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New nonprofit to focus on maximizing local benefits of 2026 FIFA World Cup
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The four-year wait is almost over for the next World Cup, and local soccer fans are ready to get a front-row seat. However, there's a lot of planning that needs to be done before kickoff, as the event will be one of the biggest the region has ever seen. Kristen Adamo, the president and CEO of the Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau, describes it as the soccer equivalent of seven Super Bowls in six weeks. 'If something goes wrong, the whole world knows it,' Adamo said. 'It's really important for us to keep everybody safe, to keep everybody happy and to have a really good experience while they're here.' That's also why the new nonprofit, Ocean State 2026, was created: to make sure Rhode Island benefits the most from the $1 billion economic boom expected in the New England region. Commerce Secretary Liz Tanner is stepping away from her cabinet role in order to take on the challenge as the nonprofit's executive director. RELATED: RI commerce secretary steps down to lead nonprofit She expects around 800,000 people will be coming to the region to watch the matches held at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, which is why she plans to highlight the perks only found in Rhode Island. 'There will be games to the south of us and north of us, so the ability to stay in Rhode Island and be able to get to those locations, whether by rail or by car, is going to make it ultra impressive,' Tanner explained. 'Also, we've got the best beaches around, and so people will be able to stay here in Rhode Island, see the games and get to the beaches as well.' Tanner said her focus will be on the fan experience, which is why she'll be looking for business sponsorships and ways for convention bureaus and tourism partners to host events. She'll also be responsible for making sure event rules are being followed. Adamo said she's looking forward to collaborating with Ocean State 2026 to make sure fans come to Rhode Island. 'Once we have more funding available, that gives us more money to do planning, more marketing, more events all over the state,' Adamo said. 'Because what we want to happen is that they're coming here for the first time, they love Rhode Island, and maybe they come back.' Download the and apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch or with the new . Follow us on social media: Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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09-05-2025
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DAT: Truckload volumes, rates slipped in April amid freight-market uncertainty
BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Spot truckload freight volumes declined in April, a sign that tariff-related stockpiling, a slowdown in manufacturing, and general seasonality contributed to reduced demand for trucking services, said DAT Freight & Analytics, which operates the DAT One freight marketplace and DAT iQ data analytics service. The DAT Truckload Volume Index (TVI) declined slightly for van and reefer freight: Year-over-year comparisons were positive, with the Van TVI up 1%, Reefer TVI up 4%, and Flatbed TVI up 5% compared to April 2024. 'The market feels frozen,' said Ken Adamo, Chief of Analytics at DAT Freight & Analytics. 'April brought the usual seasonal opportunities in produce and construction materials. But broader economic factors—including uncertainty over tariffs and the pull-forward of inventory this year—put a damper on growth in overall freight volumes, especially compared to previous years.' There was little movement in national average spot van and reefer truckload rates, which is typical between March and April. The flatbed rate increased for the fifth straight month. Van: $1.96 per mile, down 3 cents from March Reefer: $2.27 per mile, unchanged Flatbed: $2.57 per mile, up 4 cents The van linehaul rate averaged $1.57 per mile, down 3 cents month over month; the reefer rate was unchanged at $1.85; and the flatbed rate was $2.11, up 5 cents. Linehaul rates exclude an average fuel surcharge amount, which was 39 cents, 42 cents, and 46 cents for vans, reefers, and flatbeds, respectively. Contract truckload rates edged higher compared to March but lagged behind April 2024 averages: Contract Van: $2.40 per mile, unchanged month over month and 6 cents lower year over year Contract Reefer: $2.74 per mile, up 2 cents and 8 cents lower year over year Contract Flatbed: $3.08 per mile, up 4 cents and 5 cents lower year over year The spread between contract and spot rates increased for the fourth straight month, at 44 cents for vans, 47 cents for reefers, and 51 cents for flatbeds. When spot rates fall relative to contract pricing, it can signal a soft or oversupplied market where carriers have to accept lower rates to keep moving. 'Carriers were hoping April rates would be a springboard into a stronger Q2,' Adamo said. 'Instead, the optimistic case is that they've reached a pricing floor heading into the traditional summer peak shipping season in May and June. How 'traditional' the season looks has yet to be determined.' About the DAT Truckload Volume Index The DAT Truckload Volume Index reflects the change in the number of loads with a pickup date during that month. A baseline of 100 equals the number of loads moved in January 2015, as recorded in DAT RateView, a database tracking rates paid on an average of 3 million loads per month. DAT benchmark spot rates are derived from invoice data for hauls of 250 miles or more with a pickup date during the month reported. Linehaul rates exclude an amount equal to an average fuel surcharge. About DAT Freight & Analytics DAT Freight & Analytics operates DAT One, North America's largest truckload freight marketplace; DAT iQ, the industry's leading freight data analytics service; and Trucker Tools, the leader in load visibility. Shippers, transportation brokers, carriers, news organizations, and industry analysts rely on DAT for market trends and data insights, informed by nearly 700,000 daily load posts and a database exceeding $1 trillion in freight market transactions. Founded in 1978, DAT is a business unit of Roper Technologies (Nasdaq: ROP), a constituent of the Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, and Fortune 1000. Headquartered in Beaverton, Ore., DAT continues to set the standard for innovation in the trucking and logistics industry. Visit for more information.
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08-04-2025
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Birdland neighborhood on high alert after multiple incidents of vandalism
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — 'It's a weird feeling after living in the neighborhood for 30 something years and have something like this happen.' Birdland resident Keith Kingsley is just one of many unlucky residents living in a Birdland neighborhood off of Cardinal Road and Mockingbird, that is being repeatedly targeted by a vandal often seen traveling through the area and making a quick getaway on a small bike. 'He's a homeless [man] that lives in the neighborhood,' said Kingsley. Kingsley says the vandalism to neighbor's cars has been going on for weeks, and sometime between Friday and Monday two of his cars were targets. Group seeks tips after Mt. Soledad Open Space Preserve vandalized His neighbor's ring camera recorded one incident at Kingsley's house a few days ago, where the man can be seen pulling up on a small bike, picking up a rock, throwing it at Kingsley's car and riding away. 'The back window on my white car, and my truck he got the front window and the back,' said Kingsley. He says the man usually strikes at night, and according to neighbors on the Nextdoor app, at least 10 cars in the area have been vandalized. 'This was like $1600… It is frustrating because you got to make appointments at the body shop, get the car there, go pick it up. It's a lot of interruptions,' added Kingsley. Video shows man trash Great Clips after missing appointment in East County And the destruction doesn't stop at cars. Just across the street, Julia Lopez says the same man threw a rock at her next door neighbor's window, while a baby was sleeping on the other side. 'He's always walking down and up this street and purposefully aggravates the baby, and mocks the baby's cry… it's very sad,' said Birdland resident, Julia Lopez. Lopez says the rock was stopped from going into the room by the screen on the window, but the glass is still broken. She says her neighbor filed a police report with the San Diego Police Department, but they couldn't do much. 'They did and the police said they couldn't do anything unless he was physically doing something to them on her property,' added Lopez. Multiple Teslas found vandalized at Encinitas dealership Neighbors are left worrying whether their property will be the next target. Insurance agent, Nick Adamo, says there are a few important things you can do to protect property in a situation like this. 'That's the reason why insurance is going up like crazy, because of things like this. So you want to fortify your house, fortify your car, fortify everything you have,' said Adamo. Adamo says if your car is damaged, but still drivable, the best thing to do is get an estimate because it might be a better deal than filing a claim. As for houses, he recommends cameras as the first line of defense. 'As long as you have a camera that shows what's going on, then you have someone to put the liability on and you don't have to take the full brunt yourself,' said Adamo. For now, the neighbors in Birdland are watching and waiting. 'We're just always on the lookout,' said Lopez. We reached out to the San Diego Police Department for an update on the situation and are still waiting on a response. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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04-04-2025
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Downtown developer pulls offer to sell gravel lot to city for $1
Apr. 3—MITCHELL — The Mitchell City Council changed its mind about an empty parking lot downtown, and now the owner of that parking lot has, too. Downtown developer John Adamo has withdrawn his offer to sell the empty gravel lot at the corner of Third Avenue and Main Street to the city of Mitchell for $1. Adamo was willing to sell the empty lot on the condition that the city turn it into a parking lot. Adamo confirmed with the Mitchell Republic that he sent a letter to the city to take the gravel lot off the purchasing table. The Mitchell Republic received the letter anonymously in the mail. "Adamo did not seem happy that we didn't want to do exactly what he wanted, but that's his choice. It's his land," Mitchell Mayor Jordan Hanson told the Mitchell Republic. In 2024, the city council budgeted for the empty lot to be paved in 2025. The city council, during its regular meeting on March 17, decided to table the proposed purchase in favor of developing the lot to bring more businesses downtown and to clarify intentions with Adamo. Now, the city will not have to pay to install a parking lot or the cost to maintain it. "The city actually paid for the demolition of that building," Hanson said, referring to the building that once stood on the empty gravel lot. In a letter dated March 20, Adamo laid out his thoughts about the city's decision not to proceed with a public parking lot. "My interest is to have an amicable and collaborative relationship with the city," Adamo wrote. Adamo refuted that the parking lot purchase was an effort to bail him out. "My decision to give those lots to the city for $1 represented a significant loss for me, and a substantial benefit to the city.... Me giving land to the city for free cannot represent a "bail out" of me," Adamo wrote. "I think there's five of us sitting around this table that's been snookered," council member Mike Bathke said during the March 17 council meeting. Bathke questioned if Adamo fulfilled his developer's agreement in regard to constructing a new building on the empty lot. Adamo sought to set the record straight on his obligations regarding the empty lot. "My commitment was to rehabilitate the Western Building, and I have fully satisfied that obligation. It has been restored at private expense [mine] and is now a credit to the Mitchell community. The money spent rehabilitating that historic building was spent in the Mitchell community, as will be the money generated by that building in the future," Adamo wrote. Adamo's Kitchen, coming soon, is across the street from the empty lot on the ground level of the Western building, which Adamo also owns. The South Dakota Historical Preservation Office and the U.S. National Park Service has recognized the quality of the work performed, according to Adamo. The terms of the paperwork that transferred the lot ownership to Adamo frees him from any obligation to build a structure there, according to Adamo. Adamo wanted to "fill in the gaps and misinformation with the facts." "I wish I could spend more time in Mitchell. It is a city full of vibrant and innovative people. I am very proud to be part of Mitchell, and it has been, and continues to be, a wonderful experience for me to participate in improving things in the community," Adamo wrote. Adamo called city staff a "real pleasure" and "model of efficiency" compared to the bureaucracy from California, where he is from. A contributing factor to the council's decision to not add a parking lot is that there are 16 parking lots in the Main Street area with about 1,100 parking spaces. "I hoped to put some new businesses there cause that's what we need, but that's not what he wants," Hanson said.
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22-03-2025
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How much parking does Mitchell's Main Street really need?
Mar. 21—MITCHELL — Does Mitchell's Main Street need more parking? The Mitchell City Council, during its regular meeting on Monday, March 17, discussed the purchase of an empty gravel lot at the corner of Third Avenue and Main Street for $1, but ultimately tabled the discussion to clarify intentions with developer John Adamo and to seek options for future development of the lot. The plan for the city to buy the lot has been in the works for quite some time. City Attorney Justin Johnson told the council it could sign documents and proceed, but there was no guarantee that Adamo would also sign. No alternative plans were considered because the council budgeted for the parking lot to be paved in 2025. "I also don't know that the owner is willing to proceed with it if that's not going to be the case," Johnson said. According to Johnson, Adamo is retaining the southwest corner of the gravel lot to build a garage to house garbage cans and storage for Adamo's Kitchen, coming soon on the ground floor of the Woolworth building across the street from the empty lot. If the council moved forward with the agreement, it would be obligated to give Adamo an easement to access the future garage, no matter what would be developed on the lot. "In the 35 years that we have lived in Mitchell, I don't think there's ever been a time that I needed to park anywhere in the downtown area when I had to walk more than two blocks," council member Susan Tjarks told the Mitchell Republic. "I don't think that parking is that big of a problem." Tjarks' estimate included busy events downtown, like the Corn Palace Festival and sporting events. Tjarks spoke of previous discussions to make parking diagonal on Main Street to add a few more parking spaces per block. "If all you ever have to do is walk two blocks, then we're in pretty good shape," said Tjarks, who is the council liaison to Mitchell Main Street and Beyond. "What people really want is the parking spot right in front of the door. And honestly, I'm that girl, too." She said a parking lot doesn't produce tax revenue and has expenses, including paving, maintenance, and snow removal. A commercial retail building, on the other hand, produces sales tax and property tax revenue, according to Tjarks. Council member Dan Sabers is in favor of adding more parking and more development, citing the loss of four to six parking spaces at Main Street intersections due to bumpouts and streetscape improvements. "Almost every open lot used to have buildings on it. They deteriorate and we don't get more," Sabers told the Mitchell Republic. "You know, it would be nice to have someone build, but I haven't seen anybody build in the 20 years I've been living in Mitchell." Sabers praised Adamo's efforts with the Third and Main building remodels. "The Old Crafty Fox building is an amazing asset to downtown. It's a building that wouldn't have got done if it wasn't for him," Sabers said. Three corners of Third Avenue and Main Street, including the empty grave lot, are owned by Adamo. "Are we doing this to clean up the area? Or what do we need parking for?" Sabers said. Sabers owns the Midtown Plaza Mall on the corner of Fourth Avenue and Main Street. "I'm probably not the person to answer that question. I know that this project has been in discussion for about a year. I think it originally was initiated by the current owner," Johnson said. Council president Kevin McCardle questioned if the city would pay for Adamo's portion of the parking lot to be paved. "He'll be responsible for any of the improvements on the portion he's keeping," Johnson said. Tax Increment District No. 26, which was created to aid in the renovations for the Crafty Fox building and developing the empty parking lot, has generated $15,918. By 2024, it was predicted to be at $94,000 in incremental financing, according to City Administrator Stephanie Ellwein. "Because they're not generating as fast as they thought they would, it could be that they won't receive the full amount by the end of the TIF," Ellwein said. Anyone who builds on the lot would pay taxes into TID No. 26. "I think there's five of us sitting around this table that's been snookered," Bathke said. "Because he stated in his developer's agreement that he's going to build, in the amount of $800,000, anywhere from a 3,000- to 6,000-square-foot building. He says he's going to build, and he didn't do it." Bathke said he agreed with Sabers, that the council would be bailing out Adamo if it moved forward with paving the parking lot. Bathke noted that, in the past, the council said it didn't want another empty lot at Seventh and Main Street, which was previously a Casey's gas station, and is now a bare parking lot. City Planner Mark Jenniges told the council that there are 972 parking spaces on the north section of Main Street and 140 parking spaces on the south Main section across 16 lots. The locations of the parking areas from First to Seventh avenues, on Main Street a block and a half in either direction, is 522 parking spaces; north of Seventh Avenue, near TMA Tire and Puetz, is 385 parking spaces; James Valley Community Center has 65 parking spaces; south on Main Street in front of the Depot has 140 parking spaces. "I think we should offer it up and do an RFP (request for proposal) and see if anyone wants to build on it. It's prime location, one of the busiest streets in Mitchell and we want development downtown. We want a big anchor store," Mitchell Mayor Jordan Hanson said, adding: "If we make it a parking lot it'll be a parking lot forever." The council agreed to table the topic for two weeks to learn more of Adamo's intentions. "Obviously, with the number of apartments that they are remodeling and investing into improving you need parking spots for people to move in, so I think it'd be good to have a discussion with them," council member Jeff Smith said. Also during the meeting, the council approved an additional $300,000 to Muth Electric for the intersection of First Avenue and Main Street to install American Disabilities Act compliant sidewalk and ramp improvements. The council approved a contract is with HR Green for First Avenue and Main Street and includes construction management services for an hourly rate not to exceed $31,808.40. The cost for ADA compliant ramps at First and Main came in at a cheaper rate than previously estimated, according to Public Works Director Joe Schroeder. The construction is to last from May through July and is expected to be completed in August. Council member John Doescher opposed the project. In November 2024, the council awarded a bid to Muth Electric to replace the traffic lights and light poles on Main Street at First and Seventh avenues for $429,328.57 with an additional contingency of $187,331.43. The light poles might not be installed until fall 2025 due to a delay in ordering the aluminum- colored poles.
