Local residents Joan Van Steyn and Virginia Bowles have partnered to open Brits on Broad Boutique & Salon at 926 W. Broad Street (half of the old Bangkok Blues space). The shop will offer an eclectic blend of accessories, home goods, clothing, and jewelry along with a full service hair salon. Brits on Broad is expected to open in early July.

Land of the Free, Ain’t Free for All: The World Cup and America’s Crossroads
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup comes to North America, the real story may not be soccer. It may be what the tournament reveals about America, immigration, politics, class, and



