New Orleans opens grants for commissary kitchens and green training
New Orleans LA – The city opened two grant rounds on June 29: one for Orleans Parish commissary kitchens and one for green infrastructure workforce training providers.
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Essence Fest fills New Orleans as renewal talks continue
New Orleans LA – Essence Fest is drawing heavy crowds, hotel demand and downtown traffic over the July 4 weekend as city leaders and organizers negotiate what comes next.
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Austin names Public Works LLC as recommended awardee for efficiency assessment
Austin TX – The city has picked Public Works LLC for its recurring efficiency assessment, but the contract still needs City Council approval. ([austintexas.gov](https://www.austintexas.gov/communications/news/city-austin-announces-public-works-llc-recommended-awardee-conduct-sweeping))
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Wawa to open in Tipp City July 9 as traffic concerns linger
Tipp City OH – Wawa’s first Miami County store is scheduled to open July 9 at 65 W. Kessler-Cowlesville Road, after planning-board traffic concerns.
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New Orleans council advances Omni hotel zoning, but tax break fight remains
New Orleans LA – Preliminary council approval on June 24 moved the proposed Omni headquarters hotel forward, but the zoning ordinance and tax incentive package still need more action.
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Fort Payne Dunkin briefly closed after sewage backup
Fort Payne AL – ADPH listed the Glenn Boulevard Dunkin on June 18 after a sewage backup in the kitchen. The store’s locator now shows it open again.
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Homestead promotes July 19 World Cup fan zone and watch-party network
Homestead FL – A June 22 city announcement set up a citywide watch-party network and a July 19 Losner Park Fan Zone to steer World Cup visitors toward local businesses.
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El Paso lands $25,000 grant to improve access to resident services
El Paso was chosen for a National League of Cities resilience program that brings $25,000 and nine months of coaching to help connect residents to support.
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Stuart Bell confirmed as UF president: what Gainesville should watch
UF’s new permanent president is in place. For Gainesville, the next clues will come from staffing, budgets, research priorities, and fundraising.
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FDA Class I chip recall puts select Zapp’s and Dirty snacks on the July Fourth check list
FDA’s highest-risk recall covers select Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips nationwide, so shoppers should check labels before the holiday weekend. ([fda.gov](https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/utz-quality-foods-llc-issues-voluntary-recall-certain-limited-varieties-zapps-and-dirty-potato-chips))
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Boston opens two downtown social districts through July 31
Boston MA – Two temporary downtown social districts are active in Temple Place and the Blackstone Block through July 31, with strict city rules on where drinks can be bought and consumed.
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U.S. hiring slowed in June as payroll growth rose by 57,000
United States Evening Breaking National Update – June payrolls rose 57,000, unemployment held at 4.2%, and lower revisions point to a cooler labor market.
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FERC orders grid operators to revisit large-load rules as data-center demand grows
United States Infrastructure and Power Grid – FERC gave six grid operators 60 days to justify or change large-load rules as data-center demand keeps rising.
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Dallas furloughs city employees over $30 million budget shortfall
Dallas will furlough more than 4,200 city workers for three unpaid days on July 10, Sept. 4 and Sept. 28 as it tries to close a $30 million gap.
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Des Moines Gas & Diesel Watch: Regular Up After Yesterday; Diesel Steady
Des Moines IA Gas & Diesel Watch – AAA shows regular gas at $3.561/gal (+12.1¢ vs yesterday). Diesel averages $4.041/gal (-0.3¢). Last week: regular $3.499; diesel $4.186.
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Downtown Davis outdoor dining faces July 1 compliance deadline
Downtown Davis outdoor dining operators have a July 1 compliance deadline, with a Planning Commission hearing on related code changes set for July 8.
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U.S. trade probe into Germany’s drug pricing revives transatlantic tariff risk
World Economy Trade Energy and Technology Scan – USTR opened a Section 301 probe into Germany’s drug pricing, a step that could escalate into tariff pressure.
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Minock Park Place opens in northwest Detroit with 42 senior apartments
Detroit MI – Minock Park Place is officially open in Grandmont Rosedale, adding 42 affordable senior apartments and 5,400 square feet of commercial space. Residents are expected to begin moving in in early July.
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Trine launches online DBA, giving Angola workers a new doctoral path
Trine University has launched an online Doctor of Business Administration program, giving Angola-area professionals a doctoral option that started June 8.
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Cleveland picks MMY US for modular housing, awards $2.56 million tax credit for Central Avenue factory
Cleveland OH – The city named MMY US its preferred modular housing manufacturer and announced a $2.56 million historic tax credit award for the Wellman-Seaver-Morgan building at 7000 Central Ave.
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McKinney airport starts commercial service as Avelo announces first nonstop routes
McKinney TX – Avelo will begin McKinney National Airport’s first commercial flights Nov. 11, with nonstop service to five announced destinations.
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Fayette County gains a Keystone Enterprise Zone for business growth
Fayette County’s new Keystone Enterprise Zone targets business investment along Routes 21, 40, 43, 51 and 119 — not a tax cut for residents.
