Vocalist Julie Turner reflects on her six-decade long career.

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In 1991, vocalist Julie Turner thought she may never sing again. At the time, Turner was just over three decades into her professional career and was grappling with breathing issues, finding herself easily winded. Scheduled for surgery on her trachea, her doctors told her to be prepared for the worst. In anticipation of the surgery… Continue reading Vocalist Julie Turner reflects on her six-decade long career.

Ryan Hiser and David Tran have turned their passion projects into a growing boutique hotel business

Photography by Anna Petrow

It all began with Ryan Hiser and David Tran’s first home in West Plaza. Despite the home being just two bedrooms with one bathroom, it didn’t take long for the pair to turn it into a hospitality venture and enter the Airbnb space. “It helped us buy our next house in the Rockhill neighborhood,” Hiser… Continue reading Ryan Hiser and David Tran have turned their passion projects into a growing boutique hotel business