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STEAM dreams: Children discover science, creativity and hands-on fun as iMAGINE Festival fills Uptown Greenwood
Giant bubbles floated through the air, robots whirred to life and children became scientists, engineers and artists for a day Saturday as the iMAGINE STEAM Festival took over a large
The Creative Arts Economy: A Local Business Beat Hiding Plain Sight
Long before TimeLine Theatre opened the doors to its new home in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood earlier this year, PJ Powers and Mica Cole had a vision for something much more than a state-of-the-art show venue. For Powers, the theatre’s co-founder and Cole, executive director, the goal was to transform a shuttered warehouse into a living...Read More
Belton approves finance incentives for Uptown Entertainment District, home to B&B Theatre
A major entertainment district in the heart of Belton will move forward after the city council approved two financing tools, including $250 million in Chapter 100 bonds, in a 7-2 vote Tuesday night.
Carrie Ann Inaba curses live on“ Dancing With the Stars ”while praising underdog’s salsa
The judge couldn’t hold in her enthusiasm for this athlete’s agile salsa to “Uptown Funk” by Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars.
Belton City Council votes Tuesday on $250M tax incentive plan for major uptown entertainment district
About 40 acres of farmland in Belton could be transformed into a major multi-use district that includes dining, retail, and residential, but the project hinges on Tuesday city council vote.
O+ Festival in Kingston provides attractions along with healthcare
Uptown Kingston came to life Saturday afternoon with a vibrant blend of art, music and healthcare at the 16th annual O+ Festival.
New Orleans business owner says Palm Street potholes are damaging cars and driving customers away
A business owner in Uptown New Orleans says potholes and flooding on Palm Street are damaging vehicles and affecting local businesses.
Marion retailer Purple Wagon a finalist in statewide contest
Longtime Uptown Marion retailer The Purple Wagon is one of five businesses from across the state in the running to receive up to $25,000 in Main Street Iowa’s Open 4
The Purple Wagon advances to final round of statewide Open 4 Business competition
The Purple Wagon, a longtime Marion business that recently moved to Uptown Marion, has advanced to the final round of Main Street Iowa’s 2026 Open 4 Business competition and is one of five businesses from across Iowa competing for up to $25,000. The Purple Wagon, which sells custom-curated gifts and accessories for babies and toddlers, […]
Uptown Somerset growing new business opportunities in familiar places
SOMERSET ― Five historic properties are presenting a promising future for a new generation of small business development in the borough's Uptown business district.
Uptown Columbus Fall Festival returns with pony rides, pumpkin patch and food trucks
The event will feature an assortment of activities, vendors and entertainment.
What's ahead for the $250 million funding tool for Belton's Uptown Entertainment District?
At Tuesday night's meeting, there was plenty of discussion to better understand what Belton and developer, PETRA is getting into.
Dog fashion show returns to fall Uptown Marion Market
This roundup of upcoming fall events across Cedar Rapids and Marion includes GROWFEST at Kazimour Farm & Orchard, a dog fashion show at the Uptown Marion Market, and a hunting and fishing open house.
Belton holds public hearing on $250 million in tax breaks for entertainment district
Belton City Council is holding a public hearing Tuesday regarding its major Uptown Development District, for the issuance of $250 million in tax breaks to fund the project over a 20-year period.
Rebranded Tipitina's Foundation gets into the groove, 8 years after Galactic bought Uptown club
The new Tipitina's Foundation has no relation to the old Tipitina's Foundation.
Grindstaff returns to Carter Fold this Saturday night
HILTONS, Va. — The Carter Family Fold will host Daniel Grindstaff and The Uptown Troubadours this Saturday, Sept. 12 at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Uptown's Weiss Memorial Hospital loses license, health officials say
Chicago's Weiss Memorial Hospital has lost its license, officials said. There have been community efforts to reopen it, but the Illinois Department of Public Health says leadership has not made improvements.
W Hotel planned at ex-Wachovia Center in uptown Charlotte
New York-based Spandrel Development Partners plans to add a W Hotel at 400 South Tryon, the 34-story office building in downtown Charlotte that it acquired last year in an auction.
Novant Health, Hornets unveil progress on new Uptown practice facility
Channel 9’s Miana Massey got a first look of the facility on Friday, where crews are building the spaces that will become practice courts, training and recovery areas for the Hornets.
Vancouver's paid parking pushes north, but businesses fear lost sales
Vancouver plans to expand seven-day paid parking north of Evergreen into Uptown, but not before July 2027. Businesses fear lost customers, drivers want more spaces, and the city will survey 1,000 people first.
Charlotte restricts late-night food carts; vendors say business is suffering
Uptown food vendors have been required to stop serving customers after midnight since June. Charlotte Center City Partners says CMPD requested the restriction to improve late-night public safety. Vendors say the rule is hurting business.
How to Make Connections Uptown, From the Founder of Ms. Steph’s Science Club in Harlem
Stephanie Farmer, the founder of Ms. Steph’s Science Club and longtime Harlem resident and Columbia Community Service grantee, shares her advice for tapping into the local community for those new to the area.
Updown Getdown live music series returns to Marion
The Uptown Getdown music series returns to Marion this month, with live music scheduled every Thursday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. in City Square Park. Also, 3rd Street Block
New creative hub uptown draws hundreds of entrepreneurs, lands first office tenant (PHOTOS)
Sparkhouse Uptown, a 20,000-square-foot creative hub in Charlotte, has attracted hundreds of entrepreneurs since opening in June at 500 N. Tryon St.
$84 million science complex will create 'new front porch' where ISU meets Uptown
Construction is expected to start next spring on a three-building, $84 million science complex that will create a "new front porch" where Illinois State University meets Uptown Normal.
Highest compensation at Tapestry 360 Health
Tapestry 360 Health, formerly known as Heartland Health Centers, is a Federally Qualified Health Center with locations on Chicago's North Side in Albany Park, Lincoln Square, Rogers Park, Uptown, Lakeview and seven school-based health centers.
Minneapolis business owners seek delay in Lyndale Avenue construction
Business owners in Minneapolis’ Uptown neighborhood are seeking to delay a planned construction project along Lyndale Avenue, as a deadline to use federal funding for the project approaches.
Kingston, real estate co. reach Pike Plan canopy settlement
The uptown Kingston project removed more than 40 canopies along Wall and North Front streets.
Fort Lauderdale hopes "Uptown Urban Village" could bring extra business to the area
The Batture sparks legal fight between childhood friends who became business partners
The longtime friends and business partners are splitting up over a disagreement about how Jacobson is running the Batture, a 10-acre park on the Uptown riverfront.
The Batture sparks legal fight between childhood friends that became business partners
The longtime friends and business partners are splitting up over a disagreement about how Jacobson is running the Batture, a 10-acre park on the Uptown riverfront.
Lexington embroiderer sells T-shirts to support uptown businesses devastated in fire
A Lexington embroidery business owner is selling custom T-shirts to help the uptown businesses destroyed in last month’s fire. The message behind the shirt and more ways you can help:
Trader Joe's is officially open for business in Uptown. Here's a look inside.
Trader Joe's is officially open for business in Uptown. Here's a look inside.
Lyndale Avenue South redesign debate: Uptown business owners clash with bicyclists over parking
A heated debate is underway over how Lyndale Avenue South should be redesigned, with business owners and bicyclists pushing for very different priorities.
Picasso's Sports Café opens in Uptown
Picasso's Sports Café recently soft opened in Third Ward and they have a grand opening set for Friday, May 29.
Fire destroys 2 uptown Lexington businesses
LEXINGTON, N.C. (WGHP) — Two businesses in uptown Lexington are considered to be total losses after an early Tuesday morning fire. Firefighters came to the scene on the 10 block of North Main Stree…
Familiar sports bar replacing shuttered uptown Hooters. It’s ‘something special’
Expect classic bar bites like chicken wings, burgers and signature sandwiches coming into a space that’s long been vacant.
VIPs Entertainment Launches New Booking Platform for Live Bands, DJs, and Custom Event Entertainment
/PRNewswire/ -- VIPs Entertainment, a premier live event entertainment agency with offices in Los Angeles, Nashville, and Houston, has launched a redesigned...
"The beginning of a vision": Panthers and Atrium Health share the future for training facility in Uptown Charlotte
Underneath a Carolina blue sky, the Panthers and Atrium Health announced a partnership for the Atrium Health Training Facility, a state-of-the-art practice facility that wills serve the Panthers and the community.
Panthers' Dave Canales discusses new Atrium Health Training Facility
The Carolina Panthers announced their new practice facility in uptown Charlotte will be known as the Atrium Health Training Facility on Thursday. Head coach Dave Canales spoke at the event.
Panthers tap Atrium Health for practice facility
The project ties into a broader $800 million stadium renovation and new venues reshaping Uptown.
Panthers announce Atrium Health as official naming partner of new Atrium Health Training Facility
Announcing a new naming partnership with Atrium Health for the team's Uptown Charlotte training site, which will be known as the Atrium Health Training Facility. Atrium Health will serve as the official naming partner for the facility, which is an integra
New Willmar entertainment venue teaming up with Rendezvous Axe Throwing
(Willmar MN-) Shining Light Entertainment at The Uptown Willmar Mall is getting closer to opening. Co-Owner Jason Miller says in addition to laser tag and mini-golf, they will be teaming up with Rendezvous Axe Throwing......Victoria Hibma of Rendezvous Axe Throwing says their location on West Litchfield Avenue is now closed and the building, which also houses an operating laundry mat, is for sale. They are in the process of moving their throwing lanes and kitchen equipment to the Shining Light location, across from Golden Ticket Cinema, in the former Chen Garden Restaurant space. Shining Light had hoped to open this past winter, but Miller now hopes to be in operation in less than 2 months......
NOPD investigating after 3 Uptown businesses broken into, burglarized over the weekend
The businesses shared photos of the damage over the weekend.
Business owners react after Uptown burglaries as NOPD searches for suspect
Police said the same suspect is believed to be responsible for all three break-ins, which happened early Sunday morning.
Business license revoked from Greenwood restaurant after deadly shooting, officials say
Uptown Grill on Seaboard Avenue was at the center of a recent shooting in March that resulted in the death of 41-year-old Knowledge Kwame Shakur.
Belton approves development plan for Uptown Entertainment District, completion expected in 2032
The city of Belton approved a rezoning application and preliminary development plan for the Uptown Entertainment District, expected to bring 600 new homes and residents.
Hundreds gather for conference on supporting church operations, navigating politics
Hundreds are expected to arrive in uptown Charlotte for a three-day conference that aims to guide church members in topics ranging from daily operations to how to deal with political discourse.
Uptown car wash site hits market, reopening debate over future of Tchoupitoulas corridor
A longtime Uptown car wash is up for sale just two years after a heated fight over demolishing historic homes on the site. The 70,000-square-foot Tchoupitoulas Street property now sits at the center of a corridor still in flux, as nearby retail and development plans remain uncertain.
Chicago police investigating business break-ins, ATM thefts in West Town, Uptown: VIDEO
Chicago police are searching for burglars wanted in multiple business break-ins and ATM thefts across the city.
Charlotte winter weather: Restaurant and business closings + event updates
Plan ahead and stay safe. Here is a running list of Charlotte restaurant closings, shop delays and event changes due to the winter storm.
Saturday Science: Building Community Through STEM Exploration Uptown
Since 2017, Saturday Science at Columbia University has engaged nearly 10,000 local children and their families through scientific exploration.
Business owner prepared for Uptown 23rd Street construction
Learn how Uptown 23rd Street businesses are adapting to an 18-month construction project aimed at improving safety and pedestrian access in NW Oklahoma City.
Police warn of string of early-morning business burglaries on Chicago’s North Side
Chicago Police are warning of multiple burglary incidents in the West Ridge, Edgewater, and Uptown neighborhoods.
UNC Charlotte Chancellor Sharon L. Gaber named Business Person of the Year for 2025 by Charlotte Business Journal
UNC Charlotte had a banner year in 2025, and the region is taking notice. Charlotte Business Journal named Chancellor Sharon L. Gaber Business Person of the Year for 2025, recognizing her innovative leadership in growing the University’s national profile, expanding its presence in uptown and solidifying it as an economic driver for the region. In […]
Roper: Want to revive Uptown? Grab a ‘passport’ and show Hennepin Avenue businesses some holiday cheer
The “Holidays on Hennepin” program aims to draw traffic to the street after a lengthy road reconstruction.