Why it matters: As wellness continues to grow into a major global industry, those shifts are showing up locally in how Charlotteans work out, recover and think about self-care.

Why it matters: It's always neat to see something new along our streets. By the numbers: In 2025, Mural Arts Philadelphia completed 87 murals.

The big picture: Greater Miami is home to the largest Venezuelan diaspora in the U. S. Driving the news: In Doral, nicknamed "Doralzuela" for its large Venezuelan population, police closed roads outside the restaurant El Arepazo as crowds waved flags, honked car horns and snapped group photos.