A Knock at the Door In the quiet suburbs of Bethesda, Maryland, federal agents arrived without fanfare. At the same time, another team entered a downtown Washington office, their warrants sealed, their task clear: search the spaces of a former senior official whose name has long hovered in Washington’s most contentious debates. Neighbors watched curiously, [...]
Read More »Formerly My Preferred Chain Eatery, But All Their Branches Have Recently Shut Down
After nearly a century of providing hearty meals at its franchise locations, the iconic Howard Johnson’s restaurant chain has officially closed its last establishment in Lake George, New York. As the first franchise restaurant group in the United States, Howard Johnson’s held a special place in the hearts of millions, but the tradition has now come to an end. Hopes …
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