Crash, crackle, bang. The sound of something breaking usually isn’t good, especially for parents who dread a sudden shattering noise. For Jill Baethge, that sound is exactly what she wants to hear.
On Payne Avenue, Hermila Espindola is building a kinder, gentler Halloween pinata. No sharp staples — just glue and emojis. When her family opened the Dulceria Bonbon candy store in March, they ...