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New York City's Population Ticks Up to More Than 8.4 Million

New York City's population growth indicates a positive recovery trend after significant declines during the pandemic.

NYC music

Lincoln Center Gets $50 Million Gift to Promote Contemporary Dance

Lincoln Center receives $50 million to support dance programming and young artists.

fromSlate Magazine

2 days ago

NYC politics

The Demise of Outdoor Dining Isn't Really Anyone's Preference. So How Did We End Up Here?

K-Town's outdoor dining scene symbolized NYC's post-pandemic revival, but now it faces decline amidst regulatory challenges.

fromGrub Street

Miscellaneous

Outdoor Dining Isn't Dead Yet

New York's permanent outdoor-dining program may improve rather than hinder outdoor dining, as many restaurateurs remain optimistic and apply for new permits.

fromStreetsblog

Miscellaneous

Parking? Lots! Outdoor Dining Structures Are Coming Down Across the City - Streetsblog New York City

Many restaurants chose to dismantle outdoor dining structures instead of updating them due to city regulations and limited operational time.

New York City

New York City's Population Ticks Up to More Than 8.4 Million

New York City's population growth indicates a positive recovery trend after significant declines during the pandemic.

NYC music

Lincoln Center Gets $50 Million Gift to Promote Contemporary Dance

Lincoln Center receives $50 million to support dance programming and young artists.

NYC politics

fromSlate Magazine

2 days ago

The Demise of Outdoor Dining Isn't Really Anyone's Preference. So How Did We End Up Here?

K-Town's outdoor dining scene symbolized NYC's post-pandemic revival, but now it faces decline amidst regulatory challenges.

fromGrub Street

Miscellaneous

Outdoor Dining Isn't Dead Yet

New York's permanent outdoor-dining program may improve rather than hinder outdoor dining, as many restaurateurs remain optimistic and apply for new permits.

fromStreetsblog

Miscellaneous

Parking? Lots! Outdoor Dining Structures Are Coming Down Across the City - Streetsblog New York City

Many restaurants chose to dismantle outdoor dining structures instead of updating them due to city regulations and limited operational time.

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Los Angeles

fromLos Angeles Times

1 week ago

LAX drops down the list of the world's busiest airports by passenger count

LAX has fallen in global airport rankings due to reduced domestic travel and poor recovery from the pandemic.

fromSFGATE

2 weeks ago

San Francisco

Downtown San Francisco's $5 lunch spot has returned from the dead

Gold Club's $5 lunch buffet is returning after 1,826 days, revitalizing a cherished San Francisco dining experience.

London food

fromTime Out London

2 weeks ago

Soho could bring back its pedestrianised street dining zones this summer

Alfresco dining in London's West End might return, backed by City Hall to support local restaurants and boost the hospitality industry post-pandemic.

fromwww.cbc.ca

2 weeks ago

Canada news

Duty-free shops struggle to make ends meet as Canadians steer clear of U.S. | CBC Radio

Duty-free shops in Canada are experiencing significant declines in business due to reduced cross-border travel.

Stores may face layoffs if customer traffic does not improve soon.

fromLe Monde.fr

Paris food

Getting outdoors, mixing work and pleasure and cheaper trips: How Covid (partly) changed tourism in France

The pandemic revitalized interest in outdoor and nature-based tourism, leading to the success of unique camping experiences.

Five years since COVID, Louisiana's readers are thriving. This is their secret.

Louisiana's reading scores improved significantly post-pandemic, making it a standout example of educational recovery in the U.S.

fromwww.npr.org

US news

How Alabama students went from last place to rising stars in math

Hands-on learning tools in DeKalb County have significantly improved elementary school math performance post-pandemic.

fromFast Company

3 months ago

Education

College isn't dead to Gen Z yet. Enrollment just hit a post-pandemic high

US college enrollment has surpassed pre-pandemic levels for the first time, increasing by 4.5% in fall 2024.

Online learning

fromwww.npr.org

Five years since COVID, Louisiana's readers are thriving. This is their secret.

Louisiana's reading scores improved significantly post-pandemic, making it a standout example of educational recovery in the U.S.

fromwww.npr.org

US news

How Alabama students went from last place to rising stars in math

Hands-on learning tools in DeKalb County have significantly improved elementary school math performance post-pandemic.

fromFast Company

3 months ago

Education

College isn't dead to Gen Z yet. Enrollment just hit a post-pandemic high

US college enrollment has surpassed pre-pandemic levels for the first time, increasing by 4.5% in fall 2024.

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SF parents

fromwww.berkeleyside.org

After lengthy holdup, Alameda County child care providers are cleared to get $166M in tax funds

Alameda County is distributing $165.8 million in emergency funding for child care, providing vital support five years after Measure C's approval.

NYC music

2 months ago

Drawing From Bob Dylan's Songbook, Learning Lessons in Mortality

Todd Almond's new book explores the journey of 'Girl From the North Country' on Broadway, reflecting both personal and collective experiences during that time.

fromBoston.com

2 months ago

Business

In R.I., the median sales price for a home has jumped nearly 67% since 2019

Rhode Island housing market shows first sales increase since 2020, driven by remote work and demand surge.

fromenglish.elpais.com

3 months ago

Coronavirus

Wuhan five years later: No trace of the pandemic at coronavirus ground zero

Wuhan is recovering from the pandemic, with citizens returning to normal life and a hopeful outlook for the future.

fromPortlandTribune.com

4 months ago

Portland

Wheeler leaving office upbeat about the future of Portland

Mayor Wheeler is optimistic about Portland's continued recovery from the pandemic.

fromInsideHook

Design

An Evening Exploring Chicago's Art Scene During 2nd Fridays

The Chicago Arts District monthly 2nd Fridays event revitalizes local art, fostering community engagement and showcasing diverse creativity in a post-pandemic recovery.

fromKqed

Arts

Contemporary Jewish Museum to Close for at Least a Year | KQED

The CJM faces financial challenges requiring drastic measures for future planning and sustainability amid declining attendance post-pandemic.

fromBusiness Matters

London

London City Airport Secures 130m Lifeline Amid Business Travel Decline

London City Airport secures £130 million to stabilize finances as it recovers from pandemic-related downturn in business travel.

fromPortlandTribune.com

Portland

Report: Downtown Portland visits, tourism picking up

Downtown Portland experienced its busiest summer for events and tourism since the pandemic, with 2.4 million visits monthly in June, July, and August.

fromTechCrunch

Startup companies

Zin Boats' bigger, faster electric leisure craft is built from the hull up with PNW pride | TechCrunch

Zin Boats has rebounded from pandemic challenges by innovating and creating a new, advanced electric watercraft, the Z11, to kickstart a clean boating revolution.

fromQuartz

fromOregon ArtsWatch | Oregon Arts & Culture News

Startup companies

A movie theater revival is coming this fall - and beyond

The movie theater industry is recovering quickly with planned investments worth over $2.2 billion due to a strong summer box office.

Music

With a voice of singing: The eternal return of choral music in Oregon

Singing together is a primal human experience that fosters connection and storytelling, making its return vital after pandemic challenges.

fromBusiness Insider