The COVID-19 pandemic claimed another LGBTQ-oriented business in Baltimore this week, when owners of Grand Central nightclub announced their decision to close the business permanently, as of Thursday.
Nearly four months after the gay-owned City Cafe shut its doors a block away, the Grand Central management team posted a farewell message on the club’s website: “After over 30 years of serving the community, Grand Central sadly has shut its doors,” the message read in part. “Given the overwhelming challenges created by the pandemic, and our beverage-only driven business, the operations were not sustainable as we prepare for the next chapter. “We appreciate all of our customers and supporters and thank them for their long-time loyalty; we