Baby’s on Fire in Mount Vernon to close permanently after July 19
Another Mount Vernon business is shutting down. The owners of Baby’s On Fire, a coffee shop and record store at 1010 Morton St., disclosed on social media that the business will close permanently later this month. Here is the message from owners David and Shirlé Koslowski: After 10 beautiful years,…
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Baby’s on Fire in Mount Vernon to close permanently after July 19
Another Mount Vernon business is shutting down. The owners of Baby’s On Fire, a coffee shop and record store at 1010 Morton St., disclosed on social media that the business will close permanently later this month. Here is the message from owners David and Shirlé Koslowski: After 10 beautiful years, and careful thought and consideration,…
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