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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 hours ago

Loard's Ice Cream, founded in 1950, cheats death to return to Oakland

Loard's Ice Cream in Oakland, known for its 40-plus flavors, has reopened under new owners Willis Yu and Winnie Tam, offering both classic and new menu items.
Food & drink
#restaurant-closures
#community
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
Food & drink

'I've worked at some child's christening and I'm now serving them their first pint of Guinness' - the ties that bind Stray Sod pub in rural Cavan to the community

fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
Food & drink

'I've worked at some child's christening and I'm now serving them their first pint of Guinness' - the ties that bind Stray Sod pub in rural Cavan to the community

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 day ago

Dartford chicken shop wants to serve hot food until 2am every day

Metro Fried Chicken has applied for a premises licence to serve hot food from 11pm to 2am every day, and the application is under consideration by Dartford Borough Council.
Food & drink
#community-events
#community-support
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
4 weeks ago

Sunny's Bar in Red Hook defies odds, recognized for inspiring disaster comeback * Brooklyn Paper

Sunny's Bar is a powerful example of community resilience and support after disasters.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
4 weeks ago

Sunny's Bar in Red Hook defies odds, recognized for inspiring disaster comeback * Brooklyn Paper

Sunny's Bar is a powerful example of community resilience and support after disasters.
#public-safety
#community-engagement
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 week ago

Half Price Books will close its downtown Berkeley store after 20 years

Half Price Books has been a downtown Berkeley fixture for 20 years and will close its location on Shattuck Avenue on November 30 due to failed lease negotiations.
Berlin
fromLondon On The Inside
5 months ago

Sourdough Sophia Is Opening a Third Bakery in Highgate

Sophia Handschuh, also known as Sourdough Sophia, transitioned from baking bread at home to operating a pastel pink-fronted micro-bakery in Crouch End after positive local response.
London food
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
1 week ago

Meet the butcher who overcame family tragedy to mark 50 years of business in Highgate

Phyllis Harper, who owns Highgate Butchers, celebrated her 50th anniversary on the high street this year. Over the decades, along with her son Lee, they have served thousands of people, including high profile celebrities who have since moved away.
Business
#massachusetts
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

Wildfether crafts spirits in a historic space

The Wildfether cocktail lounge, founded by Tommy Alfinito, is committed to crafting an exceptional drinking experience using in-house made ingredients such as whiskey and bitters.
Cocktails
fromSocial Media Today
1 week ago

TikTok Announces Two New Shopping Events to Boost In-App Sales

The campaign will feature exceptional small business sellers from across the U.S., each with a unique connection to their community and a proven record of success on TikTok Shop.
E-Commerce
#cannabis
fromstupiddope.com
4 weeks ago
NYC startup

Hudson Valley's Weed Scene Just Got Better Thanks to Silly Nice's Small-Batch Drops | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

fromstupiddope.com
4 weeks ago
NYC startup

Hudson Valley's Weed Scene Just Got Better Thanks to Silly Nice's Small-Batch Drops | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

I run a souvenir stall in Venice. The real chaos is coming from protesters, not Jeff Bezos' wedding.

I think it's a good thing. It brings more people to our stalls. While Bezos' guests might not be shopping here - it's for more normal people - it brings even more attention to the city.
Venture
#community-development
#community-event
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
2 weeks ago

I LOVE NY Coffee Debuts: World of Coffee Inc. Launches Bold New Brew Celebrating New York | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

New Yorkers have fueled their fast-paced lives with cups of strong, full-bodied coffee, now captured in the new I LOVE NY® Coffee line.
NYC food
#community-impact
fromBoston.com
1 month ago
NYC parents

'You name it, this place is run by immigrants': In Nantucket, fears of an economic chilling effect after ICE sting

fromBoston.com
1 month ago
NYC parents

'You name it, this place is run by immigrants': In Nantucket, fears of an economic chilling effect after ICE sting

fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

How Cambodia-Thailand border dispute affects communities DW 06/25/2025

Ball, a Thai citizen, owns a cannabis dispensary in the border town of Aranyaprathet. He says his sales have declined by nearly three quarters since the border changes.
UK news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

New Irish pub makes its debut in Redwood City

When Paul Davey, the former owner of Redwood City's City Pub, announced he wanted to retire, she got in touch. She bought the space May 15.
Portland food
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

How to Get Google Reviews for Business Growth in 2025

In 2025, businesses must leverage Google Business Profile updates such as enhanced messaging tools and AI-driven review summaries to thrive in local markets.
Social media marketing
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Where will late night food trucks be open in Boston this summer?

As a small, Black-owned, Caribbean-owned business, to grow in this way and to see our dreams realized, just deeply means so much to us.
NYC food
fromCurbed
2 weeks ago

Does Larry Gagosian Like His Bookstore?

Larry Gagosian humorously checks if he gets a bigger discount at BookHampton, highlighting his involvement in preserving the indie bookstore culture amid commercialization.
NYC parents
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 weeks ago

The Lewisham park cafe which was once derelict and is now a community hub

"What we do we do very well... and we are in the middle of a park. It's all been good and the local people are very nice."
Portland food
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Shine Time: ABBBAs 2025 Nominations Now Open!

Nominations are now open for the Above & Beyond Bromley Business Awards 2025, celebrating innovation and outstanding achievement within the borough's business community.
London startup
fromBrownstoner
3 weeks ago

Restaurants Serving French Food, Tacos to Open in Bed Stuy

Glucroft said the aim is to do classics in a quality way, 'nothing too adventurous, so to speak, good food that we're hoping the neighborhood can say, "Man, I just want to go out for a nice steak frites, I just want a good meal close to home".'
NYC food
#restaurant-closure
fromEater Atlanta
3 weeks ago

Mellow Mushroom in Decatur Closes Suddenly

"It is with a heavy heart that I announce the closure of Mellow Mushroom Decatur. It has been an absolute pleasure working in this community and we will miss being able to be your go-to pizza place!"
Atlanta Braves
fromMission Local
3 weeks ago

The only grocery store in one of San Francisco's most impoverished communities can't take food stamps

Surfside Liquors, the only grocery store in Hunters Point since 1974, now struggles to stock fresh produce due to lost SNAP authorization after owner’s knee surgery.
SF food
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 weeks ago

PREMIUM Fifth Avenue BID, celebrating 31st anniversary, packs the street with revelers

The Fun on Fifth Festival transforms Bay Ridge's Fifth Avenue into a vibrant corridor where families, friends and neighbors come together to enjoy a full day of live entertainment, delicious food, local shopping and community spirit.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Brooklyn gift shop Rider expands reach with addition of e-commerce site | amNewYork

"It's kind of one of those things like, I think I'll kick myself if I just don't ask. So I inquired about the space and the landlord is very neighborhood-minded."
NYC startup
fromEater
3 weeks ago

A Nearly 90-Year-Old Chinatown Restaurant Has Expanded

Wo Hop, which first opened in Chinatown in 1938, has expanded with a new street-level restaurant, enhancing accessibility for longtime patrons and marking a new era.
Portland food
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Another local brewery is putting its foot down over unruly kids

Bog Iron Brewing announced a policy requiring that children stay seated in the taproom and beer garden after experiencing disruptive behavior from unattended kids.
Parenting
#economic-impact
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
3 weeks ago

'I got a south London discount card to save money - instead I was ripped off'

"I kind of forgot about it, which I think is what this business relies upon," she explained.
London startup
fromSFGATE
4 weeks ago
Independent films

Netflix sucks now. A sleepy SF neighborhood is keeping an alternative alive.

Colin Hutton's Video Wave represents the enduring yet declining legacy of traditional video rental stores in the face of streaming services.
#community-dining
fromEater Portland
4 weeks ago
Portland food

A Portland Boathouse Is Reopening As a Kid-Friendly Destination for Fish Sandwiches

Pal's restaurant to open on Hayden Island, focusing on seafood and offering a community-centric dining experience.
fromlondontheinside.com
4 weeks ago
London food

Fink's Is Taking Over the Cafe at Clissold House

Fink's will take over Clissold House café, offering unique local community-inspired food experiences starting in 2025.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
4 weeks ago

Tuesday Morning Topline: Zuckerberg Wants to Develop Super AI at Meta

Mayor Lurie's silence on Trump and ICE is critiqued as he navigates his early term as mayor.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago

Rainham motorbike repair shop ordered to shut after breaking planning rules

Havering Council has issued a planning enforcement notice to Bike Point, mandating its closure due to operating without necessary permissions and causing disturbances to residents.
Bicycling
fromEater Boston
1 month ago

A Beloved Cambridge Diner Is Expanding to Brookline

Brookline Lunch, a favorite Palestinian-owned diner from Cambridge, is set to open its new location in Brookline, with plans for an expanded menu.
Boston food
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Beloved Italian Institution To Close After 55-Year Run In Brooklyn

Bari Pork Store, a staple in Bensonhurst for over 50 years, will close due to increasing operating costs and declining customer traffic.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

Five of the best coffee shops in Bexley for the summer

Greys Tea and Coffee House embraces a blend of tradition and modernity, serving quality teas and coffees in a charming setting, perfect for various events.
Food & drink
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