Ohio's 2025 is, unfortunately, wrapping up as it began - with layoffs. After a string of painful and embarrassing factory closures have rocked Ohio's economy throughout the year... Unfortunately, more pain is on the way. More specifically, Ohio’s food-industry employment has taken another hit as Sirna & Sons Produce of Norwalk announced its distribution-center operations will shut in December 2025, resulting in 45 [...]
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DIY Candy Cane Lip Balm
This Candy Cane Lip Balm is such a fun seasonal project — plus your lips will thank you! Pair it with your homemade lip scrub for a complete holiday lip care routine. Dry winter weather calls for extra lip love — and this Candy Cane Lip Balm is the perfect festive way to keep your lips hydrated, smooth, and soft all season long. Made with nourishing oils and beeswax, this balm creates a protective barrier that locks in [...]
Banana-Coconut Raw Vegan Ice Cream
Is there really such a thing as healthy ice cream? This raw vegan ice cream recipe is made with raw frozen bananas, shredded coconut and vanilla beans and is as healthy as an ice cream can get in my opinion! My daughter loves the show Daniel Tiger and recently watched an episode where Daniel made "Banana Swirl," which is an ice cream made with frozen bananas. She of course wanted to make it immediately and thankfully I [...]
Historic Black-owned Louisiana bar controversially shuts down after more than 75 years
A deeply rooted New Orleans institution, the First and Last Stop bar, has closed its doors in a sudden and contentious move, ending more than 75 years of continuous service in the city’s 7th Ward. For decades, the corner of Pauger and Marais Streets was more than just a watering hole — it was home to tradition, community, and the rhythms of Black-masking Indian tribes like the Monogram Hunters. As reported by The Lens, Big [...]
New York still has five 3-Star Michelin restaurants – but one fell, one rose
New York still leads all U.S. cities with five three-star Michelin restaurnts (DC now has none). But it lost Masa, which was demoted to two stars, and gained a new member of this elite club: Sushi Sho, the Midtown omakase spot by Edomae master Keiji Nakazawa. What’s wild is that Sushi Sho only opened in 2024…it had already gotten to two stars and just earned the third! You won't be seeing these restaurants on Diners, [...]
