The 2024 editorial update of The Annals of Regional Science reaffirms the journal’s dedication to transparency and scholarly excellence in the field of regional science. Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, the journal has demonstrated resilience and continued to serve as a pivotal platform for scholarly discourse. This update highlights the journal’s recent milestones, including changes to the editorial board with new members bringing fresh perspectives to drive the journal’s mission forward. The editorial discusses the journal’s performance, encompassing its impact factor and the diverse range of topics covered, emphasizing its role in advancing research aligned with Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 8. The ARSC continues to evolve, embracing changes that reflect current trends and maintaining its influence in the academic community. © The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature 2024.