Pappas Restaurants is set to acquire On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina, aiming to enhance the chain post-bankruptcy. Pending court approval, the sale could finalize within weeks, expanding Pappas' national reach.

Wake County real estate saw an increase in median home prices to $470,000 and substantial investments in high-value property sales, reflecting continuous market growth.

A Van Buren County man won a $5.46 million Lotto 47 jackpot. He purchased the ticket at a Speedway in Kalamazoo and chose yearly payments over a lump sum.

Jalon Williams transitions from a machinist to an entrepreneur, leveraging his skills to start an embroidery business, inspired by his early love for LEGOs and building.

The City of Phoenix celebrates the reopening of the upgraded 27th Ave. Materials Recovery Facility, enhancing local recycling efforts and the circular economy.

Hickory, NC, invested $40 million in urban renewal, spurring over $115 million in development. Crafting Hickory Magazine details these projects and the city's growth strategy.

The Fort Worth Business Plan Competition is seeking applications from small businesses to compete for cash prizes and receive expert coaching and workshops.

Tacoma partners with OMWBE to host a workshop on May 20 to help minority and women-owned businesses with certification, offering both in-person and virtual attendance.

A Bronx store, Dollar Universe, sells 'mystery packages' with assorted goods from Amazon and Walmart returns. The practice raises privacy issues as personal details are sometimes included. The store's popularity persists despite concerns.

Rite Aid is closing all its stores in New York after filing for bankruptcy, impacting 178 stores and prompting concerns regarding jobs and uninterrupted pharmacy services.

Arlington entrepreneur and ex-Marine, Bryant Griffith, merges community service with business through his eco-friendly venture, JAWS Junk & Waste Solutions.

Houston emerges as a top goods exporter in 2024 with $180.9 billion in exports, countering the US's record trade deficit of $140.5 billion. The city saw a significant increase in goods handled, despite national challenges due to tariffs.

Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group is set to open its first Daily Provisions in Harvard Square, Cambridge, before expanding to Boston's Seaport District. The restaurant will offer popular NYC dishes and possibly Boston-specific items.