Dallas Printing receives the first SBAP grant, aiding expansion plans; Scotiabank opens regional office, creating 1,000 jobs.

BookMother won $100,000 in the 2025 Hatch Bloomington competition to start a bookstore designed as a community space for adults. Their winning pitch is viewable online.

The Mallard Creek Presbyterian Church is ending its annual barbecue fundraiser after 93 years due to leadership changes and sustainability issues. The event was a local tradition, attracting presidents and providing funds for missions.

Mulan Asian Bistro in Midtown Memphis permanently closed due to a fire that caused $125,000 in damage and injured one person. The fire, originated from cooking, did not injure firefighters.

A 22-year-old man, Kaythan Miguel Tenry, pled guilty to first-degree murder and was sentenced to life with parole possible after 30 years for a double homicide in a 7-Eleven parking lot in 2022.

Jayde Hankerson is recovering at home after being run over by a horse trailer at a parade following a seizure. She underwent surgery for a fractured pelvis, and her family has started a GoFundMe for her medical expenses.

Planet Fitness is set to open a new location in Timonium come November, while The Greene Turtle is planning to close its Towson location due to disturbances and a resulting fine.

Willets Point, Queens casino project gets community panel's approval, progressing in the NYC casino license race.

Spirit Halloween transitions to Christmas, opening 30 "Spirit Christmas" stores in the Northeast and Great Lakes, including two in Michigan, offering festive decorations, apparel, gifts, interactive displays, and Santa photo opportunities.

Gas prices in Peoria dropped slightly, reflecting a national trend, with seasonal factors such as winter gasoline formulations and lower demand influencing the decrease.

Starbucks has closed several locations in Northern California, including four in Sacramento, as part of a broader downsizing in North America, with numerous other closures reported across the U.S. and Canada.

Sally's Apizza is opening a new location in Dorchester, MA on September 30th, featuring its celebrated New Haven-style pizza.

Two Chicago restaurants, Smyth and Kasama, are celebrated on The World's 50 Best Restaurants North America list, earning the fourth and thirty-first spots, respectively.