LONDON, Ky. (LEX 18) – The heart of downtown London is adorned with mounds of colorful flowers and thriving with new businesses opening around every corner. Main Street is where…

TOOMBS COUNTY, Georgia (WTOC) – Toombs County high school and middle school students are working together to beautify downtown Lyon. This belvedere is in the heart of downtown Lyon. Over…

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item Two police vehicles with flashing blue lights lie diagonally at a deployment site. (Photo by Tino Plunert / picture alliance via Getty Images) SEATTLE – Seattle police arrested a…

Would it have made a difference if I had known what was going to slowly and ruin my old neighborhood? Because I can understand something rationally so often, but it…

The Hunterdon County Council of Commissioners approved a grant to High Bridge designed to help develop the borough’s economy. The $ 9,162 grant will be used to work with borough…

item SEATTLE – A theft suspect gave up on running away from police and was arrested in downtown Seattle on Thursday morning. According to Seattle Police, six people approached a…

The Walnut Creek Police Department said it will have additional staff on the streets this weekend, with expanded foot patrols providing an additional presence in the downtown area. Additional agents…

When the US Census Bureau released detailed demographics in August, the picture wasn’t good for Milwaukee. Data showed the city had lost more than 17,600 residents since 2010, a drop…

SEATTLE — After moving to a downtown high-rise from the suburbs in 2013 to take advantage of the vibrant atmosphere and walkability of Seattle’s urban core, Ted and Priscilla Tanase…

WACO, TX (KWTX) – If you’ve been spending time in downtown Waco this summer, you may have noticed some changes. City Center Waco has installed a temporary plaza on 7th…

Massive clashes erupted Thursday evening between young men and government forces in the Nawabazar neighborhood in downtown Srinagar. Restrictions in the region have been imposed following the death of Kashmir’s…

Through Seattle Times reporter Police arrested a man for trespassing and assaulting an officer after he allegedly walked the pavement inside the Highway 99 tunnel in downtown Seattle on Wednesday…

Winchester met a July 31 deadline to apply for a 75-25% state grant to make improvements to the city’s downtown area. The city council recently unanimously approved to apply to…

On a typical day, approximately 25,000 vehicles pass through the Nampa Library Square block on National Highway 45. Since Idaho 45 passes through downtown Nampa, freight trucks often get in…

The hotel’s debut also comes with three distinct new dining concepts. Led by seasoned Valley Chef Alexander Robinson, the exclusive ground floor restaurant Terra Tempe Kitchen & Spirits offers wholesome…

The new Hyatt Place Phoenix/Downtown, owned and operated by Pacific Hospitality Group and built in partnership with Mortenson, will begin welcoming guests from September 2021. The new, eight-story, 238-room property…

Crime and public safety concerns around the King County Courthouse in downtown Seattle are forcing potential jurors to refuse to serve, making it more difficult to recruit juries, several judges…

Started barely six years ago, the Catalyst Campus for Technology and Innovation is jam-packed, sparking an ambitious expansion plan that will cost $ 68 million for infrastructure and redesign of…

The hotel’s debut is also accompanied by three distinct new restaurant concepts. Led by seasoned Valley Chef Alexander Robinson, the signature ground-floor restaurant Terra Tempe Kitchen & Spirits offers healthy…

Downtown Milwaukee The City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee Downtown Business Improvement District No. 21 have selected businesses to participate in efforts to update the Downtown Area Plan. Based in Milwaukee…

The City of Milwaukee Urban Development Department is partnering with Milwaukee Downtown, BID # 21 to co-lead downtown plan updates. The revised plan, “Connecting MKE 2040,” will include strategic updates…

The Tamarack Discovery School, which opened on Monday, may require all students to wear masks because of its accreditation status, despite recent legislation from Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds. Grace smith…

This hotel is a beautifully redesigned historic property in a prime downtown Seattle location, steps from Pike Place Market. SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – Conveniently located, the Seattle Palihotel is housed in…

A visitor to Redwood City will come across signs proudly proclaiming its theater district, but the two resident companies that have set up the theater in the district are not…

NEW CANAAN, CT – The New Canaan Chamber of Commerce’s “Taste of New Canaan” walking event is scheduled to return on August 25 starting at 5:00 PM. to 19h With…

After a difficult year and a half for many businesses, some have barely had the chance to finally reopen. On Third Avenue in downtown Seattle, there’s a store called Piroshky…

ALBUQUERQUE, NM (KRQE) – Becoming a tourist in your own town is something that has grown in popularity since the start of the pandemic. Locals took to the streets of…

Street and sidewalk closures in and around Seattle City Hall Park began Friday morning, as efforts to clear a homeless camp came to an end. Chronic homelessness reaches crisis levels…

(Photo by Tesla) Tesla is opening a new showroom and service center south of downtown Seattle, marking the seventh location in the region for the electric vehicle maker. The new…

Seattle – A 33-year-old man in Kent, Wash. Was sentenced today by Seattle US District Court to two years in prison for being a felon in possession of a gun…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – The Nashville Fire Department released new first responder ATVs over the weekend. These new vehicles will allow first responders to more effectively assist those in need…

A SUSPECTED MAN IS NOW IN PRISON AT RISK OF SEVERAL CHARGES AFTER BREAKING A WINDOW IN DOWNTOWN SIOUX SUNDAY NIGHT. SIOUX CITY POLICE SAY RYAN REDLER, 37, HAMMERED AND…

Shortly after the pandemic took hold, some people prophesied the end of American cities. COVID-19 was supposed to be a game-changer – who would ever want to live in a…

NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WKRN) – The Nashville Fire Department launched new first responder ATVs over the weekend. These new vehicles will allow first responders to more effectively assist those in need…

August 2 – GLASTONBURY – City Council is in the early stages of considering creating a downtown “village district”, a mechanism authorized by state law that cities can use to…

GLASTONBURY – City council plans to create a downtown “village district”, a mechanism authorized by state law that cities can use to preserve historic buildings and control the design of…

Representatives from the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) and Main Street Iowa visited downtown Newton and neighboring Legacy Plaza on July 27, both included in the city’s now-accepted request to…

After a year of isolated living that emptied much of downtown Seattle, summer seemed to be bringing signs of return. Vaccination rates have increased, the Pike Place market filled with…

People attend the Freedom Festival parade outside the Paramount Theater in downtown Cedar Rapids on Saturday June 26, 2021 (Amir Prellberg / Freelance) This summer, downtown Cedar Rapids Self-Supported Municipality…

SAN FRANCISCO, July 28, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Shorenstein Properties, LLC (“Shorenstein”), owner and operator of high quality office, residential and mixed-use properties in the United States, today announced…

After a difficult year for many small businesses, cities and business owners are getting creative to grow their businesses. In Bridgton, creativity is literal, with the city launching a public…

Through Seattle Times business reporter The 50-story downtown Seattle office building that some call “the box the Space Needle entered” will soon be sold to a Boston-based developer for nearly…

BOSTON – The Boston / New England District Council of the Urban Land Institute announced the completion of its Technical Assistance Panel (TAP) of the historic North Brookfield Town House…

The Iowa City Downtown District’s annual block party was back for its fourth year on July 24 The Gazette Jul 25, 2021 2:45 p.m., updated: Jul 26, 2021 7:42 a.m.…

A neighborhood along Lake Washington in Seattle. A fall day in the Pacific Northwest. MarkHatfield / Getty Images / iStockphoto Home prices in the Seattle metro area reflect a new…

The Downtown Seattle Association is launching a new campaign because after a year and a half of feeling the pain of the pandemic, they want us all to come and…

Posted: Jul 21, 2021 10:16 PM CDT through Mattie davis The Town of Millbrook has partnered with Downtown Strategies to develop a revitalization plan for the Main Street area. The…

A new ad campaign is designed to entice residents to return to downtown Seattle after the pandemic. Downtown Seattle’s return has ‘turned a corner’ in recent months The Downtown Seattle…

SEATTLE – The Downtown Seattle Association (DSA) has launched its new campaign, “Love, SeaTown,” calling on Seattle residents to return to downtown after the pandemic. As Seattle was one of…

EL CAJON – El Cajon City Council has approved a 116-unit project along El Cajon Boulevard on South Johnson Avenue. The project will fill a niche that is sometimes called…

Officers responded at 11:50 p.m. on Thursday at the 1700 block of Pine Avenue where they found a woman with a gunshot wound to the upper torso, Long Beach police…

STARKVILLE, Mississippi (WTVA) – The City of Starkville will impose time limits on parking in major parts of downtown. City officials will add two-hour parking from 7 a.m. to 7…

A local community member wants to revive the Fayetteville he remembers as a kid with Sunday on the Square, a community event featuring art and music. The city-native Rakeem Jones,…

Seattle is working overtime to bring back its downtown core. The loss of tourists and office workers over the past year and a half has left the region struggling. The…

The “Welcome Back” weeks will take place from July 12 to 26 and will aim to relaunch the recovery of the city center after the COVID-19 pandemic. SEATTLE – Seattle…

WEST – One of the first steps towards implementing the measures to be taken in the new revised master plan will see the planning council focus on further economic development…

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KWWL) – After moving to a virtual format in 2020, the in-person return of Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival this year has given the downtown area an economic…

Carlisle Borough is moving quickly to give its downtown bars, distilleries and breweries a way to continue serving drinks that customers can enjoy outside. Last year, Gov. Tom Wolf signed…

Surveillance video captures thieves breaking into downtown Seattle store Surveillance video captured several thieves breaking into businesses in downtown Seattle and escaping with thousands of merchandise. SEATTLE – Surveillance video…

Hopefully most of us won’t have to use an AED. An AED, or Automated External Defibrillator, is used to help people with sudden cardiac arrest. It is a sophisticated yet…

Update, July 9, 2021: Over the past few days, a small triangle of land along Denny Way and an odd little brick building – which KIRO Radio listeners learned last…

Moose Jaw & District Chamber of Commerce and Moose Jaw Downtown Association want patio parclets in downtown parking lots A structure known as the “patio parking lot” could allow residents…

CHICAGO (CBS) – A group of men attacked people in downtown Chicago – committing crimes that included carjacking, shooting and robberies. Metra Rock Island District service was cut short at…

On Wednesday, June 23, Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan and private partners announced a series of new initiatives to help downtown small businesses. One of the components revolves around events organized…

For years, security concerns have circulated around the Third Avenue entrance to the King County Courthouse in downtown Seattle. Now King County Council Member Reagan Dunn is pushing the county…

EQ Office has announced plans to reposition the US Bank Tower in downtown Seattle. The project will be the largest of its kind downtown in the market, according to EQ…

SEATTLE, WA – LMC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lennar Corporation and a leader in apartment development and management, has announced the completion of Ovation, a luxury two-tower, mixed-use apartment…

The ice cream shop / bakery opened in 1996. # k5evening SEATTLE – Long before the invention of ice cream, there was ice cream. For Maria Coassin, there is really…

THOMASVILLE, Ga. (WCTV) – A new documentary celebrating historic downtown Thomasville, which was once the heart of the African American community, debuted Friday night at the Ritz Amphitheater. WCTV’s Katie…

PCC Community Markets, the largest community food market in the United States, will move its planned downtown Seattle store opening from this year to early 2022. However, in an effort…

The Cool Spring Downtown District will launch the District’s Summer Market in June at Festival Park. This farmers and makers market is scheduled to be open to the public from…

A block of downtown Palm Springs is undergoing a transformation in hopes of revitalizing the neighborhood and attracting visitors with its nearby architecture, artwork, and restaurants. “We just saw this…

(The Center Square) – Visitors to the downtown Nashville business district will pay more sales tax starting July 1. The increase in the sales tax rate – from 9.5% to…

After KIRO Radio’s Gee and Ursula Show shared their own stories this week about visiting downtown Seattle, particularly as it relates to the homelessness crisis, they heard from a local…

Oceanside Police Headquarters. Courtesy of the department The Oceanside Police Department is asking the city to approve a $500,000 allocation to purchase 54 surveillance cameras they want to install in…

Downtown Seattle and the Amazon headquarters campus during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo GeekWire/Kurt Schlosser) Plywood is down, surviving restaurants are adding hours, and vehicular traffic in Seattle is increasing by…

The historic district of downtown Prosper has a new apartment community. An Alabama builder, Birmingham-based LIV Development LLC, is planning the rental project on Fifth Street near the iconic grain…

item Photo: Seattle Department of Transportation SEATTLE – At least four people were arrested during marches on Saturday afternoon in downtown Seattle – a year after riots there followed the…

A destination for downtown meat lovers has quietly bid farewell. Through the Seattle Times, Miller’s Guild – the restaurant at Hotel Max known for its enormous wood-fired grill and excellent…

CALUMET, Mich. – A massive fire on Friday evening destroyed a block of historic downtown Calumet, according to WLUC-TV. The station reported that the fire occurred at a building in…

Many years ago my husband, Steve, and I purchased our first home in Lombard. We bought near what we thought was a busy downtown area at the time. A few…

KEARNEY, Neb. (KSNB) – Whether it’s a new location or just a young, vibrant neighborhood, some Kearney businesses are turning to The Bricks to put down roots. Contour Med +…

TEXARKANA, Ark. (KTAL / KMSS) – The Beech Street Baptist Church has approached the Historic District Commission for permission to demolish the Claude Foulke House on Pecan Street. HDC officials…

Board member Karen Hiller has been in her seat for 12 years, but she still wants to do more work. “I’m a worker. I just want to get in there…

Grand Lake officials will discuss a plan next week to halt new construction in downtown Grand Lake. Last week, Grand Lake administrators held a joint workshop with the city’s planning…

After a decade on the drawing board, construction begins this month to add a third northbound lane at Interstate 5 at Seneca Street, known as the worst bottleneck in Washington…

Posted: May 6, 2021 / 4:13 PM CDT / Update: May 6, 2021 / 4:13 PM CDT URBNA, Ill. (WCIA) – The city of Urbana has launched a new walking…

In early February, I wrote about what seemed like an ominous sign for the future of downtown Seattle. An index that measures business demand for leasing new office space showed…

JACKSON, Mich. (WILX) – On Tuesday evening, the Jackson City Council held a meeting where several important decisions for the area were made, including road construction, park design and a…

In an effort to continue beautifying the city of Fayetteville, Cool Spring Downtown District is hosting a “Make Your Mark and Find Your Zen” event. The event started on Friday…

BIG RAPIDS — Big Rapids City Commissioners held a public hearing to receive input from residents and local business owners on a proposed amendment to the city’s marijuana ordinance. The…

Companies prepare for possible protests after Chauvin trial Law enforcement and businesses prepare for possible riots SEATTLE – Between the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin and other…

Maintain the balance “objective more urgent than ever”, according to the district “The vast majority of space interest comes from national and local restaurants and food establishments,” says Nancy Bird,…

The City of Morgantown has received approval from the West Virginia Highway Division to install six new utility box murals designed by area artists in downtown Morgantown. “The utility box…

Shawnee appears set to allow public drinking in an area covering four city blocks in the city’s downtown area. The Shawnee City Council unanimously agreed on Monday to direct city…

The state is finally tackling one of our region’s biggest choke points by widening I-5 northbound through downtown Seattle, but it will come at a cost to people driving on…

Through Seattle Times business reporter An investment group and a real estate company will together pay nearly $600 million for Macy’s building in downtown Seattle, now dominated by six floors…

SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Seattle-based commercial real estate company Urban Renaissance Group LLC (www.urbanrengroup.com) (URG) and KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced the acquisition of the 300 Pine St building in…

Through Seattle Times Staff Reporter Kitsap Transit begins service on its third fast ferry route Monday morning, a 26-minute direct passenger-only trip between Southworth and downtown Seattle. the 255-berth Enetai…

Cool Spring Downtown District is accepting applications from local artists to have their art temporarily displayed in Art Alley in downtown Fayetteville. Art Alley was added downtown in 2020. It…

New Designated Zone in Boone to Protect Properties from Substantial Changes Samuel cooke Originally surrounded by grass and featuring stone pillars at its entrance, the Watauga County Courthouse has undergone…

It’s more than a year after the pandemic tore downtown tourism to ribbons and forced many of Seattle’s homeless shelters to empty or relocate, but on Wednesday the city will…

More townhouses, restaurants, wading pools, parks and murals. It’s part of the plan to make South Avondale a must-visit destination within five years. The $6.3 million plan aims to revamp…

Corrie Sid began investing in Tallassee when she first purchased The Guest House in 2018 and almost immediately began making great strides in building it into a new hostel and…

Graham Jaehnig / Daily Mining Gazette A 2019 photo of Leah Polzien, executive director of the Calumet Downtown Development Authority, as she delivers a monthly report to the village council.…

After 32 years as one of downtown’s upscale dining destinations, the Dahlia Lounge is finally done, owner Tom Douglas has announced. The space will be converted to house Serious Pie…

PORT ORCHARD — South Kitsap commuters working in downtown Seattle can rejoice in good news: The long-awaited Kitsap Transit fast ferry route between Southworth and downtown Seattle will begin service…

ALTAVISTA, Virginia – Robert Pate, the owner of Cyclin ‘Nutz bicycle store, said that since the start of the pandemic he has been trying to find ways to reach customers.…

Erik Bartlett, owner of Runaround Running & Fitness at 422 S. Main St., opens a second shoe store in Joplin. Rather than taking advantage of the heavy traffic on Range…

Every big city has a big downtown. Town centers are the heart of a region and help shape its brand and identity. Downtown Seattle is no exception – it’s the…

“How will downtown Seattle bounce back from the pandemic?” once again describes and denounces the abandonment of downtown Seattle. Let’s look around us. Didn’t the same pandemic happen in Bellevue?…

Restaurants in Loveland have until April 6 to apply for a new grant program to help foot the bill for tents, heaters and other weatherproof gear as COVID-19 rules continue…

ASHLAND — It has been several months since the Missouri Main Street Connection awarded the City of Ashland the Community Empowerment Grant to revitalize its downtown. Now plans are beginning…

Lee White, Coeur d’Alene police chief, said on Tuesday that a recent increase in alcohol-related incidents in the downtown area was straining the resources of the police department. “The majority…

In downtown Seattle, crews are putting the finishing touches on a striking new skyscraper. At a height of approximately 850 feet, the Rainier Square Tower has already redesigned the city’s…

By Seattle Times business reporter After a year in which the Seattle-born retailer has laid off employees and closed stores, Nordstrom announced on Tuesday that it will be leaving its…

A new special neighborhood would provide funding to build feasible multi-family housing The City of Durango is considering creating a MidTown Urban Renewal Authority to stimulate redevelopment in the north…

Local businesses speak out after protest damage Olivia LaVoice reports from Q13. SEATTLE – Cleanup was underway for several buildings that were damaged and vandalized Wednesday night in downtown Seattle…

President Joe Biden’s inauguration was met Wednesday night in downtown Seattle with scattered protests and property damage from anti-fascist marchers who have been demonstrating for months. A group, which numbered…