In early October, when Trinity College suspended in-person classes after a COVID-19 spike, Jeffrey Sagun found himself restrained to his dorm for a week. He was determined not to let it get to him. “I wouldn’t want to wish this on anyone, but the pandemic is happening and we have […]
Today is Small Business Saturday. This year, more than ever with the coronavirus pandemic, it’s important for customers to remember to shop at the area’s small businesses during the holiday season, according to the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Danville Area Community College. Many small businesses make the bulk […]
Originally home to the famed 19th century Irving Hotel and its grand annex, The Village Latch Inn, the new residences at The Latch take inspiration from their elegant predecessors. Modern luxury with classic design conjures the subtle opulence of the past – waiting for you to make your own unforgettable […]
The way to “perfect the system” for testing inbound Hawaii passengers for COVID-19 would be to extend the mandatory preflight testing to four days from three and then require a second test upon arrival, Lt. Gov. Josh Green told the Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s Spotlight Hawaii online video program. The extra day […]
Holiday shopping at Macy’s in 1946. AP PhotoCarl Nesensohn There’s something magical about the holiday season in New York City. Symbols of the holidays in the city, like the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, have been around for decades. Other traditions, such as holiday shopping, look a little different today. The […]
In the midst of the pandemic, diamonds (at least newly mined ones) may have lost their luster. But in the studio of his New York apartment, John Hatleberg is betting it will soon be back. For months, he has been at work hunched over a gem-faceting machine, where he is […]
Until the coronavirus pandemic, their meetings took place quietly, every day, discreet gatherings in the basements of churches, a spare room at the YMCA, the back of a cafe. But members of Alcoholics Anonymous and other groups of recovering substance abusers found the doors quickly shut this spring, to prevent […]
There’s excitement in the conference hall as I take my socially distanced seat. Sixty journalists are gathered here from the UK, USA, France, Spain and Japan (only the Brazilians couldn’t make it). Local TV crews flank the stage. Lights dim, and we don our translation headsets like UN delegates. The […]
In the decades that Troy Bair has spent butchering deer, he’s gotten to know the Lancaster County hunters who visit his West Donegal Township shop each season. While he might not know their names, Bair said he can usually recognize their faces. “If you come here on opening day, you […]
When it comes to 2020, one of the big positives to emerge from this year’s many challenges is how it has focused our attention on prioritizing health and wellness — with a particular emphasis on physical fitness. To meet our fitness needs while gyms were closed for prolonged periods, many […]
If you have ever welcomed in the holidays with the Festival of Gingerbread, especially if you’ve witnessed the wonder of nearly 100 creatively decorated houses through the eyes of a child, you can be forgiven that pit in your stomach when you consider the 2020 season. For eight months and […]
Someone rightly said that the most worthless item he purchased this year was a 2020 planning calendar. Who woulda’ thought at the outset of what appeared to be a year full of promise and opportunity would slowly disintegrate into a dazed and confused heap? Most of us are receiving word […]
The recipe I’m sharing today is inspired by one of the defining dishes of the 1990s, and indeed of the whole global fusion-food movement. But first, a bit of backstory. It was Christmas 2001. My brother Damian was having great success with his record company, which he had started in […]
Mr Kelbie said his biggest commission had come from a booking to Mykonos this summer, which made him £1,800. He had contacted an Airbnb villa owner and negotiated the price from £19,000 to £13,000 on behalf of his client. James Ferrara, founder of InteleTravel, said the business model had “offered […]
(CNN) — It’s been ten years since the first Small Business Saturday was celebrated here in the US, but in 2020, it’s an event that’s taking on outsized importance. Traditionally held on the Saturday between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Small Business Saturday is your chance to bring your […]
Turns out “Utopia” wasn’t a perfect fit at Amazon. The streamer has canceled the sci-fi drama after only a single season, Variety has confirmed. News of the axe coming down on “Utopia” comes just over two months after it launched. Inspired by the British series of the same name, “Utopia” […]
When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more. The Nintendo Switch has been the bestselling video game console in the world for nearly two years straight, and social distancing has made the portable gaming system even more popular during 2020. While the […]
State officials said some of the demand is fueled by drivers who received a five-month extension back in the spring, but now have licenses that are expiring. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — There is a major backlog that’s taking some North Carolina drivers by surprise. WCNC Charlotte has learned many DMV locations are […]
Dear Annie: My husband tells me that I’m cheating on him by talking to my friends and family. He talks to people on the phone who I don’t even know, but I don’t ever worry about it or get on his case about it. What can I do? — Needing […]
The baked goods sale and raffle also continue in 2020 with some modifications. VACAVILLE, Calif. — Now that Thanksgiving is behind us, you may already be looking to string up the Christmas lights and decorate the tree. You can skip a little of the hassle of finding the perfect tree […]
Veronica Martinez, Las Cruces Sun-News Published 4:33 p.m. MT Nov. 27, 2020 CLOSE The coronavirus pandemic is keeping crowds thin at malls and stores across the country on Black Friday, which is notorious for large crowds. (Nov. 27) AP Domestic LAS CRUCES – Reyna Espinoza and her husband usually avoid big box […]
Newcastle Falcons 15 Sale Sharks 13 Who would have envisaged such a turnaround when Newcastle were embarrassingly well beaten by Ealing Trailfinders just before the beginning of the season? Since then Dean Richards’ collection of retreads has undergone a dramatic metamorphosis, beating Bath on the road last weekend, and now […]