The Weekender
Plan your perfect weekend with our guide to local tourism, staycations, family-friendly activities, and unique local attractions.
Sardines deliver omega-3s for radiant, glowing skin
Despite costing less than a dollar a can, a daily serving of sardines could deliver more visible skin benefits than many premium serums, according to emerging nutritional science.
Iran conflict pushes mortgage rates higher through 2026
The 30-year mortgage rate surged to 6.
NewLimit Secures $435M for Reversing Aging Scientific Research
Biotech startup NewLimit just secured a massive $435 million, aiming to launch its first aging reprogramming medicine into human clinical trials next year, as per its blog .
James Beard Awards Nominate Taylor Montgomery for Best Chef Southeast
A documentary about Taylor Montgomery's Montgomery Sky Farm, 'The Soil Remembers,' has earned a James Beard Media Award nomination, alongside Montgomery's own nod for Best Chef: Southeast.
Philadelphia's New Restaurants and Dining Updates
On June 14, Le Virtù’s La Panarda will feature over 40 courses and 10 wine pairings, a staggering commitment to extreme, immersive dining.
Make Spicy Cumin Tofu with Our Easy Recipe
Forget pressing and cubing: simply crumbling firm tofu by hand unlocks a depth of flavor previously thought impossible.
REI shutters its flagship SoHo store due to financial pressures
On July 23, REI's prominent SoHo flagship store will officially close its doors, marking a significant retreat from a key urban market, as reported by the New York Post .
New AI personal coach platform helps agents boost sales and mindset
Agents with any level of coaching outperform the market by roughly 30% year-over-year, per 3 Data Pulse .
Fellow Opus Grinder Offers Precision for Better Coffee
For two years, the Fellow Opus grinder served as a primary espresso grinder with only light maintenance, challenging the notion that high-quality coffee grinding requires a hefty investment, according
Tenants Can Negotiate Rent Increases With Landlords Now
Marco Bario and his wife slashed their rent by $275 per month, proving that tenants now hold significant power in a shifting market, reports MoneyWise .
How to Make Smashed Pork Tacos: A Weeknight Recipe
Forget the skillet! A new recipe from Bon Appetit is shaking up weeknight dinners, having home cooks spread seasoned pork directly onto tortillas. This innovative method cooks eight tacos at once unde
6 Must-Visit September 2026 Local Events You Can't Miss
In Greers Ferry City Park, a concert by Lucero isn't just music; it's funding a new community skate park.
Two December-Ready Reasons to Be Downtown: Sioux Falls Parade of Lights and New Christmas Market
Downtown Sioux Falls is launching the 2026 holiday season with two major events: the 34th Annual Parade of Lights on November 27 and the inaugural Downtown Christmas Market on December 5. These free, outdoor gatherings offer a week of festive lights, music, and shopping.