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Keeping it local this Thanksgiving

With Thanksgiving just a few short weeks away, it’s time to start planning what to buy, where to buy…

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What’s on in November

Well, it’s time to bid farewell to peak foliage and welcome a busy pre-Holiday season…

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Whether you’re a local or a visitor, you’ve probably been struck by…

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When I sat down with Matt Eddy, a local author and raconteur…

Shelley Simmons-Bloom 10/16/24 Shelley Simmons-Bloom 10/16/24

Halloween, pumpkins, and marshmallow martinis! We have it all going on in Beacon, NY…

Shelley Simmons-Bloom 10/9/24 Shelley Simmons-Bloom 10/9/24

Since there are so many incredible international food choices in Beacon, NY, we created a two-part story…

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Beacon’s nearly mile-long Main Street—comprised of hundreds of beautiful, picturesque…

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Is there a more spectacular season than Fall in Beacon, NY? There’s a chill in the morning air…

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The first thought that comes to mind while walking Beacon’s Main Street is that this is no ordinary…

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Who doesn’t like pizza? The simple and obvious answer is almost no one. In addition to most folks instinctively…