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NITECAP
Aug 6, 20241 min read
Businesses optimistic about possible permit changes for entertainment at smaller Sacramento venues
Sacramento city leaders are taking steps to ease the permitting process for small businesses who want live entertainment in their spaces.
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NITECAP
Jul 30, 20241 min read
Some bars and eateries are banning 20-somethings. Can it become a widespread practice?
"Plenty of bars and lounges around the US impose . . age restrictions, hoping to curb unruly behavior sometimes exhibited by newly legal...
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NITECAP
Jul 23, 20241 min read
$1.9M Mellon Foundation Grant to Restore the Blue Bird Inn and Invest in Capacity and Community
Detroit Sound Conservancy announces grant to rehab historic jazz venue Blue Bird Inn
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NITECAP
Jul 16, 20241 min read
Philadelphia City Council Approves Bill to Ease Streetery Setup
Council passed legislation to streamline the streetery approval process and create ‘navigators’ to help businesses through red tape.
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NITECAP
Jul 9, 20241 min read
Springfield Bars Already Bracing for End of 3 a.m. Liquor Licenses
Amended ordinance attempts to find middle ground on closing time for bar liquor licenses.
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NITECAP
Jul 2, 20241 min read
New Orleans launches music census
New Orleans launched a music census to capture insights for future policymaking for the city’s vibrant nightlife and music ecosystem.
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NITECAP
Jun 28, 20241 min read
Long-vacant storefront that once housed part of the Stonewall Inn reclaims place in LGBTQ+ history
Stonewall Inn becomes National Monument.
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NITECAP
Jun 25, 20241 min read
Juneteenth Spurs Reemergence of Projections Project in Iowa City
Juneteenth lights up night in Iowa City's Projection Project celebrating black civil rights and local leaders.
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NITECAP
Jun 18, 20241 min read
Potential changes in restaurant pay stir mixed reactions
States are weighing changes to minimum wages for restaurant workers and other tipped employees.
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NITECAP
Jun 11, 20241 min read
More people are coming back to play—not work—in downtown SF, data shows
As 9-5 return lags, time of day cellphone data backs city leaders’ strategy to bet heavily on downtown as a nightlife/ entertainment hub.
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NITECAP
Jun 7, 20241 min read
Alcohol and other drug-related harms in licensed entertainment settings and outdoor music festivals
Review of studies exploring harm reduction strategies in alcohol licensed entertainment venues and outdoor festivals.
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NITECAP
Jun 4, 20241 min read
Tennessee Bill That Would Create a Live Music Fund for Indie Venues Passes State Legislature
Tennessee is one signature from being the second state to create a live music fund for independent venues, prompters and performers.
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NITECAP
May 31, 20241 min read
NITECAP Webinar: Night Governance Pitfalls and Partnerships
Nighttime Economy Experts share how cities can manage nightlife and support life at night through thoughtful municipal governance.
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NITECAP
May 28, 20241 min read
Uber will soon let you reserve a shuttle to get home from a big concert or ballgame
Uber shuttles for concerts to launch in select cities
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NITECAP
May 25, 20241 min read
Creating Vibrant Cities through Nighttime Culture and Entrepreneurship
Case studies showcase policies, economic development tools, programs and placemaking strategies to support nightlife.
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NITECAP
May 21, 20241 min read
Boston Mayor Launches Grants to Revitalize Nightlife
Grants to revitalize Nightlife in Boston seek to support diverse offerings for diverse abilities, ages and cultural expressions.
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NITECAP
May 14, 20241 min read
SF Proposes to Allow Open Container Sales
New legislation will allow restaurants and bars to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption during outdoor events and activations. New...
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NITECAP
Apr 16, 20241 min read
NYC creates Department of Sustainable Delivery
"New York City intends to further regulate the transport of restaurant meals to homes and offices by creating the nation’s first urban...
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NITECAP
Apr 9, 20241 min read
The Night Mayor will take your call now
“Having someone in government who can think about those citizens and those businesses operating at night,” Manning says, “really is a...
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NITECAP
Apr 2, 20241 min read
Surveys seek public input to quantify the value of the nighttime economy in Dallas
"Four surveys target four distinct audiences: consumers, employees, businesses, and entertainer" to measure the economic impact of...
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