Columbus, OH

Charlotte, NC

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Alley 51, located inside Pineville's Super G Mart, offers foods from Vietnam, the Philippines, China, Japan and Korea, to name a few. Why it matters: The food hall serves primarily Asian cuisine, catering to the diverse population flocking to Charlotte's suburbs. "[The name is] inspired by the different food alleys...

Scoop: International food hall Alley 51 opening inside Super G Mart in Pineville

Colorado State

Denver, CO

Road rage shootings have spiked in Colorado over the last decade, according to an analysis of Gun Violence Archive (GVA) data by gun violence newsroom The Trace. Why it matters: Our streets are growing deadlier. Gun-related violence has increased in the state and across the country. By the numbers: Road...

Colorado road rage shootings are spiking

San Antonio, TX

San Antonio experienced more fatal shootings over the four years after the pandemic's onset than in the previous four, new data from the New York Times shows. Why it matters: The reporting demonstrates the extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic saw increased gun violence in cities across the country, including San Antonio.

Mapping pandemic gun violence in San Antonio

Washington, DC

Axios DC

Foxtrot may bounce back into business and reopen marketplaces in the DMV.Why it matters: The upscale cafe/convenience store was uber-popular, and regulars have mourned Foxtrot's loss after 10 D.C.-area locations abruptly shuttered last month.The big picture: Foxtrot founder Mike LaVitola is reportedly involved in a new ownership group that's working to revive some of the bougie bodegas, according to TheRealDeal.Parent company Outfox Hospitality filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy last week. Foxtrot's assets — including intellectual property and inventory — were snatched up at auction by New York-based Further Point Enterprises to the tune of $2.2 million. LaVitola is believed to...

Scoop: Foxtrot is plotting a D.C. comeback

Oregon State

Clark County, WA

Portland, OR

People are moving out of Portland — and it appears many are settling down across the Columbia River. Why it matters: Outmigration from Multnomah County has cost the state upward of $1 billion in income since 2020. That loss appears to be Clark County's gain, though, where a recent...

Why Portlanders are moving to Clark County

Chicago, IL

Axios Chicago

When you're a Cookie Monster like me, you can sniff out a fresh batch from miles away.Driving the news: The national chain Chip City just opened its first Chicago spot in Streeterville, joining a growing list of cookie chains arriving to augment a great local selection.Dig in: That inspired me to take on the tough task of trying chocolate chip cookies from four chains to find the best.Here's how they rank.1. The best bite: Chip City55 E. Chicago Ave. And look at that cute bag! Photo: Carrie Shepherd/AxiosChip City's brown butter batter takes it a step further than your average...

Ranking national cookie chains in Chicago

Philadelphia, PA

Axios Philadelphia

Philadelphia police dog killings are on track to reach a new high since at least 2020, per data obtained by Axios.Why it matters: A spate of dog attacks in the last two weeks has instilled fear in residents, but animal advocates say the recent spike could be an unfortunate coincidence.By the numbers: Police shot and killed four dogs in the first five months of 2024 — one fewer than they did in all of 2023, when the department had its highest dog-killing total in recent years. Police couldn't immediately provide dog-killings data before 2020.Yes, but: Dog bites through the first...

Philadelphia police on pace to hit four-year high in dog killings

New Orleans, LA

Verti Marte is well-known among New Orleans' late-night crowd thanks to its 24-hour deli counter. Why it matters: Trombone Shorty is in that number, and I tried out his favorite poboy at the unassuming French Quarter corner store. The intrigue: Last year, Shorty's bandmates told my colleague, Carlie Kollath Wells,...

We tried Trombone Shorty's Verti Marte poboy order

New York City, NY

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Harvey Weinstein has been hospitalized in New York City, days after the New York Court of Appeals overturned his 2020 rape conviction. Attorney Arthur Aidala said Saturday that Weinstein was admitted to Bellevue Hospital in Manhattan for a battery of tests, according to the Associated Press.

"He’s somewhat of a train wreck": Harvey Weinstein in hospital following rape conviction overturn

Missouri State

Kansas City, MO

CJ Coombs

I first encountered a rat one evening in a Target parking lot. When my daughter told me it was a rat, I went straight to the car and she went to get a photo of it since she's never seen one before. I assure you it wasn't little.

Rat infestations in Missouri: it can be a growing concern

Bracket: Axios VisualsThis week, Foxtrot and Dom's filed for bankruptcy after abruptly closing 17 stores in April.The big picture: They join a large grocery store graveyard in Chicago, dating back centuries.State of play: For our monthly tournament, we want to crown the best Chicago grocery store of all time!Methodology: It's up to you to: size, cost, selection, nostalgia and hometown pride all count.We know there are more than 16 great shops but had to cull and decided to leave out some national behemoths like Walmart and Target.Some of these are not from Chicago but made an impact in town.Are you...

Vote for your favorite all-time Chicago grocery store

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David Heitz

Do you wonder what that nasty smell that has been cropping up all over Denver is?. I know. Denver has lots of nasty smells, including urine and feces in the alleys. There also is the unmistakable chemical smell of meth that turns some people’s stomachs. And of course, marijuana lingers in the air Denver-wide.

Opinion: The smell of death in Denver

Indianapolis, IN

The Pacers are heading to the NBA Eastern Conference finals on the heels of a historic Game 7 performance in Madison Square Garden. What's happening: The Pacers crushed the Knicks 130-109 Sunday night and set an NBA playoff record by shooting 67.1% from the floor. They also matched a franchise...

Pacers knock out Knicks in NBA playoffs

Pennsylvania State

Pittsburgh, PA

A Black man who penned a powerful memoir about being shot by a Pittsburgh police officer is representing Pennsylvania in August at the National Book Festival.The big picture: The Library of Congress asks the states and territories to select books showcasing their literary heritage for the annual festival in Washington, D.C.Zoom in: The Pennsylvania Center for the Book selected "An Unspeakable Hope: Brutality, Forgiveness, and Building a Better Future for My Son," by Leon Ford with Jeffery Renard Allen for its Great Read for Adults.Leon's memoir details his pivot toward social activism following the police shooting.He was left paralyzed from the waist down just as he became a father.Plus: Kelly Starling Lyons's "Ty's Travels: Camp-Out" is the children's selection.Part of the I Can Read Comics series, the book follows a young child as he has fun on a camping trip despite nonstop rain.Sign up for Axios Philadelphia for free.

📚 Bookmark this: Pennsylvania man reps at National Book Festival

Cats of Kansas City

While it's just an old superstition that cats will steal your breath, you'll gasp when you see how cute these cats are. All are available from local, Kansas City shelters. Just click on the link to each cat to get in touch with their respective shelter.

Six amazing cats that will take your breath away

Grove City, OH

Hilliard, OH

Galloway, OH

Brice, OH

Groveport, OH

Lockbourne, OH

Reynoldsburg, OH

Blacklick, OH

Westerville, OH

Dublin, OH

Amlin, OH

New Albany, OH

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What to do this weekend: Nicki Minaj, cherry blossoms and spring football

🐎 Meet dozens of horse breeds and watch a full schedule of training clinics at the Equine Affaire. 9am-7pm today and Saturday and 9am-5pm Sunday, 717...

What to do this weekend: Nicki Minaj, cherry blossoms and spring football

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