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December 10, 2019
Saratoga (Without the) Race Track
Saratoga Springs, New York and the Saratoga Race Course are inextricably linked, and have established the identity of the city. Track season, which begins in July and ends in August, is a way of life in Saratoga. It attracts more than a million visitors annually, and is enough to sustain excitement and the local economy year-round. It doesn’t seem feasible that one could survive without the other, yet during a time of increased call to activism, there does seem to be a shelf life on horse racing.
December 10, 2019
How One Church Answered the Prayers of Hurricane Dorian Survivors
It has been three months since Hurricane Dorian, a Category 5 storm, destroyed parts of The Bahamas’ northernmost islands, Abaco (and its cays) and eastern Grand Bahama.
December 10, 2019
A New Jersey Town Smells a Fight for its Future
Harrison residents have been unable to open their windows as Hydrogen Sulfide so strong that Red Bull Arena, released a statement, has filled the neighborhood. >> Harrison residents have kept their windows shut to keep out the acidic scent of Hydrogen Sulfide from seeping into their homes. The smell is so strong that the Red Bull Arena has released a statement to warn stadium-goers.
December 10, 2019
Drag Queens Reign as the New Faces of Key West
Drag is flourishing as a new tourism staple in Key West, Florida. The widespread allure of drag queens has brought new audiences, but it’s also come with a shift in culture to this small town’s legendary drag scene.
December 10, 2019
The ‘Jewel of Harlem’ is Changing. Will it Shine On?
When Esplanade Gardens was built 52 years ago, African Americans felt like they finally got a piece of the pie - ownership in where they lived and a community of neighbors that felt more like family. Today, those same residents struggle with the changes that have taken place around them - new management, a different generation, and gentrification. Will "The Jewel of Harlem" ever be the same?