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fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago

The state of Oakland hotels: a conversation with the downtown Marriott

Others have simply closed (the Waterfront Hotel, the Hilton airport hotel) or been foreclosed (the Residence Inn/AC Hotel downtown). Perhaps the most high-profile case was the Oakland Marriott City Center, which opened in 1983. Its former owner, Hong Kong-based Gaw Capital, defaulted on its property loan earlier this year. Creditor Invesco seized the property at a foreclosure auction for half the purchase price Gaw spent in 2017. Meanwhile, workers protested last fall over stalled contract negotiations.
Travel
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

No more shushing: Bay Area libraries have a new strategy for attracting visitors and it's working

The Gilroy Library is no longer this quiet place for studying; it's a place for community. Families flock to them in droves to hear her teach kids about things like what sound Pancho the Perro, a dog puppet, makes.
Renovation
#manhattan
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Eurobonds 2.0: Why more and more economists are calling for Brussels to issue joint debt

The launch of a 10-year eurobond by the European Commission on June 15, 2021, symbolized a shift in the EU's approach towards joint debt issuance and economic collaboration.
Miscellaneous
fromBikemag
1 month ago

Popular Mountain Bike Brand Pulls Out of Europe-Here's Why

This change marks a temporary shift in how we operate in Europe, but it's not goodbye. Our goal is to return to global markets, including Europe, stronger and better positioned to serve riders like you.
Bicycling
#new-york-city
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

After a rocky post-pandemic recovery, Toronto's Fringe Fest finds stable ground | CBC News

The Toronto Fringe Festival is showing signs of recovery with increased shows and steady audience engagement.
#san-francisco
fromMission Local
2 months ago
San Francisco

No matter the challenges, small biz dreamers continue to place bets in San Francisco

San Francisco's entrepreneurial scene remains vibrant with many new businesses opening monthly despite challenges.
fromMission Local
3 months ago
San Francisco

San Francisco in six charts: City's 'annual performance results' paint a mixed picture

San Francisco is on the long road to recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Golden Gate Bridge tolls, fares increase

Golden Gate Bridge tolls will increase by 50 cents on Tuesday, with most drivers paying approximately $10.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

San Jose Airport passenger trips are far weaker than pre-COVID altitude

San Jose International Airport saw a slight increase in passenger traffic in May compared to April, but numbers are still significantly below pre-COVID levels.
San Jose Sharks
fromFortune
2 months ago

Why CEO Michelle MacKay hit the reset button on Cushman & Wakefield and turned it into a "different kind of engine"

When we were talking about talent, this is a complete tie out to the kind of talent that we want too. We don't want people who are going to tell us the way that it was done. We want visionaries to come to us thinking about the way it's going to be done.
Business intelligence
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

HUD walks back mortgage default guidance as too burdensome'

Through the new guidance, HUD is providing lenders with more flexibility in borrower engagement while adjusting certain requirements established under ML 2024-24.
Remodel
NYC food
fromEater NY
3 months ago

The Manhattan Golden Mall Inches Closer to Opening

Golden Mall is expanding to Manhattan, set to open in September with 18 vendors, revitalizing the Financial District post-COVID.
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

A running list of the best outdoor dining in Greater Boston for 2025

Boston's patio season returns with over a hundred restaurants offering outdoor seating starting on May 1.
Washington DC
fromwww.washingtonian.com
4 months ago

Tesla's Also Sick of DOGE, Alexandria Wants to Censor a Student Newspaper, and We Highlight Some Excellent Soul Food

The U.S. economy is facing challenges due to President Trump's trade war, leading to concerns about a recession.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Barbara Lee Wins Oakland Mayor's Race in Her Return Home

Barbara Lee won Oakland's mayoral race, leveraging her experience to stabilize the city post-pandemic.
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