Street Art
September 10, 2025

Non-Profit Uses Public Art To Activate the Once-Forgotten Spaces in Seattle’s Pioneer Square

For over a decade, the Forest for the Trees has been transforming the visual landscape of the Pacific Northwest through art. The non-profit has collaborated with 150 local and international artists to enhance Seattle’s public art scene. In July, they held their annual event, inviting 23 artists to create panels to activate the space around the Pioneer Square neighborhood.

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Entertainment
September 10, 2025

Paul Reubens Wins First Primetime Emmy Posthumously for ‘Pee-Wee as Himself’ Docuseries

Over two years after his passing, Paul Reubens, who entertained millions of children during the late 1980s as Pee-wee Herman, has won his first Emmy Award posthumously. As the subject of an insightful HBO docuseries titled Pee-wee as Himself, Reubens earned the award for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special at the 2025 Creative Arts Emmys. Shortly before his passing, Reubens sat for more than 40 hours of one-on-one interviews with director Matt Wolf.

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TV
September 9, 2025

At Age 89, Dame Julie Andrews Wins Emmy for Her ‘Bridgerton’ Voice-Over Performance

Dame Julie Andrews is best known for her work on the big screen, from her iconic film roles, including Mary Poppins (1964), The Sound of Music (1965), and The Princess Diaries series in the early aughts. The actress, now 89, has continued to work—and earn accolades—since then. Andrews just won the award for Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance as Lady Whistledown in Bridgerton at the 2025 Creative Emmys.

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Inspiring
September 9, 2025

Teacher Imagines Her Students in Grown up in Their Dream Careers, and Their Reactions Are Priceless

Asking a child, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” is a great way to learn more about their personality and interests. But this question also reveals kids’ curiosity and desires, helping them outline their dream careers from a young age. Hoping to inspire her students and put a smile on their faces, a Brazilian teacher named Giovanna Macedo used ChatGPT to transform her fourth-graders into adults who have their dream jobs.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.