Sunset Mercantile hosts a weekly outdoor market with various activities and vendors every Sunday from 9am-2pm, featuring farm-fresh produce, artisan goods, live music, and more. [ more ]
Sunset Mercantile hosts weekly events with farmers, food trucks, live music, and more, bringing the community together in a family-friendly environment. [ more ]
GDC: world's largest gaming conference generating over $40 million in economic impact for SF
The Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco is providing a significant economic boost to the city.
Local businesses, such as Bocado Restaurant and The Brickhouse Bar and Grill, are experiencing positive impacts from the influx of visitors attending GDC. [ more ]
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Opinion: Politicians have a fun weekend in Wine Country
OPINION April 24, 2023 BY DAVE PRICE Daily Post Editor Many elected officials in San Mateo County were living it up over the weekend (April 21-23) at the San Mateo County Chamber's annual Progress Seminar.The event was in Sonoma County in the heart of Wine Country.Why wasn't this event held in San Mateo County?
A Win-Win' for Restaurants and Migrants: Subsidized Free Meals
Elizabeth G. DunnReporting from the South Bronx As migrants continue to settle in New York, the city has partnered with restaurants to produce free meals for them.I stopped by one business involved in the effort.Here's what I found James Estrin/The New York Times Beatstro, in the South Bronx, was buzzing with employees preparing the day's 2,800 meals, which would all go to migrants.
This charming "village" neighborhood pinpoints its founding in 1909, when it was developed around an Oregon Electric Railway depot.Today, many of the 100-plus-year-old buildings are still intact, with local businesses giving them new purpose.A mere 10-minute drive from downtown Portland, the tranquil neighborhood feels like its own small town while quietly boasting some of the city's most notable places to eat.
The Next Frontier in Sustainability at Restaurant Beatrice Comes From the Gulf
R estaurant Beatrice was closed on an afternoon late in February, but the place was far from quiet.The staff at the 2023 James Beard Award nominated restaurant was in an education session with Dr. Vicki Pruente, the director of research for Palacios Marine Agricultural Research.Her organization is all about restoring oyster reefs through new development and restoration.
Parking is about to get a lot more expensive in SF. Here's why.
Lance Yamamoto/SFGATE Parking meter hours are being extended in San Francisco as the city's transit agency is expected to face a $130 million budget shortfall in fiscal year 2025.The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors voted in favor of extending hours in February, and the agency released the plan Tuesday.
A Three-Decade-Old Melrose Coffee Shop Just Flipped Into a Cool-Kid Wine Bar
Longtime Hollywood coffee shop Stir Crazy quietly flipped into a weekdays-only dinner destination last week.The original cafe opened in 1994 and closed last August after 28 years in business.The building's new owners - Mackenzie Hoffman, Macklin Casnoff, and Harley Wertheimer - debuted Stir Crazy 's latest iteration on Monday, May 1 following eight months of planning and construction.
This week's tablehopper: smells like latkes. (free)
Tablehopper's Taste of San Francisco Holiday Gift Box is back for its fourth year, featuring 12 gourmet products from local SF Bay Area restaurants, businesses, and makers.
The gift box includes items from people of color, queer, and women makers, as well as small businesses that have been working to stay afloat. [ more ]
Mission Loteria x Abanico Coffee Roasters' Two Year Celebration (SF)
Celebrate Abanico Coffee's 2 year anniversary with us! Support small businesses and play Mission Lotería: Shop.Play.Win! Participate in Mission Lotería and support local businesses.Shop.Play.Win! Fill up your game board (tabla) and redeem for raffle tickets.Collect stickers for your tabla from participating businesses and enter to win cash, gift cards and other merchandise at this event!
49ers bid for Bay Area to host 2026 Super Bowl - San Jose Spotlight
The 49ers want another run at hosting the Super Bowl less than a decade after bringing the championship game to Santa Clara.San Francisco 49ers CEO Jed York said the team is hoping to host the 2026 Super Bowl at the NFL annual meeting Tuesday.This would mark a decade after Levi's Stadium first hosted the 2016 Super Bowl.
Everything you need to know about the latest proposal in 'City of Yes'
The 'City of Yes' plan aims to modernize zoning regulations to boost economic growth and help local businesses expand.
The proposal includes 18 initiatives to update citywide zoning rules, such as filling vacant storefronts and enabling businesses to grow in new areas. [ more ]
Shop local in Jamaica Plain with this reader guide
Local businesses in Boston's Jamaica Plain neighborhood are highly cherished by residents for their unique offerings and connections with the community.
Reader-recommended guide provides insights into the diverse range of small businesses in Jamaica Plain, showcasing personal favorites and community-driven choices. [ more ]
Williamsburg residents move to clean up the nabe with new Northside BID * Brooklyn Paper
Residents in the Northside of Williamsburg are forming a Business Improvement District (BID) to address dirty streets and poorly-kept public spaces.
BIDs are funded by tax assessments on local property owners and provide services such as cleaning, beautification, and support for local businesses. [ more ]
NYC Summer Streets' initiative will expand to all five boroughs this summer | amNewYork
Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams New York City is making around 20 miles of its streets car-free on various Saturdays this summer as part of its Summer Streets initiative expansion, Mayor Eric Adams announced in Queens on Monday.The initiative, which was first launched in 2008, will see large sections of roadways in each borough blocked off from vehicular traffic on five Saturdays over the course of July and August.
Brooklynites celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month * Brooklyn Paper
Photo courtesy of the Borough President's Office Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams Brooklynites celebrated Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a joyous musical celebration at Brooklyn Borough Hall on Thursday.
Bold Indonesian Cuisine Rolls Into the Mission - And More Bay Area Restaurant Openings
Joyride Pizza opened a new outpost at Salesforce Park, offering Detroit-style pizza paired with Barebottle Brewing taproom beers.
The Stud, a well-known gay bar in San Francisco, is set to reopen at a new location after fundraising efforts during the pandemic-induced closure.
Broad Street Oyster Co. expanded to Ghirardelli Square, offering Instagram-worthy seafood dishes like lobster rolls with uni and caviar toppings. [ more ]
Lion Dance Cafe, lauded Oakland vegan restaurant, will close in late April
Lion Dance Cafe, a Michelin Guide-listed vegan restaurant in Uptown Oakland, is closing after service on April 27 due to family reasons.
Mushin Sports Lounge in downtown Oakland closed after service on March 31, thanking Oakland for the memories and good times shared at the upscale sports lounge. [ more ]
Hella Bagels ready for brick-and-mortar debut, Brix Factory Brewing now open
Brix Factory Brewing opened in West Oakland with a team from Drake's Brewing, offering collaborations with other local brewers.
Hella Bagels is a new hot spot in Albany known for classic bagel flavors and unique schmears, expanding from a cottage business to sought-after pop-ups. [ more ]
Calls to bring DLR to Thamesmead to 'remove east and south east London barriers'
Considerations to extend the DLR route from Gallions Reach to Thamesmead have been ongoing.According to the Evening Standard, plans to extend the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) will hopefully be submitted by 2026.The Mayor Sadiq Khan said City Hall and other public bodies has given around 1.5m towards feasibility studies for the project.
The Bexley area that 'doesn't feel like London' with local business fears over ULEZ
Despite Bexley getting classed as a London borough in 1965, some Crayford residents maintain living on the fringe is very different to inner-city life and they feel like tourists when they travel to the centre.Dupwe Oni, 50, has run People's Launderette in Crayford for the past 20 years.The business owner said that Central London is such a different ballgame to outer areas such as Crayford that she doesn't feel like she really lives in the city.
Ealing Council scraps plans 26-storey tower at council HQ which would have created 477 homes
E aling Council has scrapped plans for a 26-storey tower scheme at its council offices which would have provided 477 homes.The council had previously approved the scheme for the site of its headquarters in Uxbridge Road, west London, which would have seen six buildings ranging from six to 26 storeys constructed.
All the South London locations featured in 'Rye Lane' that you can visit
New romcom Rye Lane was filmed in South London and you can visit the filming locations.(Image: PA Features Archive/ Google Maps) A new rom-com set and filmed in South London, Rye Lane, has been released in cinemas nationwide.The film starring David Jonsson and Vivian Oparah follows the story of two twentysomethings trying to navigate life after their own break-ups, leading to a chance meeting at an art exhibition.
A group of TikTok creators have sued to block a recently signed law that bans the app's operation in Montana.The suit, filed last night and announced today, alleges that Montana's SB 419 is an unconstitutional and overly broad infringement of their right to speech."Montana has no authority to enact laws advancing what it believes should be the United States' foreign policy or its national security interests, nor may Montana ban an entire forum for communication based on its perceptions that some speech shared through that forum, though protected by the First Amendment, is dangerous," says the suit, filed by law firm Davis Wright Tremaine.
Editorial: Mayor Brandon Johnson and the challenges that lie ahead
On Monday, Brandon Johnson, 47, born and raised in Elgin and a graduate of Aurora University, becomes the 57th mayor of Chicago.Johnson has been a union organizer, a Chicago Public Schools teacher and, since 2018, a Cook County commissioner.He will become the chief executive of the third largest city in America, will serve more than 2.5 million people and manage a budget of more than $16 billion.
In a gentrified Bay Area, the former Rottenest City' fights to preserve its history
Emeryville's Oaks Card Club has been in Cole Tibbets' family for over a century.He has memories of coming into the card room as a kid with his dad, hearing stories about the guys who lived in the boarding house-style apartments on the top floor.He's now the manager, greeting regulars as they approach the front door, but he's worked every job in the building.
EP Podcast Guy Hosts Podcast Info Session At Evergreen Park Library
EVERGREEN PARK, IL - So you want to start a podcast?Chris Lanuti, host and producer of The EP Podcast, will teach residents young and old the ins and outs of podcasting Tuesday, June 20.The "How To Start A Podcast" session begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Evergreen Park Public Library, 9400 S. Troy Ave.
Stuff to do: Frameline Film Fest, Juneteenth, El Rio Realness
Thursday June 15, 2023 Manny's: June Community Happy Hour with Harvey Milk & Alice B. Toklas Dem Club To continue their Pride month events, Manny's is hosting a Community Happy Hour with the Harvey Milk Democratic Club and Alice B. Toklas Democratic Club!At this Thursday happy hour you can meet new faces in your community.
The Columbia Pike Blues Festival returns to Arlington on June 17, taking over three blocks of Columbia Pike with live music, food and drinks, and activities for kids.(Josh Brick Graphics)Comment Gift Article June marks the beginning of music festival season, and local stages will be full of international stars and up-and-coming young performers.
Are online retail and COVID to blame for declining sales? Nah, it's gotta be the bike lanes
Gillman's Ace Hardware.Photo: John Greenfield Logan Square's Gillman Ace Hardware is getting ready to close its doors at the end of the month.Owner Alan Gillman has blamed the protected bike lanes that were installed on Milwaukee Avenue in fall 2020, replacing curbside parking on the west side of the street, for a drop in sales.
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Check Out Starchitect David Adjaye's Next DC Building - Washingtonian
David Adjaye, the superstar architect behind the National Museum of African American History and Culture, has proposed designs for a roughly 650,000-square-foot multi-use development in St. Elizabeth's East Parcel 15.The project, called Sycamore & Oak, imagines residential units, office space, a hotel, outdoor areas, and a pavilion for performances and community gatherings.
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13 Black-Owned Local Businesses Are Coming to the Former St. Elizabeths Campus - Washingtonian
When Le'Greg Harrison was 9 years old, he biked around the former St. Elizabeths psychiatric hospital campus to see if the scary stories were true.Harrison grew up hearing rumors about the largely abandoned facility from other neighborhood kids-including one that Jeffrey Dahmer hid out there.Thirty years later, Harrison is part of a movement that's bringing new life to the campus in Southeast DC: A temporary 23,000-square-foot retail and community complex opens there this week.
Documentary Film Festival The 22nd annual documentary film festival kicked off on Thursday and goes until Sunday, June 11 online and in person at the Roxie Theater.Films from local artists include Sweetheart Deal, the story of four sex workers seeking to escape the throes of addiction with the help of a roadside healer in an RV, and Tony & Denise, a memoir and experimental documentary-memoir telling the story of transgender pioneer Denise D'Anne, who lived in the Mission until her death.
Stuff to do: Calle 24 cleanup, drag, speakeasy salon
Calle 24 Latino Cultural District is celebrating the one-year anniversary of Calle Limpia, Corazón Contento (Clean Streets, Happy Heart).They are partnering with local businesses, vendors, organizations, community members, and their sister Cultural District for the third Calle Limpia, Corazón Contento program.
Greenwich Market is losing its identity' amid decline in handcrafted wares, traders say
A South London town centre known for its nearly 300-year-old market may be losing its identity of selling handcrafted wares, with cost of living pressures making it harder for traders to see past the very grim economy.Greenwich town centre has long prided itself in being an attraction for Londoners and tourists alike.
Green Bay selected as 2025 NFL Draft location: Best memes and tweets from NFL Twitter
Green Bay was officially announced as the location of the 2025 NFL Draft, sparking celebrations from Packers fans and digs from rivals.Green Bay is by far the smallest NFL city, but it's going to be the center of the NFL world when the 2025 NFL Draft comes to town.That's right, the league voted to have Green Bay host the draft in two years' time.
Former Marshall Field's warehouse to become film studio
Knickpoint Ventures held a topping-off ceremony Monday for The Fields Studios, what the company bills as Chicago's first purpose-built film studio, at the former Marshall Field's warehouse campus on the Northwest Side.The developer bought the site in 2018 and plans to complete construction and open nine soundstages, along with creative and production offices, by early next year.
Third annual ArtWalk turns Atlantic Avenue into one big gallery starting May 20 * Brooklyn Paper
File photo courtesy of Arts Gowanus Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams Atlantic Avenue will once more turn into a huge, bustling public art gallery this weekend with the return of the Atlantic Avenue ArtWalk.From May 20-28, artwork from more than 100 local artists will hang in local cafés and storefronts, and art-loving Brooklynites need only take a self-guided stroll down the avenue to get their fill.
'A day we'll never forget': Firefighters reflect on tackling last summer's wildfires
Memories of the hottest day of summer last year - July 19 - are still vivid in the minds of those who tackled the multiple major fires that were reported across the city.London mayor Sadiq Khan said it was London Fire Brigade's busiest day since the Second World War.As temperatures crossed 40 degrees, a wildfire in the village of Wennington near Rainham destroyed more than 19 homes.
Claire Wadman, who collected the signatures from residents and business owners, said that many of the people she spoke to "weren't even aware what [ULEZ] is".She said: "Half the people I've spoken to aren't even aware of what it is."They've heard of it and they don't understand what it is... because the information isn't out there "I've spoken to businesses, post offices, thrift shops, cafes, sweet shops, garages and one of them even said I don't even know what you're talking about'.
This Old Town Snack Shop Revives Its More Than 100-Year-Old Building's Legacy
In 1905, a labor contractor named Mosaburo Matsushima opened up the Teikoku Co. mercantile on the ground floor of the Merchant Hotel on what is now Northwest Davis and 2nd Avenue.It was located in the 10 or so blocks of downtown beginning to go by Japantown, or "Nihonmachi," at the time.Hundreds of young Japanese immigrants were arriving in Oregon to work on the railroads, lumber mills, and fish canneries, and Matsushima was keenly aware of their need for a place to find Japanese ingredients and household goods for their growing families.
INAUGURAL "ROSE ON ROSE" WINE FEST IN VENICE LAUNCHES ON NATIONAL ROSE DAY SATURDAY, JUNE 10 AND RAISES FUNDS FOR VENICE FAMILY CLINIC
SpinPR Group is proud to announce the first ever Rosé on Rose Wine Fest, a progressive rosé crawl and street fest in Venice taking place on Saturday, June 10, 2023 in celebration of National Rosé Day.Attendees can celebrate all things rosé and gain access to exclusive rosé and rose-inspired offers from Rose Avenue's top restaurants and retailers along a select stretch of Rose Avenue.
What you need to know about Temu, the online shopping app dominating download charts | CBC News
"I'm shopping like a billionaire," sings a voice in Temu's Super Bowl ad, echoing the online shopping app's tagline.With many of the e-commerce platform's best-selling goods priced under $10, it's easy to see why people are flocking to the app to purchase everything from clothes and accessories to home appliances.
Energy saving schemes falling short, councils warn
Slow progress in insulating homes is leaving fuel poverty targets in jeopardy, costing billions and contributing to climate change, councils have warned.Councils are calling for a new local approach after the flagship energy efficiency scheme supported 60,000 homes in 2022, down from almost half a million homes in 2013.
Small business growth booms outside London as Calder Valley named UK hotspot
The Calder Valley has been revealed as the fastest growing area for small businesses in the UK, according to fresh research.The West Yorkshire area, which was the setting for BBC hit TV show drama Happy Valley, was pinpointed as a hotspot for start-ups by GoDaddy's venture forward research initiative.
Campaigners win bid to continue injunction protecting Plymouth trees
Campaigners have won a bid to continue a High Court injunction preventing the further felling of trees in Plymouth city centre, as they accused a council of trying to avoid democratic scrutiny of redevelopment works.An ongoing legal row over the controversial felling of trees in Plymouth last week has triggered the resignation of the city council's leader, Richard Bingley.
MPs will vote this week on a key aspect of the Windsor Framework the Stormont brake.The statutory instrument, which was published on Monday, sets out in detail how the brake would operate.Here are some of its key features: It would establish a new Assembly committee to scrutinise the Windsor Framework and any proposed new EU laws to be applied in Northern Ireland.
Greece's conservatives campaign on firm but fair' refugee policy
Backed by the European Union, the Greek government has toughened its border management and moved refugees out of sight.Athens, Greece When Notis Mitarakis took the job of migration minister, he received a baptism of fire.In January 2020, even before he was sworn in, Mitarakis visited his constituency of Chios.
Maximizing Potential with Strategic Domain Purchasing - Social Media Explorer
Choosing the right domain name can be a daunting but essential task, especially if you are trying to create a memorable and easily identifiable online presence.A strategic domain purchase can have a significant impact on the success of your online venture by increasing customer trust, preventing competitors from obtaining similar domains, and improving search engine optimization.
Californians With Developmental Disabilities Must Soon Be Paid Minimum Wage. Can the State Find Enough Good Jobs? | KQED
A dozen states besides California have passed laws banning below-minimum-wage programs.Also a federal rule in effect this year requires disability services to be more integrated with the community.These kinds of jobs have already declined in California.In 2009, as many as 16,000 people with disabilities worked in the workshops or the small groups that split a minimum wage.
Minnie Moll, Omar Gandhi and Zhu Pei named Dezeen Awards 2023 judges
Design Council chief executive Minnie Moll and architects Omar Gandhi, Zhu Pei, Olga Bogdanova and Byoungsoo Cho have been announced as Dezeen Awards 2023 judges.Dezeen Awards 2023, in partnership with Bentley Motors, is open for entries.There is less than one month left to submit your project before midnight London time on 1 June and avoid late entry fees.
More people will be able to access health services without needing to see a GP under a plan launched by officials in England.It asks patients to use high street pharmacies for some common drug prescriptions and routine tests to ease the pressure on busy doctors.NHS England says its plan will free up 15m GP appointments over the next two years - around 2% of the total.
Only 1% of 1.1bn lost in Covid business scheme recovered, report finds
Just 1% of the estimated 1.1bn lost from the government's Covid business support programme in England as a result of fraud and error has been recovered so far, the public spending watchdog has said in a report urging ministers to learn lessons from the scheme.The overwhelming majority of fraud and error occurred during the initial incarnation of the grant scheme launched in March 2020, which did not require prepayment checks, the National Audit Office (NAO) said in its report on the rushed-through efforts.
Where to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo 2023 in Portland - EverOut Portland
This Friday, May 5, is Cinco de Mayo, commemorating Mexico's victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862.Get ready to celebrate with festive events, like the Portland Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, plusfood and drink specials from local restaurants.Read on for more of our top picks for fêting the holiday, including some of our go-to Mexican restaurants.
A one-bedroom apartment comes with 1.5 parking spots. Austin could change that. - Austin Monitor
Wednesday, May 3, 2023 by Audrey McGlinchy, KUT City Council members will decide Thursday whether to stop requiring developers to build parking.With some exceptions, city rules require most residential and commercial developers to build a minimum amount of parking spots.The number depends on several factors, including bedroom count, units or square footage of what's being built.
Interview with owner of Sheen Bookshop, an insight into being an independent store.
Being a part of the local community is the most important aspect of being an independent store, we often get to connect with other local businesses.Are there any particular challenges you face as an independent business?Most of the challenges that occur for us stem from the pandemic and the current state of our economy; people are spending less money on items that aren't necessities due to the cost of living crisis so we have to be careful with our budgets.
Business Matters event to look at the future of social media - myPelham
Next week, an online community event hosted by Brock University will aim to help businesses understand the fast-changing landscape of social media.Green says that for most businesses and organizations the cost of not using social media as part of their marketing promotion strategy is just too high, yet engaging on the platforms represents a steep learning curve, staff time commitment and continuous education on trends and best practices.
London's last ever DVD-only shop is at risk of closure
L ondon's last DVD-only shop is at risk of closing down but locals are trying to raise 5,000 to keep it open.For Your Eyes Only, in south-east London's Forest Hill neighbourhood, has been open since 1988.It has survived the closure of DVD chains such as Blockbuster and the advent of streaming services like Netflix.
Castro Farmers' Market to Open for the Season - San Francisco Bay Times
By Debra Morris- Your neighborhood Castro Farmers' Market is returning for the season, a reminder that everything good comes to those who wait! Noe and Market Streets will be filled with all your favorite farmers of fine fruits and vegetables, eggs, honey, and baked goods.Your local gathering place will again hear the sounds of chatter, music, and laughter as neighbors walk the street to select fine local produce and enjoy their community and local businesses.
YouTube shutting down Indian social commerce app Simsim
YouTube is shutting down its live social commerce app Simsim less than two years after acquiring the Indian startup but insists that it's committed to building "a seamless shopping experience for viewers and supporting creators' businesses."Simsim helped small businesses in India transition to e-commerce by leveraging the rising popularity of video and creators.
'It's an epidemic': what's behind a spate of hammer attacks on east London businesses?
London's independent local shops and restaurants are being targeted with vandalism, break-ins and violent attacks
Dozens of east London shops, restaurants, hairdressers and other independent businesses have been enduring an 'epidemic' of violent attacks, vandalism and break-ins over the last six months.
At first blush it might be hard to believe that New York - the news media capital of the United States - has a shortage of news.But it does - and its rapidly reaching crisis levels.The key is that we're talking about local news, not national news.While national news is economically thriving, community journalism is in a free fall - especially in New York.
G ang crime is increasingly affecting revellers in Clapham, a council has been warned.Local businesses from Clapham High Street told a Lambeth Council meeting that gang violence is reaching unprecedented levels.Gangsters have stabbed, mugged and even kidnapped partygoers.One person was chased down the street by a knife-wielding gangster.