Andrea E. McHugh

1 week ago | rimonthly.com | Andrea E. McHugh

Eva Erickson didn’t set out to be a trailblazer, but when she paused her doctoral studies at Brown University to become a contestant on Season 48 of “Survivor,” she became the hit reality series’ first openly autistic participant. Erickson was diagnosed with autism as a child. Doctors told her parents she would never hold a job or live independently, but they relentlessly explored treatments for their daughter, and she thrived.

2 weeks ago | themeetingmagazines.com | Andrea E. McHugh

Retaining top talent is a leading priority for businesses big and small, as the average American worker will stay at their job for just under four years, according to last year’s data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Keeping your best on board is critical, as turnover creates instability and unease, ultimately costing a company more. Bonuses and performance-based rewards have long been reliable retention strategies, but today’s elite performers are looking for more.

3 weeks ago | businessinsider.com | Lydia Wang |Andrea E. McHugh |Henry Blodget

I ordered tots and the $7.19 Classic Smash, a burger with American cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, pickles, ketchup, and Smash Sauce on a butter-toasted bun. Under 10 minutes later, my meal was ready. The size of the entire burger, fixings included, seemed a little smaller than the one I got at Wahlburgers' — it is a "smashed" patty, after all — but it was big on flavor. I appreciated the beef's rich natural flavors.

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Andrea E. McHugh

I visited Wahlburgers and Smashburger to try to find the best burger-and-tots meal. Both burgers exceeded my expectations and tasted fresh and flavorful. If I had to choose a winner, I'd say that Wahlburgers delivered the more memorable meal. The early aughts saw the introduction of a new kind of dining category: the gourmet fast-casual restaurant. Naturally, elevated burger joints became a part of the wave.

3 weeks ago | heyrhody.com | Andrea E. McHugh

Donald and Allyson Scarlata know a thing or two about quirky old homes by the sea. For all of their rich histories and architectural charm, the past relics of coastal grandeur often come with complex issues and myriad spaces requiring next-level restoration. The couple had been renting a home in Saunderstown for some time, along with Lola, their eight-year-old Vizsla-mix rescue, when they decided it was time to plant roots.