Farmington Hills, Mich. – September 08, 2026 -- Homeowners planning a landscape overhaul should map out drainage, soil conditions, and daily foot traffic before breaking ground, according to insights from landscaping expert Tim Wasmer of Wasmer Brothers Landscaping, featured in a new HelloNation article.
New York – September 08, 2026 -- Digital collectibles app Trove has launched Collection Dividends, a feature that pays collectors a minimum of 2% annually on the value of their collection, calculated and paid out monthly in Trove Cash.
The dividend is available to all Trove collectors and does not require staking assets, locking up holdings, or transferring ownership. Trove says the benefit recognizes collections as assets with value beyond the initial purchase, calling it a first-of-its-kind offering not currently available on other major collectibles platforms.
Los Angeles – September 08, 2026 -- ALS Network and the Hellenic ALS Association have announced a joint campaign built around a paddling expedition through the Greek Islands, running October 5-12, to raise funds and awareness for people living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in both the United States and Greece.
Tom Horton, a longtime supporter of ALS Network, will lead the journey alongside nine family members and friends, honoring his late mother, whose Greek heritage shaped his connection to the country. Donations collected through ALS Network's Greece expedition campaign will fund the organization's work in the U.S., while the Hellenic ALS Association will direct fundraising toward its programs for people with ALS across Greece.
Plainview – September 08, 2026 -- Mid Island Y JCC will officially become Manes JCC after receiving a naming gift from longtime member Dr. Harvey Manes and the Manes Peace Prize Foundation.
The announcement came Wednesday evening at a community celebration at the agency's Plainview location, drawing members, neighbors and supporters from across Long Island. CEO Rick Lewis, board leadership and Dr. Manes spoke at the event, which included the unveiling of the new name.
The gift will fund immediate capital improvements alongside longer-term investments in facilities and programs. Crews are resealing and restriping the parking lot ahead of members' return in September, installing a new floor in the group fitness studio, and replacing fitness center equipment that has been in place since the facility's 2012 renovation.
Fayetteville, N.C. – September 08, 2026 -- A professional facial can leave skin smoother and brighter within minutes, but how long that glow survives depends almost entirely on what happens in the days after, according to esthetician Valen Perez of Picture Perfect Esthetics LLC in Fayetteville, NC.
Perez, featured in a HelloNation article on post-facial care, explains that treatments involving exfoliation, extractions, enzymes, and professional serums leave skin more active immediately afterward. Circulation and cell turnover rise, aiding renewal, but the skin barrier also becomes temporarily more sensitive.
The article notes that temporary sensitivity, warmth, or slight redness are expected reactions. Proper aftercare keeps these normal responses from turning into actual irritation, shifting the focus from correction to protection and repair.
Los Angeles – September 08, 2026 -- LearnAboutWine.com has scheduled a run of ultra-exclusive tasting dinners across Los Angeles this fall and winter, giving collectors a chance to drink rare bottles they normally keep locked in cellars.
On September 10 at 6:45 PM, 71Above -- the 71st-floor restaurant at 633 W. 5th Street led by Executive Chef Javier Lopez -- hosts a blind tasting pairing 1983 and 1975 Pétrus against a full horizontal of 2000-vintage First Growths, opening with a flight of white Bordeaux.
On September 24 at 6:45 PM, The Peninsula Beverly Hills' Belvedere Restaurant, under Executive Chef Luis Cuadra, will pour nine wines from three of California's most sought-after producers in a private dining room capped at eight guests.
Baker, La. – September 08, 2026 -- Homeowners in Central Louisiana weighing materials for a new deck or fence now have a clearer answer on what holds up best against relentless humidity: cypress wood. A recent HelloNation feature examines the material's performance in Baton Rouge's climate, drawing on insights from Wes McAdams, a lumber expert at Cajun Cypress in Baker, Louisiana.
The article explains that cypress wood contains natural oils that slow moisture absorption, a key advantage in a region marked by high humidity, frequent rain, and intense heat. That resistance to rot makes it a practical choice for outdoor projects left exposed to the elements year-round.
Conroe – September 08, 2026 -- Eyemart Express is entering the Greater Houston market for the first time, opening a store in Conroe on Sept. 8 at 1302 W. Davis St. It's the first of four locations the national optical retailer plans to open in the area by year's end.
Each store operates an on-site lens lab, letting most customers walk out with finished glasses within an hour of purchase instead of waiting a week or more. The 3,442-square-foot Conroe location stocks more than 2,000 frames for adults and kids, with a complete pair of single vision glasses starting under $20. The assortment includes in-house brands alongside designer lines such as Versace, Lacoste, Kendra Scott, and Nike, plus children's collections from Jonas Paul, Dr. Seuss, and My Little Pony.
Somerset, N.J. – September 08, 2026 -- A prostate cancer specialist with more than 30 years of experience says his own diagnosis nearly slipped through the cracks despite a PSA reading that looked normal, a warning he's sharing as ProCure Proton Therapy Center marks National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.
Dr. Edward Soffen said his PSA level was actually slightly lower than it had been six months earlier when his urologist flagged the result as 'labile,' meaning it fluctuates. That prompted a urine DNA test, which showed a 50 percent malignancy risk. A follow-up MRI and biopsy confirmed cancer.
Dr. Soffen said men with PSA readings in the 'normal' range, under 4 ng/mL, should still report any fluctuation to their doctor and ask about additional testing that can catch cancers PSA alone might miss.
Southlake, Texas – September 08, 2026 -- Constantly asking people to repeat themselves or cranking up the TV volume beyond what others find comfortable can be early warning signs of hearing loss, according to hearing expert Allison Liberio of Family Hearing Practice in Southlake, Texas.
Hearing loss in adults typically develops gradually, making it easy to dismiss the first symptoms as distraction or background noise rather than a health issue.
Many adults with early hearing loss can hear that someone is speaking but have trouble understanding the words, particularly in restaurants, social gatherings, or busy workplaces. Speech can sound muffled even when it's technically loud enough, since background noise competes with the brain's ability to process it.