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A New Stage Opens in Swampscott

June 19, 2026

The town’s approval for a new performing‑arts venue at the old Hawthorne restaurant marks a fresh chapter for Swampscott. After three town meetings, residents and business owners finally agreed to let the building host ticketed shows, thanks in part to assurances that sound and crowd control woul

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Exploring Boston’s Dark Side Through a Retired Detective’s Eyes

June 19, 2026

Boston’s mix of history and mystery draws visitors every year, but one tour digs into the city’s shadowy past instead of its famous landmarks. A former homicide investigator now guides curious travelers through the underbelly of Boston’s crime history, where real events and unsettling details collid

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Pizza review: A thin slice of Westfield’s pizza history gets Portnoy’s nod

June 18, 2026

A slice of history made its way onto Dave Portnoy’s plate recently when he stopped by a Westfield joint known for serving pizza since disco was king. The place, Buona Pizza & Restaurant, has been a local fixture since the late '70s, long enough for some to call it a neighborhood time capsule. Portno

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Help Lansing’s REO Town keep its doors open

June 18, 2026

REO Town Clubhouse opened in early 2025 after taking over the old Ellison Brewing Co. space, bringing Italian dishes, specialty pizzas, and craft cocktails to the neighborhood. Like many small eateries, it now faces a tough reality: rising ingredient prices, higher rent, and fewer customers are sque

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The Hollywood Drift: Why Los Angeles Is Losing Its Film Crown

June 17, 2026

Los Angeles has long been the film world’s heart, but a mix of high costs and strict rules is pushing productions elsewhere. The 1999 end of “Baywatch” showed that even iconic shows can become too pricey to keep on the ground. A recent reboot tried to revive the city’s glory, but it hit snags: truck

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River Market Food Hall Gets $20 Million Make‑over Plan

June 17, 2026

Little Rock city leaders have greenlit a $20 million plan to refit the River Market food hall, with the full project cost expected around $25 million. The city will use its own money first, then pay back the amount through bonds that could total up to $20 million. The food hall sits at 400 Presid

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A Fresh Look Comes to Upper King Street

June 16, 2026

After a full makeover, an old hotel on Upper King Street in Charleston is getting ready to reopen. The building used to be known as Hyatt Place, but now it has a new name and a fresh start as The Lowline Hotel. Instead of just updating the rooms, the hotel added fun new spots for guests to enjoy. Th

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Downtown LA struggles to keep up with other major city centers

June 15, 2026

Los Angeles’ downtown district has landed at the bottom of global rankings for vibrancy and beauty, according to a recent urban study. While cities like Madrid and Chicago score high for lively downtowns with active nightlife and engaged communities, LA’s central area falls short. Surveys reveal onl

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SpaceX’s Texas arrival divides a small town

June 13, 2026

The dusty roads near Brownsville, Texas, once led mostly to bird-watching spots and quiet winter homes. Now they guide visitors to a high-tech hub where rockets rise into the sky. The change started when SpaceX set up shop in an area now called Starbase—pulling workers from far-off cities like Austi

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Chinese robotics firm teams up with German soccer star for lawn mower brand

June 13, 2026

A Chinese tech company just hired a famous German soccer goalkeeper to sell its robotic lawn mowers. The company, worth about $1. 4 billion, doubled its stock value when it first sold shares in Hong Kong last month. The same week, another Chinese sports brand signed a top NBA player to a $400 millio

A New Stage Opens in Swampscott

Exploring Boston’s Dark Side Through a Retired Detective’s Eyes

Pizza review: A thin slice of Westfield’s pizza history gets Portnoy’s nod

Help Lansing’s REO Town keep its doors open

The Hollywood Drift: Why Los Angeles Is Losing Its Film Crown

River Market Food Hall Gets $20 Million Make‑over Plan

A Fresh Look Comes to Upper King Street

Downtown LA struggles to keep up with other major city centers

SpaceX’s Texas arrival divides a small town

Chinese robotics firm teams up with German soccer star for lawn mower brand

The Hollywood Drift: Why Los Angeles Is Losing Its Film Crown

River Market Food Hall Gets $20 Million Make‑over Plan