The 1990s were a golden age for hip hop, packed with legendary events that helped define the genre and push it into the mainstream. Here are seven iconic moments from that era:

Waldy Fletcher arrived in the suburbs of Chicago in the fall of 1998 with a worn baseball cap, a Southern drawl, and a dream of running his own landscaping business. At 45, he’d traded the bluegrass hills of Kentucky for the cookie-cutter neighborhoods of the Midwest, hoping to bring a little bit of homegrown grit to the windy city’s grassy lawns.

A lot of conversations start off nowadays like, "in an alternate world...". Welp, in the heart of the vast, windswept plains of Wyoming, tucked away from the bustling streets of Los Angeles and the gritty boroughs of New York City, a young boy named Calvin was growing up far from the typical environment most would associate with a future rap legend.

The 2000s were a golden era for hip-hop, filled with legendary albums, unforgettable feuds, and game-changing moments. Here are seven of the most iconic hip-hop moments from that era:

So, you’ve decided to dabble in hip-hop fandom. But wait—you’re not actually about that life. You’re just visiting. Whether you're here for the vibes, the clout, or because of that guy from DeGrassi, fear not! Being a fake hip-hop fan comes with its own set of perks. Let’s take a look at all the wonderful benefits of being a tourist in a culture you don’t fully understand (but hey, you’re trying it out, right?).

🎉 Exciting News: A brand new video has just dropped, unraveling the intriguing dynamics between dorks and gangstas in today's world! 🌐🤓💼🔫. 🔍 Dive deep into the psyche of these two seemingly contrasting groups and discover how the lines between them are blurring in surprising ways. 🔄💡

If you haven’t heard of Bug Tussel, it’s probably because you live in a metropolitan area and haven’t experienced the struggle of not having a high-speed internet option like many rural communities. On that same note, if you live in a rural community and haven’t heard of Bug Tussel, you should call them now. They seem to be solving a lot of problems, helping people stay connected because other companies can’t or refused. That’s why I think the Bug Tussel slogan “We’re Out There!” fits the company perfectly and is allowing them to grow so rapidly.

I was at my local watering hole just now and someone mentioned that they had off this upcoming Monday to celebrate Juneteenth but she didn't know what it was. I gave my take but wasn't 100% sure either so here is my concise gatherings from a recent Today article entitled "What is Juneteenth? The History and Meaning Behind the Holiday" by Yi-Jin Yu. I have presented this in bullet format but the original author does go in to a bit more detail (his full article is linked at the end). LET'S GOOOO!!

You see, back in the day when I still had facebook, I joined a group called Fatfam. The group was a way for people to share their foodie photos from restaurants or a recipe they made personally. I was aimlessly scrolling away one night (like we all do) and saw a photo posted of a burger and captioned, "Best burger in the Dells!" and mentioned the place (don't worry, I'll tell ya, just read on.)

Day 4 of construction on County Highway Z in Adams County is underway and noticeable progression is apparent within this first week, despite the spontaneous rain. According to the Adams County Highway Department*, the construction will continue almost until November 2022 and the road will remain accessible to the county park and local businesses (lookin' at you Dawn's Slip Inn).