Goldhofer plant brings 80 jobs to Catawba County
Goldhofer will build its first North American plant in Hickory, bringing 80 jobs and a county incentive deal tied to 2030 targets.
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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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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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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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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.
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WK Kellogg’s Omaha plant closure will cut 451 jobs this summer
WK Kellogg’s Omaha plant is closing in phases this summer, with 451 jobs affected and layoffs set to begin July 20 under a state WARN filing.
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Lincoln minimum wage ordinance faces Nebraska AG lawsuit before July 18 start
Lincoln, NE — The city’s minimum wage ordinance is in court before its July 18 start date, leaving workers and employers in limbo over pay planning.
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Mesa’s Falcon Field landing fees delayed until at least July 30
Mesa’s Falcon Field landing-fee rollout is now delayed until no later than July 30, 2026, while the city finalizes a vendor and FAA concerns continue.
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DOE picks St. John Parish rare-earth project for award talks near LaPlace
LaPlace, LA – DOE picked a St. John Parish rare-earth project for award talks, but the funding is not final yet. The move could ripple into jobs and traffic.
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Elkhart’s downtown DORA is live, changing how summer crowds move downtown
Elkhart IN – Downtown Elkhart’s DORA is now live for adults 21 and older, with official cups, set hours, and clear rules for moving between businesses.
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Jabil to open Crosspointe plant in Prince George County, 352 jobs expected
Jabil says it will open a new manufacturing plant in Prince George County at Crosspointe Logistics Center and expects to create 352 jobs by fall 2026.
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Elkhart’s downtown DORA is now live, giving bars and diners new outdoor rules
Elkhart, IN — The downtown DORA launched May 27 during Art Walk After Dark, giving adults new drink rules, cups and boundaries downtown.
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Jabil plant in Prince George County will bring 352 jobs this fall
Jabil plans a 300,000-square-foot plant in Prince George County at Crosspointe Logistics Center, with 352 jobs and production beginning in fall 2026.
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Houston commuters face World Cup changes this weekend as METRO boosts begin
Houston commuters should expect early World Cup travel changes June 7, with METRO service boosts, active clean zones and downtown/EaDo closures.
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Baltimore Key Bridge trial delayed after settlements leave loss claims open
Baltimore, MD – A federal judge postponed the Key Bridge civil trial after late settlements, leaving Baltimore City, Baltimore County and business loss claims open.
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Cape Coral fuel prices keep easing, but diesel is still above $5
Cape Coral FL Gas & Diesel Watch – AAA’s latest check shows regular gas and diesel easing, but diesel still tops $5 and both are higher than a year ago.
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Houston’s Main Street Promenade opens downtown, adding a seven-block corridor
Downtown Houston opened the permanent Main Street Promenade on May 30, turning seven blocks between Commerce and Rusk into a pedestrian corridor.
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New Brighton warns fiber work is underway citywide, with more possible this summer
New Brighton says private fiber crews are working in rights-of-way now, and more underground boring may begin in neighborhoods this summer.
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Rolling Loud brought special-event traffic and enforcement to west Orlando
Orlando’s Rolling Loud weekend packed the Camping World Stadium area May 8-10, bringing traffic delays, special-event enforcement, and towing risk nearby.
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Worcester seeks new Union Station Grand Hall operator before lease expires
Worcester has opened a search for a new Union Station Grand Hall operator, with proposals due June 26 before the current lease expires June 30.
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North Visalia Costco is set to open May 21, and shopping patterns may change
Visalia’s second Costco is scheduled to open May 21 in North Visalia, bringing a new retail option and likely added attention to traffic near Carleton Acres.
