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Working in NYC real estate, brokering deals for the rich and famous in one of the most desirable property markets in the world, is a “glamorous” business. Yet, for broker Violetta Kruglyak, that does not translate to a glamorous life.For her, breaking into the real estate world is defined by…
What counts as a college town? Depends on who you ask.For some, the presence of a large public university is a non-negotiable. For others, having a large enough non-student population is an immediate disqualifier. Some towns might not have as strong a connection to their central university as others, and…
The US Bradley Fighting Vehicles were visible on the horizon as they raced toward the city. Smoke, deployed to conceal movement, formed wisps around the outskirts. Assault forces, preparing to storm the enemy stronghold, gathered on the northern edge, navigating barbed wire, cars, and concrete blocks — enemy obstacles meant…
A few years ago, I left New York City and headed to Sydney. I moved to Australia for a job opportunity and because I wanted to experience what it is like to work and live abroad. Doing so also helped me scratch the itch I’d had since college, when I…
Burning Man is transforming Nevada’s Black Rock Desert into a temporary metropolis once again.Thousands of participants began entering the gates at midnight on August 30, hauling the food, water, shelter, and supplies needed to survive a week in the remote playa about 80 miles north of Reno.Roughly 70,000 people are…
As a girl who grew up on the South Side of Chicago, I was no stranger to crowded streets, sirens, and the hustle and bustle of city life.I loved the skyline, being able to walk to my favorite restaurants, and knowing there was always something to do.But about nine years…
When my husband and I first became empty nesters more than 20 years ago, we moved from our suburban Maryland home to a two-bedroom condo in Arlington, Virginia. We hoped to make some new friends as we started this chapter of our lives.The city itself was fun, and the living…
When I moved from Australia to New York City in my mid-20s, I had no idea it would be the best five years of my life.I couldn’t have scripted my time living in the city if I’d tried. I’d lived through the COVID-19 pandemic, learned a lot about my professional…
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is rolling out his city-run grocery stores — and New York City has a lot to learn from metros that have done the same thing.The five NYC stores, which the city says will open by 2029, plan to offer shoppers a 30% discount on core goods like…
My partner and I had always dreamed of having our own small space on wheels so we could live simply and have a flexible lifestyle.So, in 2019, we began building our very own tiny home on a 32-foot trailer. After many months (and YouTube tutorials), it was complete.For a while,…
