Historic Retailer Closing + 1st Location Of Tea Shop + Coffee At Dog Park: MD Business

MARYLAND — Food and dining tidbits this week range from the first Maryland location of Hey Tea, which held its grand opening, a famed pizzeria turns 100, and an ice cream shop closes; plus dog owners can drink and dine while their pups frolic in a fenced park at K-9 and Coffee Lounge in Glenelg.

Plus, after trying to extend its run at a mall planning to redevelop, an iconic retailer is forced to close, and one Maryland location of a popular ice cream shop has shuttered.

JCPenney Closing Annapolis Mall Department Store This August

JCPenney will close its Annapolis Mall store in mid-August, after originally planning to close by May 16, then reversing course. The company eyed a long-term lease that ultimately proved elusive.

First MD Location Of Tea Franchise Opens

The first location of Hey Tea is open in Rockville Pike in Wintergreen Plaza. The chain, based in China, is known for creating a cheese-infused tea.

K-9 And Coffee Lounge Allows Pups To Play While Owners Sip On Drinks, Dine

K-9 and Coffee Lounge offers organic coffee and tea from Orinoco, lattes and espresso, plus more than 70 brands of bourbon and whiskey, as well as beer, wine and cocktails.

1 MD Restaurant Named 2025 James Beard Winner

Charleston, located in the Harbor East neighborhood, has a 58-page wine and drink menu. It won a prestigious James Beard honor this week. The venue is led by Chef Cindy Wolf, a nine-time James Beard Foundation Award Finalist for best Mid-Atlantic chef.

More Restaurant News:

• Iconic Pizzeria Celebrates 100th Anniversary With Special
• Dairy Queen Closes Rosedale Restaurant: 'We Will Miss You'

Deal Alert

Before getting to the rest of the business stories, here is a top consumer deal of the week:

• Bath & Body Works' semiannual sale kicked off Monday, but runs into July. Prices are 60 percent off on some soaps, lotions, candles and more as part of its twice-yearly sales. More info and locations here.

More business news:

• Man Found Dead Outside Aberdeen Business
• $1M Winning Scratch-Off Ticket Bought At Prince George's Store
• Artists Honored For Work During Paint It! Ellicott City 2025 Event
• $50K Winning Lotto Ticket Bought From Retailer At Capital Jazz Fest
• Onelife Fitness To Open New Location In Abingdon
• 1st Japanese Head Spa In Harford County Celebrating 5 Years Of Business
• $1.3B Development Includes Local Businesses, National Brands, Indoor Sports Complex

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