Main Street News & Breaking Stories

Founder is creating first minority-run stock exchange in the US, aiming to level the wealth gap between Black and white Americans.

Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin has brokered a deal that will see a new development partnership for a $30 million apartment project.

Greeley residents fear that the proposed merger of Kroger and Albertsons will result in store closures, higher prices, and job losses. Regulators are reviewing the merger, and concerns about previous closures during mergers have been raised. Labor groups argue that the merger puts union jobs at risk, while farmers worry about decreased competition and potential food deserts in rural areas. Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser is skeptical of the promises made by the companies and plans to meet with executives before deciding whether to challenge the merger. Public comments on the merger can be submitted to coag.gov/grocerymerger.