The Ithacan

Store closures and openings create retail instability

By Noa Ran-Ressler, Assistant News Editor • February 22, 2023

Since 2019, the City of Ithaca has seen fluctuations in the number of businesses opening and closing.

IC students keep warm with handmade beanies

By Laura Ilioaei, Contributing Writer • February 10, 2022

Ithaca College sophomore Kayla Markwardt starts a hobby crocheting hats and turns into a successful business.

Local business run by IC senior sells homemade cookies

By Sarah Marsh, Staff Writer • October 27, 2021

Via's cookies is a local business run by an IC senior that donates portions of its profits to students in need.

Puzzles and clues lead Ithaca adventurers to escape room

By Irina Noonan, Staff Writer • February 1, 2017

The company, co-owned by Ithaca local Ray Weaver and James Potocki, opened the doors to its interactive adventure game in October.

Video: Ithaca Beer Company taps in

By Jeremy ChenMichelle Boulé • October 24, 2012

Ithaca Beer Company opened it's tap room October 11th and it's restaurant is scheduled to open mid November. Take a look inside and hear about what plans are ahead.

Citizens unite to fuel local economy

By Nicole Ogrysko, Staff Writer • October 26, 2011

Local entrepreneurs are creating new business models to change the way Ithacans communicate and work with each other in an effort to rejuvenate the local economy in a post-recession era.