#covid-19-impact

#covid-19-impact

Our Wicked Lady will permanently close on July 21, ten years after its opening, due to financial struggles exacerbated by the COVID pandemic.

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.

The best is yet to come.

Some foods just taste better when you're ordering from a diner - we're looking at you, meatloaf - and that might have something to do with the fact that the coffee's always fresh and hot, and there's always pie.

The efforts stop with whatever measures protect the company. That's partly because accommodating us is not as profitable in the short term, and partly because companies are made of people and people think disability accommodation means 'can a wheelchair user technically get into this building/area,' or 'does a blind person have access to the braille version of this...' And make sure you aren't neurodivergent or need fatigue accommodation; instead of having your need addressed, you could just be dismissed for not meeting arbitrary requirements that no one in a similar job even does on a regular basis, like lifting 50 lbs.

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.

The Global Concrete Fiber Market, valued at USD 2.5 Billion in 2024, is projected to grow to USD 5.50 Billion by 2034, with a CAGR of 8.20%.

According to the spokesperson, "this isn't just a quick tidy-up," but rather a detailed cleaning of seat areas, tables, carpets, and windows.

Tyler Fransen lost his Saskatoon home after missing mortgage payments due to financial circumstances and personal issues. He felt defeated after his father's death and losing his job as a contractor during the pandemic.

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

Yankee Jims Bridge became a tourist hotspot during the pandemic, praised for its charm and views, but its popularity led to illegal parking and access issues.

The couple emphasized that for many years they opted to be child-free but eventually decided to have children, a decision influenced by reflections during the COVID-19 pandemic.

"They're not drinking from a fire hose," he says. City officials around the country often point to policing as a key component of why crime falls."

‘I vowed then that I would do all I could to use my skills and experiences of 20 years working in disability law and policy to deliver a country that treats disabled people with dignity and respect.’

It was a physically demanding job, but it didn't bother me. I knew that if I demonstrated a good work ethic, I could work my way up.

"When work is flexible enough so that women can be ambitious and have the time and bandwidth to raise a family, they're more likely to give it a try."

Finding a restaurant that welcomes, and doesn't just grudgingly accommodate, the food preferences of vegan diners isn't easy.

"He lives because we feed him and take care of his personal needs. He doesn't say, 'I need this or that.' He has forgotten everything."

The increased demand for food delivery services post-COVID-19 has led to a shift from home cooking to a reliance on meal delivery platforms.

The eviction crisis in the Bay Area is worsening, with landlords seeking to evict tenants at a higher rate than before COVID-19 disrupted life and work.

For Vernon Hills High School in Illinois, Clue was a great choice because of its creativity and humor, says Stephanie Freichels, the school's theater director. "It combines mystery with some really great physical comedy."

"In total, 48 items were removed from the Panera menu. Nine new dishes were added, and some old options had their recipes tweaked."

San Jose International Airport experienced a 7.8% decline in passenger trips in April 2025 compared to April 2024, highlighting ongoing recovery challenges post-COVID.

"I was working as a nurse at the time, so there was an incredible amount of stress that I was carrying around. Plus, we were also just generally fed up with the 9-to-5 grind-it felt like it was stealing the single most important thing we have in this life, our time, especially from our kids."

It made science very lonely for a while, and I feel like one of the great benefits of working in science, at academic centers, is the collaborative nature of it.

As with most construction, costs have escalated significantly post-pandemic," CapMetro's Chief of Staff Cheyenne Conyer explained to the transit agency's board of directors in an email this month. "Additionally, Brandywine approached CapMetro to renegotiate the terms of the original agreement as their post-pandemic financial picture solidified.

"My clients came to me because they wanted to convert their four children's former bedrooms into guest suites for visiting family and the many guests that they entertain throughout the year."

Bantam Bagels became a beloved treat of Starbucks fans but faced challenges amid COVID-19, leading to their eventual removal from store menus.

When Covid struck and most people stayed inside their houses or apartments, Kennedy realized that Frios "was a business that needed to pivot to survive."

The decline in altar servers, attributed to busy household schedules and the impact of COVID-19, reflects a broader trend where families prioritize sports activities over church rituals.