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Evan Holloway

Staff Writer, Culture & Events

Evan Holloway lives and breathes local culture. With a background in community journalism, he has a knack for finding the human-interest stories that make a neighborhood come alive. He is most at home on the street, talking to shop owners, artists, and event organizers to get the inside scoop for our readers. Evan's work celebrates the creativity and energy of our community, ensuring you never miss out on the best it has to offer.

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Latest Articles

Vibrant, thinly sliced red onions in a clear pickling brine, ready to be transformed into a tangy condiment.
Wellness Row

Whip Up Quick Pickled Red Onions in About an Hour

In just 60 minutes of hands-off time, you can transform humble red onions into a vibrant, tangy condiment ready to elevate almost any dish.

Jun 4, 2026 · 2 min read

A diverse spread of easy weeknight dinners including pasta with vegetables and fish tacos, presented on a rustic table.
Wellness Row

Whip up easy weeknight dinners to make right now

At bonappetit.com, a recipe for "Easy Fish Tacos With Spicy Sauce" promises a complete fish dinner in just 20 minutes. This efficient preparation challenges the common belief that satisfying home-cook

Jun 2, 2026 · 2 min read

A stressed loan officer losing money despite increased loan application volume, symbolizing the myth of productivity costing lenders millions.
Wellness Row

Loan officer productivity myth costs lenders millions annually

To break even at current margins, lenders need roughly a 20 percent increase in volume, according to RicheyMay .

Jun 1, 2026 · 2 min read

A freshly baked savory tomato galette with black pepper crust and garlicky parmesan mayo on a rustic kitchen counter.
Wellness Row

BA Bake Club Unveils Savory June Galette Recipe

The June 2026 BA Bake Club recipe, 'Tiny Tomato Galettes,' features a black-pepper-spiked pie dough and garlicky Parmesan mayo, marking a savory departure for the popular baking series.

Jun 1, 2026 · 2 min read

Futuristic cityscape symbolizing AI innovation and technological advancement in the enterprise software market.
Wellness Row

BofA Reinstates ServiceNow Coverage with Buy Rating and $130 Target

ServiceNow shares have soared over 40% this month, according to MarketWatch .

May 31, 2026 · 2 min read

Cinematic AI interface with professionals, symbolizing the shift from tech layoffs to targeted AI hiring and specialized skills.
Neighborhood Names

Tech layoffs plummet, ushering in targeted AI hiring boom

In Q1 2024, tech layoffs plummeted by 80% compared to the previous quarter, signaling a dramatic shift from widespread cuts to targeted hiring, according to the Layoff Tracker Report .

May 31, 2026 · 3 min read

A vibrant marketplace scene where individuals are bartering goods and services, showcasing a modern take on the traditional exchange economy.
The Weekender

Singing for Your Supper Explained: A Modern Barter Economy

In a small town in rural Ohio, a former chef now barters culinary skills for rent and groceries.

May 31, 2026 · 3 min read

Chasity Moore performing center stage in a dazzling costume during the Broadway revival of the musical Cats, with vibrant stage lighting.
The Weekender

Chasity Moore Stars in Cats Revival, Dazzling on Broadway

A Broadway revival of Cats, a musical often mocked for its original staging, has earned nine Tony nominations, including Best Revival of a Musical, according to Playbill .

May 30, 2026 · 3 min read

A colorful and abundant display of various heirloom and exotic melon varieties at a sunny outdoor market, showcasing their unique shapes and textures.
Wellness Row

Discover the Best Melon Varieties for Your Summer Enjoyment

Two melon landraces, Sidoota and Alper Green, hit exceptional sweetness levels: 12.

May 28, 2026 · 2 min read

Close-up of crumbled spicy cumin tofu sizzling in a wok, showcasing its rich color and texture with visible spices.
The Weekender

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.

May 28, 2026 · 2 min read

The closed REI SoHo flagship store on a bustling street, symbolizing a significant retail market retreat due to financial pressures.
The Weekender

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 .

May 26, 2026 · 2 min read

A perfectly roasted golden-brown chicken with a meat thermometer inserted, ready to be carved, symbolizing the resolution of cooking advice confusion.
Around the Block

Roast chicken: Navigating conflicting advice for doneness

One popular online recipe demands a scorching 500 degrees Fahrenheit for roast chicken, while the same source suggests a cooler 425 degrees.

May 26, 2026 · 2 min read

A real estate agent using a futuristic AI coaching platform to analyze sales data and improve their mindset for better performance.
The Weekender

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 .

May 25, 2026 · 2 min read

Interior view of a spacious two-bedroom Jackson Heights co-op apartment with large windows and modern decor, highlighting urban living.
Wellness Row

Jackson Heights Two Bedroom Apartment For Sale

A 1,280-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bath co-op has just hit the market at 86-10 34th Avenue, #613 in Jackson Heights.

May 25, 2026 · 3 min read

Diverse group of women entrepreneurs collaborating in a modern co-working space, symbolizing the record pace of business launches.
Wellness Row

Women launching businesses at record pace, over 1,800 daily

Every day in the U.S., women launch an average of 1,817 new businesses. This relentless pace signals a profound shift in the nation's entrepreneurial landscape. These new ventures contribute to the 42

May 24, 2026 · 2 min read

Sunlit interior of the Afternoon Light Design Fair showcasing furniture and lighting in an open, non-hierarchical exhibition space.
The Weekender

New York Design Month Showcases New Design at Afternoon Light

On the 5th and 6th floors of a Financial District office tower, 63 design exhibitors are showcasing their work without walls or hierarchy, making the Afternoon Light Design Fair a surprising counterpo

May 23, 2026 · 3 min read

A colorful assortment of HelloFresh meal kits featuring international dishes, highlighting the brand's expanded global cuisine offerings.
Neighborhood Names

HelloFresh Adds New Global Options to Meal Kits

In a single week, a HelloFresh subscriber cooked Gambian peanut stew, Thai green curry shrimp, and Lebanese-spiced barramundi whitefish, alongside ras el hanout beef, chicken enchiladas, and steak sti

May 22, 2026 · 2 min read

Sleek Fellow Opus coffee grinder on a modern kitchen counter, showcasing its precision engineering for exceptional home-brewed coffee.
The Weekender

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

May 21, 2026 · 2 min read

A tenant successfully negotiating a rent reduction with their landlord, showcasing the current power shift in the rental market.
The Weekender

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 .

May 20, 2026 · 2 min read

A mouthwatering close-up of eight smashed pork tacos cooked under a broiler, showcasing crispy pork and fresh toppings on a wooden board.
The Weekender

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

May 20, 2026 · 2 min read