Bella Hernandez poses as she sports a throwback Bobcats jersey while looking at the beautiful sky on the top of a Ballantyne parking deck.

Regal Stonecrest, a once lively place, has been dimmed as a response to COVID-19.

My all-time favorite spot in my community, a pottery painting studio named “Dish it Out,” taught me the endless possibilities of creativity with a paintbrush.

All around my community hand sanitizer proves to be a hot commodity in an attempt to stay safe and healthy during the pandemic.

Celebrating during a pandemic is difficult, but people find creative ways to showcase milestones.

Tarik Omari poses as he uses latex gloves to pump gas while staying safe with his Black Lives Matter mask.

The Class of 2020 never received a proper send-off into the real world, but their accomplishments didn’t go unnoticed.

My favorite park, Ballantyne Brick Church Court Park, remains closed off to the public with the help of caution tape and signs on the playground.

Andy’s, a frozen custard shop, serves their continually long drive-thru lines until 11:30pm every night. It's the perfect treat on a hot summer day or night!

“The grind never stops” states Austin and Aaron as they play a one-on-one basketball game with masks on.

The sign says it all. Staying safe and keeping a social distance is top priority in the Stonecrest shopping center.