The first book in the Harry Potter series hit shelves in 1997. Since then, it’s become a multibillion dollar franchise with multiple books and movies, a theme park, and now an interactive exhibit in New York City.  Cheddar’s own Ashley Mastronardi visited earlier this week before it was open to the public.

Cheddar News field reporter Ashely Mastronardi explores what's next for these pandemic-era relics and whether they have a post-pandemic future.

On Tuesday, the Writer’s Guild of America (WGA) kicked off its first strike in 16 years. Cheddar News' field reporter Ashley Mastronardi spoke with some of those picketing writers who said streaming giants need to catch up with the times and offer a higher wage and a bigger cut of residuals.

As dog ownership continues to rise across the U.S., a company called Sniffspot is offering a private alternative to busy public dog parks.

Lithium ion battery fires have been on the rise across the country since about 2019 due to the increasing number of e-bikes and scooters on the road. Cheddar’s own Ashley Mastronardi spoke to a business owner who was personally affected by an e-bike blaze.