Anticipated central Pa. restaurant openings to look forward to this spring, summer
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Inside the new Tequila Willies under construction. Don Carter Jr. owns several area restaurants, including Dockside Willies in Wormleysburg.
February 24, 2021.
Dan Gleiter | dgleiter@pennlive.com
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There’s plenty to look forward to in spring 2021 and not just warmer weather.
Several restaurants are preparing to open in the Harrisburg area, giving pent-up diners an opportunity to grab a seat or takeout from a new spot.
While some of the restaurants’ plans were delayed by COVID-19, others have sprung up during the pandemic hiatus. Many are awaiting the all-clear as state restrictions loosen up and vaccination rates to climb before they officially host grand openings. The new restaurants are coming on board as the state has eased some restrictions on restaurants, allowing more diners, bar service and later hours for serving alcohol.
Despite pandemic, these new businesses, medical centers and homes are opening in central Pa.
Updated Feb 25, 2021;
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The COVID-19 pandemic might have slowed down business openings and construction but it certainly hasn’t stopped them.
A number of housing developments are planned in Harrisburg, Susquehanna Township, Hampden Township, East Pennsboro Township and throughout the midstate.
And stores including REI Co-op, PaulB Mechanicsburg, Five Below and TJ Maxx are all opening new locations in central Pennsylvania this year.
And three companies have plans to open multiple locations in the region: Shiny Shell CarWash, Xfinity and Pet Supplies Plus.
Other new locations include a childcare center, a hospital, newly built medical offices, a doggie daycare, restaurants, hotels, an indoor trampoline park and more.
REI Co-op, PaulB Hardware, Five Below, TJ Maxx and other businesses expected to open in central Pa. in 2021
Updated Jan 01, 2021;
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A number of stores and other businesses are set to open this year.
REI Co-op will open its first store in the midstate in the Silver Creek Plaza in Hampden Township in the fall.
PaulB Hardware Mechanicsburg will make its debut in the Harrisburg area when it opens in the fall at 121 Gettysburg Pike in Upper Allen Township.
Planet Fitness, Five Below, Big Lots, and TJ Maxx are expected to open this year at the Hershey Square shopping center in Derry Township.