Marcus Chen is a versatile reporter with a focus on how local decisions impact economic landscapes. His expertise lies in analyzing the financial implications of community safety initiatives and regional development.
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The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is seeking proposals for a new restaurant to occupy the Water Works Pavilion, following the announced relocation of Owamni.
Philadelphia police are investigating a major break-in at an Extra Space Storage facility in Summerdale, where four masked suspects burglarized around 20 units.
New data shows nearly a quarter of Downtown San Diego's office space is empty, signaling a major transition for the city's commercial real estate market.
A 26-year-old man was killed and another wounded in a shooting late Sunday night outside an event space on Campbellton Road in southwest Atlanta.
The South Sound region is alive with activity, featuring a major rocket test by Stoke Space, Auburn's 60th Veterans Parade, and the Holo Holo Music Festival.
Port Canaveral shattered previous records in 2025, welcoming 8.6 million passengers and generating $182 million in revenue, fueling significant economic growth for local businesses on Florida's Space
A 222-space employee parking lot is proposed for a manufacturing facility in the Rogers area of Bentonville to address growing workforce needs.
A federal judge has ordered bankrupt Office Properties Income Trust into mediation to resolve a dispute with noteholders owed as much as $400 million.
First Presbyterian Church in East Palestine, Ohio, has dedicated its main building to The Way Station, a non-profit that will launch an expanded thrift store and new community programs.
The Hastings Public Library has announced a $1.5 million project, Green Space 302, to transform a vacant lot into a community hub for arts and events.
A new Hispanic grocery store, Lomabonita Market, has opened in Richfield, Minnesota, transforming a vacant space into a community hub for food and culture.
The Plumas County Fire Safe Council is now accepting applications for its 2026 program to help seniors and disabled residents create wildfire-safe defensible space.
