2024 LA Metro Magazine Gift Guide – Discover Unique Gifts
“The holiday season is a time of joy, but it can also be a time of stress, especially when it comes to finding the perfect gifts for everyone on your list. From friendsgiving hosts to that special someone, finding them a unique and thoughtful present can be a...
18 Souls – Arthur Barnard
by Michael Krapovicky | photography by Jennifer Grace Lifelong musician Arthur Barnard has spent his entire life enamored with music. As a child, he sang in inner-city church choirs in New Jersey, and played brass instruments throughout school. “Music helped...
The Light From the Dark – One Year Later
This autumn marks one year since October 25th, 2023, and LA Metro Magazine views this as a time for reflection on the positive interactions and unselfishness displayed to those who were affected by the worst mass shooting in Maine history. The following article...
Decades of Diamonds, Coins, & Collectables
by Peggy DeBlois | photography by Jose LeivaRepublic Jewelry & Collectibles was established 40 years ago, opening its current location in 1992 on Center Street. The real history here goes back to a young boy on his bicycle in 1958. Counting back It’s 1958...
Thoughtful Giving – A Gift To Change The World
by Jessica Gendron-Labbe | photography by Jennifer GraceMisty Edgecomb grew up on the outskirts of Auburn, where the strong sense of community shaped who she is and what she stands for today. Settling back down in Auburn to raise her own family, Edgecomb’s deep...