FILE – In this June 14, 2005 file photo a correctional officer walks near a gate, which is one of two entrances into Kern Valley State Prison, in Delano, Calif. This prison is one of 10 that a criminal justice reform group is calling for to be closed. (AP Photo/Ric […]
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Council budgets for ‘temporary’ road closure for three years
Councils introducing controversial road closures meant to be temporary are instead planning to keep them for three years amid fears town hall bosses may secretly want to make them permanent, it can be revealed. Lambeth Council is claiming hundreds of thousands of pounds to close off London streets while budgeting […]
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MoviE-town’s contents to be sold at auction following pandemic-inspired closure of Elizabethtown theater | Local Business
When the coronavirus pandemic forced MoviE-town to shut down in March, its doors closed on digital projectors, screens, concessions equipment, movie posters and theater seats, including some new leather-style seats that had yet to be installed. Then in April when the Elizabethtown movie theater’s owner announced that the closure would […]
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Biz Buzz: Dubuque business plans closure; Galena attraction featured on game show; new flooring showroom in Bellevue | Tri-state News
Business tidbits from around the tri-state area. This week, we highlight developments in Dubuque and Bellevue, Iowa, and Galena, Ill. A business in the Central Avenue corridor in Dubuque plans to close its physical location before year’s end, a decision that was prompted by the pandemic and its economic ripple […]
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Silver Lake’s 16-Year Patio Veteran Cliff’s Edge Is the Latest Pandemic Closure
The tough restaurant losses continue around Los Angeles, with news over the weekend that Cliff’s Edge had officially thrown in the towel in Silver Lake. The 16-year-old restaurant, known for helping to make the careers of some prominent chefs like Vartan Abgaryan and for its luxurious hidden patio, formally announced […]
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Washington Monument reopens after coronavirus-linked closure, with new safety rules
The Washington Monument has reopened after closing in March due to the coronavirus pandemic. All visitors over the age of 2 must wear a face covering while inside and must adhere to social distancing. Masks will not be provided to visitors, according to Recreation.gov. Reservations are required and visitors can purchase one […]