If you travel 25 miles north of Midtown Manhattan, you’ll find yourself in bustling White Plains. The thriving government, retail, technology and business center is anything but a bedroom community. In 2012, America’s Promise Alliance named White Plains as one of the “Best Communities for Young People” because of the city’s outreach effort to youth. The city prides itself on …
Celebrated annually on the first Monday in September, Labor Day honors the creation of the U.S. labor movement. In 2018, the holiday falls on September 3. Labor Day is more than just a three-day weekend and a symbol of the end of summer. It’s a tribute to the economic and social achievements of American workers, as well as the prosperity …
Located just 15 miles northwest of Boston, Massachusetts, the Town of Bedford is a historic town that Europeans first settled around 1640, after John Winthrop and Thomas Dudley’s 10-week voyage in 1630. In the 1800s, the city became a vacation spot because of its tranquil surroundings. Today, Bedford takes great pride in celebrating the heritage of all its residents. It’s …
With summer coming to a close, the crisp air mingled with bright colors brings new travel possibilities. While New England is a beautiful fall destination and the first that often comes to mind during this time of year, consider other vibrant destinations to charter a flight to. Fall Vacation Ideas Bhutan A mountain kingdom in the Himalayas, Bhutan values happiness …
A hardworking town with interesting cultural offerings, Santa Rosa in Sonoma County is the hub of economic activity in California’s wine country. It’s also the largest city in the state’s North Bay and Redwood Empire. Filled with rugged coastal hills and flat valleys, Santa Rosa lies along U.S. 101. Its downtown is modern and pleasant with a growing arts scene. …
When the evening arrives but you’re not ready to call it a night, there’s only one solution: hang out where the elite hang out in the “city that never sleeps.” The nightlife in New York City’s is legendary. While there are plenty of bars, dens, lounges, clubs and saloons to get a piece of the action, you want to go …
The cultural, political and economic capital of California’s Silicon Valley, San José was the first city founded in the Californias and the state’s first capital. After World War II, the city experienced an economic boom and rapid rise in population. The once-agricultural center became an urbanized metropolitan area with the fast growth of the electronics and high-technology industries. As a …
Music is a universal language that transcends time. As an intrinsic element of culture, it has had an enduring effect on lives and societies. Music has served a number of roles such as binding communities together, reaffirming values and philosophies, retelling oral histories, and being an emotional outlet. Music is essential to social and emotional interactions. It’s essential to being …
Incorporated in 1917 from neighboring lands, Teterboro was named after Walter Teter, who purchased the marshland and reclaimed it to build a golf course, racetrack, and airport. “The Gem of Bergen County” is the fourth-smallest municipality by population in the state of New Jersey. In 2010, the borough’s population was 67, reflecting a 272 percent increase from the year 2000. …
Humans eagerly go to great lengths for an adventure. While you travel vast distances across the world on a private jet, there’s no better way to see it than up close. When you hike, you wander with a purpose. While it isn’t possible to squeeze all the world’s beautiful treks into a single post, here are some ideas to explore …
