https://www.cityandlocal.com/business-spotlights/how-to-get-business-licenses-permits-entrepreneurs City & Local en 2026-04-25T10:17:27.288Z How to Get Business Licenses and Permits for New Entrepreneurs business licenses, permits, new entrepreneurs, startup compliance, local zoning /api/media/articles/city-local/city-local-how-to-get-business-licenses-permits-entrepreneurs-1777112217792/hero.png New entrepreneur studying business license and permit documents on a desk with sunlight. https://www.cityandlocal.com/neighborhoods/how-local-planning-boards-guide-development-zoning City & Local en 2026-04-25T09:08:56.611Z How Do Local Planning Boards Guide Development and Zoning? local planning boards, zoning, development, land use regulations, community planning /api/media/articles/city-local/city-local-how-local-planning-boards-guide-development-zoning-1777108107119/hero.png Diverse citizens discussing blueprints and zoning maps around a table, representing community engagement in local planning board decisions. https://www.cityandlocal.com/business-spotlights/small-business-month-libraries-local-support City & Local en 2026-04-25T07:58:14.670Z Small Business Month 2026: Libraries Offer Local Support Small Business Month 2026, local business support, library resources, entrepreneurship funding, social innovation /api/media/articles/city-local/city-local-small-business-month-libraries-local-support-1777103872124/hero.png Diverse entrepreneurs collaborating and receiving guidance from librarians in a vibrant community library during Small Business Month. https://www.cityandlocal.com/events/explore-diverse-weekend-events-activities City & Local en 2026-04-25T06:44:25.780Z Explore diverse weekend events and activities weekend events, city activities, things to do this weekend, Pizza City Fest, Aurora Space Party /api/media/articles/city-local/city-local-explore-diverse-weekend-events-activities-1777099440364/hero.png A lively city square at dusk with diverse people enjoying food, music, and interactive exhibits, showcasing a vibrant weekend atmosphere. https://www.cityandlocal.com/business-spotlights/charlotte-small-business-capital-challenges City & Local en 2026-04-25T04:19:59.182Z Charlotte Small Business: Successes and Capital Challenges Charlotte County small business, entrepreneurial success, capital challenges, economic growth, business funding /api/media/articles/city-local/city-local-charlotte-small-business-capital-challenges-1777090773591/hero.png Split image: a thriving small business storefront contrasted with a symbolic representation of capital access challenges in Charlotte County. https://www.cityandlocal.com/business-spotlights/small-business-ai-local-discovery-adaptation City & Local en 2026-04-25T03:08:50.346Z Why Small Businesses Must Adapt to AI Local Discovery AI local discovery, small business AI, local search trends, AI marketing, business adaptation /api/media/articles/city-local/city-local-small-business-ai-local-discovery-adaptation-1777086503197/hero.png Small business owners observing AI-driven local discovery interfaces and automated deliveries on a city street. https://www.cityandlocal.com/local-guides/new-jersey-blue-claw-crabbing-spots City & Local en 2026-04-25T01:57:22.029Z Top 5 New Jersey Blue Claw Crabbing Spots new jersey crabbing, blue claw crabs, crabbing spots nj, navesink river crabbing, best places to crab in new jersey /api/media/articles/city-local/city-local-new-jersey-blue-claw-crabbing-spots-1777082208918/hero.png Family enjoying blue claw crabbing on the Navesink River in New Jersey with a good catch. https://www.cityandlocal.com/best-in-city/best-california-cities-quality-life City & Local en 2026-04-25T00:45:52.698Z Top 4 California Cities Offering the Best Quality of Life California cities, quality of life, best cities to live, San Ramon, Pleasanton /api/media/articles/city-local/city-local-best-california-cities-quality-life-1777077930955/hero.png Panoramic view of a vibrant California city with modern buildings, green parks, and happy people enjoying outdoor activities, representing a high quality of life. https://www.cityandlocal.com/food-drink/local-food-safety-rules-diners-restaurants City & Local en 2026-04-24T23:36:12.547Z What Are Local Food Safety Rules for Diners and Restaurants? 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