Swampscott, MA|News|
Baker's Daughter Diner Puts New Spin On Familiar Swampscott Name
Deb Newman elects to keep her new meatless diner, which opened last month, takeout-only amid the coronavirus health crisis.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Finding Our Way Forward
The coronavirus shutdown brought civic life and commerce to a standstill for months. These stories of revival show how communities, businesses, schools and essential institutions are finding ways to reopen, recover and move forward.
Beverly, MA|News|
Cabot's 100th Celebration Goes Virtual In December
The centennial event will include live performances from the main theater livestreamed for free.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
In Wake Of A Coronavirus Layoff, Astorian Launches Dream Business
Kayli Kunkel started her online shop, Earth & Me, after a corporate layoff — and she's far from the only one pivoting to small business.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly-Based ITK Solutions Group Announces New Partnership
The Beverly business will partner with Application Retail Transformation Ltd. to help retail companies transform their digital operations.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Peabody, MA|News|
Granite Coast Tapping Into Ways To Keep Taps Flowing In Peabody
The Main Street brewery has adjusted throughout the coronavirus health crisis and hopes customers will do the same once the weather cools.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
San Rafael, CA|News|
Marin Entrepreneur Competes To Get Pocket Pies On Walmart Shelves
As a single mom of three, San Rafael resident Kara Romanik sold her house and withdrew her retirement savings​ to launch Mamie's Pies.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Upper West Side, NY|News|
Upper West Side Restaurant Breaks Out Bubbles For Outdoor Diners
Have you ever had classic French cuisine inside a plastic bubble on an Upper West Side sidewalk?
Gus Saltonstall, Patch Staff
Livermore, CA|News|
Alameda County Business Owner: 'I'm Just Devastated'
Many are upset with Alameda County's decision to put the kibosh on indoor business reopenings — at least for the next two weeks.
Courtney Teague, Patch Staff
Danvers, MA|News|
Getting The Danvers High Band Back Together Again
The 80-member Danvers band is looking forward to practicing together, albeit with coronavirus-related restrictions, once again this fall.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Danvers, MA|News|
North Shore Libraries Taking It Outside To Serve Public
As space and staff restrictions make indoor library use difficult amid the coronavirus, Beverly and Danvers among those popping up outdoors.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly Students To Help Out With '3 Square' After School Program
Beverly High alumni and high school students are planning to host virtual activity and homework sessions with elementary school children.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly's Panini Pizza Co. On Comeback Trail From Fire
The takeout and delivery shop has been closed for five months following an April grease fire.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Farmingdale, NY|News|
The Vintage Canvas Brings Arts & Crafts Studio To Farmingdale
Lorraine Dicarlo, the owner, discussed what her new business provides, opening during the coronavirus and why she chose Farmingdale.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|News|
Somerset Hills Swim Club Adapts, Emerges Stronger During Pandemic
In June, the swim club's fate looked grim. It was unclear if they would ever open. Now they are doing so well they can give back.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Beverly, MA|News|
Cabot Theater Gets Creative As Venues Struggle Through Pandemic
The historic Beverly theater introduced "The Porch Sessions" at Hale Farm this summer to raise some revenue while the cinema remains dark.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Salem, MA|News|
North Shore Legislators Seek Help For Phase 4 Businesses
Sen. Joan Lovely (D-Salem) and Rep. Thomas Walsh (D-Peabody) among those supporting a bill to provide property-tax relief through 2020.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
North Fork, NY|News|
Pandemic Leads To Innovative Outdoor Dining Solution In Greenport
'Parklets," designed to allow outdoor dining to expand into the street in Greenport, have become a model for New York City and other areas.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff, IL|News|
New Abbott Labs Rapid Coronavirus Test Receives FDA Authorization
The FDA says it's the first COVID-19 antigen test where results can be read directly from a testing card — much like a pregnancy test.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Farmingdale, NY|News|
'We’re A Sense Of Normalcy': Farmingdale Coffee Shop Owner
Arsalan Pourmand, roastmaster at Flux Coffee, delves into what life as a small business owner has been like during the coronavirus outbreak.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Farmingdale, NY|News|
Farmingdale Brewery Owner: 'We Can’t Predict Anything Anymore'
Manny Coelho, co-founder of Lithology Brewing Co., detailed the challenges of running his small business through the coronavirus pandemic.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Austin, TX|News|
Texas Bar Owners Plan 'Showdown' To Decry Business Closures
The governor's June order to close bars again in an effort to blunt the spread of illness has prompted bar owners to plan an Austin protest.
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
Mid Hudson Valley, NY|News|
Vassar Closing Campus As Pandemic Precaution Before Classes Start
Also, students from states on New York's travel advisory list must quarantine for 14 days before being allowed to attend classes.
Lanning Taliaferro, Patch Staff
Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
A Restaurant Built In Quarantine: Prospect Heights' Newest Eatery
Randi Lee was months away from his dream of opening his own restaurant when the coronavirus stalled construction crews — so he got to work.
Anna Quinn, Patch Staff
Wauwatosa, WI|News|
'Most Devastating Thing To Happen,' Hotel Owner Says Of Pandemic
Business is down 70 percent at Forty Winks Inn in Wauwatosa.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Pearl River, NY|News|
Pfizer In Clinical Trial Of Coronavirus Vaccine
The international company's Pearl River-based R&D operation could get $1.95 billion from the FDA if the vaccine is approved.
Lanning Taliaferro, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
NYC Schools Won't Reopen Unless Coronavirus Rate Below 3 Percent
Mayor Bill de Blasio and city officials outlined strict safety standards for when schools reopen — and when they'll be closed.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
Barnstable-Hyannis, MA|News|
MA Music Industry Perseveres Amid Coronavirus
Boston rockers Ripe and a music executive explained the grittiness it takes to survive while the coronavirus threatens the entire industry.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
NYC Faces Rocky Coronavirus Recovery, Cuomo Warns
"We're going to have an issue," Gov. Andrew Cuomo said, detailing numerous hurdles for New York City's economy after the pandemic.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
North Fork, NY|News|
North Fork's Village Cheese Shop Finds A Way Forward In Pandemic
In a heartfelt letter to the community, the owner of a North Fork cheese shop shares steps he's taken to keep afloat during 'new normal'.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
East Hampton, NY|News|
The Stephen Talkhouse Gets Innovative With Live Music In Pandemic
After months of struggling to keep staff afloat, The Stephen Talkhouse brings back live music this week, safely, with outdoor video screens.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Sachem, NY|News|
Long Island Barber Brings Haircuts To Customers Via Mobile Bus
Get Chopped Mobile Barber Bus is a barber shop on wheels that's appealing to customers concerned about coronavirus or who enjoy convenience.
Jacqueline Sweet, Patch Staff
Northport, NY|News|
Owner Of 91-Year-Old Northport Sweet Shop: We'll Survive Virus
"My father got through the Depression, so I should be able to get through this," said Pete Panarites, owner of the family business.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Upper West Side, NY|News|
An Upper West Side Family Affair: Feeding NYC Front-Line Workers
How a family came together to save a business and provide food for front-line workers and New Yorkers across the city.
Gus Saltonstall, Patch Staff
Minneapolis, MN|News|
Gov. Walz Signs Statewide Mask Mandate In Minnesota: What To Know
"Until there is a widely available vaccine, wearing a mask is one of the best tools we have," State Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm said.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Across Ohio, OH|News|
Masks Made Mandatory Statewide In Ohio
Every county in Ohio will be under a mask mandate starting at 6 p.m. Thursday.
Chris Mosby, Patch Staff
Mendota Heights, MN|News|
Minnesotans Can Buy These State Fair Foods At Upcoming Drive-Thru
The 2020 Minnesota State Fair may be canceled, but that doesn't mean Minnesotans won't get their fair food fix.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
St. Louis Park, MN|News|
St. Louis Park Becomes Latest City To Approve Mask Mandate
The St. Louis Park City Council approved the measure Tuesday night.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Seattle, WA|News|
New UW Study Will Track COVID-19 Prevalence In Washington
UW Medicine will work with public health agencies to choose 7,000 volunteers for antibody testing across the state.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
Coronavirus Could Kill Third Of NYC Small Businesses, Study Says
It will be harder to restart New York City's economy after the coronavirus than shutting it down, a new study warns.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
Huntington's Porto Fino Owner On Coronavirus Status: 'Not Good'
Dary Shooshtary, owner of the Italian restaurant, says he doesn't have "full confidence" the eatery will survive the coronavirus pandemic.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
