One of the first vendors to book is your photographer. Wilson Sarkis of Wilson Sarkis Photography and Cinematography advises couples to secure their photographer as soon as possible, especially if they are getting married during peak season. His company only accepts one wedding per day to ensure full focus on each client.

What makes the perfect setting for a date night? It’s the right mix of factors: the holidays are over, restaurants are entering the slow season, and tax refunds are starting to hit bank accounts. Meanwhile, those gray January and February days can leave many searching for ways to lift their spirits.

For Chaldean families, charity is not just an act of kindness; it is a way of life. Growing up in Iraq, Chaldean children witnessed firsthand how their parents would open their homes to those in need, whether by sharing food, offering financial support, or organizing community events for the less fortunate.

Anthony Brandon Gasso is not your typical 10-year-old. But then again, he is. He enjoys Roblox and basketball, roller skating and soccer. With his classmates, he is learning how to play the recorder in Music class.

We all know that a new year can bring about opportunities for change. We all have habits that we would like to adapt and implement to better suit our individual lifestyles. Many people take the new year to create “New Year’s Resolutions,” goals and objectives they would like to add to their daily lives.

The Chaldean American community is making strides in preserving its cultural heritage through a project supported by the prestigious Community Collections Grant program from the Library of Congress. This initiative, awarded in 2024, is part of the Of the People: Widening the Path program and focuses on documenting and preserving the traditions of historically underrepresented communities in the U.S. and in the Library of Congress’ collections.