Linden, NJ
Business
Linden's 111 Amici Closing After 36 Years As Owner Retires Linden's 111 Amici Closing After 36 Years As Owner Retires
Linden's 111 Amici Closing After 36 Years As Owner Retires A longtime New Jersey Italian restaurant is preparing to close its doors after 36 years in business. The owners of 111 Amici Ristorante, located at 1700 W. Elizabeth Ave., in Linden, announced the restaurant will permanently close on Sunday, Aug. 2, as owner Giovanni Lavorato retires. "It is with both heavy hearts and immense gratitude that we announce the closing of 111 Amici Ristorante after 36 unforgettable years of serving this incredible community & all the surrounding areas." Established in 1990, the restaurant said it grew from a family dream into a gathering place where generat…

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by Cecilia Levine
Hartford, CT
Business
Popular Coca-Cola-Owned Beverage Halts US Production After Cyberattack Popular Coca-Cola-Owned Beverage Halts US Production After Cyberattack
Popular Coca-Cola-Owned Beverage Halts US Production After Cyberattack A cyberattack has temporarily halted US production at Fairlife, the dairy company owned by Coca-Cola. The Coca-Cola Company announced the ransomware attack in a news release on Thursday, July 16. Fairlife identified unauthorized access by a third party to part of its computer systems, including production-related systems. After detecting the cyberattack, Fairlife activated its incident response and business continuity plans. The company said it's continuing to investigate the breach with help from law enforcement, outside advisors, and cybersecurity experts. The full scope, natur…

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by Chris Spiker
Hartford, CT
Business
National Ice Cream Day 2026: Where To Get Free Scoops, Frozen Deals National Ice Cream Day 2026: Where To Get Free Scoops, Frozen Deals
National Ice Cream Day 2026: Where To Get Free Scoops, Frozen Deals Giveaways, deals, and even frozen treats for pets are returning across the country to celebrate one of summer's sweetest holidays. National Ice Cream Day 2026 falls on Sunday, July 19. President Ronald Reagan officially proclaimed July as National Ice Cream Month and the third Sunday as National Ice Cream Day back in 1984, according to the International Dairy Foods Association. The dairy trade group said that the US churned out more than 1.23 billion gallons of ice cream in 2025. The IDFA also estimates that the average American eats about four gallons of ice cream a year. The sweet t…

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by Chris Spiker
Windsor Locks, CT
Business
Popular Airline Finally Adding Wi-Fi To Flights: Here's When Popular Airline Finally Adding Wi-Fi To Flights: Here's When
Popular Airline Finally Adding Wi-Fi To Flights: Here's When Frontier Airlines is adding Wi-Fi on its planes for the first time. The Denver-based airline plans to launch its first aircraft equipped with Wi-Fi in early 2027, Frontier announced in a news release on Tuesday, July 14. SpaceX-owned Starlink will provide internet aboard Frontier's fleet.  The service is expected to support streaming, online gaming, video calls, browsing, and work during flights. Frontier will be the first US airline to offer passenger access through a new system managed directly by Starlink. Frontier said the new Wi-Fi will also help its pilots, flight attendant…

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by Chris Spiker
Glen Burnie, MD
Business
Timeline Set To Stabilize Unsafe Glen Burnie Office Tower, But Businesses Still Face Long Wait Timeline Set To Stabilize Unsafe Glen Burnie Office Tower, But Businesses Still Face Long Wait
Timeline Set To Stabilize Unsafe Glen Burnie Office Tower, But Businesses Still Face Long Wait The first real timeline is finally taking shape after a near disaster in Maryland. A week after a structural emergency forced the evacuation of a 10-story Maryland office building, Anne Arundel County officials say remediation work at Empire Towers could begin soon, though businesses trapped inside still don't know when they'll be allowed back. The update came on Thursday, July 16, as County Executive Steuart Pittman announced the building's owner is working with a licensed structural engineering firm that has completed its evaluation of the Glen Burnie property. According to Pittman, cont…

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by Zak Failla
Havre de Grace, MD
Business
Maryland Landscaper Nearly Paralyzed In Devastating Fall During Power Washing Job Maryland Landscaper Nearly Paralyzed In Devastating Fall During Power Washing Job
Maryland Landscaper Nearly Paralyzed In Devastating Fall During Power Washing Job One wrong step changed everything. A Maryland business owner is beginning what friends describe as a long road to recovery after a devastating fall while power washing nearly left him paralyzed. William "Bill" Taylor, of Havre de Grace, suffered what organizers called a severe compression fracture of his L2 vertebra in the accident, according to a GoFundMe campaign launched to support his recovery. The fundraiser says Taylor underwent emergency surgery to relieve pressure on his spinal nerves and stabilize his spine. While his condition is improving, friends say his recovery is expected t…

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by Zak Failla
Hartford, CT
Business
Never-Ending Pasta Pass Returning To Olive Garden After 6 Years: How To Get One Never-Ending Pasta Pass Returning To Olive Garden After 6 Years: How To Get One
Never-Ending Pasta Pass Returning To Olive Garden After 6 Years: How To Get One After a six-year hiatus, Olive Garden is bringing back one of its hardest-to-get deals. The Italian restaurant chain announced the return of its "Never-Ending Pasta Pass" in a news release on Monday, July 13. Only 10,000 passes will be available for $100 on PastaPass.com at 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 16. The Never-Ending Pasta Pass includes 13 weeks of unlimited pasta, homemade sauces, and protein toppings, along with never-ending soup or salad and breadsticks. Passholders will receive early access to Olive Garden's Never-Ending Pasta Bowl promotion starting Monday, Aug. 24. The nationw…

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by Chris Spiker
Pearl River, NY
Business
Tavern Closes For Good In Pearl River After Lease Issues: 'It Was A Pleasure' Tavern Closes For Good In Pearl River After Lease Issues: 'It Was A Pleasure'
Tavern Closes For Good In Pearl River After Lease Issues: 'It Was A Pleasure' An Irish-American pub that became a gathering place for live music, trivia nights, and traditional Irish sessions has closed its doors in Rockland County.  Uncle Tommy's Tavern, located at 33 W. Central Ave. in Pearl River, announced on Wednesday, July 15, that it had permanently closed after unsuccessful efforts to reach a lease agreement with the building's new owners.  "Yesterday Uncle Tommy's closed its doors for the last time," the business wrote in a message shared with customers.  The tavern thanked its current and former staff, musicians, dart teams, DJs, karaoke and…

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by Ben Crnic
Glen Burnie, MD
Business
Maryland Wax Salon Owner Locked Out As Entire Business Sits Inside Unsafe Glen Burnie Tower Maryland Wax Salon Owner Locked Out As Entire Business Sits Inside Unsafe Glen Burnie Tower
Maryland Wax Salon Owner Locked Out As Entire Business Sits Inside Unsafe Glen Burnie Tower Shelby Benard didn't just lose access to her workplace. She lost access to her livelihood. The Maryland small business owner has spent the past week unable to enter her wax salon after Anne Arundel County declared the 10-story Empire Towers office building in Glen Burnie unsafe following a structural emergency that forced the evacuation of roughly 100 people. Now, with every piece of equipment, supply, chair, and decoration still trapped inside, Benard says she's scrambling to rebuild from scratch while trying to keep her business alive. "My income depends entirely on being able to serve …

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by Zak Failla
Verona, NJ
Business
'The Crown Isn't Slipping': Verona Princess Cafe Fights To Reopen After Sudden Shutdown 'The Crown Isn't Slipping': Verona Princess Cafe Fights To Reopen After Sudden Shutdown
'The Crown Isn't Slipping': Verona Princess Cafe Fights To Reopen After Sudden Shutdown A whimsical New Jersey cafe known for princess teas, storybook parties, and magical family experiences is fighting to stay open after being forced to shut its doors amid a zoning dispute. La Bella Princess Café on Bloomfield Avenue in Verona was founded by mother-daughter duo Martha Peralta and Karissa Teixeira. Peralta and Teixeira say they invested nearly $250,000 into bringing their vision to life before the business was ordered to cease operations following a July 9 Verona Board of Adjustment hearing. "We built that space with close to a quarter of a million dollars …

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by Cecilia Levine
Hartford, CT
Business
AT&T Customers To Pay More As Monthly Fee Jumps: Here's Why AT&T Customers To Pay More As Monthly Fee Jumps: Here's Why
AT&T Customers To Pay More As Monthly Fee Jumps: Here's Why AT&T wireless customers are about to pay more in monthly fees. The company will increase its Administrative & Regulatory Cost Recovery Fee from $3.99 to $4.99 per line on Wednesday, Aug. 5, according to its website. AT&T said the fee helps cover expenses associated with exchanging communications with other providers, as well as cell site rent and maintenance costs. The fee also covers some government charges imposed on AT&T. The charge is also related to wireless tower mandates, state consumer privacy laws, public rights-of-way acquisition, and federal privacy requ…

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by Chris Spiker
Arlington, VA
Business
541K Subarus Recalled Over Safety Concern: What To Know 541K Subarus Recalled Over Safety Concern: What To Know
541K Subarus Recalled Over Safety Concern: What To Know More than 540,000 Subaru SUVs are being recalled because an incorrect weight label could lead to overloading and increase crash risks. Subaru of America issued the recall for 541,237 vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report filed on Monday, July 13. The recall includes 2019-2026 Ascent, 2025-2026 Forester, 2025-2026 Forester Hybrid, and 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid vehicles. The SUVs were manufactured with an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating on the certification label. The rating shows how much weight each axle can safely support. An incorrect rating co…

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by Chris Spiker