There’s an art to creating a space people don’t just pass through. Creating a space that people choose to settle into requires an invitation to a space filled with more than the hum of smooth music and conversation. At Vondra Social House, that invitation is clear. Owners Eric and Sierra Ferrell have created a place […]
Haley Williams
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Rooted in something more: The women reimagining community in downtown Springfield
There are businesses you visit because they offer something you like. And then there are businesses that, through action, remind a city what community is supposed to feel like. The team at Bloom is the latter. In a downtown Springfield landscape that is constantly evolving, Bloom has created a soft place to land at the […]
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Heart and soul: A legacy built on love
February holds two truths at once: It’s a month where we pay homage to Black history. We honor the names, the hands, the kitchens and the legacies that our ancestors have shaped. It’s also a season devoted to the essence of love. Many times, the most powerful love stories aren’t written in cards. They are […]
