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fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 days 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
3 days 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
#community-support
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
3 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
3 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.
#massachusetts
#community
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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

fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 days 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
fromThe Mercury News
4 days ago

VTA allocates money to address traffic in Los Gatos

The Valley Transportation Authority allocated $11.3 million to a highway project in Los Gatos aimed at reducing congestion. The project will change current full cloverleaf entrances and exits to a spread-diamond configuration, add new lanes along Highway 17, and implement advanced transportation technologies.
Los Angeles
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
3 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
3 weeks ago
NYC startup

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

#tourism
#community-development
#community-event
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
1 week 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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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
#public-safety
#food-culture
#restaurant-closure
#closure
fromMission Local
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 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
3 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
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
3 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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
4 weeks 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
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

Vero Broadband to Acquire BendTel

We're excited to bring our resources and experience to scale that foundation while maintaining the local service customers have come to trust.
Silicon Valley real estate
NYC food
fromGreenpointers
1 month ago

Meals by Cug, a Popular Social Media Creator, Opening an Italian Sandwich Shop in Williamsburg - Greenpointers

Danny Mondello, known as Cugine, is opening a new Italian sandwich shop in Williamsburg called Casa Cugine.
fromDefector
1 month ago
E-Commerce

Seven Days At The Bin Store | Defector

Amazing Binz stands out due to its unconventional shopping experience and unique pricing structure that encourages exploration and deals.
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