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Jotika Shetty views downtown through both a neighbor’s routine and a planner’s lens. She serves as executive director of the Richland County Regional Planning Commission, the agency that helps local governments think ahead about land use and transportation so the whole region grows wisely. She has worked in downtown Mansfield for roughly twenty years and led RCRPC for the past decade. Originally from India, Jotika moved to the United States in 1999 while her husband completed

Dan Lew  learned the restaurant business one station at a time. “You celebrate wins, learn from mistakes, and hone your entrepreneurial skills,” he says. That steady, keep improving mindset guides his team at  DLX  and the way he talks about downtown as a place where progress comes from neighbors who keep showing up together. Dan is a Mansfield native. As a teenager he worked everywhere he could, from national chains to independent restaurants, and discovered he liked doing “

For Desra Wells, baking is a way to take care of people. She grew up in restaurants, watching her mom cook and learning that food can be a language of love. “We were always surrounded with food,” she says. “I think I got that from her, showing love through food. When I had children, I started baking for them, and it just went from there.”  That homegrown passion became a plan in 2012. She earned a cottage baking license and began selling her goodies at farmers markets and del

Walk into Uncle John’s Place and the room meets you halfway. There is an easy hum of conversation, classic tunes, and warm light that...

For more than three decades, Rhonda and Eric Johnson have been at the heart of one of downtown Mansfield’s most enduring family...

When George first stepped into the kitchen of Athena Greek Restaurant, it was not as the owner or even as a cook. It was as a dishwasher....

Downtown Mansfield has always been a place where family businesses take root, grow, and stay for generations. One of the strongest...

When Mansfield’s Main Street Improvement Project is complete, it will mean more to John Fernyak than just a new streetscape. For John, it...

Walk into Two Cousins Pizza on Main Street and you’ll find a lot more than just pizza. You’ll find a full menu with enough variety to...

Renaissance Theatre in downtown Mansfield - 138 Park Avenue West Downtown Mansfield is buzzing with a wide variety of arts and...

Heart and Purpose at What Goes ‘Round Deb Brown (left) and Sarah Bennett (right) Step into What Goes ‘Round Thrift Shoppe at 115 N. Main...

Main Street is more than just a road. It’s where our community’s past meets our bright future, and it’s where neighbors come together and...

Even if it's cold outside, the fun continues indoors when you visit downtown Mansfield. Whether you're a fan of performing arts or just...

It's the holiday season in downtown Mansfield, filled with fun activities for all ages throughout the month! Families can enjoy photos...

This October, Downtown Mansfield transforms into a Halloween haven, featuring a month-long celebration filled with activities for all...

Downtown Mansfield is a fantastic spot for a fun-filled day with the family this summer, and the best part is that you can find many...

Join us downtown for a once-in-a-lifetime experience, a total solar eclipse, on Monday, April 8! This is an event so rare that the last...

Looking to celebrate St. Patrick's Day? Well, look no further than downtown Mansfield! Dress in green, indulge in specialty St. Patrick...

Shopping can be exhausting especially during the holidays. Take a break in between shops and enjoy a meal at one of Downtown Mansfield's...

Searching for that one-of-a-kind present for your loved ones? Look no further than Downtown Mansfield! Downtown Mansfield is home to an...