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The community favorite served its last cup of coffee this weekend on August 3, after losing its lease. North Seattle woke up without the Ravenna Varsity Restaurant, after more than six decades of pancakes, stories, and cups of filtered coffee. Last Sunday, it closed its doors for good, ending a journey that began in 1963. … Read more

Fans of the Asian-Mexican fusion spot can grab a final bite on July 31 before the truck retires after four flavorful years. Tony’s Siesta, the lively downtown bar on Brooklyn Avenue, is about to lose one of its most beloved partners: the Mai O Mai food truck. After four years of sizzling noodles, kimchi-laced burgers, … Read more

The home‑goods chain says its brick‑and‑mortar footprint will shrink even further as Chapter 11 winds its way through court. Customers hoping to snag a last‑minute bargain at At Home may need to move fast. The Coppell, Texas–based retailer confirmed it will shutter 30 stores by September 30, citing heavy debt and weak sales. The downsizing, outlined in bankruptcy filings on June 16, mirrors … Read more

The liquidation of Big Lots’ last 18 locations and Rite Aid’s final pharmacy shutdowns underscores a broader collapse driven by debt, inflation and online rivals. Two familiar names on Main Street are reaching the end of the line. Discount chain Big Lots, unable to salvage a $760 million rescue deal, will wind down its remaining stores, while … Read more

Move aims to “bring government closer to the people,” but veterans question the cost to public lands. The Forest Service will close its nine regional offices over the next year, redirecting command to five urban “hubs” under a sweeping Department of Agriculture reorganization announced Thursday by Secretary Brooke Rollins. About 193 million acres of public land—an area twice the size … Read more

Beloved smashburger‑and‑dumpling spot leaves a tasty legacy and a few misty eyes Great Neck’s culinary scene lost a standout on July 15, when Kai Burgers & Dumplings flipped its last patty. The cozy, pub‑style eatery earned rave reviews—landing on Newsday’s “best things we ate” list in 2023—yet owner Lei “Denny” Gao says the numbers, and life’s demands, finally caught up. Why Kai … Read more

Low attendance and rising costs push beloved family venue toward an August farewell, leaving thrill seekers across South Texas counting down their final rides. ZDT’s Amusement Park, the pocket‑sized playground east of San Antonio, will switch off its lights for good on Aug. 17 after 18 seasons of go‑karts, water slides and its headline‑grabbing wooden shuttle … Read more

The Valley’s beloved $3 second‑run cinema bows out, leaving moviegoers searching for new cheap seats. The final reel has rolled at UA Clovis Movies 8, the no‑frills eight‑screen complex at Shaw and Villa avenues that served generations of film fans since 1985. Its quiet closure last month ends the Fresno‑Clovis area’s era of second‑run “cheapo” theaters—and, for many, a … Read more

The Joneses blame steep franchise fees and low margins for the rapid shutdown, leaving diners and would‑be franchisees asking hard questions. Crave Hot Dogs BBQ and Beer has pulled the plug on its Rolling Acres Plaza restaurant in The Villages barely eight months after firing up its smokers last October. Owners Amanda and Philip Jones say mounting start‑up costs and razor‑thin profits made … Read more

The Lewis Army Museum, located at Joint Base Lewis-McChord near DuPont, Washington, is facing the very real threat of closure. This historic museum, dedicated to preserving the experiences of soldiers from the Pacific Northwest, may soon be lost, sparking an outcry among the local community and museum supporters. The U.S. Army recently announced plans to … Read more

Over Yonder Brewing, a beloved local brewery near the Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Golden, Colorado, has announced that it will be closing its doors on July 20. Since its opening in 2019, the brewery has gained popularity for its variety of craft beers, its bluegrass music events, and its dog-friendly space. Now, after much consideration, … Read more

Antonio’s Pizzeria, a beloved staple of Westerville, Ohio, will close its doors for good later this week. The decision comes after more than 20 years in business, following what owner Rita Vaccari Pavuk described as “irreconcilable differences” with the landlord. The pizzeria will shut down after service on July 19. Antonio’s Pizzeria has been a … Read more

The closure of these parks will affect leisure options in major urban and suburban areas Six Flags Entertainment Corporation has confirmed the permanent closure of two historic amusement parks in the United States. Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor, both located in Bowie, Maryland, will cease operations at the end of the 2025 season. Additionally, … Read more

Visitors to Magic Kingdom are facing reality after the closure of three beloved Frontierland attractions on July 7 so that Disney can carry out its largest expansion to date, a theme park inspired by national parks called Piston Peak. Frontierland’s Rivers of America, Tom Sawyer Island and the Liberty Square Riverboat have delighted guests for five decades. Now … Read more

Heavy immigration enforcement has turned once‑bustling commercial strips into near‑silent streets, severely battering immigrant‑run businesses and their workers. Santee Alley—the bargain‑hunter’s hub of the downtown fashion district—should be shoulder‑to‑shoulder in July. Instead, metal shutters already rattle as vendors close early. Community leaders blame a surge of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations that have driven … Read more

The four‑decade staple joins a shrinking roster of mom‑and‑pop shops fighting to stay in Washington’s historic Chinatown. Full Kee, the Cantonese eatery whose steaming bowls have warmed Washingtonians since the mid‑1980s, must vacate its H Street home after receiving a July 1 notice from its landlord. The decision paves the way for a luxury commercial project—and leaves … Read more

Fans may breathe a little easier, but the battered New York chicken‑finger chain still faces a steep climb back to stability. Sticky’s Finger Joint, the once‑buzzy fried‑chicken upstart with cult‑favorite sauces, has secured tentative court approval to sell its assets for $2 million and keep operating under Chapter 11 protection. The ruling, handed down by a Delaware bankruptcy judge … Read more

Co‑owner cites mounting pressures as the Strand district mainstay plans a final weekend blow‑out to pay staff and say goodbye. Stuttgarden Tavern—a three‑story German‑style beer hall that became a ritual stop for island visitors—will close its doors after service on Sunday, July 6. Co‑owner John Mortensen announced the decision Thursday in a Facebook video, telling fans the … Read more