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Atlanta's new nightlife manager says growth, safety are top priorities at city's "Training Day" event
Atlanta's new nightlife manager says growth, safety are top priorities
NITECAP
2 days ago1 min read


New Jersey restaurants limiting single-use plastic utensils in takeout orders under "Skip the Stuff" law
Under the law, mobile orders will also not include utensils or condiments unless you check a box requesting them.
NITECAP
Oct 61 min read


The New Seattle Transit Measure Could Make Night Buses Function
A handful of buses operate between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. It makes getting home from a concert, a bender, or a graveyard shift a grade-school word problem.
NITECAP
Sep 291 min read


The World Cup Added $83 Million to Boston’s Economy. Now the City May Let Bars Stay Open Later
After a summer of lucrative partying, city officials hope the state will change its the liquor laws to let bars stay open until 3 a.m.
NITECAP
Sep 221 min read


Win, lose or draw: A breakdown of Philly's experience as a World Cup host
Philadelphia bars took advantage of an opportunity to temporarily extend their hours until 4 a.m.
NITECAP
Sep 151 min read


Are Dual Concept Bars the Future of Nightlife?
Across the hospitality industry, businesses are adopting a dual-concept approach to maximize their footprint, broaden their customer base, and utilize their space for more hours in the day.
NITECAP
Sep 81 min read


(Correction) Districts after Dark: New Orleans launches nighttime crawl series to boost small businesses
New Orlean's "Districts After Dark" nighttime crawl series is designed to support local businesses during the slower summer season.
NITECAP
Sep 11 min read


Q&A: Boston’s nightlife czar says the city is just getting started
Among NYC restaurants and bars that screened World Cup matches, 63% reported increased sales.
NITECAP
Aug 281 min read


TPS Turmoil Hits Restaurant Hiring - The Food Institute
Among NYC restaurants and bars that screened World Cup matches, 63% reported increased sales.
NITECAP
Aug 251 min read


Pike Place Market introduces "The Night Shift"
Among NYC restaurants and bars that screened World Cup matches, 63% reported increased sales.
NITECAP
Aug 181 min read


World Cup Delivers Boost for NYC Restaurants and Bars
Among NYC restaurants and bars that screened World Cup matches, 63% reported increased sales.
NITECAP
Aug 111 min read


Dad Creates Remixes of Kids' Songs After Welcoming Daughter. Now He Hosts Baby Raves for Thousands of Little Ones (Exclusive)
Entertainment zones, which allow the sale of alcoholic drinks for consumption on nearby streets and sidewalks during designated times and events, have significantly boosted sales.
NITECAP
Aug 41 min read


Moving People at Night: Transportation Innovations for the Nighttime Economy
Moving People at Night: Transportation Innovations for the Nighttime Economy
NITECAP
Jul 281 min read


Restaurants and bars say S.F.'s entertainment zones are flourishing. Here's why
Entertainment zones, which allow the sale of alcoholic drinks for consumption on nearby streets and sidewalks during designated times and events, have significantly boosted sales.
NITECAP
Jul 211 min read


The Night Mayor’s Role Is More Than Violence Prevention
Treating nightlife economy management as primarily a public safety function ignores the full scope of what happens in cities after dark, from theatre to third-shift work.
NITECAP
Jul 141 min read


Ottawa approves new annual authorisation for all-night dance events
Ottowa City Council approves new annual licensing for all night dance events .
NITECAP
Jul 71 min read


Austin nonprofit working to combat AI ‘exploitation’ of musicians’ intellectual property
Stand with the Band is a coalition raising funds to build infrastructure to fight for musicians intellectual property
NITECAP
Jul 21 min read


America’s Hottest New Club Is…The Grocery Store?
"Fringe gatherings in surprising places are nothing new . . . part of their allure is how they relocate nightlife into spaces not designed for it, whether that’s out of creative expression, defiance, or simple necessity."
NITECAP
Jun 21 min read


Take Note: Denver Revising 40-Year-Old Entertainment Venue Licensing Requirements
“The spirit of this is so right on . . .and if the community shows up, I think we’re going to get something that’s a huge improvement over what we’ve had in the past.” - Stephen Brackett, ONE Denver
NITECAP
May 261 min read


One Step Forward, Two Steps Back for Portland’s Music Venues
“The City doesn’t have anybody whose job it is to focus on the businesses that are open after 5 o’clock at night. If you’re a venue or bar owner and you’re having to deal with a complicated construction project or a water main break or a persistent public safety problem, you don’t have any tools other than calling 911.” Dunphy says that in other cities, hiring a nighttime economy manager has demonstrated real results.
NITECAP
May 191 min read
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