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Whether you’re camping, commuting or just running errands around town, the best rain jacket protects you from even the worst downpours and is an essential piece of waterproof hiking gear. We tested 22 top-rated jackets from popular brands like The North Face, Patagonia and Arc’teryx for their waterproofness, breathability, durability and more to find the best option out there. And after more than three months of testing, only one rain jacket stood out above the rest. Best rain jacket overall The Patagonia Torrentshell outperformed all the other jackets we tested in key areas. It’s ridiculously waterproof and will keep you…
MANSFIELD – The North End Community Improvement Collaborative (NECIC) announced a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for the NECIC/RiCI urban agriculture site. The event will be held at 1155 S. Olivesburg Road in Mansfield and is free to attend, with light refreshments available. Event schedule 1:00 pm: Welcome and opening remarks by distinguished speaker1:30 p.m.: Ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the official opening of the urban agriculture site Following the opening ceremony, optional tours will be available for those who wish to learn more about RiCI and the farm. The NECIC/RiCI Urban Agriculture Facility is an innovative 30+ acre…
Many social situations can come with strong pressure to spend money. For example, a group of friends might invite you to a concert or sporting event this weekend, but you might not have the budget to buy tickets. A family member might invite you to a fun vacation, but you might not be able to afford the cost of lodging and food.Instead of making up an excuse not to go, or even worse, going anyway and charging the cost to your credit card, a new social media trend called “loud budgeting” might be a better approach.Loud budgeting is a money…
Friday, July 19 “Center Aging Friday Tea Time” will be held on Zoom at 2pm. This is a social time for older LGBTQ+ adults. Guests are encouraged to bring a beverage of their choice. For more information, please email us. [email protected]. Go Gay DC will host an “LGBTQ+ Community Happy Hour” at 7pm at Puro Gusto. This event is a great way to make new friends, network professionally, share ideas, and build community. The event is free and more details are available on Eventbrite. Saturday, July 20 Go Gay DC will host an “LGBTQ+ Community Brunch” at 11am at Freddie’s…
A 2023 CFDA Fashion Fund finalist and beloved by style editors and It Girls like Bella Hadid and Kendall Jenner, Sami Miro has been a bit of an IYKYK secret weapon among fashion nerds, and now her work is set to captivate sports fans around the world. Milo, a designer whose eponymous label sources and repurposes deadstock and vintage fabrics, was tapped to create custom pieces for Nike, his first collaboration with a sports brand: He was tasked with creating jackets for the five gymnasts who qualified for the 2024 Games at the Minneapolis trials in June. In a photo…
Olympians make it to the big games by dedicating their lives to their sport. When they step onto the world stage, they give it their all. And some go the extra mile not just to showcase their athletic proficiency, but to do so with eye-catching beauty. Amid a sea of highly regulated uniforms, athletes can express their individuality and style through their hair, makeup and nails — think bright braids, chic chignons and bold nail polish. Below are nine of the most beautiful moments from the Olympic Games. Florence Griffith Joyner Getty Images Florence Griffith-Joyner is known for two things:…
LGBTQ+ advocates, HBCU students and supporters came together virtually Thursday night to raise funds in support of Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign. The Human Rights Campaign, along with Equality California, the National LGBTQ Task Force and other major advocacy groups, organized the “Kamala Harris Calls for LGBTQ+ Unity” virtual rally, which showcased the broad coalition that supports Harris.Get the latest LGBTQ+ news and politics: Sign up for The Advocate’s email newsletter.The evening began with an introduction from HRC President Kelly Robinson, who set the tone for the evening. “Tonight is a night to show the strength of our community…
The Olympics are about to begin! On Saturday, the Olympics will get into full swing with the first medal events scheduled. More than 20 sports will begin competition at Paris 2024, following archery, rugby sevens, handball and football, which got underway before the Opening Ceremony on Friday. Both the women’s handball and soccer tournaments will feature Team LGBTQ players, but now there will also be an opportunity for players chasing individual glory. Outsports is tracking the fortunes of at least 175 openly LGBTQ athletes at this year’s games. Get off the sidelines and get in the game Our weekly newsletter…
Heather Spohn used words like “idyllic” and “magical” to describe the hiking trails around Jersey City’s Reservoir 3 in the Heights, an urban oasis hidden behind 20-foot-tall walls.No more.Spohn and other officials with the Jersey City Reservoir Preservation Alliance (JCRPA), stewards of the property for the past 21 years, were shocked to see the trails that had snaked through the 14-acre site transformed into rundown paths at least 12 to 15 feet wide and stripped of the trees and vegetation that surrounded them.The road, which JCRPA President Cynthia Hadjiyannis calls a “paved road,” is part of a $6 million project…
Nearly half (44%) of 18-24 year olds believe remote work doesn’t necessarily mean working in their home country. With Gen Z expected to make up a quarter of the workforce by 2025, global hiring is now a key workforce trend. The good news for companies? They can capitalize on international expansion opportunities by tapping into diverse global expertise. According to findings from Remote’s Workforce Report, more than half (55%) of business decision makers say they want to hire the best person for the job, regardless of location. But to make the transition from a local employer to a global employer,…