Pizza Cottage opening new location in Athens by early summer
By Taylor Burnette | Mar. 7, 2021The small Ohio chain is bringing its popular BLT pizza and more to East State Street.
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SNAP Food Benefits extended to include more OU students
By Mary Jane Sanese | Mar. 7, 2021Up to $200 a month for food expenses is available to students.
Individuals predict more crowds at bars after statewide curfew lifted
By Maya Morita | Feb. 17, 2021The change will allow establishments to remain open for longer hours.
Firdous Express brings fast, casual mediterranean food to Court Street
By Claire Schiopota | Feb. 17, 2021After struggling through COVID-19, Firdous Express finds its place in Athens.
Coronavirus: Statewide curfew lifted
By Sophia Young | Feb. 11, 2021Gov. Mike DeWine announced the Ohio curfew will not be extended due to falling coronavirus hospitalizations.
Debates over a proposed federal minimum wage change persist in 2021
By Adonis Fryer | Feb. 4, 2021The federal minimum wage has not changed in 12 years.
Bookstores adapt to pandemic, increasing digitization of textbooks
By Ryan Maxin | Feb. 2, 2021Stores like Little Professor Book Center and the College Book Store are learning how to operate during a largely virtual semester.
The North End opens its doors after months of delays
By Ryan Maxin | Feb. 2, 2021COVID-19 forced the restaurant to stay unopened until about four weeks ago.
Q&A: Myles Cutler, owner of FRY’D, celebrates 1-year anniversary of 'good vibes and great fries'
By Juliana Colant | Feb. 2, 2021Anything you can imagine putting on fries, FRY’D probably has.
VIDEO: O’Betty’s Red Hot undergoes renovations amid uncertain times
By Ryan Maxin | Jan. 27, 2021Owner Bob Satmary is eager to open up to the public again.
Local businesses adjust return policies due to COVID-19
By Anastasia Carter | Jan. 20, 2021After facing a tough year due to COVID-19 guidelines, some local businesses are still adjusting their return policies.
Jackie O’s expands to Columbus with new location
By Sophia Young | Dec. 17, 2020The iconic Athens establishment opened a new location on North Fourth Street in Columbus.
As COVID-19 cases rise, Athens businesses prepare for students to return for Spring Semester
By Sophia Young | Dec. 6, 2020Here’s a look at how several Athens businesses are preparing to handle the influx of students set to return to campus in the Spring.
Athens-based company leads charge in fight against COVID-19
By Ryan Maxin | Dec. 3, 2020Stirling Ultracold has developed freezers that could hold a possible vaccine for COVID-19.
Small businesses Uptown prep for holiday season
By Colleen McLafferty | Nov. 30, 2020Gift giving may look different for many this year.
Local businesses feel confident about surviving a possible second statewide shutdown
By Bekah Bostick | Nov. 24, 2020Local businesses are looking positively toward Spring Semester and the influx of students it will bring to campus.
Coronavirus: Statewide curfew to start Thursday night
By Ian McKenzie | Nov. 17, 2020The curfew will last 21 days.
Casa Nueva resumes dine-in services
By Bekah Bostick | Nov. 16, 2020Casa has reopened its dine-in services in the cantina.
ARTS/West set to reopen January 2021
By Lily Roby | Nov. 16, 2020CARES Act funding provided by the city government enables ARTS/West to reopen since its August closure.
Bubbles Tea and Juice Co. opens Court Street location after pandemic delay
By Taylor Burnette | Nov. 11, 2020The business is now serving its teas, smoothies, acai bowls and more to Court Street consumers.
