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A tale of two cities…And two stay-worthy, art-themed hotels

Indigo Hotel
What do Lancaster, Pa., and Asheville, N.C., have in common? More than one might think. In addition to thriving arts scenes, each has a hip and trendy boutique hotel that is an artistic expression in its own right and a great place stay. Lancaster, P...

Jaguar XF – A near flawless driving experience

Jaguar XF
Not all luxury vehicles live up to their price tag. However, the 2011 Jaguar XF certainly comes close. The moment I slammed the formidable door of the vehicle I knew I had entered a rarified world. The eye-catching burl walnut veneer along with the s...

Actress with local roots performing in Shrek The Musical

Sandra DeNise
Sandra DeNise wants those considering seeing Shrek The Musical to know it’s a love story that delivers a powerful message. DeNise should know. She plays the role of the Sugar Plum Fairy as well as a myriad of other ensemble parts. She’s also the ...

Much to like in Fiesta’s return to the American market

2011 Ford Fiesta. Photo by Travis Hudgons
The 2011 Ford Fiesta is a likeable compact – likeable for its gas mileage, spunkiness and some nice design features. The five-door hatchback comes with a 1.6-liter engine and promises 28 miles per gallon in the city and 37 mpg on the highway. The f...

Minor League Baseball: Get closer to the action

Fans are close to the action when players slide home. The Gwinnett Braves is one of more than 160 Minor League Baseball teams. Photo provided
Take me out to the ball game, Take me out with the crowd. Buy me some peanuts and cracker jack, I don’t care if I never get back, Let me root, root, root for the home team, If they don’t win it’s a shame. For it’s one, two, three strikes, you...

Confessions of a prom limo driver

Andrew Doyle owner of Above All Executive Transportation and Limousine Service. Photo by Travis Hudgons
by Gale Horton Gay   Under the watchful eyes of their bursting-with-pride parents, the young men and women come across almost as princes and princesses with finery and manners to match. Cameras capture the moments as corsages are pinned and poses st...

Picture-perfect Poconos

I didn’t expect to see a Norman Rockwell painting come to life in Pike County, Pa., but that’s exactly what I encountered. The town of Milford, in particular, blanketed with a heavy and fresh coating of snow in January is beyond idyllic–brimmin...

D.C.’s pink splash celebration of spring

WASHINGTON – The nation’s capital is about to roll out its pink carpet and celebrate spring in a big way: the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Held March 26 – April 10 (16 days over three weekends), the festival promotes traditional and contem...

Lexus rolls out joy-to-drive compact hybrid

Lexus CT 200h
Up to now those in the market for a compact hybrid with the Lexus nameplate were pretty much out of luck. This month, however, all that changes. Lexus is introducing a new hybrid to its lineup—a 1.8-liter DOCH 16-valve engine with an electric motor...

Ellis discusses GM plant with Washington leaders

A three-day trip to Washington to focus on economic growth and development for DeKalb County has been termed a success by DeKalb CEO Burrell Ellis. Ellis traveled to the nation’s capital last week as part of a six-member delegation from the Atlanta...