Ms. Méndez is the City Attorney for the City of Miami since 2013 and is the first Miami born female City Attorney. She is Board Certified in City, County and Local Government by The Florida Bar. She joined the Office of the City Attorney in 2004 as the municipal prosecutor. She rose up the ranks … Read more
After two years of canceled or limited study abroad, the Honors College added two new international experiences this year to meet student demand. One was Shakespeare’s London, taught by English Assoc. Teaching Prof. Kevin Peterson. He and Honors College Assistant Director Erin Maitland took 17 students to London and Stratford-upon-Avon, Shakespeare’s birthplace and home to … Read more
Apple Maps just got a serious, Louis Vuitton-approved upgrade. The French luxury brand may be best known for its leather trunks and runway-caliber apparel, but its highly curated City Guides have proven an unexpected yet potent success. Now, with the launch of iOS 14, Apple Maps is introducing Guides, a feature that directly integrates some … Read more
The US Virgin Islands is a stunning Caribbean island chain comprising St. Thomas, St. Croix and St. John. With warm turquoise waters filled with plentiful marine life, a diversity of island flora and fauna and a thriving multicultural heritage, these islands are some of the most gorgeous in the entire Caribbean. If you’re considering traveling … Read more
Evan Westfall of CAAMP performs in the band’s hometown of Columbus, Ohio “There is such a vibrancy to the scene, from the small clubs to the arenas and even the stadium. I know that I’ll always see something exciting whenever I’m in town.” — Two-time Grammy winner Pete Ganbarg, President of A&R for Atlantic Records. … Read more
In continuation of our series covering tech hubs around the world, we explore what the tech scene in Atlanta, Georgia has to offer The Atlanta tech hub is home to innovations in Edtech, Fintech and other spaces. Are you considering a move in 2022? Whether you want to progress in your role, change career completely … Read more
New Yorkers consider themselves tough, but are they bold enough to scale the exterior of a Midtown skyscraper and lean over an open edge 1,271 feet above ground? That’s one of the stratospheric thrills of City Climb, a daredevil attraction at Hudson Yards that opens Tuesday. It’s one of three new, adrenaline-pumping Big Apple activities … Read more
Mobile food vending is another great way to be a part of the city’s culinary scene. While this fast-growing industry offers an excellent opportunity for entrepreneurs, getting a food business up and running can be challenging, even for an experienced restaurant owner. In 2019, the city of Aurora updated its Mobile Food Truck regulations to … Read more
Look for signs of Seattle’s explosive growth over the past several decades and you’re likely to see them mostly clustered in your nearest neighborhood hub. Apartment towers, triplexes, stores and restaurants—all these generally have been concentrated in key areas, while big swaths of land elsewhere are still home to mostly detached single-family houses. That’s not … Read more
Royal Caribbean is raising the bar on round-the-world trips with the launch of its new Ultimate World Cruise, exploring all seven continents on a 274-night adventure. Described by the company as the “longest and most comprehensive world cruise out there,” the inaugural voyage will sail roundtrip out of Miami with stops at 150 destinations in … Read more