#pandemic-impact

#pandemic-impact

It was the accumulation of these smaller, more invisible gaps that felt the hardest to acclimate to.

According to the USDA, the costs for food at home were 2.8% higher in April 2025 than in 2024, with prices expected to rise another 2.1% this year.

The combination of financial pressure from the pandemic, escalating operational costs, and a delayed restructuring ultimately forced owner Lauren Pears to make the incredibly hard decision to close the cafe.

The recent acquisition of the former 23andMe headquarters illustrates the dramatic downfall of commercial property values in Silicon Valley post-pandemic.

Horror is an expansive genre that includes a variety of sub-genres and styles, emphasizing the independent spirit of filmmaking beyond big studios.

Costco does not offer curbside pickup due to the high costs involved in staffing and logistics that could affect its ability to maintain low prices.

When the pandemic hit, some of our restaurants adapted better... Bastille had maybe run its course. The idea of shutting down and changing the concept during that time was easier than it would have been previously.

In the early days of the pandemic, I was still in Los Angeles... I didn’t want to show up and not be ready to go.

As music education shifts due to challenges like the pandemic, the recorder's decline reflects changing classroom dynamics, yet it remains a beloved and accessible entry point for young musicians.

There’s a perception that the pandemic has made people less socially aware and considerate, often reflected through the lack of tidiness in shared office spaces.

The Buffet at Luxor was a beloved dining option in Las Vegas, offering affordability and accessibility, but it closed in 2025, reflecting changing dining trends.

Cici's has transformed itself post-bankruptcy by refocusing on quality and gaming options, successfully attracting customers through efficient technology and elevating the dining experience.

Research indicates that almost half of workers feel less productive than before the pandemic, while executives face pressure to enhance team productivity.

"The church really communicates a degree of reverence that I didn't find in the more liberal, laissez-faire approach of non-denominational churches."

At that time we weren't fully thinking of ourselves as a union ... we didn't need an election to tell us that's what we were. But 2023 is when we had our union certification election and then we began bargaining the next month in May.

The shift began well before the pandemic, but it was the pandemic that accelerated the inevitable, forcing employees to confront existential questions about their work.

I was following the rules that govern the beginning of face-to-face relationships, but the students were responding to me as though we were still communicating via screens.