Many people assume senior benefits in Florida start and end with Medicare and Social Security. But the state runs a second layer of help, and a startling amount of it sits untouched. Here are the lesser-known senior programs for Floridians with the official contacts to start the process. Note: This is general information, not financial…
Ask any Georgian who loves love—romance movies hit different. Whether it’s that first glance, a dramatic breakup, or a kiss in the rain, they have a way of making hearts swoon. And for anyone who lives for that fluttery, “aww”-filled feeling, consider this article your new go-to for movies. From classics to modern faves, here…
Americans like to say faith is a private matter. The voting booth tells a different story. For as long as we’ve picked presidents, a candidate’s church, or lack of one, has landed on the ballot whether anybody admitted it or not. Sometimes it sank them. Sometimes they squeaked by. Here are the campaigns where what…
ALDI isn’t your average grocery store. The carts require a quarter, the snacks are oddly affordable, and the checkout people are faster than racecar drivers. Best of all? ALDI is packed with stuff you’ll wish you’d stocked up on sooner once you try them for the first time. From snacks to freezer lifesavers to cleaning…
The world was a scary place at the start of the 1940s. But despite the challenges of World War II, life moved slower in some ways. There were no instant distractions or online games for Florida kids. Just long summer days, chores that built character, and real face-to-face friendships. These are some of the things…
Walk into a Publix, a Sedano’s, or a Bealls, and you’ll learn more about Florida’s culture than any tourist attraction could teach you. Florida’s retail landscape is a mix of homegrown grocery chains, Latin-market staples, and regional favorites that much of the country has never heard of. Together, they make up a shopping culture that’s…
The presidency comes wrapped in religious tradition, from the hand on the Bible to the “so help me God” that closes the oath. But almost none of that is required by law, and the history is full of surprising firsts that have slipped out of public memory. Here are the religious firsts in presidential history…
Every year, hundreds of millions of dollars in Pennsylvania tax relief goes unclaimed, much of it by seniors. The programs are out there, sitting on state and county websites, waiting for people to apply. The trouble is, most of them aren’t automatic. You have to know they exist, you have to apply, and in many…
Miami welcomed over 26 million visitors last year, but the version of the city tourists experience has almost nothing to do with what it’s actually like to live here. The beaches and nightlife make the brochure. The traffic, the humidity, and the 9 p.m. dinner reservations don’t. If you’ve recently moved to Miami, or you’re…
We love ALDI. Seriously, it’s one of the best places to score big savings on groceries in Illinois. But no grocery store is perfect, so there are a few things shoppers should keep in mind before entering ALDI. Whether you’re a first-timer or an ALDI regular, taking these simple precautions can help you avoid unwanted…
