Saint Paul's Neighborhood STAR program is allocating $2.3 million to local businesses for capital improvements, with a focus on projects by women and minority entrepreneurs.

Recent health inspections in Arlington saw three restaurants receive failing grades, with A-1 Plus Barbecue Inc. and Ocean Chinese Restaurant scoring below 70, and several others also performing poorly.

Downtown Fort Worth businesses are facing economic challenges following an explosion at the Sandman Signature Hotel, with several still closed amid ongoing investigations.

The Detroit Auto Show is set to return to its traditional January slot in 2025, wagering on its historical timing to revive attendance and economic impact.

Residents in Boston's Roxbury area protest Walgreens' planned closure, citing its critical role for local medication access, with fears of a "pharmacy desert" impacting communities of color.

Mayor Karen Bass creates a Small Business Cabinet in Los Angeles to address issues like red tape and public safety, aiming to support over 450,000 local businesses.

Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington and Houston are among the US cities experiencing high inflation, with WalletHub reporting significant increases in their year-over-year inflation rates.

A U.S. Navy MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter crashed into San Diego Bay during training. All six crew members were rescued in stable condition. Investigations into the crash are ongoing.

Houston's housing market experienced a downturn in 2023, with a decrease in home sales and overall property sales. However, conditions are looking more favorable for 2024 with modest pricing adjustments and increased housing inventory.

A judge in San Diego is to decide if Alvin Quarles, the "Bolder-Than-Most" rapist, will join a community-based treatment program, stirring community fear and opposition.

Minnesota's Department of Employment and Economic Development has introduced the Employer Reasonable Accommodation Fund to help businesses accommodate employees with disabilities.

A proposed copper mine in Arizona faces opposition due to environmental concerns and the potential desecration of sacred sites, highlighting a global supply challenge for copper, essential for clean energy.

The Pflugerville community supports BBQ joint owner John Brotherton through a GoFundMe, helping with medical bills due to his critical health emergency and coma.