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Rue21, Rite Aid and Big Lots all closed stores in 2024.
Other closings in south-central Pennsylvania in 2024 included bank branches, warehouses, manufacturing plants, movie theaters, and family-owned retail stores.
And at the beginning of the year, numerous stores closed at the Harrisburg Mall in Swatara Township.
The list below includes dozens of closings in 2024 across central Pa. but doesn’t include restaurants.
These business locations closed in 2024:
Adams County
Mount Joy Township
his file photo from Nov. 18, 2021, shows a rue21 store at Capital City Mall in Lower Allen Township, P.A. (PennLive.com/Dan Gleiter)(PennLive.com/Dan Gleiter)
Following a merger with Codorus Valley Bancorp, the holding company for PeoplesBank, Orrstown Bank closed the PeoplesBank branch at 3100 Market St. on Nov. 7.
“These changes are designed to align the Bank’s resources with the evolving needs of its local clients and the broader banking landscape. While the Orrstown Bank and PeoplesBank branch network is highly complementary, there are some instances where branches currently serve the same local area,”Orrstown Bank said in an SEC filing.
The women’s apparel boutique closed at 101 N. Hanover St. in February
“After months of thought and consideration, it is with a heavy heart that I announce the closing of Boutique on Pomfret,”the owner said on the store’s Facebook page in January.
“After 40-plus years it’s our time to close the store,” the company said in a message on its Facebook page. “We have loved being part of your lives! We are looking forward to the next chapter!”
Following a merger with Codorus Valley Bancorp, the holding company for PeoplesBank, Orrstown Bank closed the PeoplesBank branch at Bethany Village on Nov. 6.
The bank closed its branch at 2 E. Main St. The branch consolidated on Sept. 20 with the bank’s Silver Spring Square branch at 6416 Carlisle Pike in Silver Spring Township.
PNC Bank provided the following statement to PennLive:
“PNC recognizes that branches play a key role in how we provide solutions to our clients, alongside our other channels. That’s why we continually study transaction patterns to determine how we can most effectively meet the needs of our communities. As a result of this work, we have grown our PNC branch footprint over the past five years while total industry branches have declined. At the same time, we also make decisions to close branches as client needs evolve. As always, we will continue to invest in – and optimize – our branch network alongside our other core banking channels to serve our clients in the most effective way we can.”
The company provided the following statement in regards to the closing: “We’ve been on a journey at Citizens to evolve how our customers bank with us, and we continually review customer patterns to evolve and adjust branch strategy across our network.”
The pharmacy at 731 Cherry Drive in Derry Township closed in December.
“It is with heavy hearts and deep regret that we announce the immediate closing of Hershey Pharmacy & Gift Shop,” the pharmacy said on its Facebook page. “For almost four decades, our family has had the privilege of providing healthcare, support, and a personal touch that we hope has made a difference in your lives. We’ve watched families grow, children become adults, and generations of trust form over the years. The bonds we’ve shared with you have meant the world to us and have always been our reason for moving forward.”
Homestyle Charlieclosed its retail store at Briarcrest Square at 19 Briarcrest Square. The store opened at Briarcrest Square in 2019.
“We cannot thank you all enough for supporting us. Your business and kind words and purchases have helped us to spread fun and joy through all of the unique products we’ve stocked for you,” the store said in a message on its website.
Homestyle Charlie will continue to sell some items on its retail website, on Etsy and wholesale.
Rue 21 closed its store at Tanger Outlets Hershey at 60 Outlet Square.
Harrisburg
Pictured is a Fulton Bank branch in Easton, Pa. The bank closed a brnach in Harrisburg. (Tony Rhodin, LehighValleyLive)Tony Rhodin | For lehighvalleylive.com
Fulton Bank closed its branch at 1429 N. Third St. on April 26.
“It’s never easy to close one of our Financial Centers, but it’s sometimes necessary after we evaluate factors including how many customers use the center and how often, as well as whether there are other Fulton Bank Financial Centers nearby,” the bank said in a statement. “We are making these changes to align our services with trends in how customers conduct their banking, including growth in online and mobile banking that is reducing transactions conducted in financial centers across our industry.”
Pictured is the Members 1st Federal Credit Union headquarters in Hampden Township. The credit union closed a branch in Harrisburg.
April 21, 2022.
Dan Gleiter | dgleiter@pennlive.com
Members 1st closed its branch in Strawberry Square at 11 N. Third St. The credit union said the closing was due to decreased traffic.
“As a member-owned credit union, we are constantly monitoring traffic to all our locations to ensure we are being good stewards of our members’ dollars,” the credit union said in a statement. “Besides the physical closure of the branch, this change will not impact our members in any way. Their money will remain safe, secure and accessible throughout the closure. With our digital banking tools, members can access their money and a full range of services from anywhere.”
Pictured is a Truist branch in Alabama. Truist closed a branch in Harrisburg. (Photo by Greg Garrison/AL.com)ggarrison@al.com
Truist closed the branch at 112 Market St. on March 19.
“As more clients choose to bank with us digitally, we’re closing 3.5% of our branches overall in March based on several factors including client behavior, branch traffic, and transaction volume. In response to our clients’ evolving preferences, these decisions create additional opportunities for investment in our digital capabilities. We understand that in-person service and caring conversations are still important to many of our clients and that’s why we’ll continue to offer access to more than 1,900 branches and 2,900 ATMs—one of the most expansive branch and ATM networks in the communities we serve.”
Londonderry Township
The Boohoo Group has leased the entire 1.1 million square-foot facility at 2771 N. Market St. in Londonderry Township, the developer, First Industrial Realty Trust announced. jbrown@pennlive.com | Jimmie Brown
BooHoo, an online retailer, closed its 1.1 million-square-foot distribution center at 2771 N. Market St. The facility closed on Nov. 10. Boohoo announced it would cease supplying U.S. customers from its distribution center in Pennsylvania and will now fulfill all orders in the United States from its distribution center in the United Kingdom.
Lower Paxton Township
Tanger Outlets Lancaster in East Lampeter Township, Lancaster County. (Daniel Urie | durie@pennlive.com)
Bleacher Bums closed its store at Tanger Outlets Lancaster.
“As winter begins to draw to a close, we want to thank all of you for your continued business. Recently we had to make the difficult decision to not renew our lease at the Tanger Outlets – Lancaster store. At the end of April, we will close our Lancaster location for the final time,”the company said on its Facebook page.
The store at 501 S. 29th St., Suite A,, closed on March 17.
“Rite Aid regularly assesses its retail footprint to ensure we are operating efficiently while meeting the needs of our customers, communities, associates and overall business. In connection with the court-supervised process, we notified the Court of certain underperforming stores we are closing to further reduce rent expense and strengthen overall financial performance.”
Steelton
Rite Aid has closed its store in Steelton, Pa.Daniel Urie | durie@pennlive.com
Bling Box closed its store at the Harrisburg Mall. The retailer rebranded as Bling Box Events and relocated to 415 St. John’s Church Road in Hampden Township in November.
The store at the Harrisburg Mall closed in June. It will relocate to the High Pointe Commons shopping center at 4634 High Pointe Blvd. in Swatara Township. The men’s clothing store will take over the former Lane Bryant space and is expected to open in January.
H&R Block closed its location at the Harrisburg Mall.
Demolition on the Macy’s store at the Harrisburg Mall in Swatara Township.
March 1, 2024.
Dan Gleiter | dgleiter@pennlive.comDan Gleiter | dgleiter@pennlive.com
Kids Foot Locker closed its store at the Harrisburg Mall.
Lane Bryant closed earlier this month at the High Pointe Commons shopping center at 4634 High Pointe Blvd. in Swatara Township.Daniel Urie | durie@pennlive.com
TE Connectivity closed its plant at 627 N. Grant St. in Waynesboro. The company provided the following message:
“As a result of TE Connectivity’s ongoing evaluation of our operations, we announced to our employees in April 2023 that we are planning to migrate the production at our Application Tooling manufacturing site in Waynesboro to other TE facilities and external suppliers and close the site. This will take place in phases, with the migration concluding in late 2024. We understand the impact this plan will have on the employees at the site and we will be providing severance pay, benefits continuation and outplacement services to assist them in the transition. These actions in no way reflect on the collective performance of our employees at this site and we very much appreciate their dedication and hard work.”
TE Connectivity’s application tooling business manufactures tools that assist with industrial production wiring connections, crimping terminals, pressing connectors into a board, etc. to allow people to make the connections that distribute power, signal and data through technology.
Following a recent merger with Codorus Valley Bancorp, the holding company for PeoplesBank, Orrstown Bank closed the PeoplesBank branch at 3002 Hempland Road on Nov. 7.
Following a recent merger with Codorus Valley Bancorp, the holding company for PeoplesBank, Orrstown Bank will close the PeoplesBank branch at 2343 Oregon Pike on Sept. 6.
Following a merger with Codorus Valley Bancorp, the holding company for PeoplesBank, Orrstown Bank closed the PeoplesBank branch at 6 Baltimore St., Jefferson on Nov. 7.
Manchester Township
Video game retailer, GameStop closed its 700-000-square-foot fulfillment center at 20 Leo Lane in Manchester Township, York County. (Jimmie Brown, PennLive)
Video game retailer GameStop closed its 700,000-square-foot massive fulfillment center. The center opened in 2021.
Springettsbury Township
Pictured is the Big Lots store at Hershey Square shopping center in Derry Township. Big Lots closed a store in York County earlier this year. Recently, the company began closing sales at all of its stores.
April 14, 2021.
Dan Gleiter | dgleiter@pennlive.com
In a recent wave of store closures in central Pennsylvania, popular retailers like Rue21, Rite Aid, and Big Lots have announced the shuttering of several locations by 2024. The closures are part of a larger trend in the retail industry as more consumers turn to online shopping and big-box stores for their shopping needs.
Rue21, a trendy fashion retailer known for its affordable clothing and accessories, has confirmed the closure of several stores in central Pennsylvania. The company cited a shift in consumer behavior and increased competition as reasons for the closures.
Rite Aid, a well-known pharmacy chain, has also announced the closure of multiple locations in the area. The company has been struggling financially in recent years and has been forced to reevaluate its store footprint.
Big Lots, a discount retail chain offering a variety of household goods and furniture, is another retailer that has decided to close some of its central Pennsylvania locations. The company has faced increasing competition from online retailers and larger discount stores.
While these closures may be disappointing for loyal customers, they reflect the changing landscape of the retail industry. As more consumers opt for online shopping and larger stores with a wider selection of products, smaller retailers are finding it increasingly difficult to compete.
It’s important for consumers to support local businesses and shop at smaller retailers to help them stay afloat in an increasingly competitive market. By shopping local, consumers can help ensure the survival of their favorite stores and maintain a diverse retail landscape in central Pennsylvania.
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Aid and Influence: Do Donors Help or Hinder?
The topic of foreign aid and its impact on developing countries is a complex and contentious issue. On one hand, donors provide much-needed resources and support to countries in need, helping them to improve infrastructure, healthcare, education, and other essential services. However, some argue that aid can also have negative consequences, such as perpetuating dependency, distorting local economies, and undermining local governance.
Critics of foreign aid often point to cases where aid has been misused or has failed to achieve its intended goals. They argue that aid can sometimes be used as a tool for political influence, with donors attaching conditions to their funding that may not necessarily align with the best interests of the recipient country. In some cases, aid can also create a cycle of dependency, where countries become reliant on external assistance rather than developing their own sustainable solutions.
On the other hand, proponents of foreign aid argue that it can be an important tool for promoting development and reducing poverty. Aid can help countries to address immediate humanitarian crises, build critical infrastructure, and improve access to healthcare and education. Donors can also play a role in promoting good governance, human rights, and environmental sustainability through their aid programs.
Ultimately, the impact of foreign aid depends on how it is delivered and implemented. Donors must work closely with recipient countries to ensure that aid is used effectively and transparently, and that it supports long-term development goals. By working together in a spirit of partnership and mutual respect, donors and recipients can harness the power of aid to create positive change and improve the lives of millions of people around the world.
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