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Mayor Reed calls HBCU weekend a success for vendors and visitors; Commerce and crowds drew praise
Summary
Mayor Steven L. Reed said HBCU weekend events drew large crowds, benefited downtown vendors and included a Morehouse comeback win; he also noted isolated negative incidents that did not define the weekend.
Mayor Steven L. Reed said the recent HBCU weekend in Montgomery drew large crowds, provided economic opportunities for downtown vendors and showcased community culture, though he acknowledged a small number of disruptive incidents.
Reed said vendors told him Montgomery was “the only city” where they enjoyed being a vendor downtown, and he praised city staff for supporting the events. He called the weekend “great” and the event “fantastic” overall, while also…
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