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Local economies around the U.S. have continued to change quickly and dramatically – states and cities are slowly reopening, unemployment rates are starting to decline from the recent… Read more

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Data as of April 16, 2020 If you’d like additional detail on how the economy is shifting, please contact us at press@yelp.com or join our mailing list to receive an email when new reports are released. Find more economic reports from Yelp here. Coronavirus is quickly reshaping every corner of the U.S. local economy — and Yelp data… Read more

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Most local economies nationwide slumped in 2019, according to Yelp data, dragged down by weakness in restaurants and retail. As the local economy goes, so goes the national economy. The productivity of most plumbers, pastry chefs, and personal-injury lawyers isn’t reflected in stock indexes and business headlines, but collectively they make up a vital part… Read more

The Top 10 Health & Wellness Trends To Look For in 2020

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Before we say farewell to 2019, we’re celebrating the biggest trends in wellness. Whether they’re looking for an energy boost at the gym or seeking stress-relief with acupuncture, Yelpers are as passionate about finding the best facialists as they are about the latest trending restaurants. With the help of our Yelp community, who contributed more… Read more

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Beware! With the season of ghosts, goblins and trickery upon us, Yelp has unearthed the spookiest cities in America. We determined the Most Haunted Cities in America by the percentage of reviews that contain words associated with haunted places, like “ghost,” “haunt,” and “creepy” – excluding businesses in the Haunted House category – and our… Read more

Yelp Economic Average Local Economy

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Yelp’s Economic Indicator Is Up By 0.07% Nationally, A Possible Signal Of GDP Growth  Yelp’s measure of the strength of local economies nationwide shows a modest rebound in the third quarter and continued stagnation in the urban centers of California, the nation’s most populous state and biggest economy.  California’s position in the national and global… Read more

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Photos: Yelp Elite Josh A and Yelpers Stephanie C + Jamie A at El Bolillo Bakery Pastel de tres leches, bolillos and conchas galore! Our minds are swirling with sugar and dough. Add a sprinkle of local flavor and we’re all in. Latinx Heritage Month may be kicking off on September 15th, but these panaderías… Read more