City & Local

Downtown Revitalization

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A divided city council meeting in Chico, California, with citizens advocating for charm clashing with developers presenting modern building plans.
Neighborhoods

Downtown's Future: Charm vs. Development's Contentious Path

In Chico, California, a city council meeting on a downtown revitalization project drew around 200 people.

Derek Molina·June 19, 2026
The Studio by PGH Candle storefront in Downtown Pittsburgh, showcasing a lively pop-up shop environment during a period of economic revitalization.
Business Spotlights

Pop-Up Shops Reshape Small Business: The Studio Opens Downtown

This week, The Studio by PGH Candle opened its doors in Downtown Pittsburgh, one of nine new storefronts backed by a local partnership.

Marco Alvarez·April 10, 2026