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Post Office Murals a Truly Democratic Art Form
Is a U.S. Post Office Murals tour a reason to plan a road trip? Can a post office double as a mini-museum?
Start Spreading the News: Big Apple Experience Altered
New York City, one of the world’s most popular cities to visit, has unfortunately been difficult, if not impossible, to travel to for more than a year.
Weddings
Tying the Knot in a Pandemic: Love Prevails
The pandemic has tested not only couples wanting to wed but those whose business is making celebrations memorable.
Five Tips For Getting The Most Out of Composting
Transforming yard and food waste into compost helps reduce greenhouse gas, promotes healthy soil as a nutrient-rich soil amendment, and contributes to a more circular economy.
Turn Your Home into a Personal Getaway with Travel-Inspired Décor
With travel restrictions in place due to COVID-19, many homeowners want to surround themselves with memories of their time abroad. This may be why travel-inspired interiors are one of 2021’s trending looks.
John Wesley’s Traveling Pulpit Gets New Home at SMU
The World Methodist Museum’s historical and theologically significant collections are moving in May to SMU’s Bridwell Library.
Dogs in Trouble? Former ‘Cheaters’ Star ‘To The Rescue’
Fitzgerald, a rescue dog featured on the new televised docu-series To The Rescue, found himself in a precarious position: The Chihuahua-terrier mix needed rare heart surgery.
Where Should We Take Mom for Brunch?
Mother's Day is fast approaching, and reservations for Mother's Day brunches are beginning to fill up. So if you're looking for the best place to take Mom to celebrate, have no fear -- we asked readers to tell us the best places.
Philanthropy
Dallas Chefs Reveal Recipes in Collaborative, Charitable Cookbook
Make the dishes popular professionals enjoy preparing at home for their families.
Young Cancer Patients Receive Cookies, Hats, Orange Ukuleles
As comedian/singer Scout Durwood could melodically confirm, “Sad songs are inappropriate when you sing them on the ukulele.”
Laugh it Up, Dallas! Comedians Counter Balance Corporate Culture
At the Dallas Grilled Cheese Co. in Mockingbird Station, I confirmed my suspicions: Dallas doesn’t appreciate its comedy scene nearly enough.
Tune in to Dolly and Take a Postal-Themed Small Town Texas Tour
If art made from postage stamps, WPA post office murals, and Dolly Parton trivia sound like the perfect elements for a road-trip, then The Curious Cowgirl has some great tips for you.
West End – The Universal Message of Love
Located in Downtown Dallas West End is a colorful mural with the simple four letter word – LOVE – a hand painted mural on the north-facing wall of The Luminary.
Got Nothing to Do? Go For a Run To Help Others Learn
In the dog days of May 2020, while many teens were stuck at home without summer jobs or internships, siblings Leena and Raja Mehendale started their nonprofit run2learn.
ESD Student’s First Book Explores Power of Friendship
A third-grade Episcopal School of Dallas student started writing about two years ago to keep entertained during spring break.
Camps
Camps Ready To Deploy 2020 Lessons, Bring Back The Bubble
Summer 2021 is HAPPENING! Let’s welcome it with open arms and plan for a typical summer for our children.
Could 2021 Prove a Turning Point?
Yes, 2020 was terrible. But the United States has seen worse.
No Bohemian Room is Complete Without These 5 Elements
The French word bohémien originally referred to migrants from Bohemia, a region in the Czech Republic.
Philanthropy
Dallas Arts District Foundation Awards Nine Local Artists With Financial Refuge Among Crisis
The Dallas Arts District Foundation is a nonprofit that supports the city's artistic, educational and commercial endeavors through its donations and design programs.
Coronavirus
What Will It Take To Close The Vaccine Acceptance Gap?
November announcements about promising COVID vaccine candidates from Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna sent stocks soaring and kindled hope worldwide.