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Bonds to Brine: Banker reinvents himself as oyster farmer
Meet Emmett Ohara, who traded a 30-year career in finance for a new calling: oyster farming.His Shamrock Oyster Farm is located 3.5 miles south of Bay Shore in the Great South Bay, off New York's Long Island.He's cultivating between 200,000-250,000 oysters in certified waters leased from the town of Islip.
Roeser's adapted for a changing Humboldt Park as Chicago's oldest family-owned bakery
Roeser's Bakery opened in Chicago's Humboldt Park neighborhood in 1911.Four years prior, founder John Charles Roeser started selling baked goods with a partner from two horse driven wagons after immigrating from Germany to the Windy City.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch"I often think about him," said current owner John Charles Roeser IV, who is the great-grandson of the founder. "You got to have a lot of courage to do that, to come to a new country."I love what I do, and I'm very passionate about what I do... I'm just trying to make them proud.Roeser said...
Philly dodgeball players earn spots on Team USA for World Championship
You can duck, jump, or run for cover, but there's no escaping the excitement of Philly Dodgeball.The league, which is part of USA Dodgeball, was founded by Navy veteran Samantha Sayward.Sayward and her league mate, Tara Peng, have each qualified to play on Team USA at the World Dodgeball Federation Championships this August in Austria.Localish catches up with these two local stars in the video above.
Event planner creates show stopping wedding for former KTU radio personality
On average, 2.3 million couples get married in the United States each year. For some, event planners just don't fit into their budget, and for others, they prefer a DIY wedding day. But to event planner Belinda Aquine, you can never go wrong with hiring someone to do the work for you.From corporate events for "Lays" to wedding coordination for radio personalities, Belinda Aquine does it all. Aquine had always dabbled in event planning, but the uncertainty of Covid-19 pushed her to launch her business, Sovereign Bee Events.With her business, Belinda Aquine's goal is to ensure that everyone enjoys their...
Broadway's buckets of love
If you're a regular patron of Broadway shows, you've likely taken part in a cherished tradition on your way out of the theater.The Red Bucket fundraising campaigns "Bucket Brigade" volunteers greet show-goers holding red buckets and collecting donations. The money goes to an important cause, near and dear to the hearts of the Broadway community."Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS" holds semi-annual Red Bucket campaigns at dozens of Broadway, off-Broadway and touring productions across the country.Executive director Tom Viola says, "Hundreds of thousands of folks, over the years in these Broadway shows, have literally been incredibly responsive... really extending themselves so their generosity can ripple well beyond the end of that show."The campaign regularly rakes in millions of dollars to help in the battle against AIDS.
You can 'milk cows', make and taste ice cream and more at the Turkey Hill Experience
The Turkey Hill Experience offers visitors the opportunity to sample all the flavors the company makes and a bonus - and even make some of your own.Visitors can experience how ice cream is made with interactive sets and exhibits as well as star in their very own commercial!There are mechanical cows to milk and the opportunity to develop your very own flavor ideas.The taste lab allows visitors to make their own ice cream, choosing a base, adding the flavor, and mixing in delicious inclusions.All while learning ice cream 101.For more information, you can visit the website.
Meet the Houston Pride Band
For more than four decades, the Houston Pride Band has been serving the community through concerts, parades and performances. The band unites LGBTQ+ and allied musicians through a shared love of music and provides an inclusive and fun social experience."The Houston Pride Band was actually founded back in 1978. We're in our 45th concert season this year," said Houston Pride Band President Jason Svatek. "At that time, it was hard to do things in a group, so it was kind of done more in secret. But over the years they became very visible marching in the Montrose Pride Parade, which...
Designer creating fashion with a flair
Ginger Martinez of Gin Martini Designs stitches vibrant and bold looks for her clients who range from musicians to cosplayers and drag queens."As soon as they put them on, like you see their face light up and they are a completely new person and they feel so much more confident," Martinez shared.The designer said she got her start after college with drag queens, "they were the first people who let me design whatever I wanted for them."Click the video above to see the story.
Senior citizens learn to play piano courtesy of talented teenager
The halls of the Maplewood at Princeton are being filled with the sweet sound of seniors achieving a childhood dream or rediscovering a long-lost passion.All the magic happens thanks to 15-year-old Pranayaa Jeyaraman, a Woodbridge Academy Magnet School student teaching seniors a few tricks on the piano.Jeyaraman was inspired to become a volunteer instructor after seeing her cousin doing the same thing.Watch the video above to hear from her and a couple of the seniors who are now making music come alive at their fingertips.
Explore the wonders of the Wagner Institute of Science
A trip to the Wagner Free Institute of Science is more than just a day at a museum.It's like a trip back in time.The Wagner is a natural history museum founded in 1855.It's a 19th-century museum, educational center and library dedicated to preserving and displaying natural history from many time periods of the world's history.It is housed in a National Historic Landmark in North Philadelphia.Many of the displays and specimens within are original to the time period and they are how people in the 1800s would have seen them.Executive Director Susan Glassman explains, "One thing that's cool is the displays...
Celebrate Stitch 626 Day with a 'Lilo and Stitch' unboxing every fan will love
As a participant in multiple affiliate marketing programs, Localish will earn a commission for certain purchases. See full disclaimer below*In honor of Stitch 626 Day, Localish is unboxing a whole host of extraterrestrial clothes, toys and accessories celebrating our favorite blue experiment from the Disney classic 'Lilo & Stitch.'626 Day is celebrated on June 26th as a nod to Stitch's original name Experiment 626 given to him by evil genius Dr. Jumba Jookiba. In the Disney classic, Stitch was created to cause chaos around the galaxy. Luckily Stitch escapes and crash lands on Earth where he befriends Lilo who renames...
This Pottstown Carousel carousel is the second oldest wooden carousel in the country
The Historic Pottstown Carousel is the second oldest wooden carousel in the country.The carousel was built in 1905 by the Philadelphia Toboggan Company.It had many homes until it was dismantled sometime in the 1980s.The remnants were later found in an old barn in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.After many years and with the efforts of volunteers, the carousel was returned to its former glory, making it the second oldest wooden carousel in The United States.
Lions Den Candle Company is selling the sweet smell of summer
Jacob Anthony is the owner and CEO of The Lions Den Candle Company in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.Anthony makes handcrafted soy candles, diffusers, wax melts and soaps.He started in 2020, making candles as gifts with his new additional time working remotely.As the demand for his candles grew, he turned his hobby into a business with the help of his husband Tony Zacchei.In 2021, The Lions Den Candle Company became Jacob's full-time business.During the summer, The Lions Den Candle Company sells products at the Rehoboth Beach Farmer's Market and during the winter at Philadelphia's Christmas Village.Jacob has more than two dozen scents that can be bought on his website and at The Rehoboth Beach Farmer's Market this summer.Lions Den Candle Company| Instagram | Facebook
Charming brunch restaurant evokes the whimsical spirit of a treehouse
Nestled amidst the trees of Topanga Canyon, Cafe on 27 offers a unique escape on an elevated deck providing diners with a front-row seat to the canyon's breathtaking beauty."I like the treehouse vibe," said guest Sara Mousaei. "It seems very authentic looking, and it just looks like this place was always here.""It is an American diner with a 21st century, cosmopolitan touch," said Cafe on 27 owner Amir Rofougaran. "So it's welcoming of culture, which is an American tradition anyway."For more information, go to: https://www.cafe-27.com/
Ma & Pa's Tex-Mex BBQ is on a mission to 'Make Tacos Great Again'
At Ma & Pa's Tex-Mex BBQ, owner Alex Martinez strives to "make tacos great again"!Nestled in the heart of Rancocas Woods in Mount Laurel, Ma & Pa's offers a unique twist on traditional Tex-Mex cuisine, blending South Texas flavors with northern Mexican influences.Alex brings a personal touch to every dish, honoring his parents' legacy and culinary traditions.From their birria cheesesteak to their famous triple decker quesadilla, their menu is crafted with love and dedication.Ma & Pa's Tex-Mex BBQ uses fresh, local ingredients, preparing nearly everything from scratch, including homemade flour tortillas and signature sauces.The menu features a variety of proteins such as smoked brisket, grilled chicken, and fish -- catering to all tastes.Martinez's journey started with a food truck, inspired by his late father's wish, and has grown into a beloved local eatery with frequent praise for their outstanding food and service.
Roots run deep at Lavender by the Bay
You don't need to travel all the way to England or France to stand in an endless sea of lavender -- a family on Long Island's North Fork has you covered.The roots run deep literally and figuratively at Lavender by the Bay. The Rozenbaum family started the farm decades ago.Chanan Rozenbaum, the chief operating officer, shares the story of how his parents "met in Israel, and they lived on a kibbutz. My mother's originally from the Bronx. We moved back to the States and we had this house in Long Island. Nothing was growing so we decided to plant some lavender and the lavender really flourished."Guests appreciate the sights, smells and lavenders wide variety of uses."French lavender is the most fragrant lavender that we have. We also sell English lavender which is great for cooking and culinary uses," Rozenbaum said.The peak bloom usually happens in late June and early July.More information and ticket here.
Cookie shop baking love and sharing joy
At Michael's Cookie Jar, you are greeted with a bright and colorful mural that shares the store's motto - share the love.Michael Savino is the owner and baker. He said the cookies are made from scratch, "to me cookies are about comfort and familiarity, so we just want to do the classics better than anyone else."The bakery is proud to be an affirming and open place, welcoming everyone."I think in a divided world, cookies are one thing maybe we can agree on," Savino said.Click the video above to see the story.Michael's Cookie Jar is located at 5330 Weslayan Street in Houston.
Meet the first female Asian NY senator who is unifying Asian culture and celebrating diversity
Being the first at anything is no small task. As the first Asian female to be elected to the state Senate, Iwen Chu takes it in stride. Before being inducted into the State Senate, she made it her mission to serve her community and uplift underrepresented voices. Now she represents the 17th district, which includes neighborhoods with a largely diverse Asian community like Sunset Park, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights and Kensington. Since being inducted in January 2023, her mission has not wavered.Growing up in Taiwan, Senator Chu fell in love with the culture of Brooklyn during her...
Chicago nonprofit grows peace in classrooms through art education
The Simple Good is a Chicago-based arts nonprofit that provides social and emotional learning arts programs to students K-12 to support youth mental health.Founder Priya Shah said being born with a limb difference and a passion for art has helped fuel the work she does through her organization."Growing up, I never saw a brown woman with one hand, let alone a woman with one hand," Shah said. "It was very early on that I realized it wasn't me that was creating the obstacles, it was people's assumptions of me."In addition to being CEO, Shah models in hopes she can inspire...
Skateboarding twins pushing their talents to new heights
At first glance, Jayden and Jaxon Aleman appear fearless. The 10-year-old skateboarding twins fly, twist, and soar over the ramps at Southside Skatepark, but Jaxon says that's not the case, "you can't be fearless, when you're fearless you'll get hurt. You have to know the possibility and avoid it."Jayden and Jaxon are just 3 and half years into their Skateboarding careers. When they asked for boards for their 7th birthday, Mom was a little hesitant, "I said OK they're just kids they'll do it for a week or two and be over it. Little did we know they...
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