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Tales of bones at Science Café

Davis Science Café is back Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at G Street WunderBar, 228 G St. in downtown Davis.

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Oct 2 • 3:36 PM EDT • Science • davisenterprise.com
New downtown business in 'Buzz', Shasta Lake commercial center sells
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Oct 2 • 3:15 PM EDT • Business • redding.com
Downtown Astoria business owner: 'I just want my mail'

Over the course of the last few months, people have begun to stop in, send emails and call The Astorian with complaints of not being able to receive mail. In […]

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Oct 2 • 3:07 PM EDT • Business • dailyastorian.com
Despite Construction, Downtown Carthage Shops Still Open for Business

Yellow caution tape, heavy machinery and piles of red dirt decorate downtown Carthage as road construction continues into its second month around the historic Moore County courthouse. The work has

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Oct 2 • 2:38 PM EDT • Business • thepilot.com
Kennedy Center Honors to be held at Capital One Arena amid fight over adding Trump's name

The 49th annual awards are set to take place at Washington's downtown arena, a Kennedy Center spokesperson said Friday. Few other details were immediately available, and an explanation for the change wasn't given.

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Oct 2 • 1:40 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
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3 new business openings worth knowing about in downtown and North Raleigh

A yoga studio, a 35-year-old coffee shop expanding near its Hillsborough Street home, and a round hotel reborn after a $36 million makeover.

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Oct 2 • 1:28 PM EDT • Business • newsobserver.com
Theft at a laundromat, appletinis and a new Capitol Square cafe

This week in the newsletter, the Indigo Girls are coming to Madison (please don't steal their clothes), a pitch for appletinis and a new cafe takes shape downtown.

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Oct 2 • 1:20 PM EDT • Entertainment • captimes.com
PF Meat Co. Butchery and Market coming to downtown Anderson

The site is at the corner of North Main and West Calhoun streets and is part of the Anderson Downtown Historic District.

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Oct 2 • 12:56 PM EDT • Business • upstatebusinessjournal.com
Kennedy Center Honors to be held off-site for the first time in the ceremony’s history

The center announced that the celebration will be held at Capital One Arena in downtown Washington, D.C., due to the closure of the main building for planned renovations.

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Oct 2 • 12:00 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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YPC annual gala set for Nov. 20 in Des Moines

Young Professionals Connection will host its 2026 Annual Gala from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. Nov. 20 at The Shop DSM in downtown Des Moines. This year’s theme, “Welcome to YPC,” will highlight what the organization describes as Greater Des Moines’ combination of big-city opportunities and small-town connections. The event will include dinner, networking, a keynote…

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Oct 2 • 11:57 AM EDT • Business • businessrecord.com
Downtown church’s history follows Madison’s story for 175 years

Christ Presbyterian Church will celebrate its 175th anniversary this weekend, having survived fires, fought segregation and seen pastors tried for heresy.

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Oct 2 • 6:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • captimes.com
MumFest returns to historic downtown Oct. 10-11

MumFest, New Bern’s award-winning annual festival, returns to historic downtown Oct. 10 and 11 with live music, food, shopping, entertainment and family-friendly activities.

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Oct 2 • 2:30 AM EDT • Entertainment • newbernsj.com
‘Biggest day of the year;’ downtown St. Petersburg businesses rejoice ahead of ALDS

Ahead of playoff baseball's return to St. Petersburg and Tropicana Field, downtown businesses are bracing for at least a weekend of packed crowds.

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Oct 1 • 10:44 PM EDT • Business • wfla.com
Self-Care in the Chaos: Men’s Mental Health Meet-Up

The topic this month was “Self-care in the chaos,” and it couldn’t have been more appropriate given the days leading up to the meeting. Successful events downtown, a multi-school reunion…all bringing out the best in people. But overnight, violence had erupted for a group of teenagers, leaving the community wondering what happened. It’s the fourth […]

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Oct 1 • 10:30 PM EDT • Health • maconbibb.us
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Business owners unite to discuss issues downtown

Seven people with interests in downtown Youngstown met with WKBN’s Team to let people know that while downtown has its bumps and bruises — it’s not a war zone.

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Oct 1 • 6:43 PM EDT • Business • wkbn.com
Downtown business owners gather to ‘change the narrative” of Youngstown

In a roundtable discussion, various business owners in downtown Youngstown expressed their frustrations over negative views about the city circulating on social media.

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Oct 1 • 6:34 PM EDT • Business • wfmj.com
‘Comedy royalty’ to perform at Modesto’s Gallo Center. When, how to get tickets

He’s also an actor, producer, writer and film director.

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Oct 1 • 6:15 PM EDT • Entertainment • modbee.com
Troy police expect to make arrest soon in business theft probe

A downtown business owner shared footage from two businesses that appeared to show a person stealing tip jars.

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Oct 1 • 5:47 PM EDT • Business • yahoo.com
'Dune' Brings Interactive Experience to Downtown L.A.

Dune: The Experience brings Arrakis to downtown L.A. with interactive games, movie props, photo ops and themed food this November.

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Oct 1 • 4:20 PM EDT • Entertainment • lamag.com
On Main: Concord's downtown business owners say Main Street is on the rise. They also point to challenges that remain.

When Elyssa Alfieri thinks about Downtown Concord, she thinks about an old T-shirt she once had. Not the one with a slogan about the city being comatose. To Alfieri, that one was never true. “Concord got cool when you weren’t looking,” read the shirt, designed by her friend, Katy Brown. “I really feel like that’s […]

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Oct 1 • 3:19 PM EDT • Business • concordmonitor.com
Auro Hotels takes over management of Hyatt Place Greenville Downtown

Auro Hotels has added the Hyatt Place Greenville Downtown to its hotel portfolio in Greenville, the company announced Oct. 1.

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Oct 1 • 1:00 PM EDT • Business • upstatebusinessjournal.com
Hershey Entertainment & Resorts to Open Mellow Mushroom in Hershey in Fall 2027

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts (HE&R) today announced it will bring Mellow Mushroom to Hershey, Pennsylvania, marking the stone-baked pizza brand’s first location in the state. Mellow Mushroom is slated to open in fall 2027 at 337 West Chocolate Avenue, in the heart of downtown Hershey. The 8,000-square-foot restaurant will be owned and operated by HE&R. […]

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Oct 1 • 11:58 AM EDT • Entertainment • pennwatch.org
L.L. Bean to open store in Greenville

L.L. Bean's new location will be within the 40-acre Greenville County Square Redevelopment on the south side of downtown Greenville.

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Oct 1 • 11:05 AM EDT • Business • upstatebusinessjournal.com
Apple Stores Receive 'Do Not Open' Boxes Ahead of Smart Home Products Launch

Apple Stores around the world are preparing to install new product presentations starting on Thursday, October 8. Apple retail stores received confidential boxes earlier this week featuring "Do Not Open Until October 8" stickers on them. They are believed to contain new visual merchandise, which enables workers to update labels, graphics, and product layouts in stores around the release of new products.

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Oct 1 • 7:59 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Columbus Commons brings back free sunset movie series with Halloween twist in October

Downtown Columbus is getting a spooky dose of outdoor entertainment this October as the free Sunset Movie Series returns to Columbus Commons with Halloween-them

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Oct 1 • 7:37 AM EDT • Entertainment • abc6onyourside.com
Downtown Gulfport business owners, Mainstreet bury hot dogs in hopes of clear skies for Cruisin’ the Coast

When they found out about an old wives tale of burying a hot dog to deter bad weather, those involved figured they would give it a try.

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Sep 30 • 10:39 PM EDT • Business • wlox.com
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Pflugerville seeks input from small businesses to improve downtown

In an effort to improve its downtown, the City of Pflugerville is seeking input from small business owners interested in opening, relocating or expanding their businesses in the area.

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Sep 30 • 10:23 PM EDT • Business • kxan.com
New Hampshire Book Festival returns with more than 60 partic...

The New Hampshire Book Festival returns to downtown Concord Friday and Saturday with more than 60 authors, new books and keynotes from Jeff Kinney and Jodi Pico...

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Sep 30 • 10:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • unionleader.com
Taxpayers in Cairo welcome idea of downtown "entertainment district"

CAIRO, Ga. -- Downtown Cairo could soon get a taste of big-city nightlife.City leaders in the small South Georgia town are discussing ways to create a downtown

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Sep 30 • 9:06 PM EDT • Entertainment • fox49.tv
The city of Cleveland expects an major economic boost after USA Boxing event

The USA Boxing National Open is back in the city of Cleveland after four years. Brining in over 500 fighters and their families to downtown. The city is expecting to see over 3 million dollars in revenue after this week's event.

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Sep 30 • 8:54 PM EDT • Sports • spectrumnews1.com
Business leaders warn sluggish hiring could stall Seattle’s downtown revival and tax base

Seattle’s job market is falling behind other major cities, and now business leaders are pressing city hall for a course correction.A new report from the Downtow

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Sep 30 • 5:40 PM EDT • Business • komonews.com
Dallas of the future - The 10-year plan to transform downtown with apartments and entertainment
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Sep 30 • 5:16 PM EDT • Entertainment • wfaa.com
Essentia Health celebrates start of construction for new downtown Moorhead clinic

MOORHEAD (KFGO) - Essentia Health is starting construction on a new family medicine clinic in downtown Moorhea...

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Sep 30 • 5:13 PM EDT • Health • kfgo.com
Gladstone DDA adjusts facade program for downtown businesses

Approved upgrades could include signage, murals and traditional facades, with program expansion to tenants. This year, eligibility has been expanded.

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Sep 30 • 4:44 PM EDT • Business • uppermichiganssource.com
An immersive 'Dune' experience is coming to downtown Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES — An interactive, floor-to-ceiling walk-through "Dune" attraction is coming to Los Angeles in November, and it promises spectacle, as well as a bit of mystery. Step around, and

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Sep 30 • 4:34 PM EDT • Entertainment • recorderonline.com
Seyfarth Brings On Glaser Weil RE, Entertainment Pro In LA

Seyfarth Shaw LLP has added an attorney specializing in the intersection of real estate and the entertainment industry to its downtown Los Angeles office from Glaser Weil Fink Howard Jordan & Shapiro LLP.

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Sep 30 • 4:22 PM EDT • Entertainment • law360.com
Sandhills Community College Small Business Center expands to Moore and Hoke Counties

Small Business Center Director, Laura Kinsman. Photo provided by: SCCSandhills Community College (SCC) is launching a redesigned Small Business Center model that expands no-cost entrepreneurial support across Moore and Hoke Counties. Rooted in the College’s commitment to strengthening small businesses and entrepreneurship as drivers of economic growth, the enhanced model is led by recently appointed Small Business Center Director, Laura Kinsman. The model also includes two new Senior Business Advisors who will provide trusted expertise, stronger community connections, and individualized guidance to entrepreneurs and business owners throughout the region.Kinsman brings a unique perspective to the director’s role as both a local business owner, operating in downtown Southern Pines, and a former Moore County educator. “Her combination of education, business ownership, leadership, and community involvement make her a great fit for the Small Business Center and the work we are continuing to build across Moore and Hoke counties,” said Taylor L. McCaskill, senior director of Workforce Development & Corporate Partnerships in a press release.Kinsman is an active member of the Southern Pines Business Association and has been connected to the Sandhills Small Business Center since the beginning of her entrepreneurial journey. She looks forward to building on that experience by strengthening the Center’s partnerships and expanding its connections throughout the community.She will lead the Center's efforts to support entrepreneurs and business owners throughout Moore and Hoke County and be the connector to the North Carolina Community College System Small Business Center Network operations. The Center offers no-cost, confidential one-on-one counseling, practical workshops, and connections to the resources and partners that help local businesses start, grow, and create jobs.A key part of this new approach, only offered at SCC, is a network of Senior Business Advisors, experienced professionals who will provide individualized guidance in areas such as business planning, finance, marketing, operations, growth strategy, and problem-solving. These advisors will serve as trusted partners to entrepreneurs and business owners, helping them turn ideas into action, overcome barriers, strengthen existing businesses, and pursue new opportunities. This one-on-one counseling is available at no cost, ensuring that high-quality business support is accessible to entrepreneurs at every stage.Senior Business Advisor for Hoke County, Kenna Parks. Photo provided by: SCCKenna Parks has been named the senior business advisor for Hoke County. She is a business professional, entrepreneur, and educator who brings a unique combination of academic training and real-world business experience. She earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) in 2017 and has built her career around entrepreneurship, marketing, business development, and helping others turn ideas into sustainable opportunities.Senior Business Advisor for Moore County, Katrin Henderson. Photo provided by: SCCAs a military spouse, she has successfully launched and operated businesses across five states, giving her firsthand experience in adapting to diverse markets, building new customer bases and understanding the importance of global reach in today’s business environment. Over the last decade, her areas of focus include business planning, marketing strategy, branding, customer development, financial preparedness, operational planning and connecting entrepreneurs with educational programs and community resources.Parks brings an especially valuable perspective to business advising because she is an entrepreneur herself. She is the owner of Glamo Society Bridal & Formal Wear in Raeford, N.C., giving her firsthand experience with the realities of launching, operating, marketing and growing a small business. She understands that entrepreneurship extends far beyond developing a great idea; it requires strategy, financial awareness, adaptability, strong customer relationships, and consistent execution.Katrin Henderson will serve as the senior business advisor for Moore County. Thriving in hospitality and retail, Henderson has enjoyed positions in Food & Beverage Management and Retail Management in various fine dining and retail establishments in the area, before opening her own children's shop in 2015, in the Village of Pinehurst. She is a native of Moore County.Quickly immersing herself in this new world of small business ownership, Henderson joined various boards and committees, including President Elect of Pinehurst Business Partners and Event Chair for the Holly Arts & Crafts Festival. She also partnered with local organizations such as Moore County Economic Development and Moore County Chamber of Commerce and Sandhills Community College Small Business Center in events and educational opportunities. In 2026, Henderson sold her shop and now offers full-time support to both new and seasoned entrepreneurs through freelance consulting mentorship and the SCC Small Business Center program.The Small Business Center team is passionate about making business resources more accessible, and ensuring entrepreneurs know they do not have to navigate business ownership alone. Through their work with SCC, they are committed to building meaningful relationships with local businesses, community organizations, and industry partners while helping entrepreneurs move from idea to strategy, strategy to action, and action to sustainable growth.“Sandhills Community College believes deeply in the power of small business and entrepreneurship because strong local businesses create jobs, spark innovation, generate investment, and strengthen the communities we serve,” said McCaskill in press release. “Through this new Small Business Center model, Sandhills is building a stronger ecosystem where entrepreneurs can connect, grow, and thrive, while helping drive long-term economic vitality throughout our region.”To learn more about the Center's services or to schedule a consultation, please contact Kinsman directly at kinsmanl@sandhills.edu or 910-695-3938.

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Sep 30 • 3:46 PM EDT • Business • bizfayetteville.com
Holyoke man arrested after alleged downtown business break-in

A Holyoke man is in custody after allegedly breaking into a downtown business.

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Sep 30 • 2:18 PM EDT • Business • westernmassnews.com
Editor's picks: Highlights in Bend music, art events

First Friday Art Walk You can’t do much better in terms of free entertainment than heading to downtown Bend or the Old Mill District for the monthly First Friday Art […]

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Sep 30 • 2:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • bendbulletin.com
Heritage Bank rebrands downtown Sioux Falls location as Physician Bank

A Sioux Falls bank branch and a downtown building now both are rebranded as Physician Bank launches its headquarters.

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Sep 30 • 10:19 AM EDT • Business • siouxfalls.business
Morningstar joining Google at Thompson Center

The financial services firm will anchor the building alongside Google with the largest downtown office lease inked this year.

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Sep 30 • 8:52 AM EDT • Business • chicagobusiness.com
‘It’s a ghost town’: St. Cloud businesses still await downtown revival

Four years ago, the city unveiled a massive — and unfulfilled — $100 million plan to revitalize its core. Business owners are growing impatient with the slow progress.

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Sep 30 • 7:00 AM EDT • Business • startribune.com
Arts & Entertainment Calendar

Freeboot Fridays: Downtown Greenville Partnership and the City of Greenville hosts Freeboot Friday, the ECU Pirates pregame party, at Five Points Plaza at Fifth and Evans streets from 5:30-8:30 p.m.

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Sep 30 • 6:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • reflector.com
Hispanic Heritage Festival returns with more food and entertainment

A couple dances in the street during last year’s Hispanic Heritage Festival in downtown Delphi. Comet file photo As evening settles over the courthouse square Saturday, Oct. 3, downtown Delphi will take on the sounds and colors of a celebration that has quickly become an annual tradition. Latin music will fill the square as colorful

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Sep 30 • 5:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • carrollcountycomet.com
South Boston Harvest Festival attracts crowd for food, entertainment

The 35th annual South Boston Harvest Festival was filled with the sights, sounds and flavors of fall on Saturday, as vendors, entertainers, food and a crowd came together in downtown

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Sep 30 • 4:30 AM EDT • Entertainment • yourgv.com
Graffiti in Turners Falls causes damage, business owners perplexed by messages

What struck several people in downtown Turners Falls when their businesses were defaced with graffiti is — it seemed targeted, but misplaced. In this western Massachusetts village in the town of Montague, the numerous messages were connected to the violence in Gaza, to children dying, and notably to the eating of brunch.

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Sep 29 • 9:21 PM EDT • Business • nhpr.org
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VCU Health tops off new outpatient heart center in Richmond

The 93,000-square-foot building is part of the health system’s effort to expand outpatient cardiovascular care beyond its downtown Richmond campus.

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Sep 29 • 5:44 PM EDT • Health • 12onyourside.com
Family business relocates to downtown Queen Creek

Sweet Creek Boutique recently celebrated its move to downtown Queen Creek. The Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting On Sept. 25 to welcome the family-owned business and its …

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Sep 29 • 5:14 PM EDT • Business • yourvalley.net
Rochester business owners raise concerns over DMC investment

Destination Medical Center is paying $500,000 to support downtown businesses.

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Sep 29 • 4:40 PM EDT • Business • kttc.com
Cairo eyes downtown entertainment district as city pushes nightlife

Cairo is moving toward creating a downtown entertainment district that could allow customers to carry alcoholic drinks outside participating businesses. The cit

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Sep 29 • 3:16 PM EDT • Entertainment • fox49.tv
Trane inks business, marketing partnership with Bank of America Stadium

Trane Technologies is deepening its ties to Bank of America Stadium as a cornerstone partner that will lead HVAC upgrades as part of the $1.3 billion upgrade of the downtown Charlotte venue. The agreement will put Trane’s name on the stadium’s 300-level Silver Club section, starting in 2029, Tepper Sports & Entertainment said in a […]

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Sep 29 • 1:13 PM EDT • Business • businessnc.com
Business Briefcase: DSI unveils updated logo design

SHENANDOAH — The “Return to Prominence” revitalization group Downtown Shenandoah Inc. has unveiled a new logo, according to its September-October DSI Herald bulletin. “While our previous logo served us well for many years, it was time for a…

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Sep 29 • 1:00 PM EDT • Business • republicanherald.com
Rochester business owner responds to DMCC’s $500K proposal to support downtown businesses

A Rochester business owner reacts to the proposed $500,000 of additional “Business Forward” funding from the Destination Medical Center Corporation.

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Sep 29 • 8:37 AM EDT • Business • kttc.com
New steak and seafood restaurant to open in Ellsworth

A new business is coming to Ellsworth’s downtown — a fine steak and seafood restaurant located at 30 Water St., which was most recently the home of Chloe’s Café

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Sep 29 • 8:29 AM EDT • Business • ellsworthamerican.com
Film screening highlights women in Texas political leadership

A documentary film featuring retired female state representatives screens Wednesday at The Welder Center in downtown Victoria.

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Sep 29 • 8:08 AM EDT • Politics • crossroadstoday.com
Construction continues on upcoming Crispy Cones at Covenant Health Park

See inside as construction continues on upcoming Crispy Cones at Covenant Health Park in downtown Knoxville on Sept. 28, 2026.

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Sep 29 • 5:05 AM EDT • Health • knoxnews.com
Books bring business to Fairmont

FAIRMONT – Evermore Books is the newest business coming to Fairmont, with its grand opening happening from 2 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday at 72 Downtown Plaza. The store is run by Abby Shoen, who was born and raised in Sherburn, graduating from Martin County West in 2009. From there, she received her degree in […]

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Sep 28 • 8:00 PM EDT • Business • fairmontsentinel.com
Downtown Harrisburg businesses react to new revitalization plan
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Sep 28 • 6:39 PM EDT • Business • local21news.com
Ironman 70.3 brings business boost to downtown Augusta

This year’s Ironman 70.3 event has crossed the finish line, but its impact on downtown Augusta businesses is still being felt.

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Sep 28 • 4:37 PM EDT • Business • wrdw.com
Grand Rapids fashion show to benefit mental health nonprofit

On Friday, a fashion show and fundraiser benefiting the Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan and its be nice. initiative will take place at the JW Marriott Grand Rapids hotel.

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Sep 28 • 2:05 PM EDT • Health • woodtv.com
Facianas bet big on Downtown Akron rebound with pair of office high-rises

Barbara and Gino Faciana are the city's largest landlords, thanks to their recent purchases. They say they are keeping their buildings dedicated to office use as the sector and city show signs of strength.

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Sep 28 • 5:45 AM EDT • Business • crainscleveland.com
One Knox SC vs Westchester SC at Covenant Health Park, See photos

One Knoxville SC takes on Westchester SC at Covenant Health Park in the Old City in downtown Knoxville on Sept. 27, 2026.

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Sep 27 • 9:43 PM EDT • Health • knoxnews.com
Art that serves others: How a Harnett County muralist is making a lasting mark in her community

Van Goat Studios, which has been operating since 2019, has allowed Johnson to express herself and reflect the spirit of local communities through murals. Photo provided by Elyse Johnson.Elyse Johnson of Van Goat Studios in Dunn wants to spread her artistry and make a lasting mark in her community. Van Goat, which has been operating since 2019, has allowed Johnson to express herself through murals and decorating electrical boxes in the urban landscapes of North Carolina. On top of traditional mural painting, Johnson offers what she calls “portable murals,” an option tailor-made for structure owners who do not want to commit to a design for their wall.“A contractor builds a framed piece of wood, and then they can frame the ‘mural’ onto the wood, whether it’s into their building, whether it’s interior or exterior,” Johnson said. The beginnings of Johnson’s journey into establishing Van Goat Studios reflect the teachings she wants artists to take away today: everything is a learning opportunity. When she started Van Goat, she shared it was a joint venture with a business partner. “I mainly did that because I didn’t feel like I was ready to go and do this on my own,” Johnson said. Her business partner eventually dropped out of the project, deciding she wanted to pursue other forms of art. That is when Johnson was thrust into growing her business on her own during and in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. “I had built up my confidence enough to go out and reach new heights,” she said. “And I was probably one of the few that benefited from COVID.”The moment presented a silver lining for Johnson. One of her first projects was a Farmers Day mural for the town of Coats. “When COVID-19 hit, Coats was not able to hold their annual festival, so they had a little bit of savings. They decided they wanted to do something for their community without getting anyone sick,” Johnson said.From there, word of mouth spread. Now, Johnson has an organic way of approaching projects. “Like a lot of muralists, if I feel inspired by a building, I will just go up and talk to that building owner and tell them a mural is something they should consider,” Johnson said. But above all, Johnson says she wants art to be accessible to everyone. Johnson said she is trying to stick to projects that benefit “the little guys.” “I’m not trying to go for a project in downtown Raleigh to get the eight-foot-tall building,” Johnson said. “I’m not trying to go to those major cities and get those huge buildings for two reasons: one, I don’t want to go that high; two, my passion really lies with the small guys.” But due to financial constraints and the material reality of art commerce, that requires open communication, she added. “I don’t want to just snowball you with this huge price, and then you just shut me down because it wasn’t what you were thinking,” Johnson said. “At the same time, I am an advocate for the arts, so I’m not going to give you a $10,000 mural when you’re only going to pay $5,000.” There is a healthy balance in explaining the artistic process and working with clients and the surrounding community, Johnson said.“Your municipality invested this, and this is why they invested this, and this is how it’s going to help and improve your community,” she noted. “Same thing when I’m talking to a small business. You asked for me to come at you with this that is outside your budget. How do we make this still your same exact goal, but within your budget lines?” Johnson also provides lessons to aspiring artists. She does so with a mission: how do you master the balance between being a great artist and a competent business owner? “We still do art lessons, but I’m also going to give you business scenarios,” she noted.One of the scenarios she has come up with for her students is a T-shirt competition. “The kids have to think about ‘okay, I can’t just draw whatever I want on a T-shirt. I need to think about what colors Miss Elyse likes. What does Miss Elyse’s logo look like? What would Miss Elyse like?’” Johnson said. “So the design needs to be around that kind of concept.” As Johnson looks toward the future of Van Goat Studios, she is thinking of time, longevity and succession. Johnson is a new mom, which she said has shaped how she sees the future of the studio.“I still want my name and my business out there continuing, so that when my daughter is of age and she can be more independent, then I can be out there doing more and more,” Johnson said. “I would love to get a student to pass this on to, or an intern. I would love for this business to be passed on to the next generation and let them go.”

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Sep 27 • 7:52 PM EDT • Business • bizfayetteville.com
13th annual Diamondbacks, Dignity Health 5K raises cancer funds

Community members ran and walked three miles through downtown Phoenix and around Chase Field for the 13th annual Diamondbacks and Dignity Health 5K Race Against Cancer.

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Sep 27 • 5:15 PM EDT • Health • fox10phoenix.com
Verbal altercation ends in fatal stabbing outside Downtown Las Vegas business

A man has died after being stabbed following a verbal altercation in front of a business in Downtown Las Vegas.On Saturday at around 2:51 a.m., Las Vegas Metrop

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Sep 27 • 1:55 PM EDT • Business • news3lv.com
Prosper Portland’s executive director discusses revitalization plans for downtown

Prosper Portland executive director Cornell Wesley discussed downtown revitalization efforts following a report indicating that pedestrian traffic reached its highest levels since the pandemic.

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Sep 27 • 12:41 PM EDT • Politics • koin.com
Lewisburg Downtown Partnership celebrates community impact during annual Soiree

The Lewisburg Downtown Partnership recently held its third annual Soiree, where it recognized community volunteers and introduced the new Impact on Market Street Award.

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Sep 27 • 12:00 PM EDT • Business • northcentralpa.com
Prosper Portland’s executive director on Eye on Northwest Politics to discuss efforts to revitalize downtown Portland

Reporting Portland and Vancouver area breaking news and weather stories to make Oregon and Southwest Washington a better place to live

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Sep 27 • 11:38 AM EDT • Politics • koin.com
‘We had a lot of help’: Globe marks one year since deadly flash flooding

A ceremony was held in downtown Globe to mark one year since flash flooding killed three people and caused an estimated $100 million in damage.

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Sep 27 • 12:29 AM EDT • Business • azfamily.com
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Mental health & safety concerns brought up by neighbors after shooting by bar downtown
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Sep 26 • 11:30 PM EDT • Health • news4sanantonio.com
The Tiny Tassel marks 11 years in downtown Charleston by giving back

A downtown Charleston boutique is celebrating 11 years in business by giving back to the community that has supported it.The Tiny Tassel, located at the corner

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Sep 26 • 8:10 PM EDT • Business • abcnews4.com
Chili Festival 2026

NEWPORT–The 2026 Chili Fest took place in downtown Newport on Saturday from 11-2, featuring a chili cook-off, wagon rides and more. Here are a few pics from the event, and

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Sep 26 • 5:46 PM EDT • Entertainment • newportvermontdailyexpress.com
Triangle business openings this fall: Quail Corners, Downtown Durham and more

From a Warehouse District dance floor to a North Raleigh arepa counter, here’s what is opening this fall.

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Sep 26 • 5:01 AM EDT • Business • yahoo.com
Triangle business openings this fall: Quail Corners, Downtown Durham and more

From a Warehouse District dance floor to a North Raleigh arepa counter, here’s what is opening this fall.

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Sep 26 • 5:01 AM EDT • Business • newsobserver.com
Wiz Khalifa to Perform at Champs Downtown

Rapper Wiz Khalifa is set to perform at Champs Downtown in State College, the sports bar and club announced on Instagram. The show at 7 p.m. on Oct. 1 is

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Sep 25 • 8:15 PM EDT • Entertainment • statecollege.com
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Is an Iowa-based dog business really going to take over the Bar K location in OKC?

Rumors circulated on social media on Friday morning about an Iowa-based business possibly taking over the Bar K location in downtown Oklahoma City.

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Sep 25 • 7:29 PM EDT • Business • news9.com
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Downtown Marion celebrates Dolly Parton on 9/25 day

MARION — Cowboy hats and the color pink were not hard to find in downtown Marion Friday, as folks celebrated the day in honor of a country music icon.

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Sep 25 • 4:35 PM EDT • Entertainment • thesouthern.com
Grand Rapids approves unique downtown venue combining flowers, cocktails and live entertainment

The business will offer tea, coffee and flowers during the day before transforming into a cocktail lounge and performance venue in the evening.

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Sep 25 • 3:09 PM EDT • Entertainment • mlive.com
Downtown Olympia business updates include new shops, moves. Here's what to know

A new spice shop, horror bookstore and spa are moving in downtown, among other changes.

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Sep 25 • 3:00 PM EDT • Business • theolympian.com
Glen Cove Street Fair brings nearly 100 vendors, entertainment and community together

For one September Saturday, downtown Glen Cove became a gathering place for neighbors, families and visitors as the annual Street Fair filled Glen Street, School Street and Village Square with …

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Sep 25 • 11:13 AM EDT • Entertainment • liherald.com
At Giggleblossom, fashion is only the beginning

October is Women’s Small Business Month, and in downtown Littleton, Stephanie Mains has built more than a clothing boutique.

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Sep 25 • 9:30 AM EDT • Entertainment • littletonindependent.net
There’s a central place to donate to help Walhalla businesses destroyed in massive downtown fire

WALHALLA — Even as the rubble still smoldered in downtown Walhalla, the community shifted from shock over the businesses destroyed in a massive blaze to asking how they could help them recover. Now, t...

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Sep 25 • 5:00 AM EDT • Business • yahoo.com
Lancaster\'s Capital Day featured in recent article on Smithsonian magazine website

Capital Day will take center stage in downtown Lancaster Saturday as history groups, business and performers come together to celebrate the day in 1777 when the city was briefly our

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Sep 25 • 5:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • lancasteronline.com
Bellingham's business closures more of a churn than a trend, industry onlookers say

Full-service restaurants hurting most. But when one place closes, another opens up

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Sep 25 • 12:00 AM EDT • Business • cascadiadaily.com
Chico's 2 entertainment zones soft open this Saturday

Chico's 2 entertainment zones in Downtown and Meriam Park are soft opening this Saturday, operating daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. — look for signs in participating business windows

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Sep 24 • 9:36 PM EDT • Entertainment • actionnewsnow.com
Historic downtown building in disrepair causing problems for Wichita business owner

The Wichita Police Department says it has responded 54 times to her property since the beginning of the year -- 30 of those responses were initiated by a 911 call.

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Sep 24 • 6:22 PM EDT • Business • kake.com
Branson Fall Fest brings entertainment downtown Sept. 26-27

Downtown Branson is hosting Fall Fest on Sept. 26 and Sept. 27, according to Rick McEwan, who has lived in Branson for 42 years.

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Sep 24 • 6:14 PM EDT • Entertainment • ky3.com
Downtown Round Rock business rebrands as Alcove, opens expansion

The bar and restaurant formerly known as Sociedad rebranded to its original name of Alcove, owner Michelle Ly confirmed in September.

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Sep 24 • 6:08 PM EDT • Business • communityimpact.com
SPONSORED The Place: Branson Fall Fest brings entertainment downtown Sept. 26-27

Downtown Branson is hosting Fall Fest on Sept. 26 and Sept. 27, according to Rick McKeown, who has lived in Branson for 42 years.

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Sep 24 • 5:54 PM EDT • Entertainment • ky3.com
Hot Ticket: Shrimp, hobbits and hot rods take over the weekend

Shrimply irresistible: Bring your appetite downtown this weekend as the 17th Annual Galveston Island Shrimp Festival serves up two days of Gulf Coast flavor, gumbo, live music and plenty of

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Sep 24 • 4:29 PM EDT • Entertainment • galvnews.com
Mental health probe, more patrols launched after Chipotle worker stabbing

The latest actions in response to the Sept. 20 stabbing of a Chipotle worker in a downtown Detroit alley were outlined at a Sept. 24 press conference

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Sep 24 • 2:29 PM EDT • Health • detroitnews.com
Quincy Artists Guild to hold annual art show in November

QUINCY — The Quincy Artists Guild will hold its annual art show and sale at a new location this year, District Designs, 117 N. Fourth St. in downtown Quincy, running […]

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Sep 24 • 12:58 PM EDT • Entertainment • whig.com
Downtown Denver design gets the celebration it deserves

Downtown Denver has much to offer when it comes to architectural and design spots worthy of recognition. Some of them are locations that most people are familiar with, but equally

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Sep 24 • 9:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • westminsterwindow.com
Holy Cross Health Opens $41 Million Deerfield Beach Center and Breaks Ground in Fort Lauderdale

Leaders, supporters and community members gather to celebrate the ribbon cutting of Holy Cross Health Center & Emergency Care – Deerfield Beach. Credit: Downtown Photo Holy Cross Health is at the forefront of one of the hottest emergency department (ED) trends by embedding freestanding EDs and multispecialty health centers in communities they didn’t previously have […]

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Sep 24 • 8:25 AM EDT • Health • southfloridahospitalnews.com
Things to do. Dwight Yoakam, Oktoberfest, Celtic Thunder, symphony

Autumn means fun things to do in the Canton area, including Oktoberfest downtown and in North Canton, as well as Dwight Yoakam at Palace Theatre.

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Sep 24 • 5:58 AM EDT • Entertainment • indeonline.com
Hispanic Heritage Festival offers full day of celebration in Elkhart

The Hispanic Heritage Festival brings music, food vendors, family activities and fireworks to downtown Elkhart on Sept. 26.

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Sep 24 • 5:02 AM EDT • Entertainment • southbendtribune.com
San Jose businesses look beyond big events for downtown recovery
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Sep 23 • 10:25 PM EDT • Business • cbsnews.com
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Chicopee event connects residents with downtown businesses

The Greater Chicopee Chamber of Commerce brought community members together on Wednesday night for an event called “Falling for Chicopee Center.”

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Sep 23 • 9:31 PM EDT • Business • wwlp.com
Downtown San Jose businesses seek to survive in between major events
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Sep 23 • 8:20 PM EDT • Business • cbsnews.com
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Merriam business owners concerned as city considers downtown redevelopment

Business owners in downtown Merriam, Kansas, are raising concerns about proposed redevelopment plans that could lead to the demolition of historic buildings, while the city says no decisions have been made.

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Sep 23 • 7:56 PM EDT • Business • kmbc.com
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