Robert H. Scott III, Professor & Greenbaum/Ferguson/NJAR Endowed Chair in Real Estate Policy, Monmouth University New Jersey’s quirky reputation is hard earned, but one peculiarity stands out: It’s the only place in America where you can’t pump your own gas. Laws against…
John Rennie Short is a Friend of The Conversation., Professor Emeritus of Public Policy, University of Maryland, Baltimore County On a recent research trip to China, I wandered through the Oasis Mall…
Diane Rohlman, Associate Dean for Research, Professor and Endowed Chair of Rural Safety and Health, University of Iowa Think about your first job. Maybe it was delivering pizza, bagging groceries, busing tables…
A spotlight of two small businesses in the Oakland/Berkeley area that are guaranteed to leave any customer satisfied and wanting to come back for more of their delicious plant-based and dairy-alternative dining…
In view of March being Women’s History Month and celebrating International Women’s Day, it is only right that we take a moment to acknowledge and spotlight the incredible women-led initiatives and gender…
One of the many charms of San Francisco is the array of cultures and identities from all over the world that reside within the city. The ways to honor different cultures within…
Lawrence Torcello, Rochester Institute of Technology The impact of disinformation and misinformation has become impossible to ignore. Whether it is denial about climate change, conspiracy theories about elections, or misinformation about vaccines,…
In this blog post, we will explore the reasons why Fleetwood Mac chose Marin as the location to record “Rumours”.…
The Bay Area is home to some of the best Michelin-star restaurants in the country. If you’re looking for an amazing dining experience, you’ll definitely want to check out one (or more!)…
We sat down with Michelle Tholen for our weekly series on influential artists from the SF Bay. Thank you for agreeing to chat with us, Michelle. Can you tell me a little…
THINGS THAT MAKE SAN FRANCISCO UNIQUE San Francisco is a city of change. Architectural, cultural, and social. Here are a few reasons that make the city uniquely San Francisco and make it…