Halloween planning is underway in the Yakima Valley, with decorations going up on private homes and in public places. It won’t look the same this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, with a quiet Barge-Chestnut neighborhood the most obvious difference. Trick or treating is considered a high-risk activity by the […]

Chicago Public Schools and Mayor Lori Lightfoot were expected to announce Wednesday morning an all-remote learning plan to start the school year amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, a move that could avert a potential Chicago Teachers Union strike, sources said. The switch to an all-remote learning plan could come as […]

We can’t be the only ones who’ve been doing a ton of online shopping, and since we’ve been spending a looooot of time inside, we’ve been perusing our favorite home decor sites like it’s our job. Luckily, some of the best stores are having home decor sales right now, and […]

Some ah-mah-zing news to brighten up your 2020: Happy Endings is finally getting a reunion. Happy Endings stars Eliza Coupe, Elisha Cuthbert, Zachary Knighton, Adam Pally, Damon Wayans, Jr., Casey Wilson and a special surprise guest will reunite and perform new scripted material from the writers of the series. The […]

In South Lake Tahoe, the California-Nevada state border cuts the town in half. Here, the state border is not a highway sign welcoming you to California or Nevada. Rather, it’s a loud, obvious convergence of casinos, crowds, traffic, hotels, nightclubs, a ski resort, tourist gift shops and breweries. The walls […]

Over 200 Mail Art pieces are for sale By Victoria Ritter, Midland Daily News Published 5:00 am EST, Friday, December 4, 2020 This is an example of one of the Mail Art art pieces for sale at the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculptue Museum in Saginaw. (Photo Provided) This is an example […]

Brett Loudermilk’s Halloween Special includes guests Elvira and Puddles Pity Party. (Courtesy of the artist) Coronavirus is wreaking havoc on schools, stores, businesses and events. With in-person concerts, talks, comedy shows, food festivals and other gatherings cancelled, we have turned our events column into a “nonevents” column. It will remain […]