Owners cite need for family time as heartfelt Facebook post confirms closure. It’s the kind of headline no Augusta resident wanted to read: John Sullivan’s, the Irish-style bar on Bridge Street once known as the Black and Tan, is closing its doors for good. In a brief Facebook message, the owners thanked patrons for “years … Read more
Commission vote could swap clandestine booze vendors for age-checked kiosks and fresh city revenue. Under the proposal, legal wine, beer and champagne could flow from Lummus Park to 21st Street for 12 months, but only between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Residents and tourists alike would see stricter ID checks and more visible security, while … Read more
Iconic retailer cites shifting retail landscape as it prepares to shutter its flagship storefront this fall. After charming generations of shoppers on North Michigan Avenue, Hanig’s Footwear says it will close its Mag Mile shop in late September or early October. The move ends a run that began in 1978 inside the former John Hancock Center and leaves … Read more
After three decades on the Des Plaines River, Hollywood Casino Joliet’s riverboat will cast off for the last time next week, clearing the deck for a $185 million on‑land replacement set to open August 11. Fans of the floating casino have until 5:59 a.m. July 29 to try their luck, while hotel reservations are being accepted through July 26. PENN Entertainment, … Read more
Tripadvisor’s 2025 Travelers’ Choice awards have named Dollywood the No. 1 amusement park in the United States, nudging aside Magic Kingdom, Disneyland and Universal Studios. The hill‑country park co‑owned by Dolly Parton first opened in 1986 and now, almost 40 years later, it is still winning the popularity contest. Pigeon Forge’s pride earned the accolade after … Read more
West Michigan park drops its popular Tricks and Treats event and shortens the season, affecting thousands of thrill‑seekers. Michigan’s Adventure will shut its gates for 2025 on Sept. 1—Labor Day—scrapping all fall operations, including the family‑friendly Tricks and Treats Fall Fest. The Muskegon‑area park announced the move in a July 21 email to season‑pass holders, saying it … Read more
The Kroger‑owned chain says the underperforming stores will shut by early August, but every employee will be offered a transfer instead of a pink slip. In a strategic trim that spares its workforce, Harris Teeter confirmed it will shutter five supermarkets across three mid‑Atlantic states between July 20 and August 4. The Charlotte‑based grocer, part of Kroger since … Read more
UNC‑Chapel Hill researchers warn that facilities in Sedalia, Memphis, Bonne Terre and Lexington meet federal “at‑risk” criteria, threatening already limited rural care options. Rural Missourians could soon travel farther for emergencies. The Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research has flagged four Show‑Me State hospitals after finding either extreme Medicaid dependence or three straight years of … Read more
Emporia unemployment spikes after Tyson plant closureCity jobless rate climbs to 5.7 percent in May, topping Kansas average. Emporia’s economic shock is now visible in the numbers. According to the Kansas Department of Labor’s May 2025 labor report, the city’s unemployment rate leaped to 5.7 percent, nearly double the 3 percent recorded a year earlier and well above the … Read more
Another three Ohio locations are affected as the region’s biggest hometown bank trims its footprint. August 25 will mark the last day of service for Fifth Third Bank customers who rely on the in‑store branch inside the Kroger on Dixie Highway in Fort Mitchell, just south of Cincinnati. The move, confirmed to federal regulators and echoed by … Read more
After decades of providing jobs in Rutherford County, the Bridgestone Americas plant in La Vergne has closed its doors earlier than planned. Originally scheduled to stop production on July 31, the company made the unexpected announcement of ceasing operations on July 2, impacting 658 workers. Bridgestone Americas, Inc. informed employees of the early shutdown through … Read more
Luxury chain cites “difficult decision,” promises support for affected workers. Shoppers at Santa Monica Place have a new date to circle on their calendars: Aug. 26 will mark the last day of business for the mall’s Nordstrom, the company confirmed this week. The closure ends a roughly 15‑year run for the upscale department store inside the … Read more
Retail giant confirms its free TV app is on the chopping block just as Prime subscriptions, ad revenue, and profits hit new highs. Amazon is moth‑balling Freevee, the free, ad‑supported streaming service it rolled out in 2019, and the countdown is short. A notice inside the app warns that shows and channels “will be accessible … Read more
From Sixth Street fame to a quiet final service, the Southwestern favorite closes every door across Texas and Arizona. Z’Tejas, once a go‑to for cast‑iron cornbread and chile‑rubbed meats, served its last plate in Kyle on June 30, bringing a 36‑year story of Southwestern cooking to an abrupt close. First launched on Austin’s Sixth Street in 1989, the chain … Read more
Shuttered Route 70 restaurant may be rebuilt to welcome a fast‑growing barbecue chain and an as‑yet unnamed co‑tenant. After 26 years of mozzarella sticks and karaoke nights, the former TGI Fridays at Route 70 and Chambers Bridge Road is on track for a full makeover. A proposal headed to Brick Township’s planning board on July 30, 2025, at 7 p.m. … Read more
Rent hike forces beloved East L.A. burrito institution to leave Cesar Chavez Boulevard, but its younger sibling keeps the flame alive. Azteca Tortillería will roll its final flour tortilla at the original Cesar Chavez Boulevard counter on July 13, ending a 51‑year run that fed generations of Angelenos. The closure, driven by a steep rent increase and new property … Read more
Tough economy, soaring costs push beloved McCook staple to switch off the smokers for good. Taste of Texas BBQ, the family‑run restaurant that turned South B Street into McCook’s unofficial living room, is shutting its doors after 23 busy and heartfelt years. The announcement, made on the owners’ social‑media pages has set off a wave of nostalgia, and … Read more
Digital banking keeps growing, and Bank of America has revealed exactly which brick‑and‑mortar offices across the United States will disappear next year. Bank of America, one of the country’s largest lenders, will trim its physical footprint in 2025 after noticing that far fewer customers step up to the teller window. While the move supports rising … Read more
Long‑standing California favorite sets last day for its South Bay “Volume Savings” shop, leaving fans hunting for their next chocolate fix. Sunnyvale’s iconic treat spot closed in May. See’s Candies has confirmed that its popular West El Camino Real store, which many residents considered “like losing an old friend,” served its last free sample on … Read more
Brunswick Square Mall in East Brunswick just lost another eatery, and the shake‑up is only beginning. Red Robin closed its doors on June 22 after the company announced plans to shutter 70 underperforming restaurants nationwide. The departure follows Bar Louie’s March shutdown next door, marking two vacancies in under a year on busy Route 18. Redevelopment plan promises … Read more