Smokey Bones shuts down Pennsylvania operations | Sports program saved at Harrisburg college?

Hinzugefügt: 2026-05-07

[00:00:00]All right, well we are learning Smokey Bones has shut down all of its Pennsylvania locations. Thank you so much for joining our morning minute. I'm Kennedy Miller. And the barbecue chain's parent company filed for bankruptcy.

[00:00:11]This happened earlier this year leading to closures in New York, Reading, and beyond. But we do have some good news for athletes at Hack this morning.

[00:00:20]College says it is keeping several sports programs alive, at least for now.

[00:00:24]College says new funding will keep teams like basketball, soccer running through 2027 as leaders work to find long-term support. And in other news, check this out. Hillary Duff, she's sending off the class of 2026 with a message about choice and also confidence. Actress and singer delivered the commencement address at Northeastern University encouraging graduates to embrace change and stay true to who they are. She also reminded them they're in control of their future even as industries evolve and new opportunities take shape. That's a look at your CBS 21 morning minute and we'll see you back tomorrow.