The pandemic has hit our country's economy hard, and that is increasingly visible right here in our own community.

A growing number of popular New Jersey businesses have served their final customers.  We're taking a look at the (unfortunately) growing list of local businesses that have closed.

If there's a great Jersey Shore business that I missed and you think I should add, please e-mail me here. 

The Jersey Shore Businesses We've Lost During COVID

Here are 50 of your favorite retail chains that no longer exist.

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