Brown University students return to a changing Thayer Street after summer closures

Why did some businesses cite rising rent as a reason to close?

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Brown University students are back on Thayer Street, but several familiar businesses did not make it through the summer.

Kung Fu Tea announced in May that it would close after 10 years, citing redevelopment of its building. Tiger Sugar closed soon after. Aroma Joe’s, Bagel Gourmet and Spectrum India also said goodbye to customers over the summer…

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