Lancaster Bible College took another step forward with its athletics programs Monday morning. The college held a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of what will become Willis & Martha Herr Stadium. The stadium will surround the existing Donald H. Funk Field, a turf field that was added in 2018. “This […]
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Liz Marie Galvan adoption book Grand Rapids
For years, Jose and Liz Marie Galvan dreamed of expanding their family but struggled with one miscarriage after another. Then Jose had a dream. “He woke up from this dream and he was like, ‘Don’t talk, I need to write this down,” said Liz Marie, the popular interior design blogger behind […]
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This Startup Lets You Design Your Dream Home Online and Then Builds It for You IRL
Photo credit: Welcome Homes From House Beautiful If the concept of being able to check out real estate listings online (thank you Zillow) as well as take virtual tours still amazes you, then you’re going to go be delighted by this next bit of news — especially if you’re looking […]
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Seth Rogen Is Designing for a Different Kind of Marijuana Smoker
Isamu Noguchi, Arne Jacobsen, Philip Johnson, Philippe Starck—all revered designers, and all took the time to create an ashtray or two in their day. For those in the millennial generation and below, it may be hard to fathom, but before cigarettes were taboo and smoking them indoors was illegal, the […]
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Chocolate Cherry Sunflowers Will Make Your Yard Look Dark and Decadent
Succulents have become so popular because they add pops of greenery to a space without all of the hard work of maintaining them. Yes, we love these desert beauties, but now we’re ready for bright flowers, too. Some may opt for a fresh flower subscription or arranging a bouquet at […]
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The Best Bagels Are in California (Sorry, New York)
BERKELEY, Calif. — The bagels at Boichik Bagels have the look of Labrador puppies curled up for afternoon naps: soft and pudgy, golden roly-polys (practically made for that old puppy-or-bagel meme). The bread has a comforting squish — thick but yielding, chewy but not densely so, with a shiny, sweet-and-salty […]
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Reese’s Is Releasing a Chocolate-Free Peanut Butter Cup
Not to be outdone by Oreo’s “Chromatica” cookie collab with Lady Gaga, Reese’s has offered up a new candy to cure any snack-related fatigue. On March 1, Reese’s announced its new Ultimate Peanut Butter Lovers Cups. The name may have tipped you off, but in case you’re still unsure: These […]
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Latest launches from Anker, Madewell, All-Clad and more
Spring is quickly approaching and it’s almost time to put away our snow boots and instead reach for sunscreen every morning. Warmer temperatures are also seeing increasing online searches for backyard staples like firepits and canopy tents. And despite some states across the country ending their face mask mandates, the […]
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A step-by-step recipe from Bisous Bisous Patisserie in Dallas
It’s been a year since the pandemic sparked a baking frenzy (remember how stores ran out of flour?). Some of us tackled sourdough bread, others made bagels or cinnamon rolls. Now we’re primed for a new baking challenge. Mastering the macaron — the holy grail of meringue-based cookies — fits […]
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11 Mental Health Resources To Help You Through The COVID-19 Pandemic
A year into the COVID-19 pandemic, caring for our mental health remains as important as ever. While we’ve adjusted our lives in many ways to adapt to our “new normal,” it’s normal to still be having a hard time with the stress and uncertainty of this challenging time. If you’re […]
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Female activists in Russia now have a place to rest far from the political fights
MOSCOW — The well-tended brick house in Moscow’s outskirts may be among the most exclusive addresses for those exhausted from fighting President Vladimir Putin’s government. First, you apply to be a guest — open to women and other activists within the LGBTQ community. Then, if accepted, you receive the location […]
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Dark split-level home is now light, fresh and open
Photographer Rod Komis fell in love with his picture-perfect neighborhood long before he bought a house there. “I always liked the street,” he said, a quiet cul-de-sac in a pocket of winding roads and mature trees that he first discovered in his early 20s. “It was the most beautiful road […]
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Who Says Pocket Watches Are Only for Men?
Basically, fans say, pocket watches stand out, especially when worn by a woman. “Everyone has an Apple Watch — they don’t have pocket watches,” said Linda Stefanko, who lives in Carmel, Ind., just north of Indianapolis. “It makes a statement.” “It’s not just for men,” she said. Ms. Stefanko has […]
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a virtual tour through film, music, books, food and art
Photograph: Starcevic/Getty Images At a community dinner in Santa María la Ribera – one of Mexico City’s first suburbs, built in the late 1800s just west of the old centre – I met a European contortionist. He was in his 70s and used a wheelchair. Circus work had first brought […]
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Carson Wentz, $1.7M farmhouse with hunting room, cornfields
CLOSE IndyStar Insider Jim Ayello breaks down the Colts’ trade for Carson Wentz. Indianapolis Star INDIANAPOLIS — Not even 3,500 people live in Woodstown, N.J., but one of them is Carson Wentz. And this town, seemingly, makes perfect sense for the 6-5, redheaded, NFL quarterback known for his love of camouflage pants, […]