Vacant spaces on the East Shore: More than 100 empty stores including a number of former big box retailers
Updated Mar 05, 2021;
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While the West Shore has a number of empty retail spaces, the East Shore area surrounding Harrisburg seems to have many more.
Bon-Ton, HHGregg, A.C. Moore and Wolf Furniture have all closed for good in recent years, leaving behind large, vacant stores on the East shore, some of which have been empty for years. Other retailers like Macy’s have closed stores as they try to focus on more profitable regions.
And the empty spaces didn’t just pop up yesterday as the “retail apocalypse” has been going on for years. But last year’s shutdowns, capacity restrictions and a decrease in foot traffic related to COVID-19 have left numerous retailers closing their doors.
Harrisburg residents, businesses thankful for no violence, increased police presence
Updated Jan 20, 2021;
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At Little Amps Coffee Rosters near the state Capitol, they believe it’s possible.
David Forkkio has seen protesters from all sides, as well as the police, come in and enjoy a cup of coffee without any significant problems.
“I do remember moments when we had antifa people in the shop, as well as ‘Stop the Steal’ people,” said Forkkio, who works at coffee shop on State Street. “You could tell they were staring some daggers at each other, but, in general, most people coming in weren’t causing any problems. They just wanted their coffee.”