Riverside – September 30, 2026 -- The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa will switch on its annual Festival of Lights on Nov. 21, 2026, kicking off a holiday season that runs through Jan. 3, 2027.

The free Switch-On Ceremony opens the season on Nov. 21

The public event includes a massive lights display, a fireworks show and live performances, marking the resort's 150th anniversary year in downtown Riverside, California.

Gatlinburg, Tenn. – September 30, 2026 -- Ghosal Luxury Lodging has launched Ghosal Experiences, a new wedding collection combining ceremony spaces, receptions, and overnight lodging across three Smoky Mountain properties, letting couples book an entire wedding weekend on a single site instead of coordinating separate venues and hotels.

Muscle Shoals – September 30, 2026 -- Contour Airlines will launch nonstop service between Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) starting November 12, 2026, operating five round trips per week.

Charlotte service stays daily despite the schedule shift

To add the Dallas-Fort Worth route, Contour is reallocating five weekly flights from its existing Muscle Shoals-Charlotte schedule. Daily nonstop service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) will continue unaffected.

Marina del Rey – September 30, 2026 -- Two of Marina del Rey's waterfront hotels are undergoing major renovations ahead of Super Bowl LXI in February 2027, part of a broader push to draw travelers to the coastal destination four miles from LAX.

Denver – September 30, 2026 -- Life insurance is not a set-it-and-forget-it purchase, according to a new HelloNation article featuring insights from Denver-based Insurance Expert Jack Sughrue, which argues that coverage should be reviewed and adjusted at every major life stage.

Carlsbad – September 30, 2026 -- Qualia Life Sciences launched Qualia Perimenopause on September 29, a hormone-free supplement taken once daily that the company says cuts overall perimenopause symptom burden by about 62% after 28 days.

The formula combines seven natural bioactives in one capsule

Qualia Perimenopause contains seven non-GMO ingredients, including three branded components that have been clinically studied on their own. The product is also soy-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, and does not require refrigeration.

Dodge City – September 30, 2026 -- Homeowners in Dodge City, Kansas, dealing with hard water now have a clearer guide on choosing between a water softener and a reverse osmosis system, according to a new article from HelloNation featuring insights from Water Treatment Expert Will Breault of BestWater of Southwest Kansas.

Monroe, Ga. – September 30, 2026 -- Homeowners planning a new septic system should budget time for soil testing, permitting, and health department review before any digging starts, according to insights from Well Pump Expert Melissa Barton of Robinson Well Co in Monroe, Georgia, featured in a HelloNation article.

Pompano Beach, Fla. – September 30, 2026 -- Celebrity real estate moved big money in September, according to a new roundup from TopTenRealEstateDeals.com, with sales ranging from a Hamptons estate to Donald Trump's childhood home in Queens.

Meg Ryan sells her Bridgehampton estate at full asking price

Meg Ryan sold her 5,000-square-foot Hamptons home for its full $15.25 million asking price. The five-bedroom, 6.5-bathroom house sits on 1.5 acres in Bridgehampton, New York, and was built in 2016. Ryan had paid $13.5 million for it in 2024.

Auburn Hills – September 30, 2026 -- Jeep has opened orders for the 2027 Cherokee Trailhawk, a hybrid SUV starting at $44,625 including a $1,995 destination charge, pairing an estimated 31 MPG combined with Trail Rated off-road specs.

The Trailhawk runs a 1.6L Turbo Hybrid engine producing 210 horsepower. It uses Jeep's Active Drive II 4x4 system with Lock Mode and a class-exclusive two-speed power transfer unit featuring a 2.92 low range ratio and a 37.5:1 crawl ratio.