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Greater Cincinnati arts organizations receive nearly $4 million grants from the Ohio Arts Council
The Ohio Arts Council (OAC) board recently approved a record $21.8 million in grants to artists and groups around the state, including nearly $4 million to more than 100 local organizations.
CBF Morning Run: A taste of Athens (Ohio) in Columbus
Happy Wednesday morning, Columbus.
Soupy. That's my term for this late July weather. Enjoy it while it lasts, I say.
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Austin-based American Campus Communities plans to construct two seven-story mixed-use…
JSC Management Group grows from 13 to 70 Burger King stores in three years
The company’s newest store is in West Seneca at 2007 Ridge Road, where JSC demolished several houses and built a 3,500-square-foot restaurant with a drive-thru.
New owner to reopen Riley Street Station in East Aurora
Sold in a $1.25 million deal last October weeks after owner Consuelo “Babe” Neff shut the doors, Riley Street Station is set to reopen under new (but familiar) ownership. Plus, a Buffalo brewery business is now for sale, and a cookie shop sets grand opening date..
Othello Mediterranean bistro to open in Springfield this fall
Former Zodiac Grill owner and daughter teaming up for new venture.
National fast-food chain recruits franchise operators
A national fried chicken restaurant is seeking franchise operators to expand its footprint in Hawaii.
Paris Banh Mi restaurant chain to open in Collierville, bringing ‘real banh mi’ to Tennessee
Paris Banh Mi has about 30 restaurants, mostly in Florida. It serves an array of banh mi sandwiches, which traditionally features a French baguette, pickled vegetables, a pate, and a variety of meats.
Clean Juice franchise location under new ownership in Bham
Clean Juice has added more than 200 store units since it began franchising in 2016.
Dominican restaurant chain Mamajuana Cafe opening first Philadelphia location in Fishtown
The 10,000-square-foot space, located next to Brooklyn Bowl and concert venue The Fillmore, was previously home to Apocalypse-themed restaurant Mad Rex and short-lived seafood concept The Fin. “I did my homework completely through the whole city, and I didn't see anything like our menu,” the founder says.
Caribbean food businesses juggle influx of refugees, NAACP Convention
The food you eat at this week's historic NAACP convention might be the same food served to the influx of Haitian refugees arriving in Mass. every day. The demand is so high, one vendor had to cancel her plans to serve food at the convention.