While some businesses have suffered in recent months due to rising commercial real estate costs, lower customer traffic and tragic business closures, the sheer number of new stores and restaurants throughout the Springfield area will continue to outweigh the number of closures in 2024. Here’s a look at the new openings in the capital this […]
For some, comfort food means the kind of rich, high-calorie dishes found at places like Cracker Barrel or at numerous restaurants specializing in traditional “Southern cooking.” For the loyal customers of Rashe’s Cuisine, that comfort food goes beyond tasty cooking to include a consistent and friendly presence in the community. The presence of Rashe’s Jamaican […]
If the argument for shopping in brick-and-mortar stores had a face, it would be Faiz Momin, owner and operator of Perfume Place, where he also works as the only employee. The choice of personal fragrance still has to be made personally and Momin is a master at finding an individual fragrance that suits each person. […]
(Bloomberg) — Global consumption of liquefied natural gas is expected to continue rising as more countries switch to imports for the first time, said Peter Van Driel, chief financial officer of Adnoc Gas. To tap into some of these new consumers, parent company Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. is currently building a new plant in […]
Looking to upgrade your home? The Inflation Reduction Act could surprise you with rebates of up to $14,000. What is the Inflation Reduction Act? The Inflation Reduction Act is a groundbreaking law that offers a number of incentives to encourage Americans to switch to more energy-efficient, electric home appliances. Among the many benefits are rebates […]
A sign advertises food specials at a McDonald’s restaurant in Burbank, California on July 22, 2024. Mario Tama | Restaurant CEOs have become obsessive about using the word “value” when explaining to investors why their sales declined this quarter, while also presenting plans for reviving customer traffic in the coming months. To McDonald’s During the […]
Article Larry Mitchell founded his business, Mitchell’s Ice Cream, in 1953 and has seen only a moderate decline in business during the current recession. A visit to the store in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, June 4, 2009. (Photo by Michael Macor SAN FRANCISCO – Loyal customers of San Francisco’s legendary ice cream shop Mitchell’s […]
According to an analysis of Realtor.com data, the average home in Siskiyou County was listed for $375,000 in July, down 1.1% from the previous month’s price of $379,000. Compared to July 2023, the median home list price decreased 5.1% from $395,000. The statistics in this article refer only to homes for sale in Siskiyou County, […]
Natalie Morris | Special edition of the State Journal-Register Fairgoers will find no shortage of dining options during the Illinois State Fair, which begins today or began Thursday. But outside of that annual 11-day feeding frenzy, neighborhood choices are more limited. Angie Chau, owner of Fair Plaza, which is located diagonally across from the fairgrounds […]
