News & Stories

Allied Member Spotlight: Streateries & Parklets

Learn how these outdoor microspaces can contribute to more vibrancy in our public spaces.

Main Spotlight: The Importance of Place

Chairman Emeritus Ed McMahon explores the power of place in creating spaces people love.

Pandemic Recovery Efforts in Georgia: Progress on the Georgia Main Street Innovation Grant Program

To support Georgia Main Streets throughout the recovery process and position them for long-term sustainability, Main Street America launched the Georgia Main Street Innovation Grant Program, made possible through generous support from The Williams Family Foundation of Georgia.

Main Spotlight: Intentional Placemaking and Open Streets Initiatives — How to Boost a Community During Uncertain Times

Intentional placemaking has had many unexpected benefits for this Alabama town.

Community Spotlight: Main Streets Love Farmers Markets

We heard from organizations across the nation about the incredible impact their markets have had on community engagement, entrepreneur and small business support, and keeping their district vibrant.

National Farmers Market Week Celebrates Communities Coming Together and Supports Farmers Markets Nationwide

Community Spotlight: Market Street Arts and Entertainment District in Mount Airy, NC

Mount Airy Downtown, Inc., celebrated the return of their Market Street Arts and Entertainment District (MSA & ED) last weekend, as part of their pandemic recovery efforts.

Main Spotlight: Windows of Opportunity — The Transformation of Empty Storefronts on Main Street

A vacant storefront is the perfect stage to creatively promote the available space or to showcase other businesses and events in the area.

Supporting Martin Luther King Boulevards in Neighborhood Commercial Districts

In remembrance and in honor of Dr. Marin Luther King Jr., over 900 streets in the United States were named after him. Many are located predominantly in African American communities.

Community Spotlight: Celebrating the Blues in Ripley, MS

Dubbed the Blues Alley, the Ripley Main Street program plans to install murals of local pioneering Black blues artists, cutout guitars painted by local art students, and blues lyrics painted on the walls.