Local Business

3 articles

Homeowner discussing questions with a professional contractor, emphasizing trust and expertise for home service projects.

Top 9 Questions to Ask Local Service Professionals in 2026

Hiring a low-cost contractor may save homeowners 20-30% upfront, but this initial saving often masks significant future losses.

Dmytro Petrenko·June 6, 2026

Cozy interior of a thriving independent bookstore with customers browsing shelves, highlighting community and the resurgence of physical book retail.

The Book Nook

Independent Bookstores See 500+ New Members Amid Local Community Revival

American Booksellers Association membership surged by over 500 in the past year, bringing the total to 3,417 members across 3,783 locations – the highest count since the late 1990s, according to AP Ne

Dmytro Petrenko·May 30, 2026

An empty, sunlit hotel lobby in New York City, symbolizing the failure of World Cup tourism to attract guests.

The Table Guide

World Cup tourism bubble fails to boost U.S. city hotel bookings

In New York City, Mayor Zohran Mamdani just launched a six-week program: $26 dining and drinking specials at hundreds of restaurants.

Kurt Schneider·May 23, 2026