Town and Story

Community Events

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A lively community celebration for the grand opening of new local businesses, featuring ribbon-cutting ceremonies and festive decorations.
New in Town

Local Area Welcomes New Businesses with Grand Celebrations

In September alone, 6,497 new restaurants and food businesses opened across the country, according to Fox Business .

Kian Parsa·July 30, 2026
A lively Main Street filled with people enjoying community events and local businesses, highlighting economic vitality.
Main Street News

Local events are vital for community economic vitality.

The Ellis Theater's activities alone contributed to a remarkable 31% increase in Philadelphia, Mississippi's sales tax.

Vincent Moretti·July 5, 2026
Downtown street partially closed for a community event in 2026, with pedestrians enjoying festivities and business owners expressing concern.
Main Street News

Downtown street closures for community events risk business access in 2026.

Vancouver City Council has approved a $4.

Vincent Moretti·July 4, 2026
A hand placing a coin into an 'Event Visibility' slot in a local newspaper office, symbolizing the monetization of community event promotion.
Local Features

Local News Monetizes Community Event Visibility

While New Jersey Stage offers free previews for community events, securing a featured listing costs $10, and banner ads can run up to $100, revealing the commercial engine behind local event coverage.

Aisha Campbell·July 1, 2026