May 9, 2021
Landmark Faces Unknown Fate as N.C. Town Remains Divided
(FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina) — Last May as the racial justice movement swept the country, Black Lives Matter protesters surrounded the […]
May 10, 2021
A Tumultuous Year for Portland’s Food Scene
A tumultuous, powerful year stretched Portland’s restaurant industry almost to the point of breaking. The industry is approaching a comeback, perhaps wiser than before.
May 8, 2021
Searching for a Taste of the Philippines in Jersey City
A feature that explores the authenticity of Jollibee to its Filipino roots as well as a discovery of valid representations of the Filipino cuisine in Jersey City.
May 8, 2021
For Better and Worse, Change Arrives in Flagler Village
Flagler Village in Fort Lauderdale used to be home to drugs, murder, and prostitution but now finds itself home to […]
May 8, 2021
Lincoln Center Finds Hope in an Uncertain Time
(NEW YORK) — The halls of Lincoln Center have been eerily quiet since the pandemic came to New York. No […]
May 7, 2021
Journalist and Poet Anthony Orozco Believes in the Power of Storytelling
“I love to talk about the process of writing poetry,” says Anthony Orozco. “It’s sort of like magic,” Orozco said. […]
May 6, 2021
In Secaucus, Outlet Malls Give Way to Commuters’ Paradise
With more than 60 factory outlets all competing for New Yorkers and bargain hunters from the tri-state region, Secaucus has long been regarded as a shopper’s paradise. With a shift in the retail economy, that is changing. The town has witnessed a steady influx of new residents seeking affordable homes near New York City. Some residents worry about overcrowding as new residents move in.
May 1, 2021
NYC Singer Receives Acclaim From The Lumineers
(NEW YORK) – During the pandemic, singer and songwriter Elliot Greer wrote an entire album. Not just any album, the […]
April 30, 2021
How the Little Story Tells the Big Story: An Interview with Pagan Kennedy
Writer Pagan Kennedy discusses her beat--inventors and technology--and demonstrates the importance of being able to innovate in the field of journalism.
May 6, 2021
Long Island Brewery Celebrates Second Anniversary
Secatogue Brewing Company is toasting to its second anniversary. The brewery, located in West Islip on the south shore of […]
April 16, 2021
Dedicated Customers Help a NJ Deli Stay Open During the Pandemic
(SOUTH BRUNSWICK, N.J) — Joe’s Deli could see a turnaround soon, says the owner’s son, after the deli refused to […]
April 16, 2021
NYC Has A New Oasis for Coffee and Dog Lovers
(NEW YORK) — Located on Vernon Boulevard, Château le Woof is New York City’s first pet market and cafe. Owner Natassa […]
March 28, 2021
Breadmaking in a Pandemic
In this baking tutorial, Lilian Manansala walks through an easy, simple recipe for a delicious, homemade, vegan bread.
March 16, 2021
Turning a Passion into a Thriving Black Business
“I can't tell you how many times we encounter different people who have seen us, seen our stuff, and say we are good at what we do. They’re like, ‘Why are you offering amazing quality stuff, amazing service, but you’re charging pennies?’"
May 2, 2021
A Warehouse Boom Is Changing America’s Farm Towns. These New Jersey Activists Are Fighting Back.
(HACKETTSTOWN, New Jersey) — Tom Bodolsky remembers when the roads of New Jersey’s Warren County were quiet enough to drive […]
April 28, 2021
Meet the Philosopher Selling Produce at an Iconic London Market
A quick chat with Charles Tebbutt at his stall in London’s iconic Borough Food Market will leave you feeling like he is a thinker first, and a businessman second. Tebbutt has been selling produce out of Food & Forest, his tiny corner of the sprawling market, since 2017. What distinguishes him from other sellers is his dedication to agroforestry, a more sustainable form of agriculture.
April 16, 2021
How a Utah Bookshop Open Since 1977 Weathered the Pandemic
(SALT LAKE CITY, Utah) — In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies are rethinking how they do business. […]
April 14, 2021
Raku Restaurant’s Spring Revival
(NEW YORK) – As a world renowned food capital, New York restaurants have felt the weight of the past year […]
April 6, 2021
Utah Restaurant Innovates Outdoor Dining Amid Pandemic
Restaurants across the country have struggled to stay open due to COVID-19 restrictions and social distancing measures. But some businesses […]
May 9, 2021
A Plan to Clean Up a Popular Canadian Park Faces Backlash
(SQUAMISH, British Columbia) — While it has only been recognized as an official park since 1988, the stunning glacial lakes […]
April 5, 2021
It May Be Our Last Chance for Change, says Sir David Attenborough
Sir David Attenborough joins Liz Bonnin in discussion about his hopes for our planet.
March 30, 2021
A Legendary Snowboarder Chatted Up a Republican Activist on Climate Change
(SQUAMISH, Canada) — Two unlikely characters came together on Monday for an Instagram chat about climate change: world-renowned snowboarder Jeremy […]
March 25, 2021
Listening to Nature Led Her to Growing Herbs
Grace Galanti has always loved nature and the outdoors, but owning a small business and farm wasn't her original plan.
March 24, 2021
Utah at Risk for a ‘Catastrophic’ Earthquake
(SALT LAKE CITY, Utah) — There’s a high chance that Utah could be rocked by a “catastrophic” earthquake sometime in […]
May 6, 2021
London’s Oldest Food Market Fights For Its Survival
London’s oldest food market and an iconic tourist attraction, Borough Market is trying to survive the dual headwinds of the COVID-19 pandemic and Brexit.
May 6, 2021
Long Island Brewery Celebrates Second Anniversary
Secatogue Brewing Company is toasting to its second anniversary. The brewery, located in West Islip on the south shore of […]
April 20, 2021
Portland Restaurant Luce Prioritizes Staff Safety Over Profit
Throughout the pandemic, Portland restaurant owners John Taboada and Giovanna Parolari have prioritized their staff’s safety. The couple owns a […]
April 16, 2021
Dedicated Customers Help a NJ Deli Stay Open During the Pandemic
(SOUTH BRUNSWICK, N.J) — Joe’s Deli could see a turnaround soon, says the owner’s son, after the deli refused to […]
April 16, 2021
NYC Has A New Oasis for Coffee and Dog Lovers
(NEW YORK) — Located on Vernon Boulevard, Château le Woof is New York City’s first pet market and cafe. Owner Natassa […]
May 4, 2021
Maryland Chooses Police Reform in Midst of National Reckoning
In the same week Minnesota police shot and killed 20-year-old Black man Daunte Wright at a traffic stop, Maryland lawmakers took […]
April 14, 2021
Social Media Reaction Swift, Defiant in Latest Minnesota Police Shooting
Another police killing in which the victim was Black set off a fierce social media chain reaction.
April 14, 2021
Advocates Share Wisdom on Transgender Day of Visibility
Over 400 people tuned in to a Facebook Live panel event held in recognition of Transgender Day of Visibility on […]
April 8, 2021
Ads for COVID-19 ‘Vaccines’ Increased 300% on Dark Web, Researchers Say
(HACKETTSTOWN, New Jersey) – Advertisements for COVID-19 “vaccines” have surged 300% on the dark web, according to a report released […]
April 1, 2021
Congress Weighs Its Role in Protecting Voters’ Rights
(HACKETTSTOWN, New Jersey) — As voter-access laws across the country face sweeping (and controversial) reforms, members of Congress met with […]
April 30, 2021
How the Little Story Tells the Big Story: An Interview with Pagan Kennedy
Writer Pagan Kennedy discusses her beat--inventors and technology--and demonstrates the importance of being able to innovate in the field of journalism.
April 14, 2021
Social Media Reaction Swift, Defiant in Latest Minnesota Police Shooting
Another police killing in which the victim was Black set off a fierce social media chain reaction.
March 31, 2021
A Voting-Tech Company Has Sued Fox News for $1.6 Billion
In the latest lawsuit relating to the 2020 US Presidential elections, Dominion voting systems has sued Fox News for approximately $1.6 billion as compensation for what it says were defamatory lies spread by the media giant after the 2020 US presidential elections.
March 27, 2021
WandaVision’s Breakout Star
One of the most popular television shows on Disney+ has a new star named David Payton, and the world is […]
March 9, 2021
New York City’s Next Move
(NEW YORK) – New York City is taking major steps to reopen businesses one year after the COVID- 19 lockdown. […]
April 8, 2021
Ads for COVID-19 ‘Vaccines’ Increased 300% on Dark Web, Researchers Say
(HACKETTSTOWN, New Jersey) – Advertisements for COVID-19 “vaccines” have surged 300% on the dark web, according to a report released […]
April 6, 2021
Governor Proposes $20 Million for NJ Child Healthcare
(BAYONNE, N.J.) — Gov. Phil Murphy proposed spending $20 million next year to cover uninsured children in New Jersey during […]
April 6, 2021
Utah Restaurant Innovates Outdoor Dining Amid Pandemic
Restaurants across the country have struggled to stay open due to COVID-19 restrictions and social distancing measures. But some businesses […]
April 5, 2021
Virtual Art Gallery Spotlights Neglected Tropical Diseases
"NTDs affect young people, and we do not talk about it. We want to change that."
April 2, 2021
Mumbai Could Face New Lockdown as Coronavirus Deaths Spike
(MUMBAI, India) — The chief minister of one of India’s most populous states said in a live broadcast this evening […]
May 10, 2021
People of Color in This Conservative County Are Ready to Talk Racial Trauma
(BEL AIR, Maryland) — Sydney Branch was only in the fifth grade when she first encountered racism in the conservative […]
May 6, 2021
Atlanta Medical Student and Activist Spotlights Trans Health on YouTube
(ATLANTA) – Ben Haseen is all too familiar with the stress of a doctor’s visit. As a trans man, he’s […]
May 4, 2021
A Team of Refugees Had a Plan to Fight COVID-19 in Georgia’s Most Diverse County. It’s Working.
(ATLANTA) – It would be hard to miss the large white truck with the giant black and yellow logo shuttling […]
May 4, 2021
Three Illinois Towns Merge in Bid to Escape Existential Threat: Vanishing Forever
(CAHOKIA, Illinois) — Arianna Norris-Landry, 60, moved to the small Illinois town of Cahokia six years ago, when her son […]
April 29, 2021
Portlanders Voice Their Concerns About New Anti-Gun Violence Proposal
(PORTLAND, Ore.) — As mass shootings and hate crimes rise across the country, politicians are working on local and federal […]
March 12, 2021
The Saskatchewan Hemp Farmer Who Plans to Live for a Thousand Years
"If you don't give yourself unreasonable, tall expectations, you will never get there," he says.
December 17, 2020
A Custody Battle in Florida’s Valuable Wetlands
Florida's DEP is seeking control of federal wetland permits to fast-track development projects, keeping up with population demands and leading to concerns of further wetland degradation.
December 16, 2020
Author Sues Amazon Publisher for Selling Work Without Permission
An eBook on the Kindle app [Credit: Lena Telep] (DENVER)—Ra’mi Tiye Sekhmet is the author of the 2016 self-published book […]
November 16, 2020
Video: You’ve Heard of ALS. But What Is It?
Watch this multimedia explainer video.
November 15, 2020
The Scalping Dilemma Persists Amid New Xbox and PlayStation Sales
GameStop storefront just before closing time Selden, N.Y. [Credit: André Lloyd] (NEW YORK) — Today is the day. After months […]
April 5, 2021
Virtual Art Gallery Spotlights Neglected Tropical Diseases
"NTDs affect young people, and we do not talk about it. We want to change that."
April 5, 2021
Education, Resilience Stressed During International Women’s Day Finale
"Find your allies, find your mentors, and then when you can be in a position where you can be a mentor, be a mentor."
March 13, 2021
Maryland Schools Slowly Reopen a Year After Lockdown Began
(BALTIMORE, Md.) — Nine of Maryland’s 24 school districts are set to reopen classrooms this month after nearly a year […]
March 10, 2021
NYU Partners With StartEd to Accelerate Next Generation of Media Companies
(NEW YORK) — New York University’s American Journalism Online Master’s program and public-benefit company StartEd have joined forces to create an […]
February 24, 2021
Federal Vaccine Priorities Concern NJ Teachers and Parents
(BAYONNE, N.J.) — New Jersey parents and educators are worried that teachers are not being prioritized for vaccinations as classes […]
April 8, 2021
Ads for COVID-19 ‘Vaccines’ Increased 300% on Dark Web, Researchers Say
(HACKETTSTOWN, New Jersey) – Advertisements for COVID-19 “vaccines” have surged 300% on the dark web, according to a report released […]
April 6, 2021
Governor Proposes $20 Million for NJ Child Healthcare
(BAYONNE, N.J.) — Gov. Phil Murphy proposed spending $20 million next year to cover uninsured children in New Jersey during […]
April 6, 2021
Utah Restaurant Innovates Outdoor Dining Amid Pandemic
Restaurants across the country have struggled to stay open due to COVID-19 restrictions and social distancing measures. But some businesses […]
April 5, 2021
Virtual Art Gallery Spotlights Neglected Tropical Diseases
"NTDs affect young people, and we do not talk about it. We want to change that."
April 2, 2021
Mumbai Could Face New Lockdown as Coronavirus Deaths Spike
(MUMBAI, India) — The chief minister of one of India’s most populous states said in a live broadcast this evening […]