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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.

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.

Ottowa City Council approves new annual licensing for all night dance events .

Stand with the Band is a coalition raising funds to build infrastructure to fight for musicians intellectual property

"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."

“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

“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.

Schurr, the guitarist for Song People, said that now, “there’s kind of a vibe or an aesthetic to the earplugs you keep on your keychain. It’s kind of like a signal that … not only do you care about your ears, but you go to shows.”

Broadway was the initial focus when[Benton McDonough] was the only member of their office but the staff of four now works outside the entertainment district, as well. They recently started a night inspector program to help handle codes and beer board violations.

Bartenders and nightlife workers grapple with how to prioritize community safety with compassion and empathy.

NITECAP Members provide testimony at CA State Assembly's Select Committee on Downtown Recovery (start video at 32.56)

As Syracuse considers hiring a Nighttime Economy Manager, four NITECAP Board members provide advice.

The tip provision allows certain workers to deduct up to $25,000 in “qualified tips” from 2025 through 2028

D.C. midrange restaurants were hit hardest by challenges in 2025. The industry is bracing for continued challenges in 2026.

The tip provision allows certain workers to deduct up to $25,000 in “qualified tips” from 2025 through 2028

In the post-pandemic era, shared tables offer an easy way for digital natives to socialize.

The fundraiser for Cleveland Rocks supports initiatives such as dozens of workshops, incubator and accelerator programs that helps local artists navigate the live music industry.

"With support from the City and a groundswell of energy, The Hub is slowly, surely shedding its Puritan roots"