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New York City couriers wary of mayor’s proposed new regulatory agency

Delivery workers and advocates say it could lead to over-policing of already taxed employees, but agree firms should be regulated

The Guardian - US · Feb 1, 2024

Grubhub awards microgrants to 64 local nonprofits helping people access food

One of the groups that received a grant provides free cooking classes and nutritional coaching for communities on the South and West sides.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 5, 2024

‘They’re playing dirty’: inside delivery apps’ pushback against tips after New York raises wage

City’s new law guarantees some drivers nearly $30 an hour but bosses are trying to reassert their dominance. I got back on my delivery bike to find out more

The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2023

Home, studio, a way to sell abandoned items: the many uses of self-storage

Priced out of their homes or unable to rent office space, some people in the US live or work in storage units. A few renters explain what they do with their spaces

The Guardian - US · Nov 7, 2023

Applications now open for Grubhub microgrants to support Chicago food service nonprofits

The Full Plate Program will supply organizations that provide food and meal services. Eligible nonprofits can apply to receive up to $10,000.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 25, 2023

Democrats tout fight over ‘junk fees’ in events across the country - Roll Call

Rep. Chris Deluzio's visit to downtown Bellevue, Pa., is one of many where Democrats tout fighting fees that hit consumers and businesses.

Roll Call · Aug 30, 2023

DoorDash, Uber Eats and Grubhub all go down causing takeout panic across the US

The popular food delivery sites appeared to be back online as of Tuesday afternoon

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2023

DoorDash Partners With Staples for Back-to-School Delivery

Nearly 1,000 Staples stores are available on the delivery platform’s marketplace.

Kiplinger · Aug 9, 2023

Grubhub, The Hatchery launching pitch contest for aspiring West Side culinary entrepreneurs

The winning pitch gets one year of free access to the private Grubhub kitchen at The Hatchery, a nonprofit that fosters food and beverage businesses.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 4, 2023

‘Suit up for the backlash!’: The battle to regulate New York’s gig economy

The progressive politician Brad Lander says his attempts to establish a minimum wage for food delivery workers have met well-funded resistance from the sector’s leading companies

The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2023