In the early 2000s hit TV show "Gilmore Girls," it was Luke's Diner. On NBC's sitcom "Friends," it was Central Perk Coffee. On "A Different World," it was The Pit. "Third Places" can be seen all over ...

A concept originally coined by sociologist Ray Oldenburg, a third place is a place separate from the home, your first place, and work or school, your second place. It is where you spend time in ...

It began, appropriately enough, with a book. Seattle-area real estate developer Ron Sher became infatuated with Ray Oldenburg’s 1989 book “The Great Good Place,” which argued that late 20th-century ...

In the 1980s, sociologist Ray Oldenburg coined the term “third place” to describe a physical location aside from your home or workplace that facilitates social interaction. One woman on TikTok, ...

When it comes to Raleigh's thriving coffee scene, one establishment stands out not only for its exceptional brews but also for its unique character and connection to the city's history. Located at ...

The characters on Friends found a third place in their favorite coffee shop. Experts say it's important for strengthening connections. (Photo illustration: Yahoo News; photos: Warner Bros./Everett ...

After coming up a step short of competing for the ultimate prize at the 2025 Little League World Series, Fairfield (Conn.) and Aruba go head-to-head in Sunday’s third-place game. The game is scheduled ...

Have you ever wished that you had somewhere to go that wasn’t your house or work, but still felt like home? You might be looking for a "third place." A "third place" is a third location where you can ...

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (KWQC) -A new non-profit is preparing to open its doors in Rock Island, offering a safe and welcoming daytime space for individuals experiencing homelessness or housing instability.

Sarv Dharavane, a student at Austin Elementary in Dunwoody, took home third place at the annual Scripps National Spelling Bee. Dharavane was the youngest finalist and the first from Georgia to make ...