Community Spotlight

Meet ‘The Ladies on Lang’

Nestled between Mills and Ivanhoe, a small collection of women-owned businesses have taken root along Lang Avenue and Wilfred Drive. Known among themselves as “The Ladies on Lang,” they collaborate on bringing new events and experiences to the neighborhood. “It’s such a challenge for a small business to actually own a shop,” said Katy Baron, owner of Glitzfully. Baron’s workshop, […]

smiling man and woman. She holds a pan.

Breast cancer survivor raises donations for cancer patients over the holidays

One woman's efforts enlist others in recycling for a good cause.

Local breast cancer survivor Lauren Andrew partnered with Maffrey’s Good Goods in collecting pots and pans to recycle for cash to go toward gifts for cancer patients during the holiday season.    “Lauren is just really a great example of a Maffrey’s patron and of people who really care,” Maffrey’s owner Jeff Starks said. “That’s why we so happily said yes […]

The Holocaust Center prioritizes education, digital literacy for future museum under new leadership

The future Holocaust Museum for Hope & Humanity continues in its development with a scheduled groundbreaking in late 2024. Although no official dates have been released, the new museum will replace the current Holocaust Memorial Resource & Education Center by the end of 2026. The Holocaust, as one of the largest and most well-documented genocides in history, serves a critical […]

United Arts of Central Florida building

United Arts Central Florida relocates to College Park, launches rebrand

  After 34 years of serving the Central Florida community, United Arts announced its move to a new business location along Edgewater Drive in College Park. The move represents an exciting chapter in the organization’s history as it seeks to continue to foster, promote, and advocate for arts and culture in an increasingly diverse community. Previously operating out of two […]


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