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Katerina Orlova

Staff Writer

As a Staff Writer for Daily Local Finds, Katerina Orlova is dedicated to championing the city's creative class. With a background in arts journalism from her time at 'Culture Weekly,' she has a keen eye for discovering talent before it hits the mainstream. Katerina is deeply embedded in the local community, spending her nights at gallery openings, concerts, and studio visits. She writes with an infectious energy, aiming to make the arts accessible and exciting for every reader.

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Latest Articles

A unique Philly hoagie with whiting fillets, American cheese, and honey Buffalo sauce, served in a classic hoagie roll at a Philadelphia deli.
Local Makers

Marinucci's Deli and the Enduring Appeal of Classic Philly Hoagies

On weekends, Jordan Johnson Seafood in Philadelphia packs whiting fillets, American cheese, honey Buffalo sauce, and Supreme Sauce into a hoagie roll, redefining what a 'Philly hoagie' can be, accordi

Jun 9, 2026 · 2 min read

Ceramic artist Sarah at a market, facing a pile of official documents next to her handmade mugs, symbolizing the challenge of local regulations.
Local Makers

How Do Small Business Makers Market Local Regulations Work in 2026?

Sarah, a ceramic artist, faced a $500 fine for selling her handmade mugs at a local craft fair without a temporary vendor permit she didn't even know existed, according to Local City Bylaws Department

Jun 9, 2026 · 4 min read

Ariana Grande performing live on stage during the 'Eternal Sunshine' tour launch in Oakland, with a massive, cheering crowd in the background.
Arts & Culture

Ariana Grande Kicks Off 'Eternal Sunshine' Tour in Oakland

Oakland just witnessed a seismic shift in pop strategy.

Jun 8, 2026 · 2 min read

A diverse group of people on a city street, showcasing vibrant, retro-inspired fashion with prominent butter yellow and other nostalgic colors.
Shop Local

June 2026 color trends forecast vibrant hues and nostalgic styles

Butter yellow nails have seen a staggering 1,000% surge in popularity, marking a vibrant shift in June's beauty and fashion landscape.

Jun 7, 2026 · 2 min read

Older adults happily engaged in an art activity session at a museum, showing positive health and social interaction benefits.
Arts & Culture

Art museums' role in 2026 community well-being strategies

A randomized controlled trial delivered a stark revelation: older adults engaging in art activities at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA) experienced a significant, measurable decrease in their f

Jun 6, 2026 · 5 min read

Diverse shoppers exploring a lively pop-up shop, demonstrating the growing trend of online brands embracing physical retail spaces.
Shop Local

The Pop-Up Boom: How Online Brands Are Reshaping Retail

Fruity Booty's US pop-ups nearly doubled last year's revenue, a clear sign of physical retail's accelerating power for online brands, Vogue reports.

Jun 5, 2026 · 3 min read

A diverse group of shoppers excitedly browsing through racks of colorful vintage clothing in a sunlit, bustling thrift store.
Shop Local

Top Thrift Stores for Unique Vintage Finds

At Honsieponsie's Queensway Shopping Centre, you can snag a curated vintage piece for $10, while just doors down, another outlet offers items for as little as $2, according to Time Out Worldwide .

Jun 4, 2026 · 4 min read

Chefs working diligently in a large, well-equipped kitchen at Hard Rock Stadium, preparing a variety of dishes for thousands of event attendees.
Local Makers

Chefs feed thousands at Hard Rock Stadium events

At Hard Rock Stadium, 150 chefs prepare to serve thousands.

Jun 4, 2026 · 2 min read

A lively artisan market in historic Gastown, Vancouver, showcasing unique handmade goods and local vendors with shoppers browsing.
Shop Local

Top Independent Boutiques & Artisan Markets

In a city where Oakridge Park, a new lifestyle destination, will boast over 100 global brands by 2026, a historic 1903 building in Gastown still draws crowds for its meticulously curated home goods, a

Jun 4, 2026 · 4 min read

A diverse group of people happily shopping for fresh produce and local goods at a sunny outdoor farmers market.
Local Makers

8 Local Outdoor Farmers Markets Opening This Season

At the Bend Farmers Market, shoppers access a $20 weekly match for fresh fruits and vegetables via Double Up Food Bucks, plus a $10 Protein Perks match.

Jun 3, 2026 · 4 min read

San Diego theater facade with dim lights and a tattered banner, symbolizing drastic arts funding cuts and concerned local artists.
Arts & Culture

San Diego's Mayor Slashes Arts Funding: Culture Faces a Grim Future

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria’s proposed budget includes an $11.

Jun 3, 2026 · 4 min read

Vibrant ink drawings and gouaches by Ceija Stojka, powerfully illustrating the resilience and suffering of Romani Holocaust survivors.
Local Real Estate

Ceija Stojka's art preserves Romani Holocaust survival memory

In the late 1980s, Ceija Stojka became the first Romani-Austrian woman to publicly recount her Holocaust experience, breaking decades of silence with her memoirs and over 250 pages of ink drawings and

May 25, 2026 · 2 min read

A colorful array of HelloFresh meal kits featuring diverse ingredients and beautifully plated dishes, representing global culinary exploration.
Local Real Estate

HelloFresh adds diverse, adventurous new meal kits

HelloFresh offers almost 500 recipes each week, a selection that surpasses the menu at the Cheesecake Factory, according to Wired .

May 22, 2026 · 3 min read

A close-up of a sheet pan filled with delicious, charred shawarma chicken and caramelized onions, ready to be served.
Local Real Estate

Sheet Pan Shawarma Chicken Recipe Charred with Onions

A new sheet-pan shawarma spiced chicken recipe for 2026 from Bon Appetit promises authentic flavor without specialized equipment.

May 21, 2026 · 3 min read

Andrew Rea, the popular creator behind the 'Binging with Babish' brand, is shown launching his new podcast 'In the Booth with Babish' in a professional recording studio.
Local Makers

Andrew Rea Launches 'In the Booth with Babish' Podcast

Andrew Rea, the creator behind the $20 million 'Binging with Babish' brand, is launching 'In the Booth with Babish,' a new podcast in collaboration with Eater and the Vox Media Podcast Network .

May 20, 2026 · 4 min read

People enjoying a free summer concert in a Denver park with food stalls and city skyline.
Arts & Culture

Top 6 Free Summer Arts & Culture Activities in Denver

Even after a fire destroyed its iconic bandshell, City Park Jazz, a 40-year-old nonprofit, will continue its Sunday evening concerts between June 7 and Aug.

May 19, 2026 · 4 min read

Paul McCartney performing a surprise third song on the Saturday Night Live Season 51 finale stage, captivating the audience.
Local Real Estate

Paul McCartney Stuns SNL Season 51 Finale With Three Surprise Performances

At the close of Saturday Night Live's Season 51 finale, Paul McCartney made an unexpected return.

May 18, 2026 · 3 min read