Spotlight On: Cleveland, OH & Philadelphia, PA

· · Community
Spotlight On: Cleveland, OH & Philadelphia, PA

While everyone was focused on the action happening inside Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland for the RNC and the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia for the DNC, the people of Cleveland and Philly were witnessing it all first-hand. Yakkers on the ground shared the good, bad, and rainy of having a convention take over their city. 

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28 States Want to Hear "Ravenclaw!" from the Sorting Hat

· · Fun 'n Funky
28 States Want to Hear "Ravenclaw!" from the Sorting Hat

As the generation that grew up with Harry Potter, we have strong feelings about whether we'd want to study witchcraft and wizardry in the Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, or Slytherin house. And while we (unfortunately) will never have a chance to put on the sorting hat, Yakkers across the country did vote on which house they identify with the most. 

Check it out – which house did your state choose?  

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Introducing Profiles

· · Product
Introducing Profiles

How many times have you come across a truly laugh-out-loud yak and wished you knew more about the witty Yakker who posted it? Noticed someone in your community who consistently shares spot-on tips for the best grub in town and wanted to know more about your fellow foodie neighbor? 

From the beginning, our goal has always been to help you connect with the people around you, whether you know them or not. As your herds have grown, we’ve been adding features like handles and chat to help you build even more tightly-knit communities.

Today, we’re excited to introduce our newest feature – profiles! – as yet another way to help you develop great local connections.

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