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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
6 days ago1 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


(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


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


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


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


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


NITECAP
Apr 70 min read


CA State Hearing on Revitalizing Downtowns with Nightlife Economy
NITECAP Members provide testimony at CA State Assembly's Select Committee on Downtown Recovery (start video at 32.56)
NITECAP
Apr 51 min read


IRS releases guidance for Trump’s tips, overtime deductions. What workers need to know
The tip provision allows certain workers to deduct up to $25,000 in “qualified tips” from 2025 through 2028
NITECAP
Dec 10, 20251 min read


How Nashville, Tennessee is championing independent music venues as essential for cultural and economic prosperity
Music and culture in Nashville and cities nationwide are "under threat due to rising property costs in the city’s increasingly “hot” real estate market, corporate competition, and neighborhood disputes about noise. "
NITECAP
Oct 21, 20251 min read


Nightlife and music industries pump billions into city’s economy, study finds
“These impact studies make it clear: Philadelphia’s nighttime and music economies are vital to our city’s economic growth, job creation, and overall quality of life,”
NITECAP
Jul 8, 20251 min read


California may have found a golden goose for businesses
Well-behaved drinkers who stick to the public promenade during designated hours can freely walk between businesses or up and down the plaza, adult beverage in hand.
NITECAP
Jul 2, 20251 min read


Mayor Smiley discusses economic impact of ‘life at night’ in Providence
Providence Mayor highlights "life at night" is billion dollar industry
NITECAP
Feb 25, 20251 min read


From Ford to Food: How This Michigan City's Food Trucks Are Driving Economic Revival
"City officials have taken a proactive approach to embrace food trucks . . . creating dedicated spaces with electrical outlets and a...
NITECAP
Jan 14, 20251 min read


Tennessee live music funds needs $16.5 million to help venues and artists, analysis finds
The fund seeks to protect Tennessee's musical farm system and ensure growth in the sector for years to come,
NITECAP
Jan 7, 20251 min read


NITECAP
Sep 10, 20240 min read
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