From Pamela Skillings:

After eight fun-filled years of writing about Manhattan for About.com, it is time for me to move on.

About.com has always  been a part-time gig for me. I would run around the city covering NYC events after finishing up at  my demanding day job, which was starting and building my own training and software company.

I am happy to report that business is booming at my company these days. On top of that, I recently welcomed  a brand new baby boy.  Between baby and business, I just can't commit the time to About.com anymore.

I am excited about the next chapter, but it's always a little sad to say goodbye. I enjoyed my time as the About.com Manhattan Guide. I've had opportunities to go behind the scenes at iconic NYC events, eat at Manhattan's best restaurants, and explore the isle of Manhattan from Battery Park to Washington Heights.

Thanks for reading and for sharing your stories, ideas and opinions with me over the years.

Here's wishing everyone a great summer in Manhattan from your former About.com Manhattan Guide! :  )

Find me on LinkedIn or my Big Interview blog if you want to keep in touch.

Get ready for five days of scientific breakthroughs at the  World Science Festival in New York from May 29 through June 2, 2013.

The festival will bring together Nobel Laureates, leading researchers, top-level technologists, creative artists, filmmakers, and performers for 40+ unique events around New York City.

The goal of the World Science Festival is to shine a spotlight on science and explore the many ways in which scientific discovery and innovation are shaping modern life.

Topics covered will include beer, whales, human consciousness, nanomedicine, pie, infinity, and insect sex (just to name a few).

See the full schedule of World Science Festival events.

Street fair season is here. The weather is warm and the gyro makers, psychics, and bulk tube sock vendors are hitting the streets of New York again for your shopping pleasure.

Check out our street fair listings for May in New York.

Find May farmers' markets in New York.

Browse our gallery of NYC summer street fair photos.

Memorial Day weekend is almost here. Get ready to enjoy the first long weekend of the summer right here in Manhattan

There are plenty of great events on the Memorial Day weekend schedule in New York City -- free concerts, free street festivals, a free family festival on Governors Island, tours and celebrations on the U.S.S. Intrepid, outlet sales,  and much more.

See our top event picks for Memorial Day weekend in New York City.