SALISBURY — It was just a dusty bushel basket lid sitting among a slew of other vintage items in a now defunct antique store in China Grove. But when it caught Sarah Mini’s eye, she saw more. That 100-year old lid, Sarah thought, would make for a great wreath. She […]
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Downtown Racine to host holiday window decorating contest
RACINE — Downtown Racine announced their holiday window decoration contest on Wednesday, and we’re already feeling festive! This year’s contest is the third annual event, and it begins Friday. Visitors can check out the windows while shopping and eating downtown. When you’re there, don’t forget to vote for the best […]
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Downtown Austin Alliance to hold 26th annual Downtown Holiday Stroll
AUSTIN, Texas – The Downtown Austin Alliance will be holding the 26th annual Downtown Holiday Stroll, but with a few changes due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Downtown Alliance says that this year’s event is designed to allow the community to enjoy the holiday season downtown in a safe […]
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Fishers, Ind. approves Maple Del apartments downtown
CLOSE Fishers, with more than 90,000 residents, is one of Hamilton County’s fastest-growing cities as well as one of the most livable communities in the U.S. Here’s how Fishers is growing and changing. Wochit Fishers is moving forward with a plan for a large residential community on 116th Street that the […]
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Downtown ambassadors do more than clean the streets
Since the program began back in 2013, the duties of ambassadors have expanded, making them a one-stop-shop call for any of your downtown needs. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — So what does a downtown ambassador do? Providing on-street hospitality and beautification services for the downtown district is a very basic description […]
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Downtown districts participate in window contest, aim to keep Halloween spirit alive
Grass Valley and Nevada City businesses will continue to be encouraged in keeping the Halloween spirit alive in downtown areas through “The Great Halloween Window Contest 2020”. The contest is a collaborative effort by both Grass Valley and Nevada City’s chambers of commerce, the Grass Valley Downtown Association, and Ben […]
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New Boise restaurant: Little Pearl Oyster Bar opens downtown
A new restaurant quietly will open its doors today in downtown Boise. But if you listen closely, you’ll hear something. A buzz. And it’s about to grow louder. Initially open 4:30 p.m. to 10 pm. Wednesdays to Saturdays, Little Pearl Oyster Bar, 160 N. 8th St., brings a refined new […]
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LAFD has no record of inspecting downtown building that exploded in May
Members of the Los Angeles Fire Department investigate the scene of a fiery explosion May 16, which injured 11 firefighters, on Boyd Street in downtown Los Angeles. (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times) The Los Angeles Fire Department has no record of ever inspecting a downtown building where an explosion […]