The entrance shown in the image is for Meek’s Park, located off South Broadway Street. The black decorative metal archway marks the western pedestrian entry to this scenic 1.62-acre linear park. It runs for about 600 feet right along the banks of Paint Creek, offering paved paths ideal for walking, running, and cycling. The prominent … Read more
Photo from Red Skelton performance in 1966. According to Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp: The Early Years by Fritz Stansell, the camp’s history records that Red Skelton was among the notable guest performers who appeared at the camp during its formative years. The book does not list the exact day or month of his appearance, … Read more
Mary Means when she started Main Street America had three concerns which guided her – caring for historic downtowns, but also courthouses and churches which were threatened with being lost forever. This morning while at mass at the Solanus Casey Center in Detroit, I was reflecting on our Main Street network and particularly how the … Read more
The historic Rollin Sprague Building, home to The Home Bakery, is located at 300 S. Main Street in downtown Rochester. Originally known as the “Old Stone Store,” it was built in 1849 for Dr. Rollin Sprague and stands as the oldest commercial building in downtown Rochester. The structural sides are hidden by adjacent buildings, but … Read more
Rarely does a store stop me in my tracks because I find it so unique and compelling. Rebel Nell has a physical location in Detroit that doubles as their workshop. They are a social enterprise providing employment to women navigating barriers to work – whether housing insecurity, incarceration, displacement, disability, or other systemic obstacles. Reclaimed … Read more
Teatro dell’Opera di Roma (Rome Opera House) is a theater is located in Rome, Italy, and is known for its iconic 19th-century architecture and lavish productions. The interior features the traditional horseshoe-shaped auditorium with vertically stacked private boxes, ornate gold decorations, and red seating, which creates an intimate atmosphere. Also known as the Teatro Costanzi after … Read more
The Baths of Caracalla (Terme di Caracalla), are an ancient Roman public bath complex in Rome, Italy. The baths are located near the ancient Appian Way, south of the Circus Maximus in Rome. Construction of the vast complex began around 212 AD under Emperor Septimius Severus and was completed by his son Caracalla in 216 … Read more
We arrived early – well before the announced start time at 730pm. As the crowd filtered in things were orderly. Volunteers shared a qr code with links to a festival map and schedule. Walking around the building before the show i commented on the pegasus with sea tail. We found our spot up close and … Read more
The meeting focused on promoting Central Jersey tourism, emphasizing agritourism, heritage tourism, and ecotourism as key pillars. Attendees discussed strategies to boost leisure travel, address uneven post-pandemic recovery, and prepare for the U.S. Semiquincentennial in 2026. Jamie Volkert from Mercer County Tourism gave an overview of county actions including developing interactive websites, launching a passport … Read more
Baltimore has a distinctive character with rowhouses lining many blocks. This self-serve pop-up to sell fresh flowers is an interesting way to activate public spaces and provide a service, while earning some revenue. We wanted to try an ice cream place but it was closed. So we tried the best chocolate covered berries in Baltimore. … Read more