Fringe’s impact is both cultural and economic
As the 32nd annual Fringe wrapped up, we looked at its journey from an underground, avant-garde event to one with a $4.1 million impact on...
New STEM mural at Grand Avenue Community Center
Orlando loves its murals, both outside and inside. A new STEM-themed mural was recently painted at the Grand Avenue Neighborhood Center to highlight the Orlando...
The Yard developer plans townhomes on Virginia Drive
Real Estate Inverlad, the development team behind The Yard at Ivanhoe, is planning to build townhomes down the street. The 22-unit project on the corner...
College Park local puts a twist on the cake pop
Alyssa Louche puts the “pop” in cake pop with her unique twist on the classic treat. Unlike traditional cake pops, which are rolled into balls...
Business Spotlight: Vacuum Tubes, Inc.
Do you know what a vacuum tube is? It’s not the thing that sucks up dirt. Invented in 1904, the vacuum tube was used in...
Orchid Cleaners on Mills Avenue celebrates eight years of business
Orchid Cleaners at 1216 North Mills Avenue celebrated eight years of business in May. The local company is centered around “serving people, not just cleaning...
Retro trends reignite fashion, music and photography | Publisher’s Desk
I remember being on the other side of the ’80s, laughing with my friends as we looked at old photos and how we dressed during our teen years. We were appalled but grateful styles changed....
5 things to stop stressing about today | Confessions of a College Park Mom
Last month I turned 45. Here’s a picture from my birthday. I guess there are no balloons that say “Cheers to 45 Years,” so my friends rounded up because that’s what friends are for. I...
Getting ready for summer | The View from Here
The idea of “getting ready” is somehow appealing, even energizing — there is list-making, planning and calendar-searching when one is engaged in preparing for an event. But how do we become actually, really ready for...
The Way We Were: FAVO, an unlikely artist sanctuary
The Faith Arts Village Orlando, or FAVO as it is affectionately known, is an unlikely artist sanctuary with a charming backstory. Originally, the property was the family-owned and -operated Davis Park Motel, built by William...
CP Interview: Benoit Glazer built his home for performing arts
Benoit Glazer didn’t just found Timucua Arts, he built it. The intimate 100-seat venue that houses performers from across the world is actually Glazer’s living room in the house he designed and built across the...
Local Flavor: Keep cool with Summer Watermelon Salad from Bites & Bubbles
Bites & Bubbles, the contemporary American restaurant at Mills Park in the Mills 50 District, is known for its extensive assortment of tapas and charcuterie boards as well as full entrees. And craft cocktails if...
Dartmouth Park opens after redesign
Kids can now return to the Dartmouth Park playground to enjoy the newly installed equipment. The playground had been under renovation and closed since January...
Packing District YMCA designed as a bridge between College Park, Pine Hills
When you first walk inside the Leonard & Marjorie Williams Family YMCA in the Packing District, you are greeted in over 40 languages. “We intentionally...
Buy Nothing College Park: How neighbors are connecting through local gift economy
In the start of 2020, Bridget Valle was cooped up in her home waiting for the arrival of her baby when she decided to start...
Owls compete at district chess tournament
The Orlando Gifted Academy Chess Club had an amazing performance at the OCPS Chess District Tournament. In the K–2 event, Aanya N. took second place!...
Georgia Bulldog football player visits his hometown school
Who knew that Chandler Javon’s, aka C.J. Smith’s, days as a St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School Bulldog were foreshadowing his future as a Georgia Bulldog?...
Eagles celebrate teachers, nurses, seniors during final weeks of school
As the school year wrapped up, Edgewater High School celebrated students, mothers and teachers. The school finished testing while celebrating National Teacher Appreciation Week May 7...