Here’s how Athens restaurants changed over the summer
By Claire Schiopota | Sep. 6, 2021Union Street Diner added a parklet mid-July and El Tenampa opened its doors to the public in April.
BUSINESS
City Council: Athens discusses creation of mental health emergency response team; urgent repairs needed to fire department
By Sophia Young | June 15, 2021The mental health emergency response team is meant to aid in crises where law enforcement can not, as well as prevent personal injury to the individual.
OU students juggle owning business, studies
By Mary Jane Sanese | May 27, 2021Student business owners turn hobbies into side hustles while excelling in school.
Chosen Pathways Spiritual Emporium brings spiritual gifts to Athens
By Emma Skidmore | May 6, 2021The store carries art from local artists in addition to tarot cards, incense and more.
A look at Athens businesses’ hours, services as the pandemic continues
By Sophia Young | Apr. 24, 2021The Post created a business guide to help navigate services and closures in Athens.
Athens small businesses have higher expectations for summer sales
By Maya Morita | Apr. 18, 2021Businesses in Athens have struggled financially throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, but increases in vaccinations and decreases in restrictions are providing them with hope for a normal summer.
Customers reminisce on Lam’s Garden as it plans to close
By Claire Schiopota | Apr. 9, 2021The Lam’s family will be remembered by Athens community for the 40 years of service.
OU men’s basketball’s success benefits university, local businesses
By Ryan Maxin | Apr. 5, 2021While the university gained from OU’s achievements, it also spent more than $17,000 on advertising.
Bill meant to dissolve businesses' COVID-19 health violations introduced to Ohio House of Representatives
By Ryan Maxin | Mar. 28, 2021Some locals view the bill as positive thing for Athens businesses and the community.
Late night eateries in Athens begin returning to normalcy
By Claire Schiopota | Mar. 21, 2021An increase of students on campus and the removal of curfews has increased business for local restaurants.
The J Bar receives disorderly conduct citation after OU's NCAA win
By Anna Millar | Mar. 21, 2021The bar had little social distancing and mask wearing as patrons celebrated the win.
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.
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.
