Every year around January 15th, all around the country we celebrate and remember the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. and his contributions to the civil rights movement. Our beloved city Long Beach particularly celebrates by having an annual parade in his honor,…
It’s that time of year again for that good old “New year, new me!” quote to start swirling around our thoughts. This year, let’s incorporate #shopsmall and #supportlocal into those goals we all have for improving our state of health. Especially with…
The ancient Babylonians are said to have been the first people to make New Year resolutions, some 4,000 years ago. They were also the first to hold recorded celebrations in honor of the new year—though for them the year began…
Christmas can be hard on the wallet. After spending money on presents, travel, hosting parties, and whatever other holiday expenses you may have, it’s hard to spend on Christmas activities too. We like to pick a few of the many free…
A STAPLE OF CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES
Despite the use of wreaths in pagan worship in the past, they are now typically associated with Christmas. In a sense, we can thank the evergreen tree for originating the Christmas wreath; in the…
It is officially National American Heritage Month! What does that mean you ask? It is a way for us to celebrate and acknowledge the endless amount of contributions that the many different tribes have given us. Helping to recommit to upholding the…
It’s time for every Marie Kondo fan’s favorite event of the year—spring cleaning. It’s the season where people everywhere clean out cluttered closets, scour dirty grout, eliminate dust, and bring order and tidiness to their homes. As you embark on your cleaning…
Introducing our first article from our new series We Are Long Beach. This is a community based series that seeks to highlight the incredible diversity and community spirit of our city.
Maythe Alderete-Gonzalez, 22, may be a first-time small business owner, but it’s…
Want a fun, new activity to bond with your dog, fight off boredom, and impress friends and family? Try teaching your dog some new tricks. We're not just talking "sit," "stay," and "lie down." These three tricks—walk backward, hug, and learning names…
Written and Photographed by Cassidy Liston
We have made it a whole month into the new year. Between the constant breaking news and updating Covid-19 numbers, it has been quite the month indeed. I do have one question for you: how is that…