He’d responded to an ad for a job at PolitickerNJ and we’d talked several times by phone about the job We were the first truly online political operation in the state and he was excited to get into real time reporting he knew New Jersey was the place to cut your teeth in political journalism He was young – mid 20s – but damn he was hungry There was a delay in hiring him as we cleared some logjam or other and he reached out and firmly told me that he REALLY wanted the job I told him be patient and I would get it through but he let me know he was ready to go I called my boss and had a tense conversation He worked hard and grew with the role and over time became an invaluable member of the small team that hung out in the tiny statehouse office we affectionately dubbed the clown car because of our penchant for jamming four reporters into a converted storage closet Matt took quickly to our mission and we’d revel in beating our larger competitors to a story even if it was only by a few minutes The camaraderie and pride in being the underdog that Matt Tim Carroll and I developed in that tiny office were extremely rare and Matt’s competitive drive was a huge part of it Eventually it became clear that Matt was ready to move on and I was happy for him when he landed the coveted gig at the Star Ledger There he quickly established himself as the go to “Chris Christie guy” and while he was often a thorn in the ex-governor’s side I’m told Christie maintained a soft spot for him Over the years we remained friends and would touch base when we could Our conversations were always full of laughs at the circus we were both enmeshed in Matt was a sympathetic ear and I returned the favor as best I could when his parents were ill but we’d both had some experience with the awful disease of dementia and it helped us both to talk about the toll it took watching our fathers overtaken Matt and I spoke less than two weeks ago and we had a long talk about work life and the importance of creating a balance in an environment that would consume you if you let it he was excited about his role at Advance and also about spending time in Vermont That conversation is heartbreaking in retrospect and my heart goes out to Mike In losing Matt I would like to receive emails from Insider NJ Matt Arco – a mainstay of New Jersey political journalism who spent over a decade diligently trailing governors and shedding light on the mystifying world of Garden State politics – died yesterday at the age of 39 The news of Arco’s death was announced earlier this afternoon by his own paper NJ Advance Media said that Arco died “suddenly of natural causes,” per his family “Matt Arco was one of my very favorite people and best friends,” fellow NJ Advance Media reporter Brent Johnson said in a remembrance posted to social media “We spoke almost every day,” Johnson continued Read NJ Advance Media’s obituary for Arco here. Arco got his start in journalism well outside the boundaries of the Garden State After graduating from the State University of New York Arco spent time working at the Legislative Gazette in Albany and the Roswell Daily Record in New Mexico Arco entered the world of New Jersey politics as a reporter at PolitickerNJ which ran the Newark Star-Ledger and other historic New Jersey newspapers “Jersey is an amazing place,” Arco said in a 2024 profile “The overall thing about being a governor and state legislative reporter Arco quickly became a key reporter on the world of statehouse politics covering the second term of Republican Gov Chris Christie and the early years of his successor “Matt was a tremendously talented journalist who won multiple awards for his thought-provoking and well-sourced political coverage,” Murphy said in a statement today on Arco’s death he emerged as one of the Garden State’s most renowned reporters and was admired by readers for his illuminating insights into New Jersey and national politics Whether he was covering the coronavirus pandemic readers could always rely on Matt to offer firm – but fair – coverage on some of the most important stories of our time.” “Matt Arco was a first class reporter & an even better person,” Christie said in a statement of his own “We got to know each other well over the last 15 years & I came to admire him & enjoy the time we spent together His passing is a tragedy & I will truly miss him In 2023, when Christie launched his second unsuccessful campaign for president, Arco began covering his campaign full-time via his “What Makes Christie Run?” newsletter, which won him an honorable mention from the National Press Club Arco remained on the national politics beat spending the last year covering the 2024 campaign and President Donald Trump’s administration NJ Advance Media’s obituary said that Arco was a Lambertville-New Hope Ambulance & Rescue Squad volunteer and a “history buff [who] loved dissecting the political science of the day.” “He will be remembered for his deep devotion to his family and his unfailing loyalty to his friends with whom he lived in Central Jersey for more than a decade NJ Advance Media political reporter died of natural causes Thursday NJ Spotlight News | May 2, 2025 | Media NJ Advance Media political reporter Matt Arco passed away Thursday at the age of 39 from natural causes. Arco made a name for himself covering the colorful world of New Jersey politics for over a decade including Trump’s latest presidential campaign and his return to the White House He was a trusted resource for so many in the state He will be deeply missed and our thoughts and prayers are with his family and his newsroom during this difficult time SUBSCRIBE NJ Spotlight is part of The WNET Group and is operated by WNET a non-profit organization exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code Get important news about your town as it happens Get the top stories from across our network Are you sure you want to unsubscribe from daily updates Matt Arco, a veteran journalist who spent nearly a decade with NJ Advance Media, has died unexpectedly at 39 years old, the outlet reported on Thursday Arco's employer said only that he died of natural causes Arco was the first person hired by NJ Advance Media — the company that provides content to NJ.com and The Star-Ledger — in 2014,” NJ Advance Media said in a statement NJ Attorney General Matthew Platkin called Arco one of the "brightest and most talented journalists in New Jersey's press corps," saying he was "shocked and devastated" to learn of Arco's loss which will be for the worse without his dedicated and incisive reporting," Platkin said he was never afraid to hold anyone to account nor to highlight the stories of New Jerseyans who are impacted by the decisions of the lawmakers and politicians that he covered My thoughts are with Matt’s family and friends during this deeply difficult time." Arco was best known for his political reporting he had been covering national politics for NJ Advance Arco was described as one of the newsroom’s go-to voices on New Jersey politics When Christie launched his second presidential bid Arco produced a newsletter titled What Makes Chris Christie Run The newsletter earned a National Press Club Award and was nominated for a Shorty Award Arco's LinkedIn shows he graduated from the University at Albany with a Bachelor of Science in journalism in 2009 His first news job was at the Roswell Daily Record as a reporter before joining the Portland Daily Sun Arco worked as a statehouse reporter for PolitickerNJ just before joining NJ Advance Media in 2014 Click here to read Arco's latest work for NJ Advance Media and here for the full report on Arco's death from NJ Advance Media. Daily Voice extends its heartfelt condolences to the staff of NJ Advance Media Become a member of THIRTEEN ($5 monthly or $60 annually) and get access to THIRTEEN Passport as our thanks for your support Members get extended access to PBS video on demand and more Reporters Roundtable | Episode | Bob Hugin on GOP surge in NJ & Remembering Matt ArcoDavid Cruz talks with NJ GOP Chairman Bob Hugin on Republicans' confidence on the state & national level reporters Colleen O’Dea (NJ Spotlight News) Ry Rivard (Politico) & Larry Higgs (NJ.com) discuss the latest on a possible NJ Transit strike Cruz and the reporters also reflect and remember NJ Advance Media reporter Matt Arco who passed away suddenly this week Acclaimed NJ Spotlight News Senior Correspondent David Cruz leads in-depth discussions of New Jersey issues from the Statehouse and beyond with Garden State journalists The program airs live on the NJ Spotlight News YouTube Channel on Fridays at 10am followed by broadcast encores on Saturdays at 6pm and Sundays at 10am on NJTV The series was founded by its longtime host Michael Aron ©2025 WNET. All Rights Reserved. 825 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10019 THIRTEEN is part of The WNET Group and is operated by WNET, a non-profit organization exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Tax ID: 26-2810489 Dozens of your favorite THIRTEEN and PBS programs are available to watch on-demand on many popular platforms. The Management Board of Arco Vara AS has appointed Darja Bolshakova as the new Chief Financial Officer of the Group. Darja Bolshakova brings 15 years of experience in the financial sector. She has held senior positions at companies such as BaltCap AS, Skinest Grupp AS, and SAGA Family Office, where she was responsible for financial reporting, developing investment strategies, fund administration, and M&A transactions. Bolshakova holds a master’s degree in finance from the University of Tartu. Darja Bolshakova will also become a Management Board member in all Estonian subsidiaries of Arco Vara AS. Copyright © 2025 FactSet Research Systems Inc.© 2025 TradingView but it’s still possible for a liberal Democrat and a conservative Republican to have a rational and pleasant conversation about politics in the state Dan Bryan is a former senior advisor to Gov Phil Murphy and is now the owner of his own public affairs firm and Alex Wilkes is an attorney and former executive director of America Rising PAC who advises Republican candidates in New Jersey and across the nation Dan and Alex are both experienced strategists who are currently in the room where high-level decisions are made They get together weekly with New Jersey Globe editor David Wildstein to discuss politics and issues Alex Wilkes: Minimum wage hikes are a tax on small businesses every day of the week and twice on Sundays And pairing it with any kind of “credit” plan should be met with healthy skepticism given the Stay New Jersey promises that quickly fell apart after Election Day once the Democrats admitted there was no stable funding mechanism to deliver the goods Dan Bryan: I’m sure there are more details on what “open Trenton’s books” means but I haven’t been able to find them I think a higher minimum wage in New Jersey makes a lot of sense We’re living through a cost of living crisis and no one is hit harder than working and lower-middle class families If we can raise their household wages without burdening small businesses it means less pain and suffering for those looking for a pathway to the middle class and an economic boon for the rest of the state’s economy Higher wages for working families is always a good thing Republicans are betting that rising utility costs will be a top concern to New Jersey voters when they elect a new governor in November and Jack Ciattarelli is already on the air with a TV ad pledging to replace key Board of Public Utilities officials but politicians play to the lowest common denominator at their peril Affordability in New Jersey means far more than just lower taxes and utility bills (though it does mean those things) It means healthcare that doesn’t bankrupt families college tuition that doesn’t require massive student loans Those are the cost drivers that seriously hinder young families and they’re the ones Republicans tend to totally ignore Democrats can win on affordability if they talk about it the way actual New Jerseyans talk about it rather than how the conventional political wisdom tells them to Alex: I can’t condone it (too much Catholic guilt if I do) but the crowd raising criticisms is largely made up of people who would be supportive of desecrating Christianity under any other circumstances so I find that hypocrisy to be much more contemptible But this is why Donald Trump has confounded the left for years—and still does. He blends seamlessly into the popular zeitgeist in authentic ways that other politicians simply cannot accomplish. I mean, what other public figure was urging Robert Pattinson to dump his two-timing ex It’s exactly why he could sit for 2 hours unedited of Joe Rogan while Kamala couldn’t find her way out of a paper bag Josh Gottheimer also used AI: to give himself a six-pack in a match-up with Donald Trump Because everyone’s seen the Donald at Wrestlemania for years and – most importantly – greeting supporters and being an authentic fan of the content Non-AI Josh Gottheimer looks like somebody you’d ask to fetch you a soda at one of these events the Pope image worked for the President because everyone knows that Donald Trump thinks he can run any enterprise – from construction projects to the Vatican – in the best Dan: Here’s the only silver lining in the Trump era: we never have to listen to histrionic morality policing from the right ever again Just remember how they responded when President Trump stripped every ounce of dignity Veteran NJ.com reporter Matt Arco died suddenly last week at the way-too-young age of 39 What’s the best way for New Jerseyans to remember him and honor his legacy Matt was part of the fabric of New Jersey politics and government for over a decade in the middle of every big news story from Bridgegate to Covid He and Brent Johnson were New Jersey’s tag team champs having perfected their good cop/bad cop routine long before the Murphy administration took office unafraid to ask hard questions to powerful politicians and staffers alike He traveled with Governors to places like Israel His presence always made a trip or a press conference feel important – if Matt was there he was always quick to joke around and connect on a personal level and you always knew how much he cared about the work he did and the people he knew Alex: This was so shocking and so profoundly sad and my heart goes out to all of Matt’s family It is truly sobering to see someone not much older than yourself pass suddenly When a lot of the reporting class that had come up under Governor Christie’s tenure moved on to new outlets and beats Matt stayed behind to do what few are willing to do (or support): cover a state with 9.5 million people in it (crazy idea I can only hope that his legacy will be lived out through a revival of journalism here that serves the public and keeps our leaders honest View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250428719533/en/ Already have an account? Login The first quarter of 2025 continued the moderate recovery in Estonia’s real estate market that began at the end of 2024 Despite the generally cautious economic sentiment the market remained stable and showed the first credible signs of revitalization contributed to increased transaction activity and consumer interest particularly within the residential segment The new development market in Tallinn remained active throughout the quarter Although no record-breaking sales were achieved Arco Vara sold four additional apartments in Q1 2025 bringing the total number of units sold to 91 out of 113 The pre-sales in the Soodi 6 project continued at a calm pace with 10 out of 66 apartments pre-sold by the end of the quarter The building permit process for the start of construction is in its final stage with construction expected to commence at the end of Q2 2025 Arco Vara acquired a new development site in Tallinn on Spordi Street located in an attractive area suitable for residential development expands Arco Vara’s project portfolio in sought-after districts of Tallinn Pre-sales for the project are scheduled to begin in Q2 2025 with construction work planned to start toward the end of the same quarter Initial planning and preparatory works are currently underway The final stage of the Kodulahe development and in cooperation with the district government Construction is anticipated to start in approximately two years Preparatory work for Arco Vara’s next major development Efforts are focused on developing design solutions and mapping out potential target customer groups The project has already attracted considerable interest and our primary goal is to secure the approval of the detailed plan in the coming months Construction is scheduled to begin at the end of 2025 the local team brought the Botanica Lozen project even closer to completion reaching 95% readiness by the end of the quarter The entire development is expected to be finalized by the end of Q2 2025 Sales activity in Botanica Lozen remained stable with 9 of the 16 houses sold by quarter-end The project’s appeal was further enhanced by the near-completion of landscaping work aligning well with the preferences of local buyers The Merivälja Kuldlehe development maintained its prestigious and exclusive market position Although no new transactions were recorded during the quarter interest in the apartments remained steady Given the development’s high market value and unique location full realization largely depends on overall market confidence and the recovery of purchasing power among the target audience the real estate sector continued on a cautious yet positive trajectory The number of transactions remained stable or slightly increased compared to the previous quarter suggesting that the most severe economic challenges have likely passed The gradual decline in interest rates and renewed investor confidence provide a solid foundation for continued strengthening of the real estate market in the second half of 2025 Arco Vara’s key near-term challenges remain consistent: achieving successful sales in the Kodulahe and Kuldlehe projects in Estonia and finalizing the sale of the remaining homes in the Botanica Lozen development in Bulgaria The main focus of sales activity is on completed apartments and houses to ensure stable cash flow and enable the successful launch of upcoming large-scale projects Q1 2025 was a period of stability and preparation with the real estate market moving quietly but steadily toward recovery the group's sales revenue was 1,706 thousand euros which is 716 thousand euros more than the sales revenue of the Q1 2024 of 990 thousand euros the group’s operating profit (=EBIT) was 259 thousand euros and net profit 103 thousand euros the group’s operating loss (=EBIT) was 208 thousand euros and net loss 349 thousand euros 3 apartments and 1 commercial premise were sold the group’s debt burden (net loans) increased by 1,960 thousand euros up to the level of 15,455 thousand euros as of 31 March 2025 the weighted average annual interest rate of interest-bearing liabilities was 8.2% This is a decrease of 0.5 percentage points compared to 31 December 2024 The group's sales revenue was 1,706 thousand euros in Q1 2025 (Q1 2024: 990 thousand euros) including the sale of real estate in the group’s own development projects 1,589 thousand euros (927 thousand euros in Q1 2024) Other sales revenue in 2025 mainly includes revenue from franchise fees of real estate agencies in Estonia Franchise fees for the Q1 2025 were 65 thousand euros franchise revenues for the Q1 2024 were 55 thousand euros 62 apartments and 4 commercial premises in the form of three buildings will be built at Soodi 6 8 apartments and 2 commercial premises have been presold The homes are schedules to be completed in 2026 4 service areas and 108 apartments (as three separate apartment buildings) As of the publication date of the quarterly report in 2021 signed an agreement for land acquisition beside Lake Harku More than 35,000 m2 of residential and commercial real estate (GBA) is planned for development The subsidiary of Arco Vara is obliged to pay an additional 1,627 thousand euros for the purchase of the land within three months from the establishment of the detailed plan for the property by the Tallinn City Government The start of the construction of the first stage is planned for 2025 an exclusive cluster house with 5 spacious homes was built in Pirita By the date of publication of the quarterly report The Botanica Lozen project foresees construction of 54 homes (houses) in three stages Construction and sales of the first 16 buildings have begun – the private houses of the first phase will be completed in Q2 2025 developed a fully automatic padel venue with six indoor courts at Helme 18 with the help of the construction company Arco Tarc OÜ The hall is rented out on a full lease agreement and is open to guests In Q1 2025 the group acquired a property with building permit at Spordi 3a The development will consist of two buildings and 7,600 m2 of residential real estate (gross building area) with an underground parking lot The buildings will have a total of 56 apartments several of which have a balcony or terrace The total investment in the project is 15 million euros Pre-sales of Spordi 3a and 3b apartments will begin in the Q2 2025 and homeowners will receive the keys by the end of 2026 The buildings will be built by Arco Vara's construction company Arco Tarc OÜ CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION Tiina MalmCFOArco Vara ASPhone: +372 614 4630 BINGHAM COUNTY — A woman who was involved in a fatal crash in May on U.S Highway 20 near the Idaho National Laboratory has been charged was charged on March 5 with felony vehicular manslaughter in the death of Jimmy Broncho RELATED | UPDATE: ISP asks for witnesses after two people were hospitalized in serious crash near INL puzzle and both drivers were taken to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center Three witnesses came forward and spoke with the trooper about seeing the Cube drive erratically said he remembers “everything went black,” and driving around the debris The man stopped near the Cube and went to see if the driver was OK and stayed with her until she was taken by paramedics Two other witnesses told the trooper they had seen the Cube pass them and both corroborated that Bowcutt had been drifting in between the lanes and into oncoming traffic The documents state the trooper began to photograph and search the Cube and found rolling paper between the front seat and inside the front passenger door On the floorboard of the front passenger was a clear tube with a sticker on it in the shape of a marijuana leaf and the wording “72.10% THC.” Bowcutt’s wallet was found and a vape cartridge was found with a red sticker of a marijuana leaf a plastic bag was found with “brown/green colored dried products with a stalk and a circular top.” The trooper identified it as a psilocybin mushroom Bowcutt was interviewed and told the trooper that she was driving home to Arco and admitted to consuming alcohol and marijuana the night before She also admitted that the items found inside belonged to her except for the mushrooms Broncho died on May 11 after he succumbed to his injuries Bowcutt is scheduled for a preliminary hearing with Magistrate Judge James Howard Barrett at 8:30 a.m Though Bowcutt has been charged with these crimes it does not necessarily mean she committed them Everyone is presumed innocent until they are proven guilty SUBMIT A CORRECTION We hope you appreciated this story.  A small team of local journalists runs EastIdahoNews.com – not a big business or corporation Our stories are produced to inform and serve the public We don't have a paywall or require a subscription to use EastIdahoNews.com but there is a cost associated with bringing you stories every day Please consider supporting us just once for $1 or contribute a little more monthly or annually We sincerely appreciate your consideration © 2015 - 2025 EastIdahoNews.com LLC A Woodburn gas station known for charging high prices at the pump and not advertising those on its street sign has changed from an ARCO AMPM to a VP Racing Fuels location and is now displaying its prices had hundreds of complaints in online reviews and Department of Justice complaints alleging that a combination of deceptive business practices has allowed the station to overcharge consumers Customers have complained about how the station didn't advertise the price of gasoline since 2016 The station was charging $6.69 per gallon of regular gasoline on March 6 when AAA said the average in the Willamette Valley was $3.73 a gallon Online reviews say the station has at times charged as much as $8 per gallon of regular gasoline The price of regular gas on Wednesday was $3.38 with cash or $3.48 with card The location is owned by LB Group and Silverton attorney Michael Mills is the registered agent Mills said LB Group still owns the location but decided to sever its relationship with ARCO about a month and a half ago He said the high gas prices were due to the price the owners were being charged by ARCO "ARCO was charging them much more than the new supplier would charge so they switched," Mills said Current state law only requires gas stations to post the price of gasoline at the pump New Jersey and New York — have laws that require gas stations to post prices at signs visible from the street Mills said the owners were unaware of the bill when they decided to make the supplier switch and it was not a factor in the decision The bill is scheduled for a work session Thursday Statesman Journal reporter Bill Poehler contributed to this story Isabel Funk covers breaking news and public safety for the Statesman Journal. Funk can be reached at ifunk@statesmanjournal.com or on X at @isabeldfunk Strategic Downtown Location Supports Growing Team and Enhanced Client Services in Port-Centric Market CHARLESTON, S.C., March 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ARCO Design/Build today announced the expansion of its Charleston operations with the opening of a new 6,000-square-foot office in downtown Charleston the new space positions the company in the heart of Charleston's business district features design elements that honor Charleston's architectural heritage including refurbished wooden floors and local-inspired décor Modern amenities such as a golf simulator and dedicated entertainment spaces enhance the office's functionality for both client meetings and team collaboration "Our expansion into downtown Charleston represents a strategic investment in a market that is integral to our Southeast regional growth," said Eric Thompson President at ARCO Design/Build overseeing Charleston "The port's connectivity to major industrial highways creates unique development opportunities The talented Charleston workforce has been instrumental in serving our diverse client base across multiple sectors which remains a cornerstone of ARCO's business." The Charleston office has experienced approximately 20% team growth in the past year alone and plans to continue hiring in 2025 As part of ARCO's robust Southeast regional operations the Charleston team has successfully delivered numerous high-profile industrial projects a multi-building industrial park totaling over 646,000 square feet "Our goal is to help Charleston businesses plan proactively for growth," said Chris Nonneman Vice President at ARCO Design/Build Charleston "We focus on connecting directly with end users that need new facilities or expansions and improvements to their existing space Our design-build model gives companies one point of contact throughout the entire process locking in project pricing before permitting begins and providing budget certainty that often prevents costly redesigns." The company also announced the appointment of Will Ederle as Director of Business Development brings nearly 10 years of commercial real estate experience in the Charleston market with firms including Avison Young and Colliers "I'm excited to join ARCO during this expansion phase," said Ederle, who holds the SIOR designation "My background in Charleston's commercial real estate market will help us forge strategic relationships with industrial and manufacturing clients Working closely with economic developers and the brokerage community we become true partners who understand client operations at a fundamental level." ARCO's Charleston portfolio demonstrates the firm's technical expertise across complex construction challenges the company completed Port City Center Phase 1 a significant industrial park redevelopment exceeding 646,000 square feet and a specialized 41,750-square-foot conditioned warehouse for RMS Beauty In the Industrial Outdoor Storage (IOS) market ARCO delivered a 21-acre industrial development on Bryhawke Circle with custom features specifically designed for industrial outdoor storage and bulk liquid distribution which includes over 140 completed projects nationwide rounds out ARCO's diverse capabilities in the Charleston region The company's design-build approach emphasizes single-source accountability and streamlined processes that minimize disruption while maximizing value problem-solving mindset has established ARCO as a trusted partner capable of handling both large-scale developments and specialized facility improvements ARCO plans to continue expanding its Charleston presence while diversifying its market focus beyond traditional industrial warehouses The firm is leveraging its design-build expertise to serve clients in life sciences while maintaining its strong position in industrial This strategic diversification complements ARCO's established presence across key market segments throughout the Southeast The Charleston expansion is part of ARCO's broader Southeast growth strategy which includes recent developments in the Greenville and Memphis markets These strategic locations strengthen the company's presence across key Southeastern corridors and industrial centers The company remains active in the community through partnerships with organizations including Ronald McDonald House and is planning a pickleball fundraiser tournament later this year ARCO Design/Build is a national design-build firm widely recognized as an industry leader for various industrial project types including but not limited to cold storage warehouse ARCO's turn-key approach allows clients to have a direct relationship with one company ensuring a single point of contact that will allow for clear lines of communication resulting in savings of time and cost Capabilities include project feasibility studies Four industry leaders announced today the formation of the Net Zero Data Center Alliance a groundbreaking collaboration to develop and deploy.. broke ground on a 1,207,135 square-foot logistics facility for repeat client Lecangs Construction & Building Commercial Real Estate Real Estate Corporate Expansion Do not sell or share my personal information: $96 Million Investment Marks Apple Valley's Largest Industrial Development since 2018 Strengthening Region's Position as a Logistics Hub This $96 million development marks Apple Valley's largest industrial project since 2018 and represents a significant expansion of Lecangs' third-party logistics (3PL) operations on the West Coast Apple Valley's largest industrial development since 2018 strengthens region's logistics hub status which continues the successful multi-year partnership between ARCO and Lecangs features a 40-foot clear-height structure with over 200 dock doors engineered to optimize the flow of goods through Lecangs' expanding logistics network The facility will incorporate solar technology with battery storage capabilities creating opportunities for energy management optimization "This groundbreaking represents a significant milestone for Lecangs and the entire Apple Valley community," said Dan Croft "After recently completing successful projects for Lecangs on the East Coast our team was able to leverage our national reach to provide the same level of expertise and execution in California Our partnership with Lecangs for this project showcases the power of collaboration while maintaining focus on their operational goals." "We're excited to see Lecangs expanding in Apple Valley," said Mayor Scott Nassif "This project isn't just about a new building Lecangs isn't just a new development; they're truly investing in our community with this project helping to build a stronger foundation for future growth Apple Valley is becoming a major player in the logistics industry and investments like this show that businesses see the value in growing here." The development includes extensive infrastructure improvements that will benefit the entire Apple Valley industrial region including over a mile of water and sewer utility extensions and comprehensive road widenings coupled with ARCO's experience managing specialized site preparation demonstrate the firm's commitment to delivering complete solutions beyond the building itself ARCO's success with global clients like Lecangs demonstrates the firm's ability to support organizations as they establish and expand operations in the United States The company's nationwide presence and specialized expertise in industrial and logistics facilities have made it a trusted partner for clients across all borders Construction is expected to take 14 months with completion targeted for the end of the first quarter of 2026 About ARCO ARCO is a national design-build firm widely recognized as an industry leader for various industrial project types including but not limited to warehouse facilities ensuring a single point of contact that provides clear communication today announced the expansion of its Charleston operations with the opening of a new.. Utilities Computer & Electronics New Products & Services If you’re a fan of SRPGs and Arco flew under your radar While some of my all-time favorite games are indie RPGs that emulate the classics, my ears perk up most when developers instead exercise their creative freedom to explore new ideas. Arco fits this criterion perfectly It’s the prime example of the fresh perspective that small teams outside the RPG development bubble can bring to a too-often stubborn genre Arco is uniquely set in a pseudo-fictional Mesoamerica around the early 16th century when Spanish conquests colonized the land This tale follows three different revenge stories exploring how the dual threat of foreign invasion and warring indigenous tribes led to the latter’s downfall the Spanish settlers are never named by nationality and many fantastical elements are at play (this is an RPG it paints a grim picture of the suffering of occupied peoples nonetheless a perspective that is sadly more relevant than ever While I noted the game gets grim—and oh boy it does—it’s made more impactful by the moments of levity and constant banter between party members I did take issue with Arco’s choice to use internet lingo and emoji faces in dialogue While I understand the need to express emotions beyond what the art style is capable of this aspect felt amateurish and pulled me out of the experience every time It happened often enough (especially as you progress into later chapters) that it became a particularly sore spot and negatively affected how I felt about the characters but the game’s actual final boss is locked behind what ostensibly seems like the “bad” ending (the one received for increasing your guilt by choosing misdeeds over friendlier options at certain junctures) The non-guilty ending feels rushed by comparison with no real challenge to cap off an otherwise difficult game It also prioritized providing closure to a single cast member over others the journey is still an enthralling one that makes these flaws easy enough to overlook given its careful and impactful approach to touchy When I say the game is challenging, combat springs to mind. It’s a unique mix of turn-based and real-time combat that plays like a top-down variation on Valkyria Chronicles’ formula in many ways The game swaps between a tactical phase where time stops to let you set up your party’s next moves and an action phase where it all chaotically plays out until pausing again You need to play around the attacks and movement of enemies as one misstep could find a character blasted away in a swarm of bullets near the end of a long fight it never feels unfair because you get all the information regarding enemies’ future moves during the tactical phase This makes winning all the more satisfying and losing a low-stakes learning experience due to a lack of penalty The developers keep players on their toes through the guilt system I noted earlier the impact that choices have on the story Some encounters may not happen or may be significantly easier or harder depending on the dialogue you choose preceding them While there’s no indicator of the consequences before making a choice you can always back out if a battle is too hard and try another path to see if it potentially leads to a more manageable fight Your guilt level also impacts whether ghosts show up These come in two primary forms: unkillable white ghosts that move toward your characters during the tactical phase and do damage on impact (or disappear after a handful of turns taken) and black ghosts that constantly move toward you but can be killed like a standard enemy I’d equate this to an ATB system wherein you’re forced to make choices on your feet the ghosts massively increase the difficulty at high guilt levels Players who don’t want to deal with them have the option to turn them off altogether you can give yourself infinite throwable dynamite or turn off combat altogether I’ll always commend developers for providing options that make their games accessible to everyone though I also wouldn’t recommend this particular game without partaking in combat Overcoming its challenge is a core part of what makes Arco‘s story beats work You can equip items before entering battle allowing you to regain health and action points skill trees let you customize what attacks your characters have access to and you can freely swap between them whenever you’re not in battle Which abilities and items you choose to bring and how you utilize them can turn the tables in a fight; there’s no one-size-fits-all approach here but the systems are easy enough to understand that it never feels burdensome to tweak your builds The interface for customizing characters is another story It’s cumbersome to equip and unequip every ability and item with each requiring you to select an item and press a different key Why this currently PC-only game doesn’t have a drag-and-drop interface is slightly baffling especially since it looks visually built for exactly that A casualty of this clunky menu system is that organizing your ability bar is completely impractical meaning there’s no good way to pair similar abilities on a numpad If there’s one fix the developers should make to Arco it’s how they handle their inventory and skill interfaces One area in which Arco lacks the quality of life it deserves is in dialogue—which doesn’t let you scroll through conversations—and poor pathfinding when traversing the environment This occasionally leads to characters getting stuck on terrain before reaching the destination you clicked on You can manually move them with the mouse as if it’s an analog stick but improved pathfinding would’ve made for a much better experience and let us pause during combat because it’s a standard option in virtually any game and only creates unnecessary friction when you can’t take a break for fear of ghosts especially with its expansive parallax-scrolling landscapes that sell the vastness of the Mesoamerican frontier despite the truncated screens your characters ride through There’s a surprising variety of biomes to explore; this is not just rocks and desert even if it seems so in the opening few hours Battles are also incredibly easy to parse despite just how much information may be on screen at any time The character art was underwhelming; I felt more could’ve been done to make our party members distinct from the enemies they were up against I’d wager the average player will get 10-12 hours out of it depending on your combat proficiency and how much exploring you do There’s no filler here; these are all quality hours spent The developers could’ve easily padded out the runtime but chose not to which is something many of even the most revered RPGs we’ve reviewed recently could learn from If you’re a fan of SRPGs and Arco flew under your radar It’s one of the better games I’ve played in that category in recent years with a combat system that successfully tries something new a setting that hasn’t been explored in any RPG I’m aware of and a journey that leaves an impact in no small part thanks to the developers’ handling of its subject matter There are some flaws here that the developers could fix to make this game even better but don’t let those dissuade you from trying out this singular RPG experience Mesoamerican setting brought to life by vivid landscapes soundtrack seamlessly blends authenticity and excitement Jarring use of internet speak makes dialogue feel inauthentic Strategy RPG fans owe it to themselves to try out Arco for its unique gameplay and setting Tim Rattray His love of JRPGs traces back to late-90s get-togethers with cul-de-sac kids to battle and trade Pokémon via link cables this passion was solidified when Chrono Trigger changed his conception of what a game could be A core focus of Tim’s work is mental health advocacy with a focus on how interactivity can be used to depict and teach about mental illness He’s excited to share that insight with RPGFan’s readers alongside a log full of side quests to explore the mutual passion we all share RPGFan is a gaming website focused on roleplaying games and related genres such as graphic adventures Advertise on this site. © 2025 Emerald Shield Media LLC | Designed by Valkyrie Studio and MPT Creative. a breathtaking revenge sagaDon’t let this be the most overlooked game of the year by Matt Patches Link Image: Franek, Max Cahill, Bibiki, Fáyer/PanicMatt Patches is an executive editor at Polygon He has over 15 years of experience reporting on movies and TV and reviewing pop culture.Ray tracing and hyperrealistic physics are not requirements for a proper gut punch an action-forward fantasy RPG released in August a Western revenge saga unfolds across desert plateaus and lush forests That style intensifies the otherworldliness of the game’s not-quite-our-own Mesoamerica a land of the past populated by monsters as well as a more grounded foe: the Red Company a band of oil-seeking colonizers ready to slaughter anyone for a buck and the arco — the bow — to hunt down those who’ve killed their people even righteous retaliation weighs on a gunslinger’s soul When we award the Polygon Recommends badge, it’s because we believe the recipient is uniquely thought-provoking, entertaining, inventive, or fun — and worth fitting into your schedule. If you want curated lists of our favorite media, check out What to Play and What to Watch Arco wraps complicated character work and a killer soundtrack around some truly awesome turn-based combat The RPG doesn’t offer endless play and a million outcomes (I completed my first playthrough in 20 hours) but the choices matter — and the outcomes rattle your bones the Arco team is constantly ratcheting up the stakes of a war for a nation a hardened vigilante on the trail of unknown killers; Itzae a cast-out warrior looking to shed a curse; and Afur and Chio siblings hoping to score the deal of their lives — alternate taking center stage over a series of chapters that roll into a grand finale They each carry their own baggage… and skill trees which include everything from ranged attacks to healing abilities to quick movements and blade counters Constructed a bit like a Monkey Island game — and written with similarly sharp-witted funny dialogue — the characters journey from town to town speaking to locals and picking up missions that steer them closer to the Red Company The writing gives Tizo a grumbling Clint Eastwood edge while Afur and Chio play like two bumbling Coen brothers protagonists Even the punctuation hits hard; a well-deployed ellipsis paired with the sight of a burning village And it’s not all doom and gloom: Despite getting the boot from her tribe Itzae leaps out into the world with her chin up and a zeal for pounding bad guys — the Drax the Destroyer of this band of guardians and the occasional wailing Spanish-language vocalist clicks all the flavors into perfect harmony Though blood spills in tiny one-by-one blocks the brutality of Arco is relentless and haunting thanks to its calculated combat scenarios the fights are driven by pre-selected orders but a hero’s moves occur at the same time as enemy attacks as well as the trajectories of their attacks in order to make advances and outrun bullet fire all in the same breath If Tizo encounters three gunmen and a knife fighter the puzzle of the situation might require him to first outmaneuver Gatling gunfire by stabbing the nearest goon in the throat retreat around the bullets in a perfectly timed curved trajectory Various skills allow the heroes to dash around the arena or interrupt enemy actions with their own attacks which can either be replenished on a turn or scrounged up through items on the fly there’s never a one-approach-fits-all solution to any fight in Arco Complicating the fights — and your health bar maintenance — are ghosts of the past Players will encounter a number of moral dilemmas as they ride their llamas across the great expanse: The heroes can choose to help those in need whom they meet along the way They can offer their services to every apparent victim but then find themselves ensnared in a trap set for the gullible They can set their prisoners free or slay them with no mercy Decisions that end in bloodshed come back to haunt the heroes… as literal ghosts ghosts regularly manifest during combat in Arco based on the guilt harbored by each character And the specters don’t give a damn how long you want to mull over your next turn; if a ghost pops up they will swiftly approach in order to suck some life out of you Running away isn’t always viable when there’s a venomous snake monster or dynamite-throwing Red Company soldier on your tail Arco, by all accounts, has not found an audience. At least one dev blames the game’s ingenuity — being a mashup of ideas and flavors isn’t the easiest sell But I hope there’s something to be gained from putting a stunning work of game art and an exhilarating example of tactical combat Arco coalesces into a story most of us need to hear The Western genre is dominated by guns-a-blazin’ American heroes Stories that have challenged the tropes often grapple with the same iconography of white-man cowboys and Manifest Destiny and cycles of violence (see: Eastwood again or what Kevin Costner hoped this year’s Horizon could be) reframe the drama from the perspectives of Indigenous people Arco’s team seized the opportunity to tell a historical story with a magical-realist touch one that’s easily accessible but never flinches over the gory details of violence perpetrated in the name of colonization Arco is available on Nintendo Switch, Mac, and Windows PC. The game was reviewed on Steam Deck using a copy purchased by the author. 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Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Leading design-build company deploys Oracle Textura to improve collaboration with subcontractors and better manage lien waivers ARCO, a leading national design-build construction firm, has implemented Oracle Textura Payment Management to streamline and automate its construction payment processes ARCO has transformed the speed and efficiency of its invoicing improved the secure management of lien waivers and compliance and enhanced its collaboration with subcontractors “Following a comprehensive year-long evaluation process we selected Oracle Textura due to its exceptional capability to efficiently and securely manage high volumes of payments,” said Austin Moore we have fortified our relationships with subcontractors which has had a positive ripple effect on our connections with owners and our overall standing in the industry We are confident that Textura will continue to deliver increased time and cost efficiencies along with enhanced risk management through streamlined lien waiver processes.” Oracle Textura is a construction payment management application used by thousands of general contractors and subcontractors to simplify and automate processes for invoicing The system has managed payments for construction projects collectively valued at over $1.5 trillion A key factor in ARCO's decision to implement Oracle Textura was the platform’s ability to integrate with and provide a single sign-on environment with its existing Vista Construction Accounting Software In the three months since deploying Textura ARCO has already on-boarded 700 in-house employees “A significant part of our success is due to the outstanding training and account management guidance we’ve received from Oracle,” added Moore ensuring a smooth transition to Textura.” Textura has significantly helped ARCO improve its lien waiver management systems providing a complete audit trail and ensuring that waivers are no longer lost or misplaced It has also given its subcontractors greater visibility into the status of their invoices and payments ”Subcontractor payments are a notoriously slow and difficult process which can cause financial management headaches for construction firms and erode trust with subcontractors,” said Mike Antis “ARCO was committed to streamlining this process and ensuring that subcontractors can benefit from a clear understanding of where their payments are in the process moving their payment management process to the cloud has enabled ARCO to better manage lien waivers in a secure centralized environment to help them improve efficiency and support better project outcomes.” ARCO is widely recognized as a construction industry leader for various industrial project types ARCO offers turn-key design-build services that provide a direct relationship with a single point of contact resulting in cost savings and clear lines of communication ARCO’s capabilities span from project feasibility studies With integrated partners for architectural services and structural engineering ARCO provides clients with a streamlined and efficient process Oracle offers integrated suites of applications plus secure, autonomous infrastructure in the Oracle Cloud. For more information about Oracle (NYSE: ORCL), please visit us at www.oracle.com MySQL and NetSuite are registered trademarks of Oracle Corporation NetSuite was the first cloud company—ushering in the new era of cloud computing (KATU) — Dozens of comments on Better Business Bureau Gas Buddy and Yelp tell similar stories -- enraged customers who were not forewarned when they pulled up to an Arco AM/PM gas station off Interstate 5 in Woodburn that they would be paying double or sometimes more than they could have paid at the Chevron across the street "I had exactly $30 or $40 for gas that day I anticipated that it was going to get me really close to at least a reasonable full tank ended up with a little less than a half tank," said Woodburn resident Heather Lagaso during an interview The Oregon Department of Justice says it has received 256 similar written complaints about the business since 2017 and many more phone calls Though Oregon requires pumps to display gas prices it does not require other types of signage that states like California or New Jersey do most Oregon gas stations have various price displaces and many are on tall signposts that are visible from the road Though the gas station in question does have a tall sign posted it does not post prices where they would normally go Customers like Lagaso say an attendant offering to pump gas is often obscuring their view of the prices listed on the pump Lagaso said most people who live in the area like her are familiar with the issue "I think everybody kind of in the area has been there once," she said seems to get a decent amount of business due to its proximity to the freeway entrance and exit Lagaso says when she went there a year ago she used up her normal weekly gas budget and was unable to go to work on serval occasions that week as a result It's an issue Rep. Lesly Muñoz, D-Woodburn, is hoping to address with HB 3647 that would require all gas stations to have signage visible from the road and near the pump I have heard from constituents that they are having tough decisions about how much groceries they can afford to buy and if they will have enough gas money to get to and from work," she said during testimony on her bill on Thursday before the House Committee On Commerce and Consumer Protection The Oregon Fuels Association is concerned that small business owners will not be able to afford the cost of adding large signage which it estimates can cost between $40,000 and $50,000 The association says it is working with Muñoz to try and amend verbiage to make it more feasible for those business owners said they have been aware of the Woodburn Arco issue "We learned about this several years ago This is not a member of the Oregon Fuels Association This is also an embarrassment to the Oregon Fuels Association," she said "There are over 2,000 local gas stations in the state of Oregon including many family owned and locally owned businesses and we would like to avoid adding costs to these local businesses due to this one station." When KATU visited the gas station on Friday an attorney representing the gas station's business owner says the price reduction is the result of Arco BP and the owner coming to a mutual agreement to terminate their contract Mills said the owner will soon be purchasing gas from VP Racing and will be removing the Arco branding in a matter of weeks Mills claims Arco BP was charging the gas station's owner above average prices resulting in the excessive cost to consumers When asked about the lacking signage he said the owner is within his legal rights to post on the pump only When asked for evidence of how much the owner had been paying for gas when contracted with Arco other gas station owners testified that gas profits are generally minimal and that gas stations make a profit on their goods and services inside the station like food Lagaso feels the current reduced price is merely due to public pressure and believes the business will continue to price gouge if the bill is not passed to prevent it and they hope to be able to do it," she said Salem resident Paul Patton needed gas to get to his job in Molalla When he pulled off of Interstate 5 in Woodburn he drove past a Chevron station that was advertising regular unleaded gas for $3.99 per gallon and stopped at the ARCO station down the street The ARCO station across Interstate 5 from the Woodburn Premium Outlets mall didn’t have the price per gallon of gas advertised on its street sign Patton assumed it would be less expensive than the Chevron because ARCO stations generally are He handed his debit card to the attendant and had them fill up his tank he saw on the pump display that he had been charged $96.61 for about 14.5 gallons of regular unleaded Patton went into the store and asked if there had been a mistake “It’s not a mistake,” the attendant told him The ARCO station in Woodburn has been charging high prices for years In hundreds of complaints to state agencies and on websites such as Yelp and GasBuddy.com customers allege a combination of deceptive business practices allow the station to overcharge consumers They say the marquee sign does not list prices Customers also say that pumps are labeled full service which leads many to stay in their cars and not see the prices on the pumps Representatives of the station say the business is following all state laws “I guess the thing is it made me realize No “I’m always going to look at the pump every time now but changed affiliation to ARCO around 2014 People have been complaining about the prices of gasoline there since at least 2016 There are 97 reviews about the station on Yelp with a cumulative score of 1 star (out of 5) dating back to 2019 Most reviewers allege they were “scammed” or accuse the station of "price gouging." There have been 14 complaints to the Better Business Bureau The 22 reviews with the BBB also allege deceptive pricing practices and all are 1 star (also out of 5) On gasbuddy.com, some 290 reviews date back to 2016 Some say that the station was selling gasoline for as much as $8.88 per gallon There also are 862 reviews on Google with a cumulative 1.7 stars There also have been 218 complaints made to the Oregon Department of Justice The most common complaint is “charging an excessive price,” but others are for other “false or misleading offering price” and “acted unconscionably by exploiting an emergency or disaster.” All of the complaints are marked closed due to the Department of Justice having no jurisdiction An Oregon Department of Justice spokesperson did not respond to questions from the Statesman Journal about the complaints against the gas station Oregon has no requirement that gas prices are posted on signs seen from the roadGas stations in at least four states — California New Jersey and New York — are required to post prices on signs that can be seen from the road Oregon's laws about price gouging related to gasoline only apply when a state of emergency has been declared The gas station and am pm convenience store at 850 Lawson Avenue in Woodburn is owned by LB Group The registered agent for the business is attorney Michael Mills of Silverton Garry LaPoint of Aurora is the other member listed Most of the ARCO stations in Salem are selling regular gas for $3.49 per gallon more than $3 a gallon less than the Woodburn station The two other gasoline stations that are directly off Interstate 5 in Woodburn sell regular gas at $3.99 per gallon So why is it so much higher at the one ARCO station Mills replied to a Statesman Journal interview request with a form letter he said he sends to customers who complain and in response to Department of Justice inquiries The letter states prices are shown on the pumps for each grade of gasoline and diesel “Some people have not been educated or have not educated themselves about the legal requirements for the posting of gasoline pricing or do not pay attention to the price when purchasing gasoline,” the letter states The letter alleges that the prices the Woodburn station is charged by the parent ARCO company are discriminatory and the business has not been able to get an explanation why it is charged more for fuel "Our station is a franchisee of BP Arco (Corporate) and is charged much higher prices by BP Arco for the fuel that we buy from them than they charge other Arco stations in the area This makes it necessary for us to charge more than neighboring stations in order to stay in business," the letter says It also states that from January 2022 through December 2023 the station sold fuel to more than 124,000 customers and that .0006% of them complained to the state “We have many repeat fuel customers who value quality and the amenities of our store over mere price of fuel,” the letter states The parent company did not respond to an interview request People have tried to raise awareness of the prices at the Woodburn ARCO station Some have gone as far as to picket the station 2 with the Department of Justice and posted a review on Google He said he's worried other people will continue to pay much more other stations charge “Who reads reviews before they go to gas station?” Patton said Bill Poehler covers Marion and Polk County for the Statesman Journal. Contact him at bpoehler@StatesmanJournal.com Hidden away from most residents is the North Apple Valley Industrial Specific Plan area where work is about to begin on a large warehouse distribution center Loctek designs and manufactures branded ergonomic products for FlexiSpot which has 12 warehouses worldwide with a total storage area of just over 3.7 million square feet The Lecangs project sits adjacent to the vacant 1.35-million-square-foot Big Lots Distribution Center, which opened in 2020 and shuttered in 2024 due to bankruptcy.  Several people who drove past the Lecangs site told the Daily Press they thought the project was an ARCO gas station due to the word ARCO displayed on banners at the property “When you’re zipping along and seeing a banner with the word ‘ARCO,’ you immediately think of AM/PM and ARCO gas,” said Regina Taylor of Apple Valley “I had no idea they were building a warehouse.” is the official groundbreaking date for the Lecangs project The North Apple Valley Industrial Specific Plan area is located near Bell Mountain and Interstate 15 Cordova Complex/Quarry at Pawnee Warehouse Project The Town Council on Feb held a public hearing to discuss and eventually approve a tentative parcel map for the proposed Cordova Complex an e-commerce distribution and warehouse center in the same industrial area The overall project includes the Cordova Complex and Quarry at Pawnee Warehouse which would sit on the southwest quadrant of Cordova and Navajo roads and the northwest quadrant of Flint and Cordova roads The project includes the construction and operation of nearly 3 million square feet of industrial warehouse space on two sites just north of the Walmart Distribution Center The Cordova Complex site on Cordova Road would include roughly 1.5 million square feet of industrial warehouse space on an approximately 87-acre site The Cordova site would include 10,000 square feet of office space The Quarry at Pawnee site would include approximately 1.4 million square feet of industrial/warehouse space on an approximately 76-acre site The project would include associated improvements such as loading docks and landscaped areas within both project sites The project also includes abutting right-of-way dedication and improvements and utility improvements Daily Press reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at RDeLaCruz@VVDailyPress.com addresses the increasing demand for logistics facilities in this crucial U.S.-Mexico trade corridor We're excited to start our first project in Laredo a city rapidly emerging as a key center for cross-border logistics "We are excited to initiate our first project with the Alliance Industrial team in Laredo a city rapidly emerging as a key center for cross-border logistics," said John Atcheson President of ARCO Design/Build Houston and Salt Lake City "Our partnership with Alliance Industrial and Realterm on this speculative project underscores our commitment to delivering high-quality industrial spaces that cater to the evolving market needs We look forward to contributing to Laredo's ongoing growth." The facility will encompass a 236,693-square-foot rear-load concrete tilt-wall warehouse with a 32-foot clear height the facility is expected to be complete by summer 2025 this facility offers potential tenants the advantage of a state-of-the-art logistics space eliminating the lengthy wait times associated with custom-build projects and positioning Laredo to capitalize quickly on emerging trade opportunities "Alliance is excited to kick off our first project in Laredo We are bullish on the nearshoring trend occurring along the Texas border as companies continue to realign their supply chains The major infrastructure investments Laredo is making ensures leasing activity will remain robust and we believe the market has a long runway of continued growth for cross-border logistics assets like this one." "Realterm has been actively investing in the Laredo market for more than 10 years and we are excited to partner with Alliance Industrial and ARCO on this ground-up development project in this burgeoning market." ARCO's design-build approach is particularly advantageous for speculative projects like this one integrating design and construction processes under a single contract This method allows for greater flexibility to meet potential tenants' needs while maintaining cost-effectiveness and speed of delivery ARCO's integrated partner for architecture and structural components ensures seamless coordination between design and construction phases which is crucial for the successful execution of this project The facility is set to enhance Laredo's economic landscape by boosting trade efficiency and reinforcing the city's role as a pivotal logistics hub With its strategic location and advanced features the project is well-positioned to meet the growing demand for cross-border logistics contributing to the region's long-term growth About ARCO Design/BuildARCO Design/Build (ARCO) is widely recognized as a construction industry leader for various industrial project types ARCO's capabilities span from project feasibility studies Additionally, ARCO is 100% associate owned as an ESOP About RealtermRealterm is an independent global investment manager focused on the transportation industry finance and manage differentiated real estate and infrastructure assets serving land Realterm currently manages over $11 billion in assets Banking & Financial Services Food & Beverages Beverages my knowledge of the genre is small but I do know that they’re usually big budget epics For the small team consisting of developers Franek Arco is anything but big budget yet still remains an epic I first learned about the game through everyone’s favourite social media platform and was initially blown away by the presentation The game could have been whatever and I would have checked it out just to see the views Arco is a tactical RPG told from the perspective of four different characters It’s a tale of vengeance through the lens of the natives as the “First Frontier” is being colonised before the characters’ eyes and again non-conventional to the genre in many ways And I think this is where a lot of the heart comes from whilst remaining grand in scale Arco will easily be one of the games that people tell you you should play so why not get ahead of the herd and lead the charge for the next great Western The game opens with a boy and his village going on a pilgrimage to a sacred tree They’re described as resourceful people who give and take back from the land in equal measure It’s a serene opening that sets the tone and worldbuilds the setting so succinctly that I became immediately invested The theme of balance and the consequences of over-extending is prevalent throughout whether it’s from the rest of the story or its gameplay mechanics It’s these subtle inferences that I think give Arco that epic label whilst remaining so personable to the characters when the “Newcomers” kill everyone and burn down the tents of the village – with the boy being the only survivor aged by hatred for the Newcomers and on a path of vengeance The story then continues with the other characters that span across different tribes and areas but all share the same goal one way or another Whilst the game isn’t based on any real settlements fantasy and the true history of America sparks an authenticity to the story Every character you play is distinct and relatable I always wanted to spend just a bit more time with them on their separate journey before moving on to the next one full of wit and so personable; it really feels like the beating heart of a game whilst retaining that huge scope of a Western There are a couple of endings to discover which rest on your actions throughout the games a tale as old as revenge has never felt so refreshing and morally pertinent the combat gameplay is equally as engrossing you see the whole battlefield with your character and enemies in plain view As you’re planning your next move in battle giving you ample opportunity to work out the best course of action moving will restore some Magia and standing still will restore the most Once you’ve chosen your move time unfreezes and every character on the battlefield will act accordingly The closest I can compare it to is Superhot you anticipate your enemies’ actions and manage your Magia to keep yourself on top It has a really addictive loop of repositioning and attacking forcing you to react diligently to each encounter Each character also has their own play style building upon your previous knowledge and challenging you in different ways like melee or ranged It really didn’t need to switch it up every chapter but the fact it does speaks to Arco’s overall quality there’s also a mechanic that takes advantage of your in-game choices the more frequent and dangerous ghosts during combat can be Ghosts don’t adhere to the time freeze and do damage if they approach you So when I said you have time to work out your next move you’ve still kind of got your feet to the fire as you do so It’s such a neat mechanic that raises the stakes of your combat encounters whilst also influencing how you make decisions outside of combat When you’re not fighting tooth and nail you’ll explore the vibrant lands of America Every area fills just one page but interconnects into a larger map making your keen sense of exploration a helpful tool things to trade or equally stumble upon an angry gang of toads wanting your demise It has that risk and reward that makes stepping off the beaten path a fruitful endeavour – it even can open up completely new opportunities that change the story Part of my need to explore was just getting to experience some of the vistas that Arco has to offer Using a blend of 8-bit and 16-bit pixel art the game has some of the most astonishing views I’ve seen in this style is beautiful and the acoustic guitar-driven soundtrack compliments just how amazing the visuals are It’s an unforgettable dichotomy of the dangers in the wild and the beautiful landscapes which they inhabit as the game on Switch is currently very buggy There’s a persistent audio glitch that kind of crashes everything audible into a cascading echo of noise whilst in combat I even had blue screens when entering combat encounters and had to restart my game Luckily the saves are forgiving but it needs a big old patch for sure Arco will get a fix for those technical problems and with those aside the game is a must-play The developers really defy expectations of what a Western is and show us what it can be incredible sense of style and engaging combat the small team have made the Western genre their own There are some glaring difficulty spikes that you can’t get around but rather work through which may be a big hurdle the intuitive combat is so much fun that it’s part of the enjoyment to overcome such tough battles There are also accommodations for switching characters by balancing the rewards and levelling up system so you’ll always have decent upgrades for your characters Arco is available now on Nintendo Switch (review platform) and PC via Steam Disclaimer: In order to complete this review, we were provided with a promotional copy of the game. 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Learn how your comment data is processed. modern games have figured out how to do exploration properly They guide the player just enough to keep… I’m a bit surprised you didn’t see the breakup as an issue I’ve been playing Sit-Back Attack as well if you like idle rpgs I think it’s worth checking out Why didn't you marry the other one as well Another Xbox biggun jumps ship this August We discuss this week on The Finger Guns Podcast National design/build firm ARCO Design/Build (ARCO) recently celebrated the grand opening of its new office space in downtown Charleston incorporates 6,000 square feet of office space and comprises the entire second floor of the building The strategic downtown location at the heart of Charleston’s business district overlooks King Street and marks an expansion of operations for ARCO by supporting its growing team and enhanced client services Featuring design elements that pay tribute to Charleston’s architectural heritage the space has refurbished wooden floors and locally inspired decor On-site amenities also include a golf simulator and dedicated entertainment spaces that were designed to enhance functionality for both client meetings and team collaboration “Our expansion into downtown Charleston represents a strategic investment in a market that is integral to our Southeast regional growth,” said ARCO President “The port’s connectivity to major industrial highways creates unique development opportunities which remains a cornerstone of ARCO’s business.” ARCO’s team in Charleston experienced roughly 20% growth in the previous year and plans on expanding further in 2025 the firm’s plans for this year include diversifying its market focus beyond traditional industrial warehouses While maintaining its strong position in the industrial ARCO also plans to leverage its design-build expertise to serve clients in life sciences “Our goal is to help Charleston businesses plan proactively for growth,” said Chris Nonneman vice president at ARCO Design/Build Charleston “We focus on connecting directly with end-users who need new facilities or expansions and improvements to their existing space locking in project pricing before permitting begins and providing budget certainty that often prevents costly redesigns.” ARCO’s successful deliveries include high-profile industrial projects such as the Port City Center Phase 1 (a multi-building industrial park redevelopment totaling more than 646,000 square feet); a 21-acre IOS development on Bryhawke Circle; and a specialized and "snacks," and the forecast is I will find even dumber things to die to in future a "dynamic tactical RPG" that's also a magical western side-scrolling thing where you play the role of several different members of an indigenous community over multiple acts vengeful aftermath of colonialist crimes against your clan and kin but it all takes place in an absolutely beautiful lo-fi world and features some innovative and deceptively simple combat I came into Arco expecting something pretty I came away truly impressed by what it managed to do with a relatively minimalist toolset The couple of hours I spent with Arco were divided between two characters: Teco and Tizo both indigenous members of Arco's setting who butt heads with the Newcomers the game's term for what are—in essence—settlers Teco's part of the story makes up the game's first act He and his kin are en route to pay homage to the Sacred Tree a gnarled old plant that forms a key part of his community's religious mythology Arco renders its Mesoamerican setting with an incredible sense of style yellow sands stretch out to meet the sky at the horizon and landmarks like the Sacred Tree feel every minute of their ancient age It helps that vistas like these just aren't all that common in games; it all feels very new as well as lush and vibrant Teco's problem is he doesn't have an offering and some Newcomers have posted up around the base of the tree so the community caravan rests up to pause and assess Cue conversations with your fellow travellers and some combat tutorials Getting an offering for the tree means slaying some lizards Slaying some lizards means learning to fight Arco's fighting is an interesting blend of turn-based and real-time combat You have a limited supply of Magia—pretty much your action points—every turn and get to take as long as you like deciding what you're going to spend the next turn doing both you and your enemies move simultaneously If they're gearing up to shoot (icons above their heads indicate what your enemies' next planned move is) you'd better hope you have the distance between you to move out of the way The strategy only gets more complex and involved as you race up your own skill tree and meet enemies with newer Keep up to date with the most important stories and the best deals It's a great mix that makes the combat feel both strategic and fast-paced and it's made all the murkier by the game's Guilt mechanic Certain actions—which haven't been explicitly marked so far in what I've played—will lead your characters to accrue I had a slightly dodgy encounter with some travellers on the road Turned out they were just a family nervous about a stranger on the road My next fight suddenly began spawning ghosts—literal emanations of my guilt but the thing is that those ghosts can move around and hurt you during the planning phase of combat Where before you had all the time in the world now you have to rush to choose a course of action before your own mind can start hurting you Guilt has plenty of opportunities to build up less than well (though I reckon it could have gone differently if I'd been better at the combat) Where Teco was a dewy-eyed and naive child Tizo's a grizzled old bounty hunter type with a long history and a prickly exterior Tizo's on a quest of truth-seeking and vengeance determined to find out who razed the village that hosted his only friends in the world That means plenty of opportunities to make choices and plenty of further opportunities to regret those choices adding all the more ghosts to your combat sessions during my time with the game I stumbled across a bandit camp while roaming the game's overworld map Some bits of evidence scattered about suggested they might have ties to the group that burnt down my village which had the amusing effect of disturbing my entourage: A man I was guiding to a nearby city as part of an unrelated side quest I left the camp having made the world emptier and Tizo's heart no more full and my next bout of combat played home to new ghosts I'm very eager to see where these choices take me in Arco's story which has been both truly novel and truly rewarding so far Colonial Mesoamerica is not a setting we see games draw much inspiration from which makes it all the more impressive that Arco has grabbed onto it with such ingenuity Joshua WolensSocial Links NavigationNews WriterOne of Josh's first memories is of playing Quake 2 on the family computer when he was much too young to be doing that and he's been irreparably game-brained ever since and has written far too much on everything from visual novels to Assassin's Creed and any game whose ambition outstrips its budget He thinks you're all far too mean about Deus Ex: Invisible War Arco Vara AS informs that the list of shareholders who are entitled to dividends shall be fixed on 6th of March 2025 as at the end of the working day of Nasdaq CSD Estonian Settlement System and therefore the dividend payment ex-date is on 5th of March 2025 From that date the new owner of the shares is not entitled to dividends for the year 2023 paid out on the 13th of March 2025 Arco Vara AS also paid dividends to the shareholders in the net amount of 2 euro cents per share on 13th of June 2024 1 euro cent per share on 13th of September 2024 and 2 euro cents per share on 13th December 2024 The payment of dividends for the 2024 financial year will be decided at the general meeting in the spring of 2025 Tiina Malm CFO Arco Vara AS +372 614 4630 tiina.malm@arcovara.com On the corner of 8th Street and Greenfield Avenue in Milwaukee It has served as everything from a family residence to a livery stable the building is being transformed into an event space to promote the arts and community relationships WUWM’s Eric Von Fellow Maria Peralta-Arellano takes us to the venue welcomed guests to an event called “Creative Mornings.” I'm going to take a second to appreciate everyone's face and essence for a second if possible It’s really emotional to be up here right now As they mentioned previously this is a new endeavor for me .. You are standing in Villa Arco," Ledesma says For Ledesma, everything is an endeavor, and one of their latest is the restoration of their new home and business, Villa Arco the building has served many purposes—as housing It sat vacant for four years until Ledesma bought it in 2024 and transformed it into a space to support and promote the arts Ledesma is an artist in Milwaukee and has held fellowships and residencies across the city including at the Cesar Chavez Drive Business Improvement District and the Mitchell Street branch of the Milwaukee Public Library Ledesma wanted to create a space for artists and community organizations to gather launch galleries and experiment with their creativity “I understand that the biggest hurdle to being able to develop anything you have in the process of an idea or concept—the biggest hurdle is space why not have it accessible for folks to use as a jumping point or an experimental space We really want it to cater to folks who have gone through similar experiences to us," Ledesma says and a downstairs space that will be a hub for artists and their galleries Ledesma wants to use proceeds from events at Villa Arco to give back to the community hosting an event with us — a portion of those proceeds will go back towards hands of folks who are wanting to develop and create things here for their own professional practice Villa Arco has already hosted DACA renewal workshops, model casting calls for Casita Prado a lecture series focused on community-driven initiatives Positioning their new home as a community space has shaped how Ledesma views ownership of the house “I don’t feel like I am the sole owner of this space but I want to be a steward of this space with other folks I want to be a steward of this with our gente," Ledesma explains "With other people that want to be active in the arts that want to develop programming here and give it a life of its own.” this is only the beginning of the community building they hope to foster in this historic home View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250416559229/en/ has purchased properties with a building permit at Spordi 3a and 3b Kristiine Tallinn Pre-sales of Spordi 3a and 3b apartments will begin in the second quarter of 2025 “We were looking for a project where construction activities could start immediately Spordi 3a and 3b are a unique development project that aligns with Arco Vara’s values Arco Vara’s goal is to create high-quality and efficiently planned homes that meet customer expectations We focus on understanding the desires of the homebuyer and have taken into account the needs of a modern lifestyle in this development as well.” Tiina Malm CFO Arco Vara AS Tel: +372 614 4630tiina.malm@arcovara.com Find Arco on Steam No part of this website or its content may be reproduced without the copyright owner's permission Rock Paper Shotgun is a registered trademark of Gamer Network Limited Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience where Mediterranean flavours meet Polish ingredients marking a milestone for fine dining in Pomerania "Our original idea was to bring the flavours of the Mediterranean to Poland in a refined and creative form inspired by Miramar," explains Antonio Arcieri The restaurant has introduced guests to a feast of ingredients typical to southern Europe in homage to both Spanish Miramar and the Italian heritage of the head chef: seafood all presented in contemporary plates with striking visual appeal While these elements remain the foundation of Arco's cuisine the restaurant’s evolution has embraced Polish influences over the years "Although we researched local cuisine and produce before coming to Poland it took personal interactions to truly understand them and appreciate their role in Polish culture," says Arcieri "These are things you can't learn online; you discover them by dining with locals His personal research has given rise to new dishes that define Arco by Paco Pérez's unique profile which sees Mediterranean inspirations blend with Polish ingredients used in unconventional ways One of the first bites offered to guests in recent tasting menus exemplifies this approach: a beautiful plump oyster served with fermented beetroot juice This combination balances the pungency of the juice with a creamy richness creating a harmonious bite that draws from both sea and soil Arcieri uses aged goat cheese from the Groser manufacturer in central Poland a favourite ingredient for someone raised on Italian Parmesan – high praise indeed Inspired by Poland's classic mizeria (a cucumber salad with sour cream and dill) he created a refreshing dessert featuring cucumber sorbet with jellies infused with the bitterness of the cucumber peel and delicate vinegar caviar Another dessert reimagines gazpacho with local Kashubian strawberries Arco by Paco Pérez has become a showcase for exceptional Polish products If one word could capture the essence of Arco by Paco Pérez's menu It encompasses both the journey of the head chef and the restaurant itself fine dining expertise and unique Polish ingredients that invite diners to experience the country's culinary heritage And with its custom-made tiles adorning the kitchen and grand chandeliers in matte gold beautifully reflecting the light of the sunset streaming through panoramic windows the ambiance of the restaurant perfectly complements the artistry of the menu in that area dotted with castles and devoted to spa treatments which lies in the northeast and borders Austria Who knew brisket and biscuits could be so good Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite in Tallinn or making a day of it on Muhu Island the Michelin Inspectors have got you covered when it comes to great value and enjoyable places to eat Discover which dishes our MICHELIN inspectors loved in this year’s selection Non-members can add the privileges at checkout through our 30 day free trial By continuing I accept the Terms & Condition and Privacy Policy. I would like to receive Newsletter from MICHELIN Guide Save lists of your favorite restaurants & hotels \"Our original idea was to bring the flavours of the Mediterranean to Poland in a refined and creative form inspired by Miramar,\" explains Antonio Arcieri the restaurant\u2019s evolution has embraced Polish influences over the years \"Although we researched local cuisine and produce before coming to Poland it took personal interactions to truly understand them and appreciate their role in Polish culture,\" says Arcieri \"These are things you can't learn online; you discover them by dining with locals and experiencing the culture first-hand.\" His personal research has given rise to new dishes that define Arco by Paco P\u00e9rez's unique profile a favourite ingredient for someone raised on Italian Parmesan \u2013 high praise indeed Arco by Paco P\u00e9rez has become a showcase for exceptional Polish products If one word could capture the essence of Arco by Paco P\u00e9rez's menu Illustration Image \u00a9 Arco by Paco P\u00e9rez