Stephen Lenz

Stephen is a Regional Content Director at Townsquare Media with over two decades of experience in the media industry. He started as a Senior Editor at a teen celebrity magazine, where he conducted Britney Spears' first cover story interview, uncovering the relatable fact that she missed her prom. Stephen was also Editor-at-Chief at Moviefone (yes, he worked with that guy), launched an internet meme site and now works with the most talented group of local content creators in the business.

20 Exciting Ways to Give New Life to Empty Stores

From food halls to indoor waterparks, explore 20 outside-the-box ideas for how big-box spaces could usher in the next era of local experiences.

10 Wacky Packages Cards From the ’70s That You Won’t Believe Existed

Wacky Packages were beloved by '70s kids, but revisiting some of the more surprising cards might just leave you amazed that they ever existed.

Please Stop Hating on the Early Holiday Decorators

Twinkle lights on a dark night might just bring someone the boost of happiness they desperately need.

Remember These? 15 Dinner Dishes Americans Don’t Make Anymore

From Chicken Divan to ambrosia salad, these once-beloved American dinner dishes have faded from the mealtime rotation.

Things You’d See in a 1980s Garage

From scandalous bikini calendars to your dad's AMC Gremlin, '80s garages were a treasure trove of adventure, good fun, and sometimes downright danger.

How Many of These Objects From the ’70s Can You Identify?

Let's take a walk down a very groovy memory lane and ponder some of the things that made life easy, fun and undeniably cool in the '70s.

How Many of These Iconic ’80s Summer Toys Do You Remember?

Check out these classic summer toys that kept us cool, kept us busy, and always seemed to add a dash of danger.

Fed Up with Mail Theft, Woman Uses Popular Gadget to Catch Thieves in the Act

When a woman grew frustrated with her missing mail, she took a surprisingly simple step that caught the thieves red-handed—she mailed herself an AirTag.

How Long Can You Leave Your Cat Home Alone?

Finding the right balance between leaving your cat alone for too long and just enough time is really important for keeping Fluffy happy and healthy at home.

16 Totally Awesome ’80s Candies We Were Obsessed With

From the sweet to the sour to the downright teeth-destroying, let’s unwrap some of the most awesome '80s candies.

This Simple Kitchen Hack Will Save You Money and It’s a Total Game Changer

Removing stains from Tupperware is actually fun now. Yeah, I said it: fun.

What Does It Mean When You Are Visited by a Cardinal?

Some people believe that a visit from a cardinal is not only lucky, it's a heavenly connection.

8 TV Shows You Totally Forgot Existed

Think your memory's playing tricks on you? Think again. These TV shows were 100% real. How many of them do you remember tuning into?

5 Fisher-Price Playsets That Every Kid Wanted

Take a trip down memory lane with Fisher-Price Little People Playsets, treasured toys that have stood the test of time.

Can You Identify These Iconic TV Show Homes?

Test your TV home knowledge! We've found iconic homes from the '60s to today. Can you guess which shows they're from?

Famous TV Shows With Only One Surviving Cast Member

From 'Diff'rent Strokes' to 'Gilligan's Island', several of the most iconic TV shows in history now have only one surviving main cast member. See who remains from these beloved programs.

Was the Snakmaster the Best Kitchen Invention of All Time?

While it wasn't necessarily a new invention, the popular '90s 'As Seen on TV' product Snakmaster turned this author and millions more into what they thought were professional sandwich makers. But wait—there's more!

There’s a Secret ‘Pong’ Game in Your Instagram DMs (and It’s Super Addictive)

There's a (not-so) secret 'Pong'-style game hidden in your Instagram DMs. Here's how to unlock it and make it your new favorite thing.

Seagulls Don’t Exist. Seriously.

While it may sound like a bird-brained piece of trivia, there's some science behind it. So, hold onto your french fries and prepare to be amazed.

TikToker Can’t Identify Celebrity at Airport. Can You?

TikToker Richmond Staunton Keeling saw a woman at the airport who seemed to attract adoring fans. Who was she? He had no idea. So he asked the internet.

7 ‘Carol Burnett Show’ Characters Who Still Make Us Laugh

From Carol Burnett's surprisingly human Queen Elizabeth II to Tim Conway's lovable hard-of-hearing Mickey Hart, explore and enjoy some of the most enduring and hilariously timeless recurring characters from the legendary "Carol Burnett Show."

RANKED: Here Is the Priciest Home for Sale in Each U.S. State

From expansive spaces to roam in the West to "snug" beach retreats in the East, prepare to be awestruck by the opulence of the most luxurious real estate across all 50 states.

Can You Identify These Awesome ’80s Movies From a Single Freeze-Frame?

We've pushed the proverbial pause button on some of the decade's most iconic flicks, and now it's your mission to name them all.

Cool Retro Car Features We Kind of Miss

Take a fun road trip down memory lane and revisit some of the old-school car features we actually miss, even if some of them tried to kill us.

14 Things That You’d See When Visiting Grandma’s House

Step into Grandma's house, where cookie tins hold mysteries and even the toilet roll cover has a story to tell.

Things You’d See in a 1970s Kitchen

From mushroom decor to that iconic jug (you know the one), let's take a nostalgic trip down memory lane to the quintessential '70s kitchen.

Ugh, Deer Flies! I Just Discovered a Stupidly Easy Way to Outsmart Them

Tired of deer flies ruining your summer strolls? Here's a ridiculously simple way to turn the tables on these pesky biters.

Iconic American Brand Closing Last Remaining U.S. Factory

Tupperware will move the entirety of its production operations to Mexico where the bulk of its products are already made.

The Dead Man’s Fingers Fungus Is as Grotesque as It Sounds

This fungus has an incredible ability to make you turn around and run for your life. It might even be right outside your home.

Should You Spray Your Peonies if They Are Covered in Ants?

Interestingly enough, it turns out that this is less a horror story, and more of a love story—between the ants and the peonies.