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The ultimate Pi Day hunt: Where to get scrumptious slices in Des Moines
As if you needed an excuse to grab a slice, It’s National Pi Day (March 14th which lines up with the math numeral 3.14) and what better way to celebrate than stopping at one of these Des Moines-area eateries that…
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These 4 NC spots made Yelp’s list of the top 100 US restaurants
North Carolina’s culinary scene is as diverse and vibrant as its landscapes, from the rolling Appalachian Mountains to the sandy shores of the Outer Banks. This year, Yelp’s list of the top 100 restaurants in the country shines a spotlight…
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St. Patrick’s Day in PA: Your guide to Irish pubs and fare
Pennsylvania has a storied history of Irish immigration. Often spurred by hard times back home, Irish immigrants have been making their way to Pennsylvania for centuries and have helped shape the commonwealth into what it is today. Indeed, people with…
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The 8 oldest buildings in Detroit (and what you’ll find inside)
From indigenous burial grounds dating to 1000 C.E. to music halls-turned-restaurants, the buildings of Detroit are rich with history that lives on.
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Philadelphia’s pie trail: Where to indulge on National Pi Day
Enjoy an excuse to eat pie — March 14’s Pi Day — at these Greater Philly pie shops.
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Here’s the buzz about Scranton’s mural of bees in tutus
In 2019, Rose Randazzo Pizzuto reached out to artist Matt Willey to paint a mural for Scranton Tomorrow’s Mural Arts Program, “a public art initiative that promotes history, culture, diversity and creativity.” “Willey was the first artist I reached out…
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WI towns to transform old motels and schools into affordable housing
Several Wisconsin communities — including Ladysmith, Rhinelander, and Elkhart Lake — are addressing their workforce housing needs with new revitalization projects. The Wisconsin Economic Development Corp (WEDC) has awarded grants to support the conversion of old buildings like schools and…
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17 veteran-owned businesses to support in North Carolina
Tanya Jones, the newly elected and first Black woman president of the North Carolina Veterans Business Association (NC VetBiz), encourages the North Carolina community to buy from business owners who served in one of the six branches of the United…
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The surprisingly cute taxidermy shop in Reno (& other quirky stores)
Nevada is an enigmatic place with a colorful history (and it’s not just because of the neon signs). It’s a rich tapestry of cowboys, casinos, and cacti; small towns, ghost towns, and bustling downtowns. In Reno, the Silver State’s independent…
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One man’s mission to paint 50,000 honeybees in NC and beyond
In 2008, art activist Matt Willey met a bee in his Manhattan studio. That encounter would lead to The Good of the Hive, Willey’s mission to paint 50,000 honeybees worldwide. “She flew in and landed right in the middle of…