There are two from California, two from Massachusetts, and a few from Louisiana; there are even some from Utah, Wisconsin, and Florida. Who are they? They’re the crafters in the tents at the Santa-Cali-Gon Days Festival in Independence.
Continue here: Get crafty with Santa-Cali-Gon (The Examiner)
Paint the town red, white and blue this Fourth of July at one of the city’s many festivals, parks, grill spots or rooftops! Wake up early, stay up late and enjoy your right to freedom on a day that boasts a full schedule of American fun.
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Go Fourth and enjoy! Your ultimate guide for things to do in NYC on Independence Day (New York Daily News)
This lodge updates the classic New England look with a purist blue and white aesthetic. There are rooms with sea views, cottages set around a garden and a beach-front villa, with cosy touches like wood-burning stoves and outdoor Jacuzzis.
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Five US East Coast Hotels (Independent)
Restaurant critics tend to prioritize the new and modern over the long-standing and traditional.
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Classics: Lemont, Wooden Angel and Clifford’s have earned their longevity (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Growing up in western Massachusetts, I frequently wondered why my parents hadn’t stopped their wagon in a more interesting destination, such as Boston or New York.
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Northampton Embodies The Pioneer Valley Spirit (Hartford Courant)
Find out what’s happening in Carver and surrounding towns.
Continue here: Briefly (Carver Reporter)
Find out what’s new in Plymouth and surrounding towns.