As St. Louis residents highlighted safety concerns, many moved out of downtown areas. Then the restaurants and retailers did too.

Geolocation data shows the same level of foot traffic now, as in late March 2020.

A rich arts scene and a diverse workforce have helped foot traffic in downtown Fresno surpass pre-pandemic numbers.

There's a new mayor in Erie, Penn., for the first time in 12 years.

Food halls are proliferating in cities big and small.

GE and McDonald's are among those heading downtown in search of younger workers.