Category: Featured
A Never-Ending Tablet Saga (Why I Keep Taking It Away, and It Keeps Coming Back)
My kid got in trouble at school last year, so I reprimanded him by taking away his tablet for a...
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Public? Private? Neither? Both? Making a New School Choice
I attended private school throughout my childhood. There was always a sense of protection I felt...
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Photos: CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge
The CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge took place on Thursday, May 18 in Downtown Albany. This is one of the largest running events in the Capital District and is organized by, and serves as the major fundraiser for, the Hudson-Mohawk Road Runners Club (HMRRC).
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Photos: Tulip Fest Day 2
The City of Albany’s signature spring event, the Tulip Festival, wrapped up on Sunday, May 14. A highlight of the day was the 24th Annual Capital Region Best Mom ceremony, where Leah Reed was crowned Best Mom. With multiple stages of live music, craft vendors, and food trucks, this year’s Tulip Festival was not one to miss.
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Photos: Tulip Fest Day 1
The City of Albany’s signature spring event, the Tulip Festival, kicked off on Saturday, May 13. A highlight of the day was the Tulip Queen Coronation, where Olivia Owens was crowned this year’s Tulip Queen. With multiple stages of live music, craft vendors, and an array of foods, this year’s Tulip Festival had a fantastic opening day.
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Photos: Albany’s Urban Orchard 5th Anniversary
New York Urban Orchards planted the Albany Urban Orchard 5 years ago in Washington Park and the trees have been growing strong year after year. On Tuesday, May 9, community members gathered for the Urban Orchard’s 5th Anniversary.
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Photos: Washington Park Tulips
As we approach the 75th Tulip Festival in Albany’s Washington Park on May 13th and 14th, individuals gather to view the tulips before the crowds arrive on Mother’s Day weekend.
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Photos: Albany St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The Albany St. Patrick’s Day Parade was held on Saturday, March 11, 2023.
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Photos: Troy Victorian Stroll
For 40 years, the Troy Victorian Stroll has been a holiday tradition that transforms the streets of historic downtown Troy into a bygone Victorian era. The Stroll took place on Sunday, Dec. 4.
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Ten Tips For Shopping Small This Holiday Season
Ten tips for shopping small this holiday season.
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Lessons Learned From My Trip to a Nude Beach
Going to a nude beach was never on my bucket list of places to explore. I honestly thought...
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Unpopular Opinion: I like Self-Checkout…And Grocery Shopping
I don’t travel. Not that I won’t; I’ve just never really had the means, and I’ve never really...
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