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Multiple Macy's Stores Closing Nationwide: Last Chance to Visit
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SE Portland Plant Nursery to Close After 14 Years
A Black- and women-owned plant nursery in Southeast Portland, Birds & Bees Nursery, is closing after 14 years due to financial difficulties exacerbated by recent challenging years, with owners seeking community support to sell remaining inventory and settle debts.
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"Century-Old NJ Hardware Store Illuminates History, Sells Light Bulb to an Edison"
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Beloved Inman Restaurant Shuts Down After 29 Years, Leaving Customers Devastated
Big Daddy's Family Restaurant, a beloved gathering place in Inman, South Carolina, has closed its doors after nearly three decades, leaving loyal customers shocked and saddened. Customers expressed their surprise and nostalgia, reminiscing about the memories they made at the restaurant. Many hope that someone new will take over the business and continue its legacy in the community.