Sam Cohen
Sam is a writer, editor, and interviewer with a decade of experience covering topics ranging from literature and astrology to profiles of notable actors and musicians. She can be found on Instagram and Substack at @samcohenwriting.
The Social Security Administration is no longer issuing paper checks. Here’s what you need to know
| October 2, 2025
Community | CULTURE | EQUALITY | government | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | Local news | local politics | money | News | politics
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has switched to electronic forms of payment. Here’s how you can set up your automatic payments with ease.
Haunted in Houston: 6 spots reportedly frequented by ghosts
| October 1, 2025
Esperson Buildings | glenwood cemetery | haunted | hotel icon | houston public library | HTX | La Carafe | Rice Hotel
Houston is more haunted than you might think. Here are six spots reportedly frequented by ghosts. When most people think about haunted areas of the United States, they’re probably thinking about places like New Orleans, Amityville, or Estes Park, where famous ghost sightings have taken place. Houston is, as it turns out, right up there […]
There’s still time to participate in DFW’s indie bookstore crawl
| August 13, 2025
bookstore crawl | Community | CULTURE | DFW | DFW Lead Story | ENTERTAINMENT | independent bookstores | LIFESTYLE | reading | recreation | THINGS TO DO
Through the month of August, 24 bookstores in the DFW area are hosting a bookstore crawl. Here’s what you need to know.
25 books publishing in 2025 that we can’t wait to read
| December 19, 2024
Numerous books are set to be published in 2025, but these are a few of our most anticipated reads. Here are our 25 books publishing in 2025 we can't wait to read.
2024 Veterans Day deals and freebies
| November 8, 2024
This Veterans Day, discounted and free items are available at numerous restaurants and retail stores across the country. Here’s what you need to know.
Powerful art that mobilizes Gen Z: The “We The Future” campaign is inspiring new voters across America
| October 28, 2024
Amplifier and Good Trouble Collaborative have partnered with exciting artists to create the “We The Future” campaign, geared towards uplifting and inspiring Gen Z voters ahead of the 2024 election.