Anchorage businesses seek permanent funding for downtown police patrol
Downtown business representatives asked the Assembly to keep a two-officer foot patrol in place. The mayor’s FY2027 proposal includes no continuation funding.
Downtown businesses
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Monongahela’s first Shop Through the Arts festival brings artists and downtown businesses together
Monongahela Main Street’s first Shop Through the Arts festival paired regional artists with participating downtown businesses along Main Street on Aug. 1.
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San José Delays Proposed Downtown Parking-Rate Increase
The San José City Council deferred a plan to double downtown parking-meter rates, giving officials more time for outreach before a possible August 2026 return.
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Whiteville downtown roundabout project keeps key intersection closed through October
A $1.8 million Whiteville roundabout and drainage project closed a downtown intersection July 14, sending U.S. 701 Business traffic through detours until approximately Oct. 11.
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Oakland launches commercial façade grant program for downtown businesses
The Town of Oakland announced a new Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program on July 1, while a separate July 8 notice sought residents for two town boards.