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Several surprises as Oregon’s 10 best places to retire are revealed (Photos)
Oregon is lately attracting its fair share of retiring types.
That is, the older set (or, young and well-to-do set, be it as it may), has in recent years flocked to the Beaver State to enjoy their post-work years. Many are hitting Portland, where the Pearl District's access to downtown and myriad services makes it ideal for those looking to set down roots in an area where they don't need to drive.
Others are hitting places like Bend, where Central Oregon offers a playground for skiers, hikers and…
Startup brewery hopes to land a home in Roseville (Renderings)
A crowdfunded brewery is coming to Roseville, pending the city's approval on requested zoning changes.
Kulturwerks Brewing LLC is aiming to renovate a 1,400-square-foot building into its first brewery and taproom. Co-founders Jason Heger and Eric Swann plan to fund their business with a $400,000 commercial mortgage, $50,000 invested by themselves, and another $200,000 to $300,000 in public investment through MNVest — a program created by a 2015 law that allows Minnesotans to invest in startup…
National museum eyes move to Overton Park and MCA building
A national museum is eyeing a move into Midtown Memphis, spurred by a need for more room and the forthcoming closure of the Memphis College of Art (MCA) in Overton Park.
On Saturday, June 2, the National Ornamental Metal Museum board voted unanimously to explore moving part of the organization's operations to MCA's Rust Hall. According to executive director Carissa Hussong, the move follows a 2012 museum survey that called for more gallery and classroom space, larger and updated metalworking facilities,…
Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz is stepping down
Executive Chairman Howard Schultz shared his plans for retirement in a farewell note to employees Monday.
A sign of ‘modern society’: More multiracial families in commercials
Recently, more companies and brands like JPMorgan Chase, Humira, State Farm, Smile Direct Club, Coors Light, Macy’s, Tide and Cadillac have featured multiracial couples or families in their advertising.
Keep the tabs open: State bill to push bars’ closing time to 4 a.m. advances
A bill extending California bars' last call is ready for another round of votes.
The Let Our Communities Adjust Late-Night Act, a pilot program to push alcohol-serving hours to 4 a.m., is headed for the State Assembly after it passed through the California State Senate with a two-thirds majority. If approved and signed into law, Senate Bill 905 would go into effect Jan. 1, 2021.
The bill is California legislators' second attempt to extend the last call hour from its current 2 a.m. curfew. Sponsored…
Hawaiian Islands Land Trust to honor Hawaii Regional Cuisine co-founder Peter Merriman
Hawaii Chef Peter Merriman will be recognized for his sustainability efforts by the Hawaiian Islands Land Trust at its annual fundraising and awards gala, E Malama Aina Kakou, this September.
Merriman, who served as a board member for the nonprofit from 2011 to 2018, is one of the founders of the Hawaii Regional Cuisine movement. He uses locally grown or caught ingredients for 90 percent of the products served at his restaurants, which include the flagship Merriman’s in Waimea and his two other…
Private right of condemnation: Necessary or outdated?
Water is sacred in Colorado. It allows cities to flourish, crops to grow and powers the state’s tourism industry. Its power extends to the Colorado Constitution, which gives landowners the unique ability to condemn
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Adaptive reuse developments fuel Colorado Springs growth
Colorado Springs has a long-standing history of following Denver’s lead, and real estate trends are no exception. One of Denver’s most remarkable transformations in recent years has been the revitalization of the
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