Tag: Business Closures
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Iconic eatery The Denver Diner falls victim to COVID-19 closures
After decades of providing the Denver community with a 24/7 food and hangout spot, the iconic restaurant The Denver Diner will be closing its doors for good, the diner announced on Facebook on Sunday. The family-owned and operated diner has occupied the corner of Speer Boulevard and Colfax Avenue for 30 years, serving as the…
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Punch Bowl Social declares bankruptcy amid COVID-19 closures
The Denver-based chain Punch Bowl Social filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Monday after closing nearly all of its 20 locations during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the filing, the 8-year-old company reported between $10 million and $50 million in liabilities to between 200 and 999 creditors. It reported the same estimated amount in assets. Punch…
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Natural skies replace apocalyptic haze in empty Estes Park
The few residents and emergency responders who remained in Estes Park on Friday morning following evacuations woke to a natural-looking cloud cover that replaced the apocalyptic ashy haze that hung over the community the day before. The East Troublesome fire, which has charred more than 188,079 acres and jumped the Continental Divide, prompted the mandatory…
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EMW Carpets and Furniture in Denver to close after 97 years
Denver’s EMW Carpets and Furniture store will be closing this month after operating for nearly a century. The family-owned and operated store opened in 1923. It has been at the same location since its founding at 2141 S. Broadway. “Though many may think the closing is due to COVID-19, quite the opposite is true,” the…