design firm recently launched a creative destination in Philadelphia's former industrial district. Not only does the space serve as the new headquarters for Cohere, which specializes in revitalizing abandoned spaces among other marketing and branding design strategies, it is also a creative venue that's bringing a community of innovators together.
Cardthartic announced that, since social distancing started taking effect March 13, 2020, and store closures began, the card publisher has been splitting its online consumer sales with the brick and mortar stores that carry the company's lines. Using the subject line "Payday!"
"The bracelet comes with a card explaining what it's giving back to, and also about the Coronavirus Relief Fund - and then also the meaning of whatever the stone is, so when someone gets it, they have that full story," said Narbonne.
ALEXANDRIA, VA - Inspired by a recent visit to Chef Chrisophe Poteaux's family home in Haute Savoie, Chef/owners Christophe and Michelle Poteaux of Bastille restaurant in Old Town Alexandria want to share the region with their customers. They are presenting a meal perfectly attuned to the cooling temperatures and invocative of this beautiful area in ...
In an effort to keep his community together, one Midas muffler shop owner is encouraging his neighbors to perform one act of kindness a day. Mark Smith, 57, has lived in Richmond, Virginia, for the past 23 years.
Let's start a movement of getting rid of food waste by feeding people that are starving. We all waste so much food everyday especially grocery stores and yet we still have starvation and poverty problem with our food system.
Let's start a movement of getting rid of food waste by feeding people that are starving. We all waste so much food everyday especially grocery stores and yet we still have starvation and poverty problem with our food system. Also, we need to make food more affordable, getting rid of GMO's, plastic, and giving back [...]
Whether you cook at home frequently or you've taken it up as a new quarantine hobby, you've probably found that cooking meat can be quite challenging. There's nothing better than a perfect steak or burger, but there's also nothing worse than a meat dish that's undercooked, overcooked, or just... off.
I just personally keep reminding myself that there will be better days ahead we will get through it, it may take some time, but I know we will eventually be ok, and by that, time be even more grateful for everything we may have taken for granted prior to this.
When coronavirus caused the nation to shut down and many Americans were under stay-at-home orders, a curious phenomenon occurred: Many people started to do a lot of baking. All of the sudden, there was a high demand for flour and yeast, and conversations about sharing sourdough starters were everywhere.
Darrow Montgomery The belief that the customer is always right is crumbling during the COVID-19 pandemic. As restaurant owners and employees move through Phases One and Two of reopening, they find themselves taking on the added stress of acting like lifeguards.
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - A Bowling Green business spread joy to a deserving mother this afternoon. A young mother dealing with car troubles while trying to make a life for her family was surprised with a fixed-up car. Imagine you are driving down the road, pregnant with a 2-year-old in the back seat, and your car stops in the middle...
H Street corridor mainstay DC Harvest is serving day-to-night brunch seven days a week in an effort to boost its takeout business while the coronavirus crisis depletes sales. The farm-centric American restaurant has consolidated options for customers into one all-day takeout and delivery menu (available 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.)
The AVMA Conference is coming up August 20-22, and Covid itself will be among the featured topics along with cannabis and its effect on pets; use in medicine; etc. New and current info can be found HERE. I'm happy to connect you with current and future AVMA Presidents Dr. John Howe (Covid) and Dr. Douglas Kratt (Cannabis) for comment.
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) -One Bowling Green woman got the surprise of a lifetime Friday afternoon, a free car. Breanna Freeman is a hard-working single mother of two who just a few months ago had her old car stall in the middle of an intersection.
In the dead of winter, Breanna Freeman found herself in what she calls "one of the scariest times of my life." Little did she know it was the beginning of one of the luckiest times.