From Washington to Wilson and so many in between, it seems our nation’s presidents were frequenters of the Side Streets too! This Presidents’ Day, we celebrate the rich history of Manhattan.

New York City attracts over 50 million tourists every year, and I am one of them. For the past two months of my life, I have lived and worked in one of the most densely populated and culturally diverse cities in the world.

It’s no secret that living in New York comes with a cost…literally. Manhattan is an incredible mecca that people all over the world hope to visit, but it also happens to be one of the priciest place to live in the US as well.

Start the New Year off right with healthy cooking and healthy eating. Natural Gourmet Institute offers both. Read more about them below and watch the video. And click here to discover other wonderful Side Street spots that will get you cooking in 2014.

If you didn’t already know, The Core is maintained by the Greenwich Village-Chelsea Chamber of Commerce, which aims to promote local businesses in lower Manhattan.

If you’re looking for a specific service for your dog, the Spot Experience pretty much has it all.

It’s not a secret that summer in the city can be a tough thing to sweat out. The beaming hot sun and the constant humidity can take a tole on anyone, so here are some tips to help care for yourself during summer’s swealtering sunny days:

As July begins, so does the wedding season. Planning a wedding can be one of the most stressful experiences an adult couple goes through (right Bridezillas?), why wouldn’t you want to make it as easy as possible?

Thursday marks the 237th year of American independence and nicely coincides with the reopening of the Statue of Liberty, after Sandy. Here are some of The Core’s suggestions for the different activities and events happening this 4th of July weekend. Disclaimer: this blog post was written by a Brit, I know so hilarious, how contradictory?

Every once and a while, you need to break your routine do something you ordinarily wouldn’t. Here are a few suggestions for places to enjoy a night out, and things to do for the day that are easy and affordable to plan.