Juneteenth events are happening in Long Branch, Toms River, Asbury Park and Neptune, and Red Bank. Taste of Highlands takes place Saturday.

The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give lifesaving blood or platelets in the new year to help keep ...

The Des Moines Arts Festival is a fun weekend filled with music, food and activities for the whole family. Artists from all ...

Our July 2025 edition is the largest issue The Independent has ever produced, featuring more articles, more pages, and more local guides than ever before. From expanded Zion content to the debut of ...

If you’re more interested in feathered friends than finned ones, the Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center is a haven for avian appreciation. This sanctuary nurses injured birds back to health, ...

The Busy Bee Cafe stands proudly on Thompson Boulevard in Ventura, its classic diner facade practically begging you to step inside and indulge. That iconic red and white checkered exterior isn’t just ...

From sweetgrass baskets to Civil War relics and handmade quilts, Georgia’s vintage scene offers timeless pieces steeped in ...

Stephanie Prince is a local mom and minister in Spring Hill. She created "Ed the Zebra's Nashville Adventure" after the ...

Looking for more to do this summer in the High Desert? Join the San Bernardino County Regional Parks' "Art in the Park" events for creative summer fun.

While a drier and hotter landscape puts many wildlife at risk, roadrunners can take advantage of a warming world thanks to ...

I bring you a beautiful SUV this week and one of the most luxurious I have ever reviewed.  I have had the pleasure of ...

This summer is shaping up to be a colorful one, especially at your local library. This year’s Summer Reading program is ...