Marie Rossiter

The 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris officially kick off with the Opening Ceremonies on Friday, July 26. Over 10,000 athletes worldwide will take to the track, pool, streets, and arenas to go for the gold in 329 competitions through Sunday, Aug. 11.

When Toast & Berry Liberty Center opened 14 months ago, the restaurant had a vision to transform the traditional breakfast. While the foundation of a great breakfast remains at the core of its menu, the Toast & Berry concept uses basic breakfast ingredients and strives to create innovative dishes that leave customers longing for more.

When the 2024 Hops in the Hangar event takes off Aug. 24, visitors can expect a day filled with food, fun, and a bevy of brews to whet beer fans' appetites.

Steppenwolf Gala 2024 brought out hundreds for its annual event, which honors Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s ensemble for its dedication to the arts and the greater community. The evening’s festivities raised over $1.6 million for Steppenwolf’s education and artistic programs. The annual event at Chicago’s Bridgeport Art Center also celebrated the company’s 48th successful season and excited the crowd for the upcoming 2024-2025 season.

When walking into Charis Coffee & Creamery in West Chester Twp., one feels an irresistible urge to stop for a moment and take a deep breath. While the deep aroma of coffee would draw in any fan, the entire space was designed to encourage people to take a step away from the hustle culture we’ve fallen into.

As the Joffrey Ballet’s 68th season ended, the company still had one appearance left to mark the end of another year: the ballet’s annual fundraising event, Midsummer Celebration.

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Famous French Nobel laureate and novelist Anatole France beautifully wrote: “To accomplish great things; we must not only act but also dream; not only plan but also believe.”

The Salvation Army responds to help Hurricane Helene victims | Photo courtesy of The Salvation Army

CLEARWATER, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 10: Cars are flooded in an apartment complex after the arrival of Hurricane Milton on October 10, 2024 in Clearwater, Florida. Milton, which comes just after the recent catastrophic Hurricane Helene, landed into Florida's Gulf Coast late Wednesday evening as a Category 3 storm causing extensive flooding and damage. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)