Headed out on the town with your girls? This look is your perfect coastal and chic outfit to throw on for happy hour. Start with the striped strapless jumpsuit. It’s flattering, playful, and has a built-in bow that gives it a flirty, feminine touch.

A day at the beach can be the perfect summer escape with sunshine, salty air, and the soothing rhythm of the waves. But before you roll out your towel and dive into the water, it’s important to remember that the beach can pose real risks if you’re not prepared. Here are some essential beach safety tips to help keep your trip safe, relaxing, and enjoyable:

Dinner in your bathing suit, barefoot on the deck, farmstand produce that barely makes it to the fridge … Summer eating is casual, but the ingredients themselves aren’t always so easy. High-acid tomatoes, sweet grilled peaches, briny shellfish – these ingredients don’t always play nicely with whatever is already open.

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“I think I can, I think I can.” That signature phrase from the classic little train holds more power than one might realize.

There’s a reason we read “The Little Engine That Could” to young, impressionable minds: Its message of optimism and determination to overcome challenging situations applies to all of life’s hurdles.

Norma Betz (left) and Ruth Blair, co-chairs of the 1970 Art Show, display one of the first pieces to arrive for the show scheduled for Aug. 8, 1970. That summer, the show attracted artists from 22 states and was held under the big tent at the 83rd Street recreation facilities.

Summer, Summer, Summertime! The three best words that are music to my ears. We are in the last month of summer and if you haven’t already, it’s time to make the most of it! Enjoy the lazy beach days, soak in the sun, and enjoy every second you have free until school starts again. Here are some great books to sink into during your free time.

The island hums with the easy rhythm of summer, sun-drenched days, salt in the air, and laughter echoing down the shoreline. It’s the season of sunburns and sand between your toes, when time slows just enough to lose yourself in a good story. I’ve found a few reads this month that promise to send a shiver down your spine even in the August heat.

This summer, there’s one health topic everyone seems to be buzzing about: metabolic health. Whether you’re hearing about GLP-1 medications, seeing people tracking their glucose with CGMs, or noticing more conversations around fasting and muscle mass, it’s clear: Metabolism is having a moment.

Christopher P. Bailey has completed the U.S. Navy’s flight school program and on June 13 was designated a Naval Aviator. The son of Jim and Jennifer Bailey of Avalon, he will be stationed in Jacksonville, Fla., as part of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 40, the Airwolves. Bailey will be flying the MH-60R Seahawk, the Navy’s primary anti-submarine and surface warfare helicopter.

As I write this, it’s the longest day of the year, which is fabulous, especially when you’re down the shore and on the beach. I had a chance to sit back, relax, and do basically nothing over the past 10 days after undergoing a total hip replacement.