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A temporary curfew for teens is now in effect in Winston-Salem after a divided City Council vote. The measure bars most minors from public places between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. through Oct. 12, though there are exceptions for work, emergencies and school activities.

Winston-Salem’s City Council is one step closer to implementing a temporary curfew for teens after recent late night disturbances. The measure is headed for a final vote next week.

After recent late-night incidents involving large groups of teens downtown, Winston-Salem police are asking city leaders to adopt a curfew for minors. Police Chief William Penn says similar gatherings, sometimes called "teen takeovers," have become an issue nationwide.

With new sponsorship and additional venues, the Phuzz Phest music festival is set to return to downtown Winston-Salem for the first time since 2016.

The expansion is on a tract running from Third Street south to Salem Parkway. When completed, Phase II will comprise an estimated 2.7 million square feet of mixed-use development.

The closure of Bitty & Beau’s Coffee was announced by a sign on the door of the Fourth Street location, explaining that the business faced financial burdens it could not overcome.

The owners estimate they’ve served more than two million customers, and the business has earned multiple accolades, including a Best Chef of the Southeast nomination for Stephanie Tyson by the James Beard Foundation.

Downtown leaders say a/perture cinema’s financial woes could cause a ripple in the Winston-Salem economy if the theater were to close.

Lawren Desai is stepping down as executive director and curator of downtown Winston-Salem’s a/perture cinema as the venue faces financial struggles. Desai says a/perture hasn’t received the support that venues in other cities of similar size have enjoyed.

The North Carolina Black Repertory Company is bringing its signature festival back to Winston-Salem next week under a new brand. Organizers have upgraded…