With all the perks of a night out like dancing, fried food, and disco lights, roller skating rinks hold a magic that is both nostalgic and joyous. Even through the social and economic changes spurred ...
Skate King opened in 1970 and has operated skating centers in Missouri, Illinois, Louisiana, and New Jersey. “This St. Louis Skate King is the flagship center,” its website states, “offering children ...
In 2020, Northridge’s Skateland roller-skating rink officially closed down, eventually being converted into a homeless shelter. Although this meant opportunities for one community, it also meant a ...
The mastermind behind The Roller Wave, a traveling roller disco pop-up, is trying to revive an activity that was once a cornerstone of leisure and kinship in Black communities across the U.S.
When Wheels Fun Park in east Durham closed in 2020, its neighbors believed that they had lost their beloved roller rink. "We thought they were going to tear it down and build some condos," said Sharon ...
Dominique Pariso is passionate about hunting for the lipstick that Navarro cheerleaders wear, the coolest plus-size jeans, and the next status candle. She is also a part-time dog-sitter. Over the past ...