Area businesses pivot to stay alive after the collapse of the Key Bridge [Video]

In the wake of the Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse, it became abundantly clear any business on either side of the river would face a long period of economic challenges.

Now PNC Bank is doing what it can to help. But is it enough? We spent some time talking to various stakeholders to get their thoughts.

First is Alex. He owns the Hard Yacht Cafe at the mouth of Lynch Cove in Dundalk. When the bridge collapsed, he did what small business owners do best. He pivoted.

Alex says before the cafe was primarily a seasonal business. “So much of our business came in from April through about October. Now we have to turn ourselves into a year-round business.”

This winter, customers can drive through the winter-wrapped caverns of yachts to this little hideaway. It’s an area favorite.

“We have all walks of life here. It’s a heavily invested local …