
Brooke McDonald
journalist — theme parks + Disney + Star Wars Bylines: @thepointsguy, @insider, @travelpulse she/her
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3 weeks ago |
better.net | Brooke McDonald
A growing coalition of civic leaders in Chicago is advancing a bold, scalable concept called the “Cultural Stadium” — one that could generate transformative wins not just for Chicago, but for any American city with world-class cultural and sports assets. It’s a framework for uniting and expanding the already significant impact of cultural institutions in urban centers — particularly those concentrated in downtown areas and along scenic corridors like Chicago’s lakefront.
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3 weeks ago |
thepointsguy.com | Brooke McDonald
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1 month ago |
better.net | Brooke McDonald
The town of Highland Park, a tight-knit community north of Chicago, has been grappling with the fallout of the July 4, 2022, mass shooting that turned a holiday parade into a scene of horror. Seven people were killed and nearly 50 others injured when a rooftop gunman opened fire with an AR-style rifle.
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1 month ago |
better.net | Brooke McDonald
In a time when many nonprofits are struggling to sustain year-over-year support — and donors seek more transparency about where their money goes — a small church just north of Chicago has quietly built a model of grassroots philanthropy that’s helped dozens of local organizations not just survive, but thrive.
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1 month ago |
travelpulse.ca | Brooke McDonald |Jen Mallia |Lacey Pfalz
As Disney Cruise Line enters an era of unprecedented growth, the countdown is on for its next major debut. Following the launch of Disney Treasure in late 2024, Disney Cruise Line is preparing to introduce not one, but two new ships in 2025: Disney Adventure and Disney Destiny.
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