BY TARA SMITH It feels strange to think about the legacy of “Rent” 21 years after it premiered on Broadway, since the show’s late creator, Jonathan Larson, was one for living in the moment. “Forget regret. Or life is yours to miss.” I was 3 years old when “Rent” made its Broadway debut, but as... Continue Reading →

BY TARA SMITH Over 30,000 vinyl records and CDs line the walls of the new Record Stop at 30 Railroad Avenue, tempting you to spend hours browsing the shelves. The brick-and-mortar location, which opened last Friday, is a testament to recent studies that show vinyl records are outselling digital downloads for the first time since... Continue Reading →

BY TARA SMITH Camille Perri has never embezzled thousands of dollars from her boss. Not even while she was working as an assistant to the editor of Esquire magazine. The thought did, however, cross her mind, which inspired her to write her debut novel, “The Assistants.” The quick beach-read is relatable to anyone who has... Continue Reading →