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Frugal Fannie's, a women's warehouse clothing store in Westwood, Massachusetts, is closing after 43 years. Co-owners Kathleen and Orrin Doxer cited health issues, staff retirements, and an expiring lease as reasons. A liquidation sale begins September 24, 2026.
Ninja Theory, the studio behind Hellblade, is entering a staff consultation that could lead to closure after two separate agreements collapsed amid Microsoft/Xbox restructuring, with the team previously working on a larger new Hellblade entry; leadership promises support for affected employees and an upcoming All-Xbox town hall to address the disruption.
More than 6,400 people formed a human chain around the Kennedy Center to protest its two-year closure after a Trump-appointed board voted for the shutdown, amid a broader legal dispute over renovations, funding, and the center’s naming.
President Donald Trump was photographed aboard Air Force One studying a poster that reads “Kennedy Center DEMOLISHED” as his lawyers told a DC judge the arts center must be closed for seven days due to imminent life-safety risks from storm-related damage. The Kennedy Center says water‑damaged plaster and other damage create hazards, prompting a temporary, seven‑day closure while assessments proceed, though a court order had required the center to stay open during ongoing litigation. The Reach remains open, and the ruling is part of a broader dispute over the center’s fate and renaming. The Justice Department says the emergency is safety-related and not an ongoing crisis, while Trump has framed the case as a testament to his involvement and priorities.
The Kennedy Center closed its main building to the public for safety after a ceiling piece fell earlier this month, intensifying calls for renovations. The move comes amid a protracted fight over honoring Donald Trump with inscriptions on the building and plaza: a judge (Cooper) ruled that any changes require Congress approval after Trump-name additions were previously ordered removed, despite an August board vote to inscribe his name. The situation underscores ongoing legal battles even as safety fixes proceed.
Build a Rocket Boy permanently winds down MindsEye after multiple layoffs and worker concerns about crunch and monitoring; staff have begun leaving as HR signals the shutdown, while the IWGB union expresses solidarity and vows to pursue justice for workers as Kotaku confirms the closure.
The Kennedy Center closed its main building for two years of renovations after a Trump-led board voted to shutter it, as a judge blocked an effort to restore Donald Trump’s name to the building, highlighting political tensions surrounding the repairs.
The Kennedy Center, led by a board handpicked by President Trump, voted to immediately shut the venue for two years to allow urgent repairs after a ceiling collapse and mounting safety concerns, as the center warns it faces bankruptcy without fundraising and federal support; a federal judge had already blocked attempts to add Trump’s name to the facade amid ongoing legal battling over naming rights and funding.
Southbound lanes of I-5 near Portland's Rose Quarter will be closed for up to five weeks starting Friday night, likely making commutes two to three times longer and causing backups that could extend into Vancouver, WA as drivers seek detours.
O'Charley's Restaurant and Bar abruptly closed all locations on Sept. 9, notifying employees just 24 hours beforehand, with branding removed from several sites. The company and its owner Cannae Holdings have not commented, leaving customers and workers across Tennessee, Ohio, Georgia and Virginia to react with sadness, anger and nostalgia as they seek explanations and new jobs. Media outlets have corroborated closures, while local officials have criticized the lack of communication as former staff and patrons recount decades of memories tied to the chain.
Clementon Park and Splash World in New Jersey — a 119-year-old amusement landmark — will close after the 2026 season and be listed for sale. Owner IB Parks & Entertainment hasn’t disclosed a price or a specific reason, hoping a buyer will carry on the park’s legacy after a history of closures and reopenings, including rides like Hellcat and Dragon Coaster.
Radio Bean, a beloved Burlington bar and music venue operating since 2002, will close within about a week after the owner says the insurer requires almost $30,000 for a liquor-liability policy premium by Sept. 9, a cost the business cannot afford; plans for sale are unknown as the community notes ongoing financial struggles affecting Burlington’s live-music scene.
The independent Safeway at 2176 Shelby St. in Garfield Park, Indianapolis, will close due to rising operating costs and other location challenges; the owner also operates four other Indiana Safeway stores that will remain open, and a final closing date has not been announced; these Safeway locations are not affiliated with Safeway Inc., and Albertsons Companies is closing some Safeway stores following a failed merger with Kroger.
The Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia, founded in 1828 and famed for its Dinosaur Hall and T. rex specimen, affiliated with Drexel University, is closing due to falling attendance and rising costs, marking the potential end of a nearly 200-year-old science-museum legacy.
Crawdaddy Provisions will not reopen its market as owners Dereck and Joan Brady shift to health-focused recovery after 15 years operating the business across a food truck, a restaurant, and a market. Dereck has been diagnosed with Stage 1 pancreatic cancer and will begin chemotherapy ahead of a Whipple procedure, while Joan is recovering from hip replacement surgery. The couple said health must come first, and thanked customers and the community as they begin this new chapter.