Like last year, Lawrence schools and districts across the country are getting ready for Bike to School Day (May 4, 2022).

Now, you may be thinking, “What is there to plan for? Wear a helmet. Cycle a few blocks to school. Seems simple.” Unfortunately, some families aren’t able to celebrate Bike to School Day with such ease, for one reason or another—distance, costs, bike safety concerns, you name it. For those families, preparation is the name of the game.

Warm, sunny weather will be here to stay soon, which means that now is a great time to start planning a little road trip vacation. Whether you’re just getting away for the weekend to check out some local hidden gems, or you’re traveling cross-country, you’re probably going to be looking for something to pass the time.

Versatile. Affordable. Rugged. That’s the subcompact SUV class in a nutshell. They meet all your needs, keep pace with all your desires, and even give you a few “I didn’t know I needed that” features to keep you on your feet.

If you thought that new iPhone was expensive, just wait until you buy your first vehicle. Whether you’re still in high school or just graduating from college, the first big purchase you’ll ever make in life will probably be a new car. And when you've got that much money in the game, figuring out what to do – and, more importantly, what not to do – can be the catalyst for your first mental breakdown, too. Life’s all about firsts.

Way back in 2013, Subaru made big waves in the automotive world by unveiling its innovative sports car to impressive fanfare. This first-gen Subaru BRZ earned itself a solid reputation as a fun, zippy ride that corners with impressive ease and a whole bunch of style. Still, it had its detractors. Some thought it was too slick on the turns. Others scoffed and laughed at its underwhelming acceleration.

Why has the Subaru BRZ skyrocketed to the king of the hill of sportiest cars in recent years? We’re so delighted you asked.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas here in Lawrence, as the city begins to prep its annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony. Like every year, 2021’s Christmas lights in Lawrence will brighten downtown, illuminating everything from Weaver’s to the US Bank Plaza on 9^th. And perhaps best of all, if you’ve got a keen eye and have some lucky, you may spot Santa roaming around town.

Call us old fashioned, but traditional trick-or-treating is far more entertaining than “trunk-or-treats" or visiting a mall. Right? Well, if you’re like us and enjoy sticking to tradition, you’re probably preparing to take your kids out to trick-or-treat in Lawrence. But where should you go, if not in your own little neck of the woods?

Choosing to perform DIY vehicle repairs is usually related to price and/or time. Like to buy the cheaper generic cereal over name brand? Hate sitting in a waiting room? Something like a DIY oil change could save you both time and money – or could it?

Twenty years before Mazda even conceived of the CX-5, Subaru was pushing the envelope with its Outback. Since 1994, Outback has been the #1 selling wagon in America, offering boatloads of utility and a retro aesthetic that’s since become a hipster trend.

Then, in 2012, the CX-5 emerged as a compact SUV/CUV to combat with the Outbacks of the world. Has it succeeded after only a decade on the market? Meh. While Mazda’s new CX-5 talks a big game, it’s lacking a certain je ne sais quoi that makes models like the Outback special.

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Subaru Solterra, Subaru’s first electric SUV. Wait. Solterra... Solterra... Why does that sound so familiar? Let’s refresh your memory.

Do you remember taking Latin in high school? Perhaps not, since schools stopped teaching Latin sometime around the Jimmy Carter administration. But if you’re like me – old and okay with it – upon reading the word “Solterra,” you probably got hit with a flashback of your Latin teacher, Mrs. Jacobi, publicly scolding you for believing “carpe diem” was a type of fish. (What? Was that just me? This explains so much...)