Seattle's Play Streets program passed 500 closures in 2025 by cutting permit red tape, a model Portland, New York and St. Louis have not matched.
Category: Lifestyle
Stepson’s Lawn Business Is Booming, but Neighbors Call Mom Instead
A 16-year-old's lawn business is booming, but neighbors keep calling his stepmom. Slate's 'Good Job' column explains the routing problem and the fix.
Custom Wood Office Furniture: The 15-Year Math for Home-Business Owners
A custom solid walnut desk built to order runs $2,500 to $6,500. The flat-pack equivalent stocked at any big-box runs $400 to $900. The math only gets interesting when the...
Sioux Falls Artist Uplifts Special Olympics SD with Custom Shoes for USA Games
A surge of creativity and compassion is bringing fresh energy to Team South Dakota as they prepare to compete in the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota. A local...
Dior Turns Away Russian Olympic Skater Over Passport
An 18 year old Russian figure skater reached for a simple treat after competing at the Winter Olympics. Instead she faced rejection at a luxury store simply because of her...
NY Teacher Urges Tech Limits to Help Anxious Teens Thrive
A New York middle school teacher is calling on parents and schools to set firm boundaries around screens as teen anxiety reaches new highs after years of pandemic isolation and...
Singapore Bans More Than Two Power Banks for Departing Air Passengers
Singapore is tightening flight safety rules. Starting April 15, passengers leaving from Singapore airports will only be allowed to bring a maximum of two portable power banks in their carry‑on...
Amie Holt Care Center Adds New Safety Tech as Resident Numbers Shift
In a recent board meeting at Buffalo’s long‑term care facility, leaders at the Amie Holt Care Center revealed a major step toward improving resident safety through cutting‑edge technology while also...
Antoine Arnault Backs AI Virtual Try On Startup RealFit
Antoine Arnault just put money behind technology that could change how people shop for luxury clothes online. The LVMH director of image and environment invested in CATCHES, the company behind...
Aussie Cars Most At Risk As Keyless Thefts Surge in Victoria
Victoria’s police have issued a stark warning that car theft in the state is evolving into a high‑tech crime wave that is hitting everyday drivers hard. New police intelligence shows...