Posts by Linnea Pejcha

Linnea Pejcha

Linnea Pejcha is a Contributing Writer at My Modern Met. She is a Brooklyn-based writer who earned her BA in Sociology and Creative Writing from Brandeis University. She recently earned her MFA in Creative Writing with a focus in Fiction from The New School. While completing her degree, Linnea taught literature courses and worked in editorial and publishing, including publications like One Story and Lit Magazine. When she’s not reading in the park, she loves crafting, walking her neighbors’ dogs, and cooking in her tiny NYC kitchen.
Good News
November 6, 2026

Finland Is Inviting 16 Singles on an All-Expenses-Paid Blind Date — Here’s How To Apply

In a romantic landscape dominated by dating apps, Finland is presenting another option. The world’s happiest country is inviting 16 international singles on an all-expenses-paid trip that combines Finnish food, travel, and the possibility of making a romantic connection. The Finnish Dinner Date is the latest part of Visit Finland’s Have Some Finnish campaign, which was created to introduce more travelers to the country’s relatively under-the-radar food culture.

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Art
November 2, 2026

MOCAD Celebrates 20 Years With Ambitious Exhibition Featuring More Than 80 Artists

The Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD) is celebrating its 20th anniversary with an ambitious exhibition bringing together more than 80 local, national, and international contemporary artists. Titled 20 Years of MOCAD: A Practice of Multiplicity, the four-part exhibition looks back at the museum’s contributions to and collaborations with the city of Detroit, while also considering the many ways artists have helped shape the institution over the last two decades.

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Photo Contest
October 27, 2026

2026 Weather Photographer of the Year Shortlist Captures Nature at Its Most Dramatic

Weather can transform a landscape in minutes. Dramatic storms roll in, unusual clouds fill the sky, and fog, snow, or rain can make even a familiar place look completely different. The shortlisted images in the 2026 Weather Photographer of the Year competition capture these fleeting moments from around the world. Organized by the Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS), the annual competition celebrates photographs that show weather in all of its beauty, power, and unpredictability.

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