Emily Handy

5 days ago | livability.com | Emily Handy

Is it possible to work shorter hours and get paid more? Yes - you just have to know where to look. By Emily Handy on July 15, 2021 You can see all the rankings here, but we couldn't resist highlighting some of the best small to mid-sized cities that made the cut:Mankato, MNMankato, MN came in at #1, and for good reason: employees in this Minnesota college town work an average of 29 hours in a workweek, and crush the national average hourly wage rate, raking in an average of $26.35 per hour.

1 month ago | livability.com | Emily Handy

What happens when you combine arcade games with cocktails and craft beer? A really, really good time. By Emily Handy on April 10, 2025 Back in the day, arcades were THE place to hang out. You could challenge your crush to a game of Dig Dug or try to beat your high score in Pac Man. After many years of dormancy, we're thrilled to see arcades making a comeback - and with a twist we're really excited about. Today's arcades are doubling as awesome bars, serving up craft beer, cocktails and awesome food.

Nov 21, 2024 | livability.com | Emily Handy

Home > TN > Nashville > Experiences & Adventures > Pickin’ & Playin’: 10 Places to Hear Live Music In and Around Nashville  ©Journal Communications/Nathan Lambrecht Nashville is renowned for its vibrant music scene, but the magic extends far beyond Broadway. Middle Tennessee is chock-full of hidden gem live music venues that most tourists don’t know about.

Oct 24, 2024 | livability.com | Emily Handy

Home > Food Scenes > 6 Iconic Candy Shops That Take You Back in Time Walking into a candy store can make anyone feel like a kid again. Whether you’re one for chocolate, have a sweet tooth for gummies or want to hunt down your favorite candy from the past, we’ve rounded up some of the oldest, sweetest, most iconic candy stores in America. These shops offer delectable treats and have impressive histories and unique interiors that can only be described as eye candy.

Oct 7, 2024 | livability.com | Emily Handy

Home > FL > Gainesville > Food Scenes > 8 Great Restaurants in Gainesville FL You Must Try ©Journal Communications/Jeff Adkins From upscale farm-to-table establishments to hole-in-the-wall diners, the Gainesville FL restaurant scene is tasty and worth exploring. This college town is packed with incredible pizza joints, late night eats, brunch you’ll actually want to get out of bed for, and even a few hidden gem restaurants.