Towson Businesses Brace for Hurricane's Impact
The storm could hurt some bars and restaurants.
As Hurricane Irene approaches, some Towson-area businesses, such as supermarkets, are seeing a rush of customers but others figure that they'll be losing a lot of money over the weekend. One business operator who anticipates a loss is Hafey Hyle, of Ridgely and Ferrens Market Place on Allegheny Avenue. Hyle stands to take a $1,000 loss this weekend, he said. Hyle says his weekend business is likely to be hurt because Towson University postponed its move-in until early next week in anticipation of the approaching storm. That means thousands of students and parents who patronize area bars and restaurants won't be spending their weekend in Towson. "These people are going to be helter-skelter," he said. "They're probably upset that they're not…
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