Anaheim, Calif. – September 30, 2026 -- Honda Center has opened its 2026-27 season with a new premium club, renovated restrooms, and dozens of new menu items as part of its $1 billion Honda Center Encore renovation, with construction continuing through 2027.

The season kicked off with a packed four-day stretch: the World's Collide Concert Tour on October 1, Thomas Rhett on October 2, Breaking Benjamin on October 3, and the Anaheim Ducks' home opener against the Florida Panthers on October 4.

A new premium club offers concert views never before available at Honda Center

The Splitero Club, located on the Columbia Bank Club Level, features private booths, loge seats, dining tables, a full-service bar, buffet, and lounge areas. It is the first club in arena history to offer concert views from within a premium space, and includes dedicated parking with direct access from the new River Garage.

Oakland – September 30, 2026 -- BodySpec has opened a new storefront in downtown Oakland offering medical-grade DEXA body scans for under $60, giving East Bay residents a fast way to track muscle mass, visceral fat, and bone density as GLP-1 weight-loss drug use rises.

The 12-minute scan measures body fat, visceral fat, lean muscle mass, and bone density, paired with a digital dashboard and a conversational AI agent that explains results and suggests personalized next steps.

GLP-1 users risk losing muscle along with fat

One in 8 Americans currently uses a GLP-1 medication, and studies show 25 to 40 percent of weight lost on these treatments can be lean muscle rather than fat, according to BodySpec.

Riverside – September 30, 2026 -- The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa will switch on its annual Festival of Lights on Nov. 21, 2026, kicking off a holiday season that runs through Jan. 3, 2027.

The free Switch-On Ceremony opens the season on Nov. 21

The public event includes a massive lights display, a fireworks show and live performances, marking the resort's 150th anniversary year in downtown Riverside, California.

Build-A-Bear Workshop joins the festival for the first time

Select pop-up events throughout the season will let guests create personalized stuffed animals, a new addition to the resort's holiday lineup.

Returning traditions include Santa meet-and-greets and a Holiday Market

Guests can visit the lobby Gingerbread House, browse the Holiday Market for hot cocoa and themed retail, and shop a newly opened Festival of Lights gift shop selling year-round merchandise.

Gatlinburg, Tenn. – September 30, 2026 -- Ghosal Luxury Lodging has launched Ghosal Experiences, a new wedding collection combining ceremony spaces, receptions, and overnight lodging across three Smoky Mountain properties, letting couples book an entire wedding weekend on a single site instead of coordinating separate venues and hotels.

Three properties each host up to 60 guests with on-site lodging

The Grand Haven offers a mountaintop ceremony and reception space plus two cabins with nine bedrooms, sleeping up to 24 overnight guests. Elegant Elite Estate provides hillside and mountain views with outdoor ceremony and reception space for up to 60 guests, alongside a 12-bedroom estate that sleeps 40. The Grand Sojourn, run in partnership with Sojourn Lodging, pairs an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception with private tiny-home accommodations in a walkable mountain community.

Muscle Shoals – September 30, 2026 -- Contour Airlines will launch nonstop service between Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) starting November 12, 2026, operating five round trips per week.

Charlotte service stays daily despite the schedule shift

To add the Dallas-Fort Worth route, Contour is reallocating five weekly flights from its existing Muscle Shoals-Charlotte schedule. Daily nonstop service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) will continue unaffected.

The new route opens connections through a major American Airlines hub

Barry Griffith, Airport Director at Northwest Alabama Regional Airport, said DFW is a highly sought-after nonstop destination for local travelers. He added that the route is expected to increase passenger traffic, provide seamless American Airlines connections, and deliver economic benefits to the region.

Marina del Rey – September 30, 2026 -- Two of Marina del Rey's waterfront hotels are undergoing major renovations ahead of Super Bowl LXI in February 2027, part of a broader push to draw travelers to the coastal destination four miles from LAX.

The Ritz-Carlton is renovating all 304 rooms before Super Bowl LXI

The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey is completing a floor-by-floor renovation of its 304 rooms and suites, with the work timed to finish before Super Bowl LXI, which SoFi Stadium hosts in February 2027. Designed with Hirsch Bedner Associates, the redesigned rooms combine contemporary style with a coastal look inspired by the marina. After the Super Bowl, renovations continue in the lobby, corridors, public restrooms and the hotel's Cast & Plow restaurant.

Denver – September 30, 2026 -- Life insurance is not a set-it-and-forget-it purchase, according to a new HelloNation article featuring insights from Denver-based Insurance Expert Jack Sughrue, which argues that coverage should be reviewed and adjusted at every major life stage.

Young adults typically start with low-cost term policies

In early adulthood, before dependents or major debt enter the picture, the article notes that term life insurance is the common choice because it delivers coverage for a fixed period at a lower premium, letting people lock in protection without committing to higher long-term costs.

Carlsbad – September 30, 2026 -- Qualia Life Sciences launched Qualia Perimenopause on September 29, a hormone-free supplement taken once daily that the company says cuts overall perimenopause symptom burden by about 62% after 28 days.

The formula combines seven natural bioactives in one capsule

Qualia Perimenopause contains seven non-GMO ingredients, including three branded components that have been clinically studied on their own. The product is also soy-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, and does not require refrigeration.

A 28-day study compared three candidate formulas head-to-head

In an in-home trial, Qualia's formula was tested against two other perimenopause products over 28 days. By the end of the study period, participants using Qualia Perimenopause reported roughly a 62% reduction in overall symptom burden compared to their baseline, outperforming the two comparison formulas.

Dodge City – September 30, 2026 -- Homeowners in Dodge City, Kansas, dealing with hard water now have a clearer guide on choosing between a water softener and a reverse osmosis system, according to a new article from HelloNation featuring insights from Water Treatment Expert Will Breault of BestWater of Southwest Kansas.

Hard water in Dodge City comes from mineral-rich groundwater

Calcium and magnesium in local groundwater are identified as the primary causes of hard water in the area, leading to scale buildup in pipes and household appliances. A water softener addresses this by replacing calcium and magnesium ions with sodium or potassium, reducing spotting on dishes, fixture buildup, and appliance inefficiency.

Monroe, Ga. – September 30, 2026 -- Homeowners planning a new septic system should budget time for soil testing, permitting, and health department review before any digging starts, according to insights from Well Pump Expert Melissa Barton of Robinson Well Co in Monroe, Georgia, featured in a HelloNation article.

Soil testing determines whether a property can support a traditional system

The article explains that soil testing measures how quickly water moves through the ground, data that shapes the entire system design. Properties with poor drainage may need specialized equipment or alternative configurations instead of a standard drain field. Testing results also help determine the size and placement of the drain field itself.