Remembering the Heyday of Beaver Valley Mall: A Look Back at Center Township’s Cultural Hub Editor’s Note: Our Towns is a series looking at the people and places that are part of the communities of Beaver County, many of which often don’t get a lot of attention from those outside their borders. It’s a place …
Did Israel Avert a Hamas Massacre? That was the question posed by a 2014 Vanity Fair exposé. The report detailed a plot by Hamas to attack and kidnap Israelis using underground tunnels during the vulnerable period of Rosh Hashanah. The operation aimed to not only massacre civilians but also hold soldiers and civilians as bargaining …
Sourdough bread may hold the key to preventing malls from going stale. A recent economic report suggests that The Cheesecake Factory, a well-known chain restaurant, acts as a vital anchor for many shopping centers across the nation. According to financial analyst Matt Reidy, malls containing a Cheesecake Factory have an impressive 93% loan payment rate, …
The Fulton Street Mall in Brooklyn has undergone a transformation with major national brands such as Nordstrom Rack, American Eagle Outfitters, Gap, Pandora, and Aldo replacing cheap fast-food and junk stores. Macy’s has successfully adapted to a reduced size, while the iconic Gage & Tollner restaurant has brought back the dining glamour of Fulton Street’s …
Downtown San Francisco is facing a wave of closures as major retailers and hotels abandon the area. Since January 2022, 22 well-known businesses, including Anthropologie, Banana Republic, and Crate & Barrel, have either closed or announced plans to relocate away from Union Square. This exodus has been fueled by a rise in crime and a …