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Dec 12 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Newport News Plans Big Music Festival for Memorial Day Weekend

Newport News is planning a big music festival for next Memorial Day weekend. The city council has given $3. 03 million to make this happen. This money is from extra funds they had at the end of the year. The goal is to make Newport News a place people want to visit for culture and music. The festiv

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Dec 11 2025BUSINESS

Cleveland: A Rising Star for Business in the Midwest

Next fall, Cleveland will host a gathering of influential corporate location experts. The Site Selectors Guild’s Fall Forum is set to take place from September 14 to 16 at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown Hotel. This event is a big deal, even though it’s not huge in terms of attendees. Around 30 member

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Dec 09 2025CRYPTO

How MAPU is Changing the Game in Crypto

The crypto world just got a new player that's shaking things up. MAPU, the token behind MatchAwards. com, has introduced something called the Platform Utility Ratio (P/U Ratio). This isn't just another crypto buzzword; it's a way to measure a token's value based on real activity, not just hype. So,

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Dec 09 2025ENVIRONMENT

Colorado's Growth Problem: Can the State Keep Up?

Colorado is known for its stunning landscapes and strong economy. But there's a hidden issue: the state's growth policies are causing big problems. For years, Colorado has focused on growth, thinking more jobs and people mean success. But in a place with limited water, frequent fires, and aging road

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Dec 06 2025FINANCE

A New Leader for Arkansas' Biggest Bond Issuer

Robert "Ro" Arrington is now the permanent leader of the Arkansas Development Finance Authority. This group is the state's largest bond issuer. Arrington had been filling in as interim president since August. He took over after the previous leader, Mark Conine, stepped down. Arrington has been part

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Dec 02 2025BUSINESS

Queens to Get a Casino: What It Means for the Area

Steve Cohen, the owner of the New York Mets, is leading a group that has won approval to build a casino in Queens. This is big news because it's one of the first casinos to be built within New York City limits. The plan is to spend $8 billion on a casino, hotel, and concert venue near Citi Field. T

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Nov 25 2025BUSINESS

Oklahoma's Business Growth Program: A Trade-Off for Companies

Oklahoma has introduced new tax rules that could impact businesses considering the Business Expansion Incentive Program. The Tax Commission has clarified that companies enrolled in this program cannot immediately use certain tax credits. Instead, they must wait until they complete the program to acc

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Nov 24 2025BUSINESS

Parma's New Indoor Thrill Park: A Slide into Fun and Jobs

Parma, Ohio, is buzzing with the news of a potential new attraction: Slick City Action Park, an indoor slide park, might soon take over the vacant spot left by Make Believe Family Fun Center. This isn't just any slide park; it's billed as the world's first indoor slide park, featuring giant slides a

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Nov 22 2025BUSINESS

Pittsburgh's Station Square Changes Hands

A new chapter begins for Pittsburgh's Station Square. WS Development, a real estate company from Massachusetts, now owns this large complex. It has restaurants, entertainment spots, and offices. The company's leader, Jeremy Sclar, is happy about this purchase. He likes the history of Station Square

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Nov 15 2025BUSINESS

China's Plan to Boost Economy Over Next Five Years

China's finance minister recently shared some big plans for the country's economy. Over the next five years, China aims to strengthen its fiscal policy. This means they will use different tools like taxes, government bonds, and subsidies to support economic growth. The minister mentioned that the g

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