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Linda Falkenstein
Natural facts
The bookstore at the UW Arboretum will set you up with hyperlocal guidebooks and classics of U.S. environmental literature. You might also leave with a set of scat identification cards. more
Candice Wagener
Dressed for travel
Residents of Oakwood Village have teamed up with the Little Dresses for Africa program, helping to sew clothing for those in need in more than 80 countries. more
Apr 5, 2018
The intermediary
GoGoGrandparent helps seniors without smartphones get Uber or Lyft rides. more
Mar 29, 2018
Jennifer Falkowski
Beyond tie-dye
Shibori lessons introduce dyers to the ancient Japanese technique. Artist Jennifer Falkowski uses traditional indigo dyes with the process. more
Mar 15, 2018
Bootie-licious
Briana Raday never expected to be at the helm of a baby shoe business. But now she’s sold more than 800 pairs. more
Mar 8, 2018
Cast party
Terry Payne’s hobby of collecting vintage cast iron cookware led to his Heirloom Cast Iron booth at Odana Antiques. It’s not just nostalgia: Vintage American brands are superior to newly cast items for several reasons. more
Mar 1, 2018
Madison style
Monroe Street’s Hive specializes in activewear that can be dressed up, or down. And the brands it sells stay eco-conscious, too. more
Feb 15, 2018
Erin Hueffner
Cold blood, warm heart
Reptile Rapture aims to educate and equip reptile owners. Pet owners can pick up some chow for their gecko, too. more
Feb 8, 2018
5:01 AM
Mixing it up
ReFind Style combines old and new, artisan and pre-worn. The new consignment shop takes over the space formerly home to Walters’ Swim N’ Sun. more
Feb 1, 2018
5:00 AM
Jamie Forrest
Fixer-uppers
1 OAK is a passion project for vintage bike restorer Eric Maves. The Trek employee opened the shop in the cycling hub of Paoli to share his love of vintage bikes. more
Jan 25, 2018
5:00 AM
Steven Potter
What’s in a name?
The old Red Letter News changes from “dirty bookstore” to “Lovers Playground.” The name change reflects the era’s more open attitude to sexuality. more
Jan 18, 2018
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