A Lancaster mall is getting a fresh wave of new businesses while bigger changes are still in the works. A mix of shops and services are opening in recent months, adding to the variety already available at The Shops @Rockvale. A furniture and décor store called A New Dawn just moved into a 2, 700-squ
El Al Airlines will start flying nonstop between Tel Aviv and San Francisco on October 25, offering three weekly trips that last about 15 hours. The airline chose the flight number LY49 as a nod to the city’s famous football team, the 49ers. The move comes after business leaders and Israelis in Cali
Many companies that care about the planet and people want to make sure every choice supports those goals. One big choice is where they keep their money. If a bank lends to coal plants or private prisons, the company’s savings help those businesses grow. That can hurt a brand that says it ca
A fresh brew house just opened in downtown Bay City. The place makes its own beers and serves tasty food. Locals who have waited for years can now enjoy a new spot that mixes craft beer with Irish‑style pub vibes. Saginaw County is also getting a new fast‑food option. A Dairy Queen will open i
Jeff Hayden, a well-known Minnesota politician, recently received the People's Advocate Award from the Cultural Wellness Center. This award recognizes his twelve years of service as a state senator and representative from Minneapolis. Hayden worked hard to bring attention to important community issu
A Hooters restaurant in Shrewsbury is shutting down, though no specific end date was shared. This leaves only three other Hooters locations across Massachusetts. The building used to house a Chili's before Hooters moved in back in 2015. The closure might leave locals wondering about the future of th
Aledo has a familiar sweet treat back again—just without the grill. Bowlyou’s Ice Cream Shop reopened on Third Street after shutting down its full restaurant last fall. This time, it’s all about scoops and cones, not burgers. The shop’s social media post called it a place for summer memories, with c
Casey Vanderhoef spent nearly two decades in restaurants before prison changed his path. While behind bars, he turned to cooking classes and business training, dreaming up a doughnut shop. But moving to a halfway house in Ogden came with a catch—no deep fryers meant no doughnuts. So he switched gear
Experts say many celebrity health routines are just flashy trends with little proof. Yoga, though, is one habit with strong science behind it. A study showed people were three times more likely to recover from depression if they practiced yoga regularly. That’s a much bigger impact than most wellnes
A top NBA team owner just made two huge financial plays that show how money moves across industries. First, the owner spent $300 million on a women’s basketball team—the most ever paid for a WNBA franchise. He beat out other bidders by offering more than Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia were wil
