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US news

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

Online learning

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.

fromLos Angeles Times

1 week ago

Los Angeles

LAUSD test scores hit a new high, erasing pandemic lows with a second year of strong gains

US news

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

Online learning

fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.

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.

Saint Hung, Universal Processing CEO honored for funding 35,000 Asian-American businesses during COVID | amNewYork

Universal Processing celebrated its new Times Square headquarters, recognizing its impactful efforts during the pandemic under the leadership of Saint Hung.

London music

fromIndependent

3 weeks ago

Richard Curran: How our real gig economy is hitting all the right notes in festival season boom

Live music events in Ireland have surged since the pandemic, with fans attending despite rising ticket prices.

fromTime Out New York

1 month ago

The old Uncle Boons Sister space will soon become a chicken and cocktail joint

Come this summer, Mommy Pai's will open in the 203 Mott Street location, the new takeout-only spot will be a 'Thai chicken fingers and tropical fruit drinks concept.'

NYC food

#hospitality

fromFoodie in Barcelona

1 month ago

Madrid food

Elysian Tales: Hospitality Re-Enchanted - Foodie in Barcelona

fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.

DC food

Dolcezza Is Opening an H Street Gelateria-With Soft-Serve

fromFoodie in Barcelona

1 month ago

Madrid food

Elysian Tales: Hospitality Re-Enchanted - Foodie in Barcelona

DC food

Dolcezza Is Opening an H Street Gelateria-With Soft-Serve

more#hospitality

fromNBC Boston

Boston's population nears pre-pandemic levels

Boston's population is close to returning to pre-pandemic levels, showing resilience in the face of remote work trends.

NYC startup

fromInc

Office Vacancy Rates Are Falling. Are Tighter RTO Rules the Reason?

Office occupancy rates are gradually improving post-pandemic, though progress varies significantly by city.

East Bay food

fromABC7 San Francisco

170 Oakland small businesses receive grants totaling $2.2M to stay and thrive

The East Bay Community Foundation's financial support is critical for the survival and growth of small businesses in Oakland.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

San Jose hotel foreclosure hints at worsening woes for Bay Area market

The foreclosure of the Signia by Hilton San Jose hotel, triggered by a $134 million delinquent loan, indicates ongoing struggles in Bay Area lodging markets post-pandemic.

Silicon Valley real estate

#child-care

fromThe Mercury News

NYC parents

California child care workers demand more funding amid Trump threats to Head Start

Advocates rally for affordable child care as concerns grow over cuts and the system's collapse.

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.

fromThe Mercury News

NYC parents

California child care workers demand more funding amid Trump threats to Head Start

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.

more#child-care

As N.J. Transit Strike Looms, Riders Are Warned to Prepare for Chaos'

New Jersey Transit commuters may need to work from home due to a potential strike of train engineers, affecting thousands of daily travelers.

NYC politics

fromSlate Magazine

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.

fromLos Angeles Times

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

The Airports Council International reported that LAX, once the world's third-busiest airport, fell from its ranking due to declining domestic travel and pandemic recovery struggles.

Los Angeles

San Francisco

fromSFGATE

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

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.

Canada news

fromwww.cbc.ca

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.

Paris food

fromLe Monde.fr

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.

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 politics

He Was Once the Subway Ninja.' He Would Like to Explain.

The incident involving Selwyn Bernardez highlights the intersection of mental health, urban violence, and societal neglect in post-pandemic cities.

NYC music

Lincoln Center Gets $50 Million Gift to Promote Contemporary Dance

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

fromStreetsblog

Is the Intercity Bus About To Have Its Big Moment? - Streetsblog USA

Intercity bus ridership is projected to grow by 4% in 2025, supported by state initiatives and improved services.

Brooklyn Academy of Music President Steps Down

Gina Duncan will step down as president of the Brooklyn Academy of Music in June after three years, contributing significantly during the post-pandemic recovery.

NYC music