103-Year-Old World War II Veteran Continues Running Maryland Basement Bar Since 1963
Irvin E. Koch, a 103-year-old World War II veteran, has been running Irv's Basement Bar in Pasadena, Maryland, since 1963. The bar operates from the basement of his home with no fixed hours, retaining its traditional style and cash-only service. Koch's establishment predates modern zoning laws, which would likely prevent similar bars from opening today. Known for his dry humor and long tenure, Koch continues to welcome customers in a neighborhood bar largely unchanged for decades.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (76/100). Lens Score 30/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (75–78/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 7 Oct, 04:52 pm. Other outlets followed.