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Cleveland's top grocery stores in 2024

7 hours ago | axios.com | Sam Allard |Kavya Beheraj

With more than 20 locations in Northeast Ohio, Walmart is still the most popular local grocery chain. By the numbers: Data compiled by the Chain Store Guide shows the market share for area grocery stores in 2024 virtually unchanged from 2023. Giant Eagle is still the only challenger to Walmart's dominance, with a 20% market share. What we're watching: Will Meijer crack the Top 10 next year?
Pocahontas State prison guard accused of smuggling $150K in drugs

7 hours ago | axios.com | Sabrina Moreno |Karri Peifer

ğ¨ A guard at Pocahontas State Correctional Center was arrested and accused of smuggling drugs into a state prison, the Virginia Department of Corrections announced yesterday. (Times-Dispatch)Law enforcement said they found $150,000 in "prison value" worth of drugs in his home. Prosecutors have identified a ninth newborn hurt at the neonatal ICU at Henrico Doctors' Hospital. One nurse faces charges connected to five of them.
Henrico voters will hold a Rep. Wittman town hall — sans Wittman

7 hours ago | axios.com | Karri Peifer

Illustration: Annelise Capossela/AxiosA group of Henrico County constituents says U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman won't hold an in-person town hall, so they're putting one on for him. Why it matters: Wittman will not be there; the Republican congressman declined the invitation, organizers tell Axios. But the constituents hope Saturday's "in-absentia town hall" can be a venue to have their voices heard.
8 things to do in Richmond this weekend

7 hours ago | axios.com | Karri Peifer

Swine & Brine is back at Ardent this weekend. Image: Courtesy of Ardent Craft Ales It's almost the weekend. Here's what's happening around town. Friday😂 Comedian Nikki Glaser will take the stage at Altria for two shows as part of her "Alive and Unwell" tour. Shows at 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Tickets start at $53.25. 🍽️ Have you hit up Richmond Restaurant Week yet? Now's the time to see where you can still nab a reservation.
Barnes & Noble in Carrollwood reopened as part of its national comeback

7 hours ago | axios.com | Yacob Reyes |Karri Peifer

Barnes & Noble opened a new store in Carrollwood Wednesday, part of an unexpected push to launch dozens of new locations this year. Why it matters: Reading and brick-and-mortar bookshops are experiencing a revival, thanks in large part to TikTok. State of play: The new bookstore in the Palms of Carrollwood Shopping Center marks Barnes & Noble's return to the enclave, around eight months after its 28-year-old location closed.
And still, uncertainty

19 hours ago | axios.com | Pete Gannon

The Trump administration today officially acknowledged what businesses have been saying for weeks: The trade war with China is "unsustainable" in its current form. Besides that, however, businesses and investors are no clearer on what a trade agreement might actually look like when the dust settles.
Trump plans dinner for top meme coin holders

22 hours ago | axios.com | Brady Dale

Photo illustration: Aïda Amer/Axios. Photo: Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesThe Official Trump meme coin is up nearly 50% Wednesday on news that its biggest holders get to have dinner with Donald Trump, the President of the United States. Why it matters: The big question everyone had about this crypto token was whether or not buying it would offer privileged access to the president, and now we have an answer.
Cleveland Mayor Bibb warns of budget cuts, outlines vision for second term in State of the City

22 hours ago | axios.com | Sam Allard

Mayor Justin Bibb (right) in conversation with WKYC's Russ Mitchell. Photo: Michelangelo's PhotographyBelt-tightening is on the horizon in Cleveland, Mayor Justin Bibb warned in his fourth State of the City address Wednesday. Why it matters: Bibb used the final address of his first term â a moderated conversation with WKYC's Russ Mitchell â to stress big financial cuts coming from Washington and Columbus.
Colorado homeowners feel stuck in place

1 day ago | axios.com | John Frank |Sami Sparber

Denver metro homeowners spend a median of 9.7 years in their home and most are likely to stay put, according to a recent Redfin analysis of county records. Why it matters: Elevated home prices and mortgage rates are keeping people from buying their first homes β or moving into new ones. State of play: Homeowner tenure began increasing in 2022 once pandemic-era moves subsided. Many of the homeowners hunkering down are older adults looking to age in place.
Keep an umbrella handy this week

1 day ago | axios.com | Tasha Tsiaperas |Naheed Rajwani-Dharsi

Expect a chance of storms every day through the weekend. Why it matters: It's severe weather season in North Texas, which could bring damaging hail, high winds and tornadoes. At least 37 tornadoes have been recorded this year statewide, a drop from the number seen by this time last spring. Driving the news: Nine tornadoes touched down west of Fort Worth over Easter weekend, the National Weather Service confirmed. One was classified an EF-2, with wind gusts up to 135mph. The others had lower ratings.