New York – September 16, 2026 -- Consumer365 has spotlighted NELL, a Japanese direct-to-consumer mattress brand, in its 2026 cooling mattress coverage following the company's first U.S. launch.

Philadelphia – September 16, 2026 -- Guests who show up at any Insomnia Cookies bakery in the U.S. or Canada wearing pajamas on Tuesday, Sept. 15, can score one free Classic cookie, no purchase or Insomnia Rewards membership required.

The offer runs from 8 p.m. until close at most bakeries, with the Dayton, Ohio location celebrating from 6 to 10 p.m. instead. Limited-time and Deluxe cookies are excluded from the deal.

Kansas City – September 16, 2026 -- America Haunts, the national association of premier haunted attractions, has released its Road Trip Worthy Top 5 for 2026, naming five haunted attractions built to anchor an entire fall getaway rather than a quick October stop.

Renton – September 16, 2026 -- Conner Homes opens Maple Highlands, a 12-home community in the Renton Highlands neighborhood, with public tours starting Saturday, September 12, and a $50,000 Buyer Bonus for early buyers.

Tours run from 2 PM to 5 PM at 6270 SE 5th Place, Renton, WA 98059, where visitors can walk through a fully furnished model home and enjoy refreshments. Homes at Maple Highlands start in the $1.6 million range.

PHOENIX – September 16, 2026 -- University of Phoenix has opened enrollment for a new three-year Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration, a 90-credit online degree built specifically for working professionals already in the field.

Queens, N.Y. – September 16, 2026 -- Tickets for guided tours of Jim Henson's Creature Shop in Queens are on sale through December, priced at $150 plus tax and fees, with weekly Saturday slots and monthly Sunday dates available at JimHensonExperiences.com.

September marks Jim Henson's birthday with extra tour dates.

The Shop is running additional tours on September 26 and 27 to coincide with the back-to-school season and the anniversary of founder Jim Henson's birthday, featuring a look back at his life and legacy.

South San Francisco – September 16, 2026 -- California law requires insurers to acknowledge a claim within 15 days and reach a coverage decision within 40 days of receiving proof of loss, giving policyholders a concrete timeline to judge whether their insurer is acting in good faith. A HelloNation article, featuring insights from Bad Faith Attorney Expert Demián I. Oksenendler of South San Francisco, breaks down the legal standards insurers must follow once a claim is filed.

MOORESVILLE – September 16, 2026 -- Buyers and sellers in the Lake Norman corridor are learning that MLS listings and mapping apps miss critical details that only a local Mooresville, North Carolina agent can catch, according to a HelloNation feature on real estate expert Marcy Basrawala.

Wayne, New Jersey – September 16, 2026 -- Homeowners across northern New Jersey can now book professional pumpkin porch styling for fall 2026, with some October delivery slots still open through Jersey Girl Pumpkins.

Brookshire, Texas – September 16, 2026 -- Century Communities will host a Grand Opening celebration at Mirabella, its newest West Houston community, on Saturday, September 12, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1454 Catalina Drive. The tailgate-themed event includes tours of two fully furnished model homes, along with burgers, yard games and face painting.

New homes at the Italian-inspired community are now selling from the low $200s across two floor plan collections.