On a brisk St. Patrickâs Day in 1971, eager shoppers joined local dignitaries, the Science Hill High School band and Miss Johnson City to cut the ribbon on the cityâs new âMiracleâ Mall â a shopping center that promised to be a commercial hub for the region.
A bulletin in the Johnson City Press-Chronicle advertising the grand opening lauded the facilityâs free parking for 1,770 cars and the ability to shop in 72 degree, year-round comfort, which was likely a relief to the shoppers standing outside in the 40-degree chill on that Wednesday 50 years ago.
About 20 stores were opening that day, the ad declared, with another dozen on their way.
Thursday, 18 March 2021, 7:51 am
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the social distancing
rules forced millions of people worldwide to change their
daily routine, including how they travel or use mobility
services.
According to data gathered by Finaria.it, global
mobility services revenues halved amid the COVID-19 pandemic
falling to $520bn in 2020. The entire market is expected to
witness a recovery, with revenues rising by almost 62% YoY
to almost $842bn in 2021, still $141bn less than in
2017.
Flight and Taxi Revenues Still $200B Below
Pre-COVID-19 Levels
The mobility services market
includes flights, ride-hailing, taxi services, long-distance
bus travel and train tickets, car rental hires, and
Mar 17, 2021
Mar 17, 2021
INDIANAPOLIS Indiana Grown has awarded five organizations with a Food Council Development Grant. A food council is a community-based coalition created to build a stronger food system. Much of the work done by these regional organizations aligns with Indiana Grown’s mission and benefits farmers and producers statewide.
“The awards announced today will help with the future success of food councils and the work they do for their communities,” Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch said. “The Indiana Grown program has come so far in five years and its ability and willingness to give back to Hoosier communities speaks volumes. I cannot wait to see the tremendous impact made by these food councils.”
After a long and challenging year battling the coronavirus, Americans can be encouraged that we are finally turning a corner in this pandemic. COVID-related deaths and hospitalizations have dropped significantly since their peak in January, giving states flexibility to begin lifting restrictions and mask mandates. Perhaps most importantly, our vaccines are proving to be a remarkable success. Two million Americans a day are now receiving a life-saving dose of the Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson vaccine, which have proven to be highly effective at preventing severe illness. A fourth vaccine made by AstraZeneca is expected to undergo FDA review soon. Based on these trends, the White House predicts we will have enough supply to vaccinate every American adult by the end of May â two months earlier than previously expected.
Thursday, 18 March 2021, 7:37 am
After 24 years, the famed O’Connell Street Bistro in
Auckland’s O’Connell Street is closing its doors for
good on Friday April 16, 2021.
Owners and founders
Chris Upton and Amanda Mason point to the insecurity of
COVID-19 and being unable to successfully renegotiate their
lease as the reasons behind the difficult decision to close
their doors after more than two decades in
business.
The couple say that like many in the
hospitality industry, they have had to continue paying fixed
costs that occur throughout successive COVID
levels.
“With the continuing lock downs and the
challenges of operating at Level 2 in the first two months