Stores Struggle To Make Exact Change For Customers Amid Coin Shortage Caused By COVID-19 Pandemic
In Maryland, some stores are beginning to tell customers they can't "make change."
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In Maryland, some stores are beginning to tell customers they can't "make change."
An increasing number of coronavirus cases in Maryland are tied to bars and non-compliance with public health requirements, Gov. Larry Hogan said Wednesday.
Up until March 23, it was a busy tax season at Cuomo's Income Tax Service in southeast Baltimore; then, the coronavirus pandemic brought the world to a standstill.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan implored local leaders to enforce public health requirements, like physical distancing and masks, in bars and restaurants after the state has linked an increasing number of COVID-19 cases to non-compliance.
Cafe Latte da, a staple in Fells Point, is closing on July 31.
The shop is described as an Oly Bay lover's dream, with Old Bay Hot Sauce, Bloody Mary mix, masks, blankets, pillows and even socks.
The program is a $3 million grant fund to reimburse service industry businesses for investments in critical improvements to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
A second stimulus payment seemed unlikely after the first stimulus led to economic gains but has a good chance now as the virus spikes and recovery stalls.
Three more restaurants in Ocean City, Maryland, have temporarily closed after employees tested positive for the coronavirus.
Numerous Baltimore restaurants have announced their permanent closures due to COVID-19, and those that remain are doing what they can to stay afloat.
Two Ocean City, Maryland bars announced they would be closed this weekend due to positive coronavirus cases among staff.
For roughly the next two months, drivers in Baltimore's Fells Point neighborhood will see some road closures to allow for more outdoor dining amid the coronavirus pandemic.
A second stimulus payment grows more likely by the day, with coronavirus surging and the fate of the economy hanging in the balance.
Bed Bath & Beyond announced Wednesday that it plans to close roughly 200 stores in the next two years.
The retail giant joined a growing list of companies calling for Washington's football team to change its name.
