#covid-19-impact

#covid-19-impact

Happy hour used to be a reliable business driver for bars and restaurants. Ever since the COVID-10 pandemic, that reliability has faded. Remote work, altered schedules and changing social habits have disrupted the traditional post-work drinking rush, forcing establishments to adapt - and raising questions about whether happy hour is disappearing altogether or simply evolving. BARTENDERS REVEAL WHAT THEY ACTUALLY DRINK WHEN THEY'RE OFF DUTY: 'TRULY GREAT SHOT' Fox News Digital spoke with a bar owner and a behavioral health specialist to learn more.

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground.

Like a gazillion other fans out there, I couldn't wait for the final season of "Stranger Things" to come out. I was devouring the headlines, watching all the teasers, and scrolling through the interview clips. Not only am I obsessed with the quirky characters and storyline, as a child and family psychologist, I appreciate how the young people grow, strategize, and show bravery against some really strange things.

Denny's said Monday that it's being acquired by a group on investors in a deal that will take the breakfast chain private. Denny's board unanimously approved the deal, which values Denny's at $620 million including debt. Denny's will be purchased by private equity investment company TriArtisan Capital Advisors, investment firm Treville Capital and Yadav Enterprises, which is one of Denny's largest franchisees.

Darneille opened Smokecraft Modern Barbecue in 2020 - directly following the year in which his team won over 70 awards on the festival circuit. While he didn't know it then, the timing could not have been worse. Between finding the perfect spot in Clarendon, a neighborhood in northern Arlington County, and fitting it out with all of the telltale signs of a great BBQ restaurant for the grand opening, COVID-19 struck.

When it comes to overindulging in the most deliciously dramatic of ways, few restaurants do it better than Golden Corral. It's self-proclaimed as America's number one buffet and grill, and with over 25,000 Yelp reviews, there's no doubting its popularity. With a menu of over 500 items, it's almost impossible not to find something that sounds good at Golden Corral. Given that there are more than 400 locations operating across America, it's hard to believe the entire franchise nearly disappeared during COVID.

SAN LEANDRO - The shutdown of 21st Amendment Brewery, a Bay Area craft beer leader, will erase dozens of jobs in the Bay Area, affecting workers in two cities in the region, according to an official state government filing. The brewery intends to eliminate a total of 76 jobs in the Bay Area, the company stated in a WARN notice it filed with the state Employment Development Department.

The founders of 21st Amendment Brewery, with a production facility in San Leandro and a brewpub near the ballpark in San Francisco, announced today that they will be closing both locations, and winding down the business in the coming months. Co-owners Shaun O'Sullivan and Nico Freccia founded the brewery in 2000 25 years ago. The business began as a brewpub, but they later began canning their beer and were one of the first in both California, and the

A pillar in Toronto's tattoo scene is saying goodbye to his iconic shop with a few parting words on the standards in his industry. Joey Nixon, a founding partner at Adrenaline, says he's shutting down the Toronto location of his tattoo and piercing shop after nearly 20 years on Queen Street W., citing financial difficulties. Adrenaline's Montreal and Vancouver locations will remain open.

Adrian got off to a rocky start in fourth grade last year, missing school frequently, setting him down a path that, research suggests, would lead to academic struggles - and, in the long term, a less successful career and possibly worse health. But Loma Vista Elementary and the South Whittier School District were tracking Adrian's attendance and moved in quickly to provide positive attention and family help, an approach overwhelmingly favored by most experts.

Breastcheck is HSE's national free breast screening service for those aged between 50 and 69. Last year, the service target was for 195,000 people to be screened, but it performed only 137,134 checks. Meanwhile, the target for 2023 was to screen 185,000 people, whereas Breastcheck performed 166,532 screenings. In response to these figures, the HSE told RTÉ that the screening service is affected by a global shortage of radiology staff.

The most visible example of downtown SF's post-COVID malaise was the Westfield San Francisco Centre, which lost its Nordstrom and its Bloomingdale's.

San Jose International Airport handled 11.38 million passengers over the one-year period that ended in June, down 3.3% from 11.77 million in 2024.

The cancellation of And Just Like That raises questions about its outlandish storylines, like an elderly asexual puppeteer engaged in masturbation and awkward encounters between characters.

Sharmila Mukherjee presented findings indicating Austin's public transit recovery is 9% ahead of comparable metro areas, although ridership is still 20% below pre-pandemic levels.

Downtown San Jose has produced an upswing in economic activity, with jobs and foot traffic showing improvement amidst broader economic headwinds. In the 2025 fiscal year, downtown San Jose accommodated an estimated 27,400 jobs, up 8.3% from the previous year. Despite high office vacancy levels at 29%, average asking office rents improved slightly to $4.37 per square foot, signaling positive changes in the commercial real estate market.

Founding Inday in 2015, Basu Ratnam aimed to change perceptions of Indian food, viewing it as too spicy or suitable only for special occasions. His vision transformed Indian cuisine's reputation in New York, especially among office workers seeking lunch options in a fast-paced environment.

The gap between the country's highest- and lowest-income households reached a record high in the first quarter of 2025, with a 49-percentage-point difference.

Shopping has evolved more over the past 10 years than it has in the previous 50. Rapid advancements in technology, shifting consumer expectations, and global disruptions have reshaped the way we connect and consume.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, homeowners converted basements, garages, and attics into bedrooms or offices—often without pulling permits or following building codes.

Berkson transitioned Lucille to take-out only and worked with local restaurateurs on a Cook it Forward program to deliver food to residents facing food insecurity.