Bagel Place closes after 35 years of service

By Hunter Hine The popular College Park breakfast spot Bagel Place closed Oct. 30 after 35 years of business because of failed lease negotiations, said owners Bobby and Debbie Karanovich in a letter posted on the Bagel Place website.  According to the letter, the Karanovichs negotiated with their landlords for three years before deciding not to renew the lease; they had two potential buyers who … Continue reading Bagel Place closes after 35 years of service

Students and restaurant workers view relaxed capacity restrictions as a sign of hope

By Michelle Levine Two days after Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan’s March 9 announcement that capacity restrictions on bars and restaurants would be lifted, Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks said local businesses will still face dining limits. Starting at 5 p.m. March 12, bars and restaurants in the county could operate at 50% capacity. Up from 25%, this change inspired hope for local businesses and … Continue reading Students and restaurant workers view relaxed capacity restrictions as a sign of hope