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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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.
