BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Help is on the way to Burlington-area businesses owned by Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC). The city’s Department of Racial Equity is putting $180,000 of COVID relief money into owners’ pockets. It’s been a tough year for small businesses, especially businesses owned by people […]
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City moves on proposed changes to Staten Island’s special districts despite controversy
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — After the community and elected officials expressed opposition to proposed Department of City Planning (DCP) zoning amendments for three of Staten Island’s special districts, DCP has a new plan on the table. DCP says the new zoning amendments would remove the need for homeowners to wade […]
Nevada City businesses feel impact without traditional ‘Victorian Christmas’
Amid the pandemic, the Christmas season is looking different this year, especially in Nevada City.Businesses in the Gold Country town rely on the annual Victorian Christmas event to make most of their profit for the year. Usually, the streets of downtown are bustling with thousands of visitors, vendors and musicians […]
City Begins Virtual Accessory Dwelling Unit, Building Sign Services
Share This Article: Example of an accessory dwelling unit, also known as a “granny flat.” Photo via aocconstruction.com The city of San Diego is expanding its online virtual appointment services to help residents and business owners with questions about constructing accessory dwelling units and installing or altering building signs. Support […]
Change to flashing yellow traffic lights in downtown Bay City is ‘horrible mistake,’ business owner says
BAY CITY, MI – Some business owners in downtown Bay City are upset by the city’s recent decision to change standard traffic lights at the district’s main intersections to flashing yellow and red signals. The Bay City Commission unanimously approved a traffic control order in November based on an engineering […]
What TV channel is Man City v Fulham on? Kick off time & live stream
Manchester City will hope to make it two Premier League wins on the bounce when they entertain Fulham at the Etihad Stadium this weekend. City put five past Burnley last Saturday to end a two-game winless run in the top flight and re-energise their title push. With nine Premier League […]
City, Business Community Launch Shop Local Campaign
By Shawn Raymundo With the ongoing health crisis driving more shoppers to online retailers this holiday season, the city, in conjunction with San Clemente’s business community, has launched a “Shop San Clemente First” campaign, asking residents to support local restaurants and shops. On the city’s website, residents can find the […]
Jersey City BOE sues Horizon over alleged ‘threat’ to stop paying claims for 14,000 employees
The Jersey City Board of Education filed a lawsuit against the district’s health insurance network last week, alleging it threatened to stop paying healthcare claims for approximately 14,000 district employees. Horizon Healthcare Services, which manages the district’s insurance claims, was planning to stop processing all claims on Nov. 25 after […]
Lancaster city seeks bids to evaluate police department; seeks state accreditation | Local News
Lancaster city officials want to hire an outside expert to review police department policies and procedures and make recommendations for changes to bring the department in line with best practices. The city committed to the review this summer amid protests following the police-custody death of George Floyd in Minnesota. The […]
Detroit Pistons launch new ‘D-Up’ campaign to celebrate city, ‘313’
Wednesday will be a big day for the Detroit Pistons, who will not only make the seventh overall pick in the 2020 NBA draft, but also begin a new marketing campaign in anticipation of the 2020-21 season. The Pistons will launch their “D-Up” campaign, which will celebrate the city of […]
Bay City temporarily closing municipal offices due to coronavirus pandemic
BAY CITY, MI – You’ll want to make alternate plans if you’ve got business to do with the City of Bay City. All municipal City of Bay City offices will be closed to the public as of Wednesday, Nov. 18 due to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services […]
Man City to offer Messi a contract in January
The coronavirus pandemic made the summer transfer market unlike any before it, but there were still plenty of deals done, and you can check out the major ones here. The window might be closed across the top leagues in Europe, but here are the best rumours from around the globe. […]
Shopping al fresco: New York City will allow stores to operate outside
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the Open Storefronts program during his daily media briefing on Wednesday and signed an executive order that will allow eligible small businesses to operate outside. “Here’s an opportunity that will reach over 40,000 small businesses in this city and will allow them to sell their […]
UC Berkeley pilot program for outdoor instruction approved by city officials
An outdoor instruction pilot program proposed by UC Berkeley administrators that will last from Oct. 26 to Nov. 24 and allow certain in-person activities has been approved by Berkeley public health officials. The pilot consists of five programs related to certain disciplines: field biology and geology, music, engineering and business. […]
City Teachers Sweep Economic Education Awards | Harrisonburg
Michaela Minore and Cesar Gonzalez have won the top prize statewide in an economic education competition for a project developed at Skyline Middle School. In “Career and Personal Finance (Online Learning Modules),” students explored potential future paths, the education and skills needed for each path and the financial rewards, according […]
Hy-Vee looking to fill 200 jobs across Kansas City area
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — From online personal shoppers and cashiers to the meat department and more, Hy-Vee has about 200 jobs open in their stores across the Kansas City area. Those who already work for the grocery store chain say the opportunities are endless. “I started here years and years […]
New York City Police Seek Input on Reforms After Summer Protests
The New York Police Department will hold a series of town halls with residents to gather public input on new efforts to make changes to the department’s policing, officials said Tuesday. The NYPD will set up eight public meetings around the city, including one Wednesday in Staten Island. The law-enforcement […]
Small business owners urge people to shop local on Amazon Prime Day | FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV
PARKVILLE, Mo. — On a day when many people spend a little extra cash online, small business owners in downtown Parkville urged people to save a little something for the local brick-and-mortar shops. “If you buy everything from Amazon, Jeff Bezos continues to get richer and richer, and your neighbors […]
Two incumbents: City councilman challenges state senator | Government & Politics
The job of a state representative is to create and pass legislation that will benefit the citizens of his or her district, as well as the entire state. Ross Deal Education: Bachelor’s, IUSB Campaign phone: 574-258-0805 Jake Teshka Job: Business development officer Education: Master’s, IUSB Indiana taxpayers currently fund four […]
City National Bank opens a new Hudson Yards location as bank branches everywhere close
Branches have been gradually disappearing in the past few years as more customers learn the joys of tracking their money online. Covid-19 has greatly accelerated the trend. In a report last week the brokerage Keefe Bruyette & Woods estimated that up to 30% of the nation’s 75,000 bank branches could disappear. “Two […]