Now weâd like to introduce to our newest teammate: our editorial fellow, Olivia Blase! We asked Olivia a few questions so you could get to know her and her love of Orlando.
You might see Olivia at your next event or, she might reach out to you for a story, or ask you to take her to your favorite coffee spot. Everyone say, âWelcome Olivia!âHave a question for Olivia? Or for me, Katie? Hit reply and send âem on over.
Is there something in or about the Greater Orlando area thatâs worth exploring? Something you want to know more about? Send your ideas our way by shooting us an email at hello@pulp.town or tag us on social at #pulptown and @pulptown.
The friendly skies. An Orlando man whose heart stopped while flying flight from Detroit to Orlando in March recently reunited with the passengers who helped bring him back to life. Jerry Drouillard had just finished his last round of treatment for prostate cancer and was taking a nap on the way back to Orlando but instead, suffered a massive heart attack. Luckily, nearby passengers recognized the situation and jumped into action quickly. Watch their reunion with your own eyes here. (Click Orlando)
Hooray Hooray for Main Street USA! As Orlandoâs Main Street District approaches its ten year anniversary, small businesses around town are rejoicing. According to the Main Street program, âthe districts have generated $1.14 billion in private and public investments, more than 1,000 new business openings, and the creation of more than 6,000 part and full-time jobsâ. (MyNews13)
We said ConGRADulations (sung in our best Post Malone voice?). Local Oak Ridge High School senior and quarterback, Darvion âPinkyâ Bailey walked across the stage to accept his diploma on Wednesday. While to some that seems rather ordinary,  the extraordinary part of it is that he wasnât expected to walk again until at least August after suffering life-threatening injuries in a horrific car crash back in March. Darvion graduated with a 4.0 GPA, a football scholarship to Middle Georgia State University, and one heck of a swag walk. (WESH)
Sheâs the conductor now. Sunrail isnât just expanding its new commuter rail linesâ itâs also for the first time promoting women engineers. A husband of one of the three women theyâre bringing aboard said that while women in the industry are far and few between, they often bring a more solid aptitude than men. His wife, Christine Davis, said, âI try to get my head out there (when driving) so they can see Iâm a woman operating the train. Itâs something to be proud of.â (Orlando Sentinel)
Viva la Mexico. With the growing traffic to Mexico City, Interjet Airlines is now offering a nonstop flight from Orlando. Round trip tickets are going for $190. Get it while itâs hot (literally). Â Youâve got until August 5. (Click Orlando)
Believe it or not. Ripleyâs Odd is Art exhibit, a collection of some of Ripleyâs Entertainment unusual creations, is on display through June 15 at the City Arts Factory downtown. The exhibit will potentially go âon the road,â but for now, you can see it Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Sun Sentinel)
TODAY
đ¨ Donât miss the opening preview party of the 10 best Florida artists exhibit at OMA! (Loch Haven Park)
đźÂ Speaking of art, check out Favoâs First Friday Art Show! (Mills 50)
TOMORROW
đŹÂ Get your adult on at the Orlando Science Center! (Loch Haven Park)
đ Take a stroll through Virginia Drive and eat, drink and shop like a local! (Ivanhoe)*
đŠâđ¨Â Attend this artistâs opening at The Nook on Robinson. (Milk District)
đ Farmers market on a farm – what a novel idea! (Apopka)
đąÂ Green thumb 101! (Colonialtown)
đ§đťââď¸Â Yoga and beer… Two of our favorite things! (Curry Ford)
SUNDAY, JUNE 3
đ Ever heard of The Rich Weirdoes? Ever wanted to be one? Hereâs your chance. (Mills 50)
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Have a great weekend!
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