LR Makes Top 10 List
According to a recent Forbes ranking, Little Rock is one of the top 10 best places for young professionals to buy a home.
Little Rock Daily
August 17, 2023
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Events
Seis Puentes Hosts North Little Rock's Hispanic Heritage Festival
Little Rock Daily
North Little Rock Tourism is bringing the Hispanic Heritage Festival to the area this September. Held at Argenta Plaza, the free event will bring the community together to celebrate Hispanic culture with food, art, music, and more.
Sounds of culture: Hear the beats of local stars Los Sierreños and Ballet Quetzalli while you chow down on treats from Kaluas Paleteria y Botanas.
Put it to the test: Interested to find out who really makes the best salsa? Enter the contest for a $10 fee and get to sample all the local salsas before voting for a winner.
Get more info on the event HERE.
Restaurant News
The Busker Opens in Little Rock's South on Main Rebranding Initiative
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Don Dugan has officially opened The Busker in the SoMa neighborhood of Little Rock.
New vibes: The Busker is a neighborhood bar, restaurant, and music venue which now occupies the space left by South on Main.
Name game: Dugan and Stratton's goal with the restaurant was to fit into their talents and also tie into the music and entertainment that the area is known for.
Read more about the opening HERE.
Highlights
Little Rock Ranks High Among U.S. Cities Ideal for Young Professionals Looking to Purchase a Home
Little Rock Daily
According to a recent Forbes ranking, Little Rock is one of the top 10 best places for young professionals to buy a home.
Affordable: With median rents of only $1,117/month and home prices around $203,000, 10% down can relatively easily be within reach.
Employment and pay: The Little Rock metro area has an unemployment rate of 2.3% and solid pay, and the city has even lately been evolving into an entrepreneurial and innovation hub.
See the full Top 10 list HERE.
Community
Major Changes Coming to LR Downtown
Little Rock Daily
Power Up Little Rock Panel Discussion held Wednesday delved into the exciting changes coming to Downtown Little Rock.
Big plans: From a deck park to an ambassador program and renovation of the Central Arkansas Library System Main Library, the city is hoping to draw more people to the area and give them a reason to stay.
Stay tuned: The folks on this panel have a vision that will have Little Rock looking much different in the coming years.
Find out more about the exciting changes in Little Rock HERE.
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In other news…
New dog in town: After a several year-long project, Pulaski Tech finally has a mascot - The Diamond Dog.
Readin' and Rollin': The NLR Library System recently unveiled a mobile library open to all ages.
ICYMI: Dollar General is putting in a distribution center in North Little Rock and will invest $140m in the state in the process.
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