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Joann Going Out of Business After 80+ Years, Closing All Stores Following Bankruptcy Auction Joann Going Out of Business After 80+ Years, Closing All Stores Following Bankruptcy Auction
Joann Going Out of Business After 80+ Years, Closing All Stores Following Bankruptcy Auction Joann will shut down all of its 800 locations, ending more than 80 years of selling fabrics and craft supplies. Joann announced the winning bidders at a bankruptcy auction plan to begin going-out-of-business sales at every store, the company said. At its height, the crafts chain had about 850 stores in every state but Hawaii. Financial services company GA Group, in partnership with the prepetition term loan agent, acquired Joann's assets at the auction. "Joann leadership, our board, advisors and legal partners made every possible effort to pursue a more favorable outcome that wou…

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Business
Egg Inflation Hits Denny's: Customers Face New Surcharge At Some Locations Egg Inflation Hits Denny's: Customers Face New Surcharge At Some Locations
Egg Inflation Hits Denny's: Customers Face New Surcharge At Some Locations Soaring egg prices are scrambling the Denny's menu. Denny's is adding a surcharge to meals containing eggs, a company spokesperson confirmed to the Daily Voice on Monday, Feb. 24. The diner chain cited skyrocketing costs fueled by the bird flu outbreak. The company said some locations will temporarily implement the surcharge due to rising egg prices, though the exact amount and which restaurants are affected will vary. "Due to the nationwide egg shortage and increased cost of eggs, some of our restaurant locations will need to temporarily add a surcharge to every meal that includes eg…

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Vineyard, Brewery On Scenic Woodstock Farm Listed For Sale: Here's What You Get Vineyard, Brewery On Scenic Woodstock Farm Listed For Sale: Here's What You Get
Vineyard, Brewery On Scenic Woodstock Farm Listed For Sale: Here's What You Get You have a chance to buy a vineyard and brewery on a farm in Connecticut's wine country — if you have a few million dollars to spare. Taylor Brooke Winery and its brewery in Woodstock are up for sale, according to a real estate listing from Berkshire Hathaway. The asking price for the 43-acre farm on Route 171 is $3.8 million. The property features a 7,122-square-foot winery with a wine-making facility, tasting pavilion, retail space, and cocktail bar. It also includes a 5,884-square-foot brewery with a beer production facility. The winery nestled in the state's "Quiet Corner" also ha…

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Sports
Iconic MSG Sportscaster Al Trautwig Dies At 68: 'We Lost A Legendary Voice' Iconic MSG Sportscaster Al Trautwig Dies At 68: 'We Lost A Legendary Voice'
Iconic MSG Sportscaster Al Trautwig Dies At 68: 'We Lost A Legendary Voice' A broadcaster whose voice was synonymous with New York sports has died. Al Trautwig, a longtime sportscaster on MSG Network, has died at 68 years old. A cause of death wasn't immediately available but the Long Island native had been battling cancer in recent years. MSG studio analyst Alan Hahn announced Trautwig's death in an Instagram post on Monday, Feb. 24. "I'm sad to share the news that we lost a legendary voice in sports," Hahn posted. "But we lost a lot more than that. He was not only a friend, but a mentor and a teacher. He was, personally, one of my biggest resource…

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Business
Norwalk's New Korean Fried Chicken Spot Has Bold Sauces, Mission To Reduce Food Waste Norwalk's New Korean Fried Chicken Spot Has Bold Sauces, Mission To Reduce Food Waste
Norwalk's New Korean Fried Chicken Spot Has Bold Sauces, Mission To Reduce Food Waste A new Korean fried chicken spot is bringing crispy, flavor-packed bites and sauces to Norwalk. Dippin' Chicken will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, Mar. 15. The restaurant will be in the former home of Norwalk Pizza & Pasta at 236 East Avenue. With bold Korean spices and signature dipping sauces, Dippin' Chicken aims to make Korean fried chicken a new favorite in the city's east end. "Dippin' Chicken is all about making Korean fried chicken with unique dippin' sauces a universal delight – because everyone deserves a dip!" the restaurant's website said. …

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Starbucks Slashing 1,100 Corporate Jobs In Major Company Shake-Up Starbucks Slashing 1,100 Corporate Jobs In Major Company Shake-Up
Starbucks Slashing 1,100 Corporate Jobs In Major Company Shake-Up Starbucks is cutting 1,100 corporate jobs as part of a sweeping restructuring plan designed to simplify operations and refocus on its core business. Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol announced the layoffs in a message to employees on Monday, Feb. 24. The job cuts will affect non-retail support employees, as the coffeehouse chain works to streamline leadership and eliminate duplicate roles. Several hundred open but unfilled positions will also be removed. In-store workers and store hours won't be affected Niccol said the decision is part of the company's broader "Back to Starbucks" plan,…

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Business
Michelin-Trained Chef Blends Historic Charm, Bold Flavors At New Westbrook Restaurant Michelin-Trained Chef Blends Historic Charm, Bold Flavors At New Westbrook Restaurant
Michelin-Trained Chef Blends Historic Charm, Bold Flavors At New Westbrook Restaurant A former military museum has been transformed into a new culinary destination along the Connecticut shoreline. Charter Oak Tavern celebrated its grand opening in Westbrook on Thursday, Feb. 20. The restaurant is located at 24 Westbrook Place, right next to the town green. Michelin-trained Chef Scott Quinn opened the tavern as he returns to his home state after an acclaimed career in some of the world's top kitchens. With more than 20 years of experience, he has worked in Michelin-starred restaurants and led renowned spots like Bouchon in Las Vegas, Bistro Bagatelle in Los Ang…

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News
MA Property Taxes Among Nation's Highest, New Study Says: Here's What Homeowners Pay MA Property Taxes Among Nation's Highest, New Study Says: Here's What Homeowners Pay
MA Property Taxes Among Nation's Highest, New Study Says: Here's What Homeowners Pay Many homeowners in the Northeast are paying some of the highest property taxes in the country, with New Jersey topping the list for the largest tax burden, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Property Taxes by State on Tuesday, Feb. 18. The study compared real estate and vehicle property taxes across the US, ranking New Jersey 51st — dead last when counting Washington, DC — for homeownership costs.  Garden State homeowners pay an average of $9,541 in annual property taxes on a median-priced home, more than three times the national average of $2,969. "Som…

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Real Estate
Home Sales Plummet, Prices Hit New January Record: How Tariffs Could Drive Costs Higher Home Sales Plummet, Prices Hit New January Record: How Tariffs Could Drive Costs Higher
Home Sales Plummet, Prices Hit New January Record: How Tariffs Could Drive Costs Higher Home sales fell in January as prices continued soaring, showing the financial strains potential buyers are facing. Existing-home sales declined 4.9 percent from December 2024 to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.08 million in January, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) said in a news release on Friday, Feb. 21. The median home price climbed 4.8 percent year-over-year to $396,900, the highest amount ever in a month of January. In the Northeast, sales fell 5.7 percent from December to an annual rate of 500,000 homes, though they increased 4.2 percent from January 2024. The m…

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Business
Milford Diner Closing After Generations Of Family Tradition: 'Thank You For So Many Years' Milford Diner Closing After Generations Of Family Tradition: 'Thank You For So Many Years'
Milford Diner Closing After Generations Of Family Tradition: 'Thank You For So Many Years' A popular diner along the Connecticut shoreline will serve its last customers after more than 80 years, bringing an end to a multi-generational family legacy. The Bridgeport Flyer Diner will close on Sunday, Feb. 23, the business said in a Facebook post. The diner is located on Route 1 in Milford, about a half-mile from the Washington Bridge over the Housatonic River. Owner Dennis Kokenos said he felt it was time to step away after hoping someone would take over the family business. "I had always assumed that retirement would come when someone was ready to fill my shoes," Kokenos wrot…

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